Key Matchups in 4A West Semifinal
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Chambers vs Weddington The Warriors are coming off a hard-fought win behind a dominant third quarter, coming out of halftime down six. They held Cox Mill to only six points behind reliable defense and a strong 15-0 run after a made basket…
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The Warriors are coming off a hard-fought win behind a dominant third quarter, coming out of halftime down six. They held Cox Mill to only six points behind reliable defense and a strong 15-0 run after a made basket by the Chargers to start the second half. A strong performance from the duo of senior Kyle Frazier Kyle Frazier 6'3" | SG Weddington | 2022 State NC and junior Evan Morton Evan Morton 6'2" | CG Moravian Prep | 2024 State NC , both tallying 16 points leading the Warriors to a 13 point win at home. One would argue that these last two games against Cox Mill and an overtime thriller against Olympic was the toughest competition the Warriors played all year.
Chase Lowe Chase Lowe 6'4" | SF Weddington | 2022 State NC is a senior that I am surprised he hasn’t gotten more attention this season. Leading his team in every statistical category, he will have his work cut out for him. Playing against one of the best junior point guards in the state, in Jaylen Curry Jaylen Curry 6'1" | PG Calvary Christian | 2023 State #109 Nation FL . A 14 point performance, combined with seven assists, and three steals helped propel Julius Chambers High over Grimsley High Saturday.
The Cougars come in with a lot of games against tougher competition throughout the season. While also having multiple D-1 talent players at the helm leading the way, most notably captain Daniel Sanford Daniel Sanford 6'8" | PF JL Chambers | 2022 State NC who filled up the stat sheet last night. Finishing with 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Four players were in double figures for Chambers, their length and fast-paced offense can be hard to stop. Weddington has not truly seen a team as talented, with this level of intensity Chambers will play with. This game will come down to the attentiveness of the players on the court defensively specifically, speaking on back screens and outworking their opponent will be key.
Key Matchup: Jaylen Curry Jaylen Curry 6'1" | PG Calvary Christian | 2023 State #109 Nation FL vs Chase Lowe Chase Lowe 6'4" | SF Weddington | 2022 State NC
Myers Park vs North Meck
A battle between two of the best sophomores arguably in the Country will take place. When Isaiah Evans Isaiah Evans 6'6" | SG North Mecklenburg | 2024 State #17 Nation NC and the Vikings of North Meck will face off against Sir Mohammed Sir Mohammed 6'6" | SG Myers Park | 2024 State #83 Nation NC and the Mustangs of Myers Park. Two well-coached teams with loads of D-1 talent face off in a matchup of evenly matched teams for bragging rights for these teams full of youth that have the chance of seeing each other again in the playoffs, this year or the year after that maybe.
The Vikings of North Meck defeated Mount tabor, pulling away in the third quarter behind a huge game from senior guard Davion Cunningham Davion Cunningham 6'1" | CG North Mecklenberg | 2022 State NC (17 points 5 assists) and the efficient scoring and stifling defense(4 blocks) from sophomore Isaiah Evans Isaiah Evans 6'6" | SG North Mecklenburg | 2024 State #17 Nation NC . Carrying a twelve-point lead into the fourth, the Vikings closed the game out behind the lead guard Jordan Crawford Jordan Crawford 6'2" | PG North Mecklenburg | 2022 State NC , the biggest game of his career Tuesday at home against Myers Park.
Northern Guilford stayed with the Mustangs until late in the fourth, they would not be deterred from their goal this season. The Mustangs are feeling motivated after making the Elite 8 this season after losing in the first round the two years prior. Sir Mohammed Sir Mohammed 6'6" | SG Myers Park | 2024 State #83 Nation NC was sensational, shooting 50% from the field and the three-point line. Totaling 29 points, six rebounds, and three assists. One of the most confident shooters in the State, with good reason.
Mohammed does an amazing job getting to his spots and getting his shots off in rhythm. He has such good size at 6’5″ and a hell of a motor, a player with good pace and has the potential to become a high-level college player as well. Excited to see these evenly matched teams face-off, the sophomore matchup will be the matchup of the night to watch.
Key Matchups: Isaiah Evans Isaiah Evans 6'6" | SG North Mecklenburg | 2024 State #17 Nation NC vs Sir Mohammed Sir Mohammed 6'6" | SG Myers Park | 2024 State #83 Nation NC