2020 NCHSAA 2A State Playoffs: Final Four Preview
The NCHSAA 2A State Playoffs still has two undefeated teams left as the final game approaches. Here’s a look at a preview of this year’s Final Four field. Forest Hills Yellow Jackets (29-0) vs. Shelby Golden Lions (25-3) – 2:15…
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Continue ReadingThe NCHSAA 2A State Playoffs still has two undefeated teams left as the final game approaches. Here’s a look at a preview of this year’s Final Four field.
Forest Hills Yellow Jackets (29-0) vs. Shelby Golden Lions (25-3) – 2:15 PM (Shuford Gym)
The Forest Hills Yellow Jackets remain unbeaten after a 56-42 victory over Mountain Heritage in the Elite Eight. Bridgewater commit Alec Topper will look to lead the unbeaten charge against a tough Shelby High School squad.
The Golden Lions are coming off a comeback victory over West Stokes 65-52 thanks to a 41-26 run in the second half from the squad. Junior guard Tyler Arrington posted 29 points (20 in the second half) while JaHari Mitchell finished with 10 points to lead them to the West Region final. They’ll look to keep to their winning ways this Saturday against Forest Hills.
South Granville Vikings (30-0) vs. Farmville Central Jaguars (28-2) – 6:00 PM (Minges Coliseum)
The South Granville Vikings put their unbeaten record on the line against a dangerous trio of Justin Wright Justin Wright 6'2" | PG Farmville | 2020 State #403 Nation NC , Terquavion Smith Terquavion Smith 6'3" | CG Farmville Central | 2021 State #105 Nation NC and Samage Teel Samage Teel 6'2" | CG Farmville Central | 2020 State NC . It will be interesting to see how both teams matchup given they both similarly fast styles of play. The Jaguars did away with Kinston High for a second time this season behind 26 points (5 3-pointers) from Teel and 19 points from Smith.
The Vikings finished their game against Reidsville on Thursday evening after a fan delay caused the game to be delayed, getting a 72-69 victory. They’ve been locked in led by Bobby Pettiford Bobby Pettiford 6'1" | PG South Granville | 2021 State #115 Nation NC Jr., Wy’kise Allen, Kobe Jones Kobe Jones 6'0" | SF South Granville | 2020 State NC and Micah Jones Micah Jones 6'3" | CG South Granville | 2020 State NC . They’ll have their track shoes ready against a formidable opponent on Saturday.