Cherryville, North Lincoln take No. 1 spots in latest NC baseball polls
There are eight new teams in the latest N.C. statewide high school baseball polls and two new No. 1 teams.
In the 2A poll, Cherryville (17-3) takes over the top spot. In 5A, North Lincoln (20-3) moves to No. 1.
The polls are compiled by longtime N.C. baseball expert Tripp Roakes.
The N.C. baseball playoffs begin May 5 and the pairings are expected to be released on May 4. The state championships are May 27-30 at the Burlington Athletic Stadium and the North Main Athletic Complex in Holly Springs.
NC statewide baseball polls
NCISAA
Rk., School, Rec, Prvs.
1. Charlotte Christian (23-5), 1
2. Wesleyan Christian (16-3), 2
3. Metrolina Christian Academy (24-3), 3
4. Grace Christian (18-5), 4
5. Gaston Christian (19-2), 5
6. Providence Day (16-5-1), 6
7. High Point Christian (19-5), 7
8. Christ School (15-8), 8
NCHSAA 8A
Rk., School, Rec, Prvs.
1. Providence (23-1), 1
2. Myers Park (21-3), 2
3. West Forsyth (19-4), 3
4. Ardrey Kell (20-4), 4
5. Corinth Holders (16-5), 6
6. Hoggard (14-8), NR
7. Laney (13-7), 5
8. Hough (15-7), NR
NCHSAA 7A
Rk., School, Rec, Prvs.
1. DH Conley (20-1), 1
2. Reagan (20-2), 2
3. Cuthbertson (19-4), 5
4. South Central (16-4), 3
5. New Hanover (16-8), 8
6. Marvin Ridge (16-8), 4
7. Hickory Ridge (21-2), 7
8. Cardinal Gibbons (16-5), NR
NCHSAA 6A
Rk., School, Rec, Prvs.
1. Charlotte Catholic (20-4), 1
2. JH Rose (16-5), 3
3. TC Roberson (15-6), 4
4. Alexander Central (20-3), 2
5. Southern Lee (21-3), 8
6. South Caldwell (17-5), 7
7. AC Reynolds (15-6), 5
8. Asheville (15-6), NR
NCHSAA 5A
Rk., School, Rec, Prvs.
1. North Lincoln (20-2), 3
2. South Point (18-3), 5
3. East Rowan (20-4), 1
4. Crest (16-4), 4
5. West Rowan (19-5), 2
6. Wilson Hunt (16-3), 7
7. East Lincoln (17-5), 8
8. South Brunswick (14-7), 6
NCHSAA 4A
Rk., School, Rec, Prvs.
1. West Stanly (21-2), 1
2. Burns (18-3), 2
3. South Rowan (20-4), 5
4. Lincoln Charter (16-7), 3
5. Pisgah (14-3), NR
6. Randleman (18-4), 4
7. Burns (17-3), 8
8. Uwharrie Charter (17-6), 6
NCHSAA 3A
Rk., School, Rec, Prvs.
1. North Stanly (20-4), 1
2. East Rutherford (19-3), 2
3. McMichael (18-4), 5
4. Martin County (16-5), 3
5. Ayden Grifton (15-2), 4
6. Whiteville (13-6), 7
7. Surry Central (20-4), 6
8. West Bladen (16-6), NR
NCHSAA 2A
Rk., School, Rec, Prvs.
1. Cherryville (17-3), 2
2. East Carteret (17-4), 3
3. Community School of Davidson (12-9), 5
4. Corvian Community (14-8), 7
5. Rosewood (17-4), 1
6. South Stanly (15-9), NR
7. South Stokes (17-6), 8
8. Perquimans County (10-7), NR
NCHSAA 1A
Rk., School, Rec, Prvs.
1. Falls Lake (14-6), 1
2. NC Leadership (14-2), 6
3. Chatham Charter (17-4), 2
4. Bear Grass (16-4), 3
5. Northside (12-7), 4
6. East Columbus (13-5), 8
7. Oxford Prep (10-5), 5
8. Hobgood (14-4), NR
