NCISAA Power Rankings: Week 3
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There’s some new names at the top of the Week 3 NCISAA Power Rankings. Take a look at the latest edition and see what prospects are playing well. 1. Charlotte Christian School (4-0) Last Rank: 4th The Charlotte Christian School…
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Continue ReadingThere’s some new names at the top of the Week 3 NCISAA Power Rankings. Take a look at the latest edition and see what prospects are playing well.
1. Charlotte Christian School (4-0)
Last Rank: 4th
The Charlotte Christian School Knights remain unbeaten on the season after a double-overtime victory over Wesleyan Christian Academy. Bryce Cash Bryce Cash 6'5" | CG Carmel Christian | 2023 State NC continues to elevate his game as he put up 35 points and went 150of-19 from the free throw line in the two-point victory. David Lash and Cade Nicholson Cade Nicholson 6'4" | SG Charlotte Christian | 2023 State NC are two others that are playing strong as well. Lash is averaging 13.3 ppg amd 9.0 rpg while Nicholson is posting 15.0 ppg and 5.0 rpg.
2. Carmel Christian School (8-1)
Last Rank: 1st
The Carmel Christian Cougars find themselves one spot down but no need to panic, their next game: Charlotte Christian on Dec. 15. Ben Burnham Ben Burnham 6'8" | SF Carmel Christian | 2021 State NC is playing out of this world, putting up 23.3 ppg, 12.0 rpg and 2.1 bpg. He’s got eight double-doubles through their first nine games. Justin Taylor Justin Taylor 6'3" | CG Carmel Christian | 2021 State NC and Cade Tyson Cade Tyson 6'6" | SG Carmel Christian | 2022 State NC are two other names to keep an eye on in this rotation. Taylor is dishing out 3.4 apg. Tyson is averaging 14.0 ppg.
3. High Point Christian Academy (7-0)
Last Rank: 8th
The High Point Christian Cougars have won three more games to continue their unbeaten streak to start the 2020-21 season. K.J. Garrett K.J. Garrett 5'11" | CG High Point Christian | 2021 State NC leads the way for a solid group that also features Caleb Miller, Taft Johnson and others. Get a solid look at this team before the season’s out.
4. Cannon School (6-2)
Last Rank: 3rd
The Cannon School has gone 2-2 over the last week, but it hasn’t hurt their rank too much. They took down Greensboro Day School 70-64 this past week led by D.J. Nix and his 21 points and five rebounds. Elijah Ormiston Elijah Ormiston 6'7" | PF Cannon School | 2021 State NC also finished with 13 points, six rebounds and three blocks. Look for them to bounce back as they face Christ School and Gray Collegiate this week.
5. Lake Norman Christian School (5-2)
Last Rank: 2nd
Lake Norman Christian went 1-1 this past week with a loss to Sunrise Christian (KS), a top team in the country, at Battle at the Rock, but they’re still in solid shape as far as the NCISAA rankings go with some tough opponents coming up. They’ll play host to Lee Park Prep (8-0) this Friday.
6. Greensboro Day School (3-1)
Last Rank: 5th
The Greensboro Day School Bengals went 2-1 this past week, taking their first loss of the season to Cannon School. Nikolas Graves Nikolas Graves 6'3" | PG Greensboro Day | 2022 State NC still led the way with 17 points against Cannon School despite the loss. Jaydon Young Jaydon Young 6'4" | CG Greensboro Day | 2023 State #206 Nation NC , Tyler Lundblade Tyler Lundblade 6'5" | SG Greensboro Day | 2021 State NC and Michale Zanoni are bound to get going soon with the season finally started.
7. The Burlington School (6-2)
Last Rank: 9th
Jamarii Thomas Jamarii Thomas 6'1" | PG The Burlington School | 2021 State NC , Kuluel Mading Kuluel Mading 6'10" | C The Burlington School | 2021 State NC , Ryan Roberts Ryan Roberts 6'4" | SG Moravian Prep | 2022 State NC and Zion Walker continue to make waves for the new look Spartans in the NCISAA. Thomas has been the true floor general leading by example with Mading in tow. Roberts has shown off his stroke from behind the arc while Walker has shown off his ability as a two-way threat. Thomas will make his college decision on Dec. 15.
8. Victory Christian Center (6-1)
Last Rank: N/R
Victory Christian Center has some studs in 2022 wing/guard Lewis Duarte and Demar Anderson Demar Anderson 6'3" | CG Victory Christian Center | 2021 State NC leading the way for them. They’ve won four straight games since taking their first loss of the season to Legacy Early College. They’ve got a big one coming up against Winston-Salem Christian this Friday.
9. Cary Academy (4-0)
Last Rank: N/R
The Cary Academy Chargers find themselves in the Top 10 after a big win over Durham Academy this past week. Chase Dawson Chase Dawson 5'10" | PG Cary Academy | 2023 State NC , Sean Sheridan, Isaiah Short Isaiah Short 6'5" | SF Cary Academy | 2023 State NC and Keshawn Brown Keshawn Brown 5'11" | SG Cary Academy | 2023 NC are proving to be a strong combination after posting 103 points in a victory over the Cavaliers this past Friday. Keep an eye on this squad. Dawson put up 37 points while Sheridan had 24 points, 12 rebounds and Browns had 23 poitnts.
10. Cape Fear Christian Academy (8-1)
Last Rank: N/R
The Eagles have won two in a row since taking their first loss of the season to Word of God Academy. Jabare Perry Jabare Perry 6'8" | C Liberty Heights | 2022 State NC , Amare Pearson, Cinque Lemon Cinque Lemon 6'4" | SG Liberty Heights | 2022 State NC are also joined now by Tristin Harkins Tristin Harkins 6'2" | PG Pine Forest | 2022 State NC which gives them another versatile threat on the wing. Don’t be surprised if this team makes a climb.