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 2A State Finals with a look at each club and our scout's thoughts on what could be coming this week.

NCHSAA 2A State Final Previews

State Finals Schedule

Games are at Burlington Athletic Stadium, Burlington NC

FRI 8/31 5pm -- Burns vs Greene Central

SAT 6/1 11am -- Greene Central vs Burns

SAT 6/1 1pm -- Burns vs Greene Central (If needed)

WEST REGION

How They Got Here

No.1 Seed - Burns

The defending state champions played a tough schedule throughout the 2024 season but showed why they are the defending champions handling most obstacles put in their way. Two big arms have lead the way for Burns this season along with consistent bats and power in the middle of the lineup. 

Path to the State Final
+ East Burke - 6-1
+ McMichael - 10-0
+ Bandys - 8-1
+ North Stanly - 5-2
+ East Rutherford - 9-6
+ East Rutherford - 1-3
+ East Rutherford - 8-5

West Region Bracket

EAST REGION

HOW THEY GOT HERE

No.1 Seed - Greene Central 

Greene Central was a powerhouse all year and took that mentality into the playoffs. They showed that the bats can carry them to a victory but have the arms to shutdown powerful lineups. The State Finals matchup should be exciting baseball to watch.

Path to the State Final
+ Goldsboro - 18-0
+ South Lenoir - 5-0
+ Bunn - 5-1
+ Midway - 1-0
+ Whiteville - 3-4
+ Whiteville - 4-0
+ Whiteville - 9-1

EAST REGION BRACKET

NC Scouting Director's Picks

Brandon Hall -- Burns in 3

Patrick Johnson -- Burns in 2

Zack Boraski -- Burns in 3