NCISAA Power Rankings: Week 5 Edition

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 the top sot with three straight victories over Piedmont Classical, Anderson Christian and Calvary Day School. Justin TaylorJustinTaylor6'3" | CGCarmel Christian | 2021StateNC has surpassed the 1,000 point mark in his career while Ben BurnhamBenBurnham6'6" | SFCarmel Christian | 2021StateNC, Cade TysonCadeTyson6'5" | SGCarmel Christian | 2022StateNC 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 AndersonDemarAnderson6'2" | SGVictory Christian | 2021StateNC, Lewis DuarteLewisDuarte6'6" | CGVictory Christian Center | 2022NC, Tajuan & Takai SimpkinsTakaiSimpkins6'3" | CGVictory Christian Center | 2022NC, Randi OvalleRandiOvalle6'8" | SFVictory Christian Center | 2022NC and recent addition, Deiman Reyes. Tajuan SimpkinsTajuanSimpkins6'3" | CGVictory Christian Center | 2022NC put up 14 points, three assists and three rebounds, Takai SimpkinsTakaiSimpkins6'3" | CGVictory Christian Center | 2022NC led the way with 20 points, Demar AndersonDemarAnderson6'2" | SGVictory Christian | 2021StateNC finish with 11 points, five rebounds and two steals and Randi OvalleRandiOvalle6'8" | SFVictory Christian Center | 2022NC 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 NixDJNix6'6" | SFCannon | 2022StateNC 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 BoydKaronBoyd6'6" | PFCannon School | 2022StateNC also had 17 and Jarvis MossJarvisMoss6'4" | SGCannon School | 2021StateNC, 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 CashBryceCash6'5" | SFCharlotte Christian | 2023StateNC against High Point Christian Academy. David LashDavidLash6'5" | PFCharlotte Christian | 2021NC 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 NicholsonCadeNicholson6'3" | SGCharlotte Christian | 2023StateNC and TJ HardyTJHardy6'0" | CGCharlotte Christian | 2023NC 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 ZanoniMichaelZanoni6'5" | SGGreensboro Day | 2022StateNC, Jaydon YoungJaydonYoung6'3" | CGGreensboro Day | 2023StateNC and Tyler LundbladeTylerLundblade6'5" | SGGreensboro Day | 2021StateNC 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 PerryJabarePerry6'8" | PFCape Fear Christian Academy | 2022StateNC, Cinque LemonCinqueLemon6'4" | SGCape Fear Christian Academy | 2022StateNC, Tristin HarkinsTristinHarkins6'2" | PGCape Fear Christian | 2022StateNC 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 ThomasJamariiThomas6'1" | PGThe Burlington School | 2021StateNC and Howard commit Kuluel MadingKuluelMading6'10" | CThe Burlington School | 2021StateNC 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 WalkerZionWalker6'2" | CGThe Burlington School | 2024NC and Kobe GeorgeKobeGeorge6'3" | PGThe Burlington School | 2023StateNC 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 McKelvyXavierMcKelvy6'4" | CGUnited Faith Christian | 2022StateNC 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 WillisMarcusWillis6'0" | PGUnited Faith Christian Academy | 2022NC and LJ JohnsonLJJohnson6'3" | CGUnited Faith Christian | 2021StateNC 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 ScheuermannQuintonScheuermann6'10" | CUnited Faith Christian Academy | 2021NC 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.