Strong Start for WNC Prospects
The season has already kicked off for the NCISAA and the public school teams will tip in the next week. WNC was hit hard by Hurricane Helene almost a month and a half ago. Homes were destroyed, lives were lost, businesses had to close as it wreaked havoc on the area.
Three of WNC’s top private school teams are undefeated so far on the season. Asheville School (5-0), Christ School (4-0), and Asheville Christian Academy (5-0). Christ School and Asheville School have claimed three state titles over the past four seasons between the two programs.
Let’s take a look at some of the top performers from these three teams so far early in the season.
Zymicah Wilkins, Christ School - The NC State pledge has had a brilliant start to the season. Last night in an event in Charlotte, Wilkins scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Christ School beat Combine Academy 59-57.
Caiden Brewer, East Henderson High School - 29.3 points per game so far this season for the areas best returning public school player. Brewer was as standout on our HoopSeen stage throughout the travel season for Team Swish. The reigning District 12 player of the Year will likely be a two-time winner.
Jordan Patterson, West Iredell High School - The senior guard started out the season with a bang. 42 points and 10 rebounds coupled with 5 assists and 5 steals.
Rylan Parkins, McDowell High School - The big man from down the mountain at McDowell High School went for 23 points and grabbed 20 rebounds to start off his senior season.
Mason Putnam, Pisgah High School - The junior guard started out the season with a 36 point outburst.
Logan Trantham, Enka High School - The junior guard is averaging 26.7 points per game over the season so far for Brian Carver’s program in Candler, North Carolina. Trantham scored 37 points a few days ago in a win for the Jets.
Rob Beasley, Hibriten High School - The 6-foot freshman guard has went for 25 points and 42 points through his first two high school contests. He is a natural scorer that is making his case for one of the best freshmen in the state. He is coached at Hibriten by former Appalachian State standout Ronshad Allen-Shabazz.
Dacen Petty, Christ School - The newcomer to the program who was a dominate scorer down the road at East Rutherford High School scored 17 points last night for Christ School in their win. He has been an integral part of the program since joining up with the Greenies.
