Games To Watch This Week
Trask vs Pender
This matchup features two guards from Eastern North Carolina that can flat out play! Trask HS Sophomore Guard Jajuan Carr has been on a mission, leading his team to an undefeated record in their conference and a 15-1 record overall. Pender HS features Freshman Guard Khalil Marshall who has been outstanding so far, he’s averaging over 20 PPG and is one to keep a close eye on.
New Hanover vs Kinston
This game has a chance to be a good one, Kinston vs New Hanover is always a matchup that brings in a lot of excitement and fans and this year should be no different. New Hanover features a high amount of upperclassmen while Kinston is a bit younger but is battled tested throughout the season holding a record of 12-3 and this point.
Leesville Road vs Millbrook
Leesville Road features one of the top backcourts in the state with Jalen Benjamin and Carter Whitt sharing the duties. While Millbrook hasn’t had the success they would have hopped for this season, they are still a team that can be dangerous and this could be a confidence building game for them if they can compete at a high level.
Christ School vs Cannon School
If you want to see a matchup with star potential, then this is one that you should stop in for. Christ School features one of the top players in 2019 in Guard Jalen Lecque, who has picked up the nickname ‘‘Baby Westbrook’’ due to his high flying antics. While Cannon School features 2019 Forward Jarius Hamilton who is a beast and can put up double/double numbers every time he steps on the court.
Word Of God Christian vs Mount Zion
These two programs are some of the most historic private school programs in the state and each bolsters a roster with a nice amount of talent. The matchup that could turn into a special one is between 2019 Point Guards Malik Johnson & El Ellis, both with nice athletic ability and quickness.
St Davids vs Trinity of Durham
The matchup in this game to keep an eye on will be between St. David’s Wing Kris Monroe and Trinity Wing Noah Dinkins who both can score the ball at a very high rate. Both of these teams have been pretty successful with each squad having 5 or less losses.