NCHSAA 1A State Finals Preview
May 29, 2024
The NCHSAA Tournament has entered the State Finals. There are 2 teams at each classification that can taste the championship dog pile. Below we breakdown the 1A State Finals with a look at each club and our scout's thoughts on what could be coming this week.
NCHSAA 1A State Final Previews
Schedule
Games are at Ting Stadium, Holly Springs NC
FRI 5/31 -- 8pm Northside (Pinetown) at Uwharrie Charter
FRI 6/1 -- 2pm Uwharrie Charter at Northside (Pinetown)
SAT 6/1 -- 5pm/8pm pending other series Northside (Pinetown) at Uwharrie Charter (if needed)
WEST REGION
HOW THEY GOT HERE
No. 2 Seed - Uwharrie Charter
The Eagles have built a tradition of making runs late in May. Their schedule early in the year and through spring break can be challenging as they work to prep for anything they may see in the post-season. Northside arms are good, but Uwharrie will feel prepared.
Path to the State Final
+ Bradford Prep - 15-0
+ Polk County - 8-1
+ Mountain Heritage - 15-5
+ Christ the King - 4-3 (8)
+ Mount Airy - 4-0
+ Mount Airy - (L) 1-0
+ Mount Airy - 12-0
West Region Bracket
EAST REGION
HOW THEY GOT HERE
No. 3 Seed - Northside Pinetown
The Panthers will lean on pitching and defense in this series. While the offense can get rolling, most of Northside's wins have been due to their ability to limit their opposition.
Path to the State Final
+ Hobbton - 8-1
+ Oxford Prep - 6-0
+ Southside - 5-0
+ Roxboro Comm - 6-5 (9)
+ East Wake Academy - (L) 9-0
+ East Wake Academy - 7-4
+ East Wake Academy - 4-1
East Region Bracket
NC Scouting Director's Picks
Brandon Hall -- Uwharrie Charter Academy in 2
Patrick Johnson -- Uwharrie Charter Academy in 2
Zach Boraski --Uwharrie Charter Academy in 2