NCISAA Top 10 Power Rankings: Week 12 Edition
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The final week of the NCISAA regular season is here. Here’s a look at the latest movement in this week’s NCISAA Top 10 Power Rankings. 1. Carmel Christian Cougars (19-1) Last Rank: 1st The win continues to pile up for…
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Continue ReadingThe final week of the NCISAA regular season is here. Here’s a look at the latest movement in this week’s NCISAA Top 10 Power Rankings.
1. Carmel Christian Cougars (19-1)
Last Rank: 1st
The win continues to pile up for the Carmel Christian Cougars as they remain with just one loss atop the power rankings. They’ve been impressive this season in defeating some tough squads including Victory Christian Center on Jan. 26. Ben Burnham Ben Burnham 6'8" | SF Carmel Christian | 2021 State NC has been unstoppable as has 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 . They’ll look to keep their winning streak alive against The Burlington School on Tuesday.
2. Burlington School Spartans (20-6)
Last Rank: 2nd
The Burlington School Spartans are 3-2 since the last release of power rankings but they remain steady led by a deep squad. The reserves of Kobe George Kobe George 6'3" | PG Winston-Salem Christian | 2023 #213 Nation NC and Jakel Powell Jakel Powell 6'5" | SF Raleigh Christian Academy | 2024 NC has complemented the likes of Shane Peterson, Ryan Roberts Ryan Roberts 6'4" | SG Moravian Prep | 2022 State NC , Kuluel Mading Kuluel Mading 6'10" | C The Burlington School | 2021 State NC and Jamarii Thomas Jamarii Thomas 6'1" | PG The Burlington School | 2021 State NC in the backcourt. They’ve got Carmel Christian on Tuesday night.
3. Cannon School Cougars (21-4)
Last Rank: 3rd
The Cannon School Cougars have gone 4-0 since the last edition of power rankings with two key conference meetings with Charlotte Latin School. Jarvis Moss Jarvis Moss 6'4" | SG Cannon School | 2021 State NC recently committed to Stanford University while Elijah Ormiston Elijah Ormiston 6'7" | PF Cannon School | 2021 State NC earned an offer from Concordia and DJ Nix DJ Nix 6'7" | SF Cannon | 2022 State #211 Nation NC earned an offer from Appalachian State. They’re due for movement soon in the ranks with a strong finish to the season.
4. Wayne Country Day Chargers (18-2)
Last Rank: 5th
The Wayne Country Day Chargers have gone unbeaten since the last edition of NCISAA Top 10 Power Rankings, going 4-0 including a victory over Greenfield School to clinch the regular season Coastal Plain Conference title. Jaden Cooper Jaden Cooper 6'3" | CG Wayne Country Day | 2021 State NC took home the performance of the night with a 32 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists on 9-of-11 shooting from the field. Vante Hutcherson Vante Hutcherson 6'8" | PF Wayne Country Day | 2021 State NC , Mike Best Mike Best 6'0" | PG Word of God | 2022 State NC and Carlos Raven Carlos Raven 5'11" | PG Wayne Country Day | 2021 State NC are some other names to know. They’ll begin the Conference Tournament against John Paul II on Thursday.
5.United Faith Christian Academy Falcons (14-3)
Last Rank: 6th
The United Faith Christian Academy continue their climb up the power rankings after going 2-0 since the last edition. Xavier McKelvy Xavier McKelvy 6'2" | CG United Faith Christian | 2022 State NC and LJ Johnson LJ Johnson 6'3" | CG United Faith Christian | 2021 State NC lead the way while Marcus Willis Marcus Willis 6'0" | PG United Faith Christian Academy | 2022 State NC and others fill the void as the regular season approaches it’s end. They’ll close the season against Victory Christian Center (Tuesday) and North Hills Christian (Friday).
6. Lake Norman Christian Storm (18-5)
Last Rank: 8th
The Lake Norman Christian Storm are another squad on their way back to the top in the final week of the season. They’ve gone 3-1 since the last edition with a win over Ypsi Prep following a big performance from Mikey Williams and Trey Green Trey Green 5'10" | PG Link Academy | 2023 #69 Nation MO . Green sealed the win with the game-winning 3-pointer. They’ve got Combine Academy (Tuesday) and Haywood Christian Academy (Friday) to close out the regular season.
7. Victory Christian Center Kings (17-7)
Last Rank: 5th
The Victory Christian Center Kings have taken a bump in the rankings following a few losses but nothing can deny the talent they have in Demar Anderson Demar Anderson 6'3" | CG Victory Christian Center | 2021 State NC , Lewis Duarte Lewis Duarte 6'6" | CG Huntington Prep | 2022 NC , Takai Simpkins Takai Simpkins 6'3" | CG Liberty Heights | 2022 State NC , Tajuan Simpkins Tajuan Simpkins 6'4" | CG Liberty Heights | 2022 State NC and others. They’ll close out the season against United Faith Christian on Tuesday.
8. Cape Fear Christian Academy Eagles (19-6)
Last Rank: N/R
The Cape Fear Christian Academy Eagles find themselves back in the ranks since reeling off eight-straight victories with a win over Freedom Christian on Monday night. Jabare Perry Jabare Perry 6'8" | C Liberty Heights | 2022 State NC came up big for them with 13 points and 16 rebounds in the victory. Cinque Lemon Cinque Lemon 6'4" | SG Liberty Heights | 2022 State NC , Tristin Harkins Tristin Harkins 6'2" | PG Pine Forest | 2022 State NC , Amari Pearson Amari Pearson 6'3" | SF Cape Fear Christian Academy | 2022 State NC and Caden are some other prospects to know as well. They’ve got Trinity Christian (Wednesday) and Northwood Temple (Friday) left on the schedule.
9. Northside Christian Academy Knights (17-7)
Last Rank: 9th
The Northside Christian Academy Knights remain steady at the ninth spot in the power rankings since going 3-2 across the past two weeks. They took two losses to Metrolina Christian Academy before bouncing back against Gaston Christian on Thursday. It will be interesting to see where they’ll fare in the 2A State Playoffs with Glynn Hubbard III Glynn Hubbard III 6'3" | CG Northside Christian | 2021 State NC , Wesley Tubbs and Jasheem Felton in the rotation.
10. Greensboro Day School Bengals (20-5)
Last Rank: N/R
The Greensboro Day School Bengals return to the Top 10 after a brief hiatus. They’ve won eight in a row including wins over High Point Christian and Forsyth Country Day. They’ve got a busy week ahead of them with three games to close out the regular season. Westchester Country Day (Tuesday), Wesleyan Christian (Wednesday) and High Point Christian (Friday) remain on the schedule.