NCISAA Power Rankings: Week 5 Edition
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There’s been a lot of movement in the rankings since the last drop. Take a look at who’s on top in the latest edition of NCISAA Power Rankings. 1. Carmel Christian School (11-1) Carmel Christian School finds themselves back in…
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Continue ReadingThere’s been a lot of movement in the rankings since the last drop. Take a look at who’s on top in the latest edition of NCISAA Power Rankings.
1. Carmel Christian School (11-1)
Carmel Christian School finds themselves back in the top sot with three straight victories over Piedmont Classical, Anderson Christian and Calvary Day School. Justin Taylor Justin Taylor 6'3" | CG Carmel Christian | 2021 State NC has surpassed the 1,000 point mark in his career while Ben Burnham Ben Burnham 6'8" | SF Carmel Christian | 2021 State NC , Cade Tyson Cade Tyson 6'6" | SG Carmel Christian | 2022 State NC and Kyle Bean find their stride on the wing. Bean put up 18 points and two made 3-pointers in their recent victory over Calvary Day School. They’ve proven to be one of the most talented teams in state given their record at 11-1. Look for them to make a lot of noise in states.
2. Victory Christian Center (10-1)
The Victory Christian Center Kings are 10-1 on the season following a strong weekend of victories over Comenius and Legion Collegiate Academy. They’ve been an impressive bunch led by Demar Anderson Demar Anderson 6'3" | CG Victory Christian Center | 2021 State NC , Lewis Duarte Lewis Duarte 6'6" | CG Huntington Prep | 2022 NC , Tajuan & Takai Simpkins Takai Simpkins 6'3" | CG Liberty Heights | 2022 State NC , Randi Ovalle Randi Ovalle 6'8" | SF Success Unlimited Academy (AL) | 2022 State NC and recent addition, Deiman Reyes. Tajuan Simpkins Tajuan Simpkins 6'4" | CG Liberty Heights | 2022 State NC put up 14 points, three assists and three rebounds, Takai Simpkins Takai Simpkins 6'3" | CG Liberty Heights | 2022 State NC led the way with 20 points, Demar Anderson Demar Anderson 6'3" | CG Victory Christian Center | 2021 State NC finish with 11 points, five rebounds and two steals and Randi Ovalle Randi Ovalle 6'8" | SF Success Unlimited Academy (AL) | 2022 State NC went for eight points on a perfect 3-of-3 shooting from the field and 2-of-2 from the arc. They’re a deep and talented squad college coaches need to get eyes on.
3. Cannon School (10-2)
Cannon School continues their ascent back to the top with victories over Gaston Christian and Concord Academy. DJ Nix DJ Nix 6'7" | SF Cannon | 2022 State #211 Nation NC is leading the way with poise. He put up 30 points, five rebounds and four assists in their victory over Concord Academy on Monday. Karon Boyd Karon Boyd 6'6" | PF Cannon School | 2022 State NC also had 17 and Jarvis Moss Jarvis Moss 6'4" | SG Cannon School | 2021 State NC , who recently earned an offer from Stanford, put up 13 points. They’re slowly finding their way and should be a tough out as defending NCISAA 4A State Champions.
4. Charlotte Christian (6-0)
The Charlotte Christian Knights kept their perfect season alive thanks to a game-winning drive from Bryce Cash Bryce Cash 6'5" | CG Carmel Christian | 2023 State NC against High Point Christian Academy. David Lash David Lash 6'5" | PF Charlotte Christian | 2021 State NC led the way with 21 points and eight rebounds. Cash dished out six assists and four rebounds to go along with 13 points on 6-of-8 shooting. Cade Nicholson Cade Nicholson 6'4" | SG Charlotte Christian | 2023 State NC and TJ Hardy TJ Hardy 6'0" | CG Bull City Prep | 2023 State NC both finished with 12 points apiece as well. They’re playing together and it’s showing in the end result as they approach key conference play.
5. Greensboro Day School (8-2)
Greensboro Day School took their second loss of the season to Concord Academy in a close one, but they remain in the Top 5. Michael Zanoni Michael Zanoni 6'5" | SG Greensboro Day | 2022 State NC , Jaydon Young Jaydon Young 6'4" | CG Greensboro Day | 2023 State #206 Nation NC and Tyler Lundblade Tyler Lundblade 6'5" | SG Greensboro Day | 2021 State NC are all co-existing on the wings with Nik Graves leading the way at point guard. They’re a team that shouldn’t be taken lightly given their talent.
6. High Point Christian Academy (9-2)
High Point Christian Academy is coming off a tough two-point loss that saw KJ Garrett go off for 22 points, five rebounds and four assists, but they’re in good shape still with plenty of games left. 2022 Ethan Smith and 2023 guard Isaiah Sanders are two other prospects worth noting in their rotation as well.
7. Cape Fear Christian Academy (9-2)
Cape Fear Christian Academy finds themselves back into the Top 10 given their body of work and just two losses against national powerhouse Word of God. They’ve looked good under new direction and are led by the likes of Jabare Perry Jabare Perry 6'8" | C Liberty Heights | 2022 State NC , Cinque Lemon Cinque Lemon 6'4" | SG Liberty Heights | 2022 State NC , Tristin Harkins Tristin Harkins 6'2" | PG Pine Forest | 2022 State NC and Amari Peason to name a few prospects. They’re an exciting squad to get eyes on by coaches on all levels.
8. The Burlington School (7-2)
The Burlington School Spartans are still lurking in the power rankings with UNC-Wilmington commit Jamarii Thomas Jamarii Thomas 6'1" | PG The Burlington School | 2021 State NC and Howard commit Kuluel Mading Kuluel Mading 6'10" | C The Burlington School | 2021 State NC leading the charge. Thomas leads the way with 21.3 ppg while Mading is right behind him with 10.4 ppg and 4.9 rpg. Zion Walker Zion Walker 6'2" | PG The Burlington School | 2024 State NC and Kobe George Kobe George 6'3" | PG Winston-Salem Christian | 2023 #213 Nation NC have also come on strong for this squad of late. Walker is putting up 8.8 ppg and 5.6 rpg. George is putting up 8.5 ppg and 3.0 rpg.
9. United Faith Christian Academy (7-2)
Xavier McKelvy Xavier McKelvy 6'2" | CG United Faith Christian | 2022 State NC leads a up-tempo group that likes to score the basketball. He’s producing 20.2 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.6 spg and 1.2 bpg and remains one of the biggest risers in the 2022 class. Marcus Willis Marcus Willis 6'0" | PG United Faith Christian Academy | 2022 State NC and LJ Johnson LJ Johnson 6'3" | CG United Faith Christian | 2021 State NC are right behind him in terms of production. Willis is putting up 11.3 ppg, 4.5 apg, 3.3 rpg and 1.6 spg. Johnson is averaging 11.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg and 3.1 apg. 6-foot-10 senior big man Quinton Scheuermann Quinton Scheuermann 6'10" | C United Faith Christian Academy | 2021 State NC is putting up 7.0 ppg, 8.1 rpg and 2.1 bpg. They’ve certainly got some prospects to watch.
10. Lake Norman Christian (5-2)
The Lake Norman Christian Storm have some time off with the holidays but they’ll return to action in the Beach Ball Classic from Dec. 26-31. Then, on Jan. 7, they face University Christian. Then they’ll face Victory Christian Center on Jan. 12, that should be a good one.