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 4A State Finals with a look at each club and our scout's thoughts on what could be coming this week.

NCHSAA 4A State Final Previews

STATE FINALS SCHEDULE

Games are at Burlington Athletic Stadium, Burlington NC

FRI 5/31 8pm  -- Ashley vs TC Roberson
SAT 6/1 2pm -- TC Roberson at Ashley 
SAT 6/1 5pm/8pm pending on series in front -- Ashley at TC Roberson (if needed)

WEST REGION

HOW THEY GOT HERE

No. 1 Seed - TC Roberson

The defending state champion has played a very challenging schedule throughout the 2024 season.  While there were some ups and downs, this club has come out on the other end battle tested and tough.  They have a plethora of arms they trust in any situation and the lineup is created to create pressure throughout the game.

Path to the State Final
+ Northern Guilford - 6-0
+ Wedding - 4-2
+ Ragsdale - 7-0
+ West Forsyth - 8-5
+ Charlotte Catholic - 13-0
+ Charlotte Catholic - 3-1

West Region Bracket

EAST REGION

HOW THEY GOT HERE

No. 1 Seed - Ashley

The Screaming Eagles took a big jump at about the half way point of the year as they hit their stride in conference play.  In one of the most competitive confereces year in and year out, Ashley began to put up some dominating wins.  Pair this with the sprinkling of some solid out of conference matchups and Ashley began to believe.  As they work through the state playoffs, there have been several close games, two going to extra innings, but Ashley has belief that this could be the year.

Path to the State Final
+ Pine Forest - 10-0
+ Millbrook - 7-5
+ Holly Springs - 4-3 (11)
+ Pinecrest - 3-2 (9)
+ Cardinal Gibbons - 3-2 (9)
+ Cardinal Gibbons - (L) 3-1
+ Cardinal Gibbons - 1-0

East Region Bracket

NC Scouting Director's Picks

Brandon Hall -- TC Roberson in 3

Patrick Johnson -- TC Roberson in 2

Zach Boraski -- TC Roberson in 2