NCISAA Top 10 Power Rankings: Week 10 Edition
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The NCISAA season is approaching the playoffs with just a few games left on the schedule. Take a look at the latest movement in the Week 10 Power Rankings. 1. Carmel Christian Cougars (18-1) Last Rank: 1st The winning streak…
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Continue ReadingThe NCISAA season is approaching the playoffs with just a few games left on the schedule. Take a look at the latest movement in the Week 10 Power Rankings.
1. Carmel Christian Cougars (18-1)
Last Rank: 1st
The winning streak continues for the Carmel Christian Cougars, as they’re 18-1 with their streak at 12-straight victories in a row heading into the final week of January. They got a big victory over Northside Christian Academy this past Thursday, using a big 17-4 run in the second quarter to secure a 74-58 win. Cade Tyson Cade Tyson 6'6" | SG Carmel Christian | 2022 State NC continues to put on a strong performance in his junior campaign. He posted a game-high 23 points along with four made 3-pointers and 11 rebounds to pace his squad. This Tuesday, they’ll face Victory Christian Center then Christ School on Saturday.
2. Burlington School Spartans (17-3)
Last Rank: 4th
The Burlington School Spartans continue their climb up the power rankings with victories over Greensboro Day School and High Point Christian Academy since the last release. Jamarii Thomas Jamarii Thomas 6'1" | PG The Burlington School | 2021 State NC and Kuluel Mading Kuluel Mading 6'10" | C The Burlington School | 2021 State NC have been consistent faces in the offensive attack while Kobe George Kobe George 6'3" | PG Winston-Salem Christian | 2023 #213 Nation NC , Ryan Roberts Ryan Roberts 6'4" | SG Moravian Prep | 2022 State NC and Zion Walker Zion Walker 6'2" | PG The Burlington School | 2024 State NC are a few names starting to emerge and separate themselves. They’ve got two big games this week against Liberty Heights on Tuesday night and Word of God on Wednesday night coming up.
3. Cannon School Cougars (17-4)
Last Rank: 3rd
DJ Nix DJ Nix 6'7" | SF Cannon | 2022 State #211 Nation NC is playing on another level for the Cannon School Cougars as is sharpshooting 2021 wing Jarvis Moss Jarvis Moss 6'4" | SG Cannon School | 2021 State NC as they’ve won six games and counting in this week’s edition of power rankings. Last week, they got a win over Covenant Day, 79-60, while Elijah Ormiston Elijah Ormiston 6'7" | PF Cannon School | 2021 State NC and Karon Boyd Karon Boyd 6'6" | PF Cannon School | 2022 State NC solidify themselves as options in the frontcourt. Look for them to stretch their streak with Providence Day School on Thursday.
4. Victory Christian Center Kings (16-5)
Last Rank: 2nd
Victory Christian Center has a talented crop of prospects 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 Simpkins Tajuan Simpkins 6'4" | CG Liberty Heights | 2022 State NC , 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 others. They took a loss this past week to Liberty Heights, but still got strong play from Anderson and Duarte, who continue draw interest from a number of college programs. They’ve got some big games coming up this week against Carmel Christian (Tuesday) and Lake Norman Christian (Friday).
5. Wayne Country Day Chargers (14-2)
Last Rank: 5th
The Wayne Country Day Chargers have gone 1-1 since the last edition of power rankings, leaving them steady at the fifth spot. They took a close loss to Northwood Temple on Friday, 79-76. Vante Hutcherson Vante Hutcherson 6'8" | PF Wayne Country Day | 2021 State NC still notched his 11th double-double of the season with 11 points and 11 rebounds while Jaden Cooper Jaden Cooper 6'3" | CG Wayne Country Day | 2021 State NC showed off his stat-sheet stuffing ways with 24 points, eight assists, eight rebounds and three steals. They’re a deep and talented squad that spreads the wealth on offense. Dre Irvin Dre Irvin 6'2" | PF Wayne Country Day | 2022 NC is a name starting to emerge as well.
6.United Faith Christian Academy Falcons (12-3)
Last Rank: 6th
The United Faith Christian Academy Falcons bounced back with a 82-61 win over Christ School this past week to get back in the win-column. LJ Johnson LJ Johnson 6'3" | CG United Faith Christian | 2021 State NC led the way with 23 points while Marcus Willis Marcus Willis 6'0" | PG United Faith Christian Academy | 2022 State NC had 20 points while going 9-of-9 from the field. Senior guard Jaden Quick also had 12 assists. They’re a group also led by Xavier McKelvy Xavier McKelvy 6'2" | CG United Faith Christian | 2022 State NC that should make some noise in 1A play when the NCISAA State Tournament arrives. They’ve got North Hills Christian this week on Tuesday night
7. Trinity Academy Raleigh Tigers (5-0)
Last Rank: 10th
The Trinity Academy Raleigh Tigers remain unbeaten on the season at 5-0. Given their restrictions on scheduling, they won’t be in action until Feb. 2 when they face Durham Academy. Head coach Bryan Burrell has a talented bunch led by Towson commit Tyler Gill Tyler Gill 6'0" | PG Trinity Academy (Raleigh) | 2021 State NC , 2022s Sam Perez Sam Perez 6'7" | PF Trinity Academy (Raleigh) | 2022 State NC and Noah Ross Noah Ross 6'6" | SG Trinity Academy (Raleigh) | 2022 State NC and emerging 2023 prospects Jakwon Moore Jakwon Moore 6'5" | SF New Life Christian | 2023 State NC and Kevon Vanderhorst Kevon Vanderhorst 6'1" | PG Trinity Academy (Raleigh) | 2023 State NC .
8. Lake Norman Christian (13-4)
Last Rank: N/R
The Lake Norman Christian Storm return to the Top 10 after a brief hiatus from the power rankings. Mikey Williams, Joyful Hawkins Joyful Hawkins 6'8" | PF Brunswick | 2022 FL , AJ Allenspach AJ Allenspach 6'8" | C Lake Norman Christian | 2021 State NC and company are finding their stride at the right time as they approach the playoffs. They’ve won five straight games heading into a big matchup with Victory Christian Center on Friday and High Point Christian Academy on Saturday.
9. Northside Christian Academy Knights (14-5)
Last Rank: 9th
The Northside Christian Academy Knights remain steady at the ninth spot in the power rankings since dropping their last two games to Carmel Christian and Concord Academy. They’ll look to bounce back against Gaston Christian (Tuesday) and Hickory Grove Christian (Friday) this week. Glynn Hubbard III Glynn Hubbard III 6'3" | CG Northside Christian | 2021 State NC , Wesley Tubbs III Wesley Tubbs III 6'5" | SF TSF Prep | 2023 GA , Daniel Lubamba Daniel Lubamba 6'5" | SF Northside Christian Academy | 2022 State NC , Aaron Hall Aaron Hall 6'8" | PF Combine Academy | 2023 SC and Jahseem Felton Jahseem Felton 6'5" | CG Combine Academy (NC) | 2024 State #189 Nation NC are a group with loads of potential as playoff season approaches in mid-February.
10. Charlotte Christian Knights (7-4)
Last Rank: 8th
The Charlotte Christian Knights round out this week’s power rankings. They’ve dropped three of their last four games as the end of January looms. They’ve had to make some adjustments given the current conditions of the pandemic, but they’ve still managed to stay at 1-1 in the Charlotte Independent Conference led by Bryce Cash Bryce Cash 6'5" | CG Carmel Christian | 2023 State NC , Cade Nicholson Cade Nicholson 6'4" | SG Charlotte Christian | 2023 State NC and David Lash David Lash 6'5" | PF Charlotte Christian | 2021 State NC . They’ve got Providence Day (Tuesday) and Covenant Day (Friday) on the schedule this week.