Prep Baseball Report

NCHSAA 3A State Final Preview


Patrick Johnson
North Carolina Assistant Scouting Director

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 3A State Finals with a look at each club and our scout's thoughts on what could be coming this week.

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 STATE FINALS SCHEDULE

Games are at Ting Stadium, Holly Springs NC

FRI 8/31 5pm -- East Rowan vs South Central
Sat 6/1 11am -- South Central vs East Rowan
Sat 6/1 5pm -- East Rowan vs South Central (If needed)

WEST REGION

How They Got Here

No. 1 Seed - East Rowan

East Rowan has been a run producer all year living off of the long ball to score runs quickly, solid arms on the mound keep games in check and can throw shutdown innings when needed. The match up with South Central will be interesting to see, can East Rowans bats stay hot against South's arms?

Path to the State Final
+ West Mecklenburg - 11-0
+ St. Stephens - 9-3
+ Central Davidson - 9-0
+ Oak Grove - 12-2
+ Tuscola - 4-7
+ Tuscola - 12-2
+ Tuscola - 6-3

West Region Bracket 

EAST REGION

How They Got Here

No. 14 Seed - South Central

Getting hot at the right time is important when it comes to making a run at the State Championship. 

Path to the State Final
+ Person - 4-0
+ Cape Fear - 3-2
+ Currituck - 6-2
+ Croatan - 10-0
+ Terry Sanford - 17-1
+ Terry Sanford - 6-2

East Region Bracket

NC Scouting Director's Picks

Brandon Hall -- East Rowan in 3

Patrick Johnson -- East Rowan in 3

Zach Boraski -- South Central in 3