S.A.C Final 4 Matchup Preview!
The Final Four is set for one of the most competitive conferences in the state. The Sandhills Athletic Conference Tournament began this week and will continue with Semi-Finals on Thursday and the Championship on Friday. Northwood took care of business…
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Continue ReadingThe Final Four is set for one of the most competitive conferences in the state. The Sandhills Athletic Conference Tournament began this week and will continue with Semi-Finals on Thursday and the Championship on Friday.
Northwood took care of business in the firs round with a win over Cape Fear Christian which sets up a third matchup with # 1 seed Trinity Christian who enters the tournament with a record of 21-1. In both matchups between these teams, the games went to the wire, with TCS winning the latest meeting at the buzzer on a three point shot.
There will be plenty of talent on the court but a few names that we feel could be potential game changers for both squads. Northwood Temple will look to their Seniors in Forward Reggie Raynor and Guard Jay Hickman, but Sophomore Guard Jaquantae Harris is the type of player that can score 20+ in a small amount of time.
Trinity Christian is led by Senior Forward Todd Burt but gets things done by Committee with numerous players that can go for double figures at any given time. Sophomore Guard trio Cam Oates, Freddie Dillione and Jamari McDougald are all players that can get it going in a heartbeat.
The second semi-final matchup should be a good one as Freedom Christian and Village Christian will match up with this being an unofficial home game for Freedom. These teams split with a win each during the regular season and both feature a nice amount of college prospect talent.
Village Christian started off the season hot being led by Senior Guard Zavian Mclean who should be a front runner for Conference Player Of The Year. VCA also features unsigned Senior 6’5 Guard Justin Thomas who can score the ball in bunches as well as Senior Wing Josh Reid who bring the ability to score and rebound to the floor. The X factor for the Knights will be Sophomore Guard Jalen Higgins, if he is knocking down the three point shot, he makes their team much more dangerous.
Freedom Christian comes in as one of the bigger teams in the area , led by 6’9 Senior Forward Aymeric Toussaint who will most likely be a late D1 pickup. The Patriots also feature unsigned Senior PG Marique Alvarado who has played at a high level this season and Junior Shooting Guard Jayden Doyle who currently holds an offer from Howard University.