Tuesday’s boys’ rewind: Hickory Ridge stops Harding on the road, wins league title
Hickory Ridge’s tenacious defense carried the Ragin’ Bulls to a victory Tuesday night that clinched a regular-season boys’ basketball championship.
That defense forced turnovers at key times and enabled the Bulls to wear down host Harding 67-53 in a Greater Metro 6A/7A game.
With the victory, coach David Broome’s team improved to 11-1 in the conference. Hickory Ridge has a three-game lead over its closest competition, with two games remaining.
Harding made it tough on the Ragin’ Bulls (17-5 overall) for 3½ quarters.
The Rams trailed 28-23 at halftime and fell behind 34-25, after a three-pointer by Hickory Ridge junior guard Travien Williams.
But Harding battled back. Zyshauwn Tuck scored on a short jump shot, Syncere Caviness added a basket, then the Rams converted a Hickory Ridge turnover into a Caviness layup.
That cut Hickory Ridge’s lead to 34-31 with 4:11 left in the third quarter.
But the Ragin’ Bulls responded with four free throws, a Samuel Birkemeier 3-pointer, and a Braylon Hill layup — all in a span of three minutes.
That put Hickory Ridge back up 43-33 with 32 seconds left in the third quarter.
Harding got within eight points early in the fourth quarter, but the Ragin’ Bulls opened it up on baskets by Williams, Amari Winters and Elijah Birkemeier for a 53-38 lead.
Providence in position for rare conference title
Providence beat Ballantyne Ridge 65-53 Tuesday to get within one game of the Southwestern 7A/8A conference title.
Heading into Friday’s season finale, Providence (14-8, 8-1) is tied with East Meck (16-8, 8-1) for first place. The teams split regular-season meetings.
East Meck, which beat Ardrey Kell on Tuesday, will play at Palisades on Friday.
The Panthers end league play Friday at rival Ardrey Kell. Providence beat Ardrey Kell, 69-65, at home Jan. 29.
Providence is enjoying its first winning season in 16 years. The Panthers last won a conference title in the 2009-10 season, sharing the crown with Ardrey Kell.
Tuesday’s boys’ #BIG5 top performers
Christian Atkins, East Lincoln: In a 73-40 win over Maiden, Atkins, a senior, had 24 points, six assists and three rebounds.
Rucker Jamison, Myers Park: Jamison, the son of former UNC and NBA star Antawn Jamison, had a game-high 20 points in a 69-56 win over Hough. Hough and Myers Park entered the day tied for first place with West Mecklenburg in the Greater Charlotte conference. West Meck, which beat Hopewell Tuesday, can win the league title with wins against South Mecklenburg Thursday and Garinger on Friday. The Hawks beat Myers Park twice during the regular-season and would be the champion if the teams end up tied.
James Minlend, Concord Academy: Minlend had a game-high 25 points in an 89-46 win over Hickory Grove.
Jack Siegel, Charlotte Catholic: In a 64-57 win over Cuthbertson, Siegel had a game-high 34 points.
Malachi Wilson, Metrolina Christian: Wilson had a game-high 21 points in an 66-57 win over SouthLake Christian. Metrolina Christian (20-10) earned its first 20-win season in six years.
Tuesday’s boys’ roundup
Providence Day got a scare Tuesday night, but the Chargers held on for a 72-67 boys’ basketball victory over visiting Charlotte Christian and remained atop the CISAA.
With one game remaining in the regular season, the eighth-ranked Chargers (20-6, 8-1) have a single-game lead over Cannon School, which also won Tuesday.
Providence Day closes the season Thursday night at third-place Charlotte Latin, while Cannon School faces Charlotte Christian the same night.
On Tuesday night, Providence Day had a double-digit lead over the Knights (17-12, 2-7) after three quarters, but Charlotte Christian rallied in the final period.
Columbus Parker led Providence Day with 20 points, six rebounds and seven assists. Zeke Battier added 16 points, seven rebounds and three assists, and Deuce Haynes had 11 points and nine rebounds.
Marshall Nicholson scored 21 for Charlotte Christian.
Cannon School 74, Covenant Day 62: The Cougars (14-12, 7-2) outscored the Lions (9-19, 2-7) by a 21-7 margin in the second quarter and cruised.
Charlotte Latin 54, Charlotte Country Day 51: Alex Dauska’s 24 points led the Hawks (18-8, 6-3) past the Buccaneers (12-15, 3-6). Emory Chaney added 18 points for Latin. Emory Roberts scored 20 for the Bucs.
GREATER CHARLOTTE 7A/8A
Myers Park 69, Hough 56: A.J. Jamison’s 20 points helped the visiting Mustangs (16-7, 7-2) remain a half-game ahead of West Mecklenburg in the league race. John Slusher topped Hough (15-6, 5-3) with 19 points.
South Mecklenburg 80, Garinger 72: Jim Gatehouse and Ben Houpt each scored 18 points for the Sabres (10-12, 4-4). Aaron Lawler had a game-high 26 for Garinger (4-14, 1-7).
No. 15 West Mecklenburg 70, Hopewell 60
MECK POWER SIX 7A/8A
Butler 68, Mallard Creek 65 (OT): Coming off upset victories over ranked West Charlotte and North Mecklenburg, Butler (16-7, 5-4) struggled against last place Mallard Creek (6-17, 0-9).
No. 5 North Mecklenburg 66, Independence 60: The Vikings (19-4, 8-1), who were upset a night earlier by Butler, held off the Patriots (12-11, 4-5), who rallied from a 12-point deficit in the third quarter. Ashton Pierce scored 26 and ExZavier Young added 13 for North Meck. Lusemo Macharia (18) and Christian Jones (17) led Independence.
SOUTHWESTERN 7A/8A
East Mecklenburg 59, Ardrey Kell 48: The Eagles (16-8, 8-1) remained tied with Providence atop the conference, as Coastal Carolina commit Jordan Buzzard scored 25 points. Nixon Wright added 16. Braden Suggs led Ardrey Kell (17-6, 5-4) with 20 points.
Palisades 56, Rocky River 54
Providence 65, Ballantyne Ridge 53: Providence (14-8, 8-1) led 44-39 after three quarters and pulled away from the Wolves (9-14, 2-7). Providence finishes its regular season Friday against conference co-leader East Mecklenburg.
GREATER METRO 6A/7A
Olympic 58, Berry Academy 54
Hickory Ridge 67, Harding 53
NORTH PIEDMONT 6A/7A
No. 9 Mooresville 84, Statesville 40: Taurean McKinnon’s 11 points and seven rebounds led the Blue Devils (17-2, 6-0). Eian Bailey had 13 points and six rebounds, and Qua Bailey totaled 11 points and six rebounds. Statesville fell to 5-15, 1-5.
South Iredell 77, North Iredell 61
SOUTHERN CAROLINA 6A/7A
No. 11 Charlotte Catholic 64, Cuthbertson 57: Jack Siegel poured in 34 points, as the Cougars (19-4, 10-1) clinched at least a tie for the conference championship. Joe Kapsiak added 13 points. Cuthbertson (14-10, 5-6) got 20 points from Grady Webb and 18 from Braylen Cheek.
Marvin Ridge 78, Sun Valley 77
Piedmont 61, Weddington 60
BIG SOUTH 5A/6A
Ashbrook 77, Forestview 55
Crest 68, North Gaston 57: Carter Mason scored 15 points for North Gaston (9-12, 0-11). Crest is 13-6, 6-4.
South Point 106, Kings Mountain 82: Sophomore O.B. Lowery Jr. scored 45 points, and Isaiah Worley added 23 for South Point (9-11, 5-4) against the Mountaineers (9-11, 6-3).
ROCKY RIVER 4A/5A
Forest Hills 75, Anson County 48: Amari Melton and Landon Blakeney each scored 17 points, as the Yellow Jackets (17-6, 10-1) clinched the regular-season title. T.J. Parker added 12 points. Anson County fell to 13-9, 5-6.
Parkwood 65, Mount Pleasant 53
SOUTH PIEDMONT 4A/5A
Jay M. Robinson 88, Concord 65: Da’Montre Harlee’s 17 points led the Bulldogs (16-3, 9-2) to a road victory. Five players scored in double figures for Jay M. Robinson. Concord is 10-10, 5-6.
Jesse Carson 62, Northwest Cabarrus 58
West Rowan 82, South Rowan 53
WESTERN FOOTHILLS 4A/5A
Bandys 53, West Iredell 45
No. 16 East Lincoln 73, Maiden 40: Christian Atkins’ 24 points and six assists, along with 22 points from Jaxon Dollar, led the Mustangs (17-4, 11-2) past the Blue Devils (10-8, 6-3). East Lincoln outscored Maiden 40-17 in the second half.
Newton-Conover 58, Fred T. Foard 42
No. 14 North Lincoln 83, Bunker Hill 65: Carter Abernethy led 11 scored for North Lincoln with 21 points, and Nick Whitener added 12 for the Knights (16-3, 10-2). Bunker Hill is 3-18, 1-12.
METROLINA ATHLETIC
No. 1 Concord Academy 89, Hickory Grove Christian 46: James Minlend scored 25 points in leading the Eagles (26-2, 11-0) to a championship-clinching victory. Caleb Nelson led Hickory Grove (14-12, 3-8) with 12 points.
Gaston Day 78, Westminster Catawba 67
Metrolina Christian 66, SouthLake Christian 57: The visiting Warriors (20-10, 6-5) got their first 20-=victory season in seven years, thanks to 21 points from Malachi Wilson and 15 from Patrick Depp. Four players scored in double figures for SouthLake (15-13, 1-8), led by Dillon Mason’s 15.
CATAWBA SHORES 2A/3A/4A
Community School of Davidson 69, Langtree Charter 59
Lake Norman Charter 64, Bradford Prep 31: Collin McConneyhead and Cam Roberts each scored 14 points for the Knights (13-9, 9-4). The Bears fell to 7-15, 4-9.
Lincoln Charter 62, Christ the King 48
Pine Lake Prep 52, Corvian Community 51: Gray Grear (17 points) and Aiden Kaliszewski (14) led the Pride. Maxwell Garvin topped Corvian with 16 points.
SOUTHWESTERN 2A/3A/4A
Burns 83, West Lincoln 62
Lincolnton 68, Highland Tech 50
Shelby 78, Stuart Cramer 65
YADKIN VALLEY 2A/3A
North Rowan 57, Union Academy 56
North Stanly 64, Albemarle 41
CATAWBA RIVER 1A/2A/3A
Bonnie Cone Academy 57, Carolina International 51
No. 2 Queen’s Grant Charter 71, Mountain Island Charter 39
Sugar Creek Charter 70, N.C. School of Science & Math/Morganton 42
FOOTHILLS ATHLETIC
Statesville Christian 72, Salem Christian 43
NONCONFERENCE
No. 4 Gaston Christian 60, Asheville Christian 18: Cameron Newman scored 11 points in leading the Eagles (25-6).
Piedmont Community Charter 95, Cherryville 69
Porter Ridge 67, Legion Collegiate (SC) 61: The host Pirates (2-20) snapped an 18-game losing streak.
Tuesday’s boys’ box scores
(Includes Observer Sweet 16 rankings)
NO. 1 CONCORD ACADEMY 89, HICKORY GROVE 46
Concord Academy 19 22 25 23 — 89
Hickory Grove 21 8 13 4 — 46
CONCORD ACADEMY 89 — James Minlend 25, Lincoln Raper 14, Cruz Miller 13, Jonas Agyeman 13, Mata Vidakovic 6, Brylee Austin 6, Romain Boyer 5, Tyzhir Dyer 3, Modou Ndiaye 2
HICKORY GROVE 46 — Caleb Nelson 12, Micah Bradley 9, Darrick Milo 6, Tristan Nelson 5, Darriyun Sturdivant 4, Gavin Kiser 4, Reed Rhodes 2, Reggie Morrow Jr. 2
Notable: Concord Academy (26-2) next plays Feb. 13 vs. Gaston Day; Hickory Grove (14-12) next plays Feb. 13 at Southlake.
NO. 2 QUEEN’S GRANT 71, MOUNTAIN ISLAND CHARTER 39
Queen’s Grant 27 13 25 6 — 71
Mountain Island 8 2 16 13 — 39
QUEEN’S GRANT 71 — Mekhi Allen 15, Chase Smith 14, DeBerry 1, Preston Scott 20, Ethan McSweeney 15, Brown 3, Mustaf 3
MOUNTAIN ISLAND CHARTER 39 — Bridgewater 10, Jordan 2, Young 3, Furlough 4, DeMoore 15, James 5
NO. 5 NORTH MECKLENBURG 66, INDEPENDENCE 60
North Meck 16 16 15 19 — 66
Independence 12 13 12 23 — 60
NORTH MECK 66 — Ashton Pierce 26, ExZavier Young 13, Estwick 9, Lewandowski 7, White 7, Pack 4
INDEPENDENCE 60 — Lusemo Macharia 18, Christan Jones 17, Jaxson Neely 10, McFarland 9, Rhodes 2, Black 2, Powell 2
Records: North Mecklenburg 19-4, 8-1; Independence 12-11, 4-5
NO. 8 PROVIDENCE DAY 72, CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN 67
Providence Day 14 18 17 23 - 72
Christian 14 7 17 28 - 67
PROVIDENCE DAY 72 — Columbus Parker 20, Zeke Battier 16, Deuce Haynes 11, Aidan Scruitsky 10, Dylan Bradley 7, Tristan Williams 6, John Stokes 2
CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN 67 — Marshall Nicholson 21, Austin Broadway 16, Matty Carroll 14, Jackson 4, Schonberg 4, Burns 4, Miller 3
Records: Providence Day 20-6, 8-1; Christian 17-12, 2-7
Notable: Providence Day gets to 20 wins and wins at least a share of the CISAA championship. The Chargers had four players in double figures: Columbus Parker with 20 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists; Zeke Battier with 16 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists; Deuce Haynes 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists; and Aidan Scruitsky with 10 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists. The Chargers will travel to Charlotte Latin on Thursday.
NO. 9 MOORESVILLE 84, STATESVILLE 40
Mooresville 20 21 24 19 — 84
Statesville 11 12 12 5 — 40
MOORESVILLE 84 — Eian Bailey 13, Qua Bailey 11, Taurean McKinnon 11, Kevin Cornelius 9, Nolan Ericson 8, Christian Wilson 8, Jordan Walton 5, Tyler Morrison 5, Chase McDonald 4, Braelen Ross 4, Logan Holmes 3, Justus White 2, Carson Schaen 1. Notable: For Mooresville, Eian Bailey had 6 rebounds; Qua Bailey had 6 rebounds; McKinnon had 7 rebounds and 2 steals; Cornelius had 3 steals; Ericson had 6 rebounds and 3 steals; Wilson had 5 rebounds and 4 blocks; Walton had 5 assists and 6 steals; Ross had 2 blocks; and Schaen had 5 assists. Record: Mooresville 17-2
NO. 11 CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC 64, CUTHBERTSON 57
Cuthbertson 13 8 20 16 - 57
Charlotte Catholic 16 17 13 20 - 64
CUTHBERTSON 57 — Grady Webb 20, Braylen Cheek 18, Ethan Nelson 6, Chase Nali 5 CHARLOTTE CATHOLIC 64 — Jack Siegel 34, Joe Kapsiak 13, Mack Jordan 11
Records: Cuthbertson 14-10; Catholic 18-4
EAST MECKLENBURG 59, NO. 13 ARDREY KELL 48
Ardrey Kell 15 7 17 9 — 48
East Meck 16 11 15 17 — 59
ARDREY KELL 48 — Braden Suggs 20, Jeremiah Jones 13, Donnie Jones 7, Dylan Morrison 4, Cole Stankavage 4 EAST MECK 59 — Wright 16, Ruff 4, Funderburk 2, Caldwell 6, Ramirez-Toro 4, Peterson 2, Buzzard 25
Record: Ardrey Kell 17-6, 5-4
NO. 16 EAST LINCOLN 73, MAIDEN 40
East Lincoln 26 7 15 25 — 73
Maiden 15 8 10 7 — 40
EAST LINCOLN 73 — Christian Atkins 24, Gavin Heaberlin 4, Davis Beam 2, Jaxon Dollar 22, Brayden Miller 14, Parker Frisk 3, Tanner Matile 2, Brandon Bolinger 2
MAIDEN 40 — Threadgill 4, Fields 0, Seagle 6, Maze 8, Bess 9, Smyre 3, Smathers 2, Mummert 6, Miller 2
Records: East Lincoln 17-4, 11-2, Maiden 10-8, 6-3
CHARLOTTE LATIN 54, CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY 51
Charlotte Country Day 8 14 15 14 — 51
Charlotte Latin 20 6 15 13 — 54
CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY 51 — Roberts 20, Blythe 13, Lowery 4, Mulford 4, Spruill 10
CHARLOTTE LATIN 54 — Chaney 18, Dauska 24, Warren 5, Spicer 3, White 2, Latta 2
FOREST HILLS 75, ANSON COUNTY 48
Forest Hills 14 12 29 20 — 75
Anson 14 9 7 18 — 48
FOREST HILLS 75 — Amari Melton 17, Landon Blakeney 17, T.J Parker 12, Makhi Massey 9, Truth Rorie 9, Matthew Florentino 8, Xze’Vion Brewer 2, Larry Parker 1
ANSON 48 — Keshun Sturidivant 6, Graham Davis 15, Devon Tucker 2, Cordarius Bivens 14, Taviane Robinson 11
Notable: Forest Hills wins the Rocky River Conference outright with this win.
LAKE NORMAN CHARTER 64, BRADFORD PREP 31
Lake Norman Charter 13 7 26 18 — 64
Bradford Prep 1 9 12 9 — 31
LAKE NORMAN CHARTER 64 — Collin McConneyhead 14, Cam Roberts 14, Kam Davis 12, Jake Wozniak 8, Bennett Love 5, Isaiah Carter 3, Langston Holder 3, Drew Nelson 2, Blake Frierson 2, Justn Massey 1 Noable: LNC improves to 13-9 (9-4) and will travel to first-place Lincoln Charter on Friday for its last regular-season game.
METROLINA CHRISTIAN 66, SOUTHLAKE CHRISTIAN 57
Metrolina 15 14 14 23 — 66
SouthLake 13 8 13 23 — 57
METROLINA CHRISTIAN 66 — Malachi Wilson 21, Patrick Depp 15, Rickey Torrence 14, Gadd 7, Reeder 6, Kirbyson 3
SOUTHLAKE CHRISTIAN 57 — Dillon Mason 15, Iker Remesal 13, Anderson Johnson 11, Jalen Paige 11, Robateau 3, Stubbs 2
Records: MCA 20-10; SLCA 16-13
Notable: Metrolina Christian hit 20 wins for the first time since 2018-19 and finished with a +.500 conference record for the first time since 2020-21.
MYERS PARK 69, HOUGH 56
Myers Park 15 21 8 15 — 69
Hough 14 14 12 16 — 56
HOUGH 56 — John Slusher 19, Tre Ratliff 13, Jaylen Byers 10, Coleman 9, Spear 3, Funderburk 2 MYERS PARK 69 — Jamison 20, Vickery 11, Hall 10, Walters 9, Awosanya 8, Azevedo 5, Hayers 2
NORTH LINCOLN 83, BUNKER HILL 65
North Lincoln 20 25 23 15 — 83
Bunker Hill 16 11 12 26 — 65
NORTH LINCOLN 83 — Carter Abernethy 21, Nick Whitener 12, Ben Heavner 11, Ty Chandler 8, Canyon Keilman 8, Braden Burnett 6, Peyton Helms 5, Beckett Rinkus 4, Blake Mincey 4, Landen Agee 2, Bley Phillips 2 Records: North Lincoln: 16-3; Bunker Hill: 3-17
PINE LAKE PREP 52, CORVIAN COMMUNITY 51
Pine Lake Prep 13 11 16 12 — 52
Corvian Community 14 7 16 15 — 51
PINE LAKE 52 — Aiden Kaliszewski 14, Luceri 5, Hunter 3, Mahoney 2, Dellinger 4, Gary Grear 17, Mahoney 7
CORVIAN 51 — Cook 4, Edwards 7, Spaulding 2, Patel 2, Braylon Gray 11, Summers 6, Maxwell Garvin 16
SOUTH MECK 80 GARINGER 72
South Meck 28 17 12 23 — 80
Garinger 16 17 14 25 — 72
SOUTH MECK 80 — J. Gatehouse 18, B. Houpt 18, L. Gathings 13, C. Yett 9
GARINGER 72 — Lawler 26, Caldwell 11, Neely 10, Hunter 7
Upcoming schedule
Wednesday
Greater Charlotte 7A/8A
Garinger at Hough
Greater Metro 6A/7A
Berry Academy at Hickory Ridge
West Cabarrus at Harding
North Piedmont 6A/7A
Mooresville at South Iredell
North Iredell at Davie County
Statesville at Lake Norman
Southern Carolina 6A/7A
Marvin Ridge at Porter Ridge
Rocky River 4A/5A
Anson County at Monroe
Parkwood at West Stanly
South Piedmont 4A/5A
Jay M. Robinson at West Rowan
Jesse Carson at East Rowan
Northwest Cabarrus at Concord
Western Foothills 4A/5A
Bandys at North Lincoln
Maiden at Fred T. Foard
West Iredell at Hickory
Southern Piedmont 2A/3A/4A
Burns at Lincolnton
Shelby at Cherryville
Catawba River 1A/2A/3A
N.C. School of Science & Math/Morganton at Thomas Jefferson Academy
Queen’s Grant Charter at Carolina International
Nonconference
Bessemer City at Kings Mountain
Cabarrus Stallions at Christ the King
Davidson Day at Ambassador Christian (boys)
Thursday
Greater Charlotte 7A/8A
South Mecklenburg at West Mecklenburg
CISAA
Cannon School at Charlotte Christian (girls, 5:30 p.m.; boys, 7 p.m.)
Providence Day at Charlotte Latin (girls, 5:30 p.m.; boys, 7 p.m.)
Western Foothills 4A/5A
Bunker Hill at East Lincoln
Metrolina Athletic
Gaston Christian at SouthLake Christian (girls, 5:30 p.m.; boys, 7 p.m.)
Southern Piedmont 2A/3A/4A
Lincolnton at West Lincoln
Yadkin Valley 2A/3A
North Stanly at Union Academy
Foothills Athletic
Salem Christian at North Hills Christian
University Christian at Statesville Christian (girls, 5:30 p.m.; boys, 7 p.m.)
Nonconference
Cabarrus Stallions at Metrolina Christian
Cherryville at North Gaston
South Charlotte Thunder at Surry Home School
Sugar Creek Charter at Math & Science Academy of Charlotte
Friday
Greater Charlotte 7A/8A
Garinger at West Mecklenburg
Hough at Hopewell
South Mecklenburg at Myers Park
Meck Power Six 7A/8A
Chambers at Mallard Creek
Independence at Butler
West Charlotte at North Mecklenburg
Southwestern 7A/8A
Ballantyne Ridge at Rocky River
East Mecklenburg at Palisades
Providence at Ardrey Kell
CISAA
Covenant Day at Charlotte Country Day (girls, 5:30 p.m.; boys, 7 p.m.)
Greater Metro 6A/7A
A.L. Brown at West Cabarrus
Cox Mill at Berry Academy
Harding at Central Cabarrus
Olympic at Hickory Ridge
North Piedmont 6A/7A
Mooresville at Lake Norman
North Iredell at Statesville
South Iredell at Davie County
Southern Carolina 6A/7A
Marvin Ridge at Cuthbertson
Piedmont at Charlotte Catholic
Porter Ridge at Sun Valley
Big South 5A/6A
Ashbrook at Crest
Kings Mountain at Hunter Huss
South Point at Forestview
Rocky River 4A/5A
Monroe at Forest Hills
Mount Pleasant at West Stanly
Parkwood at Central Academy
South Piedmont 4A/5A
East Rowan at Concord
Jay M. Robinson at Northwest Cabarrus
South Rowan at Jesse Carson
West Rowan at Salisbury
Western Foothills 4A/5A
Hickory at Bandys
Maiden at Newton-Conover
North Lincoln at Fred T. Foard
West Iredell at Bunker Hill
Metrolina Athletic
Gaston Day at Hickory Grove Christian
Hickory Grove Christian at SouthLake Christian
Catawba Shores 2A/3A/4A
Christ the King at Langtree Charter
Community School of Davidson at Pine Lake Prep
Corvian Community at Bradford Prep
Lake Norman Charter at Lincoln Charter
Southern Piedmont 2A/3A/4A
Burns at Shelby
Cherryville at Bessemer City
Stuart Cramer at East Gaston
Yadkin Valley 2A/3A
North Rowan at South Stanly
Catawba River 1A/2A/3A
Carolina International at Piedmont Community Charter
Mountain Island Charter at Jackson Day
Queen’s Grant Charter at N.C. School of Science & Math/Morganton
Nonconference
Elevation Prep at Bull City Prep (boys)
Gaston Christian at Ambassador Christian
Paris Prep at Davidson Day (boys)
Saturday
South Piedmont 4A/5A
Concord at South Rowan (girls, 11:30 a.m.; boys, 1 p.m.)
East Rowan at Northwest Cabarrus (girls, 11 a.m.; boys, 12:30 p.m.)
Salisbury at Central Cabarrus (girls, noon’ boys, 1:30 p.m.)
West Rowan at Jesse Carson (girls, 11:30 a.m.; boys, 1 p.m.)
Nonconference
South Wake at South Charlotte Thunder
This story was originally published February 10, 2026 at 11:09 PM.
