NC High School Basketball: History Made, Titles Decided

0:00In Durham, it's March 14th, and here's what is going on. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association is wrapping up its state basketball championships this week at Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem. They're crowning eight boys and eight girls state champions across different classes. Games kicked off Wednesday, with 12 titles already decided, and the final four set for Saturday 9th. North Lincoln made history in the 5A Girls final, beating Southeast Alamance 59-56 for their first state title ever. It marks the first championship for a Lincoln County girls team since 1973. Over in 5A boys, Hunter Huss rolled to victory behind sophomore Joliel Smith's 39 points, grabbing their first title in 15 years. Fans are buzzing about these milestones, especially for teams ending long droughts. Hunter Huss now has four state crowns total, dating back to 1977. North Lincoln overcame a tough forfeit issue before playoffs, showing real grit to get here.

1:01Saturday's action starts with 7A girls. North Mecklenburg facing Southern Durham at 5PM. Both squads are 27 and 3 are better. Loader was standout like Lynnees Joseph for the Vikings. Then at 7.30PM, 7A boys pit Moore's village in Southern Durham, each chasing their first title. Other recent winners include Northern Guilford in 6A girls, Kingston in 3A boys, and Cherokee's dominant 76-15 route in 2A girls. Catch daily updates from the Charlotte Observer online as the final champs get crowned. The daily news now is presented by our sponsor. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen. So L.I.SOLYPILLOW.COM