Central Cabarrus Vikings Coverage

Drew Hedgecoe wins 3rd singles title, Hickory wins another doubles championship

Hedgecoe said he had to overcome mistakes and errors of his own in the championship match, crediting Akula for not giving him anything. But now, Hedgecoe will turn to his senior season.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Meet some of the top football players in Cabarrus County for the 2024 season

HighSchoolOT talked to 15 players at the 2024 Cabarrus County Prospect Day.

Joel Bryant

Central Cabarrus 6'3 WR Chinua Ezeigbo has 5 offers & huge upside

Central Cabarrus High School class of 2025 wide receiver Chinua Ezeigbo spoke with HighSchoolOT at the Cabarrus County Prospect Day about his recruitment that has seen five offers come in, his strengths on the field, and his goals for his upcoming senior season.

DT Aiden Black is a name to know for Central Cabarrus

Central Cabarrus High School class of 2026 defensive lineman Aiden Black stood out as a sophomore last year and has gained a good amount of interest from Division I programs. Black spoke with HighSchoolOT at the Cabarrus County Prospect Day about his recruitment and plans for his junior season.

Central Cabarrus 2026 OL Brandon Bevilacqua talks Vikings' goals & his first offer

Central Cabarrus High School class of 2026 offensive lineman Brandon Bevilacqua spoke with HighSchoolOT at the Cabarrus County Prospect Day to update us on his recruitment and how the offseason has been inside the Vikings' program.

The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Boys Basketball Team

Twenty-nine players are making the team for the second or third time, led by five players who became three-time honorees.

The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Boys Wrestling Team

Forty wrestlers are making the team for the second, third, or fourth season and five have made it all four seasons.

Isaiah Evans, Zamareya Jones named players of the year as NCBCA releases all-state teams

North Mecklenburg's Isaiah Evans and North Pitt's Zamareya Jones, two McDonald's All-Americas and state champions, were named the players of the year by the N.C. Basketball Coaches Association.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

Final Girls Swimming & Diving Rankings: Charlotte Country Day ends year at No. 1

The Bucs were 30 points ahead of second-place Green Hope and 26 ahead of 4A champion Myers Park.

Final Boys Basketball Rankings: Central Cabarrus repeats as No. 1 in statewide top 25; Reidsville and others lead area codes

In the final boys basketball area code rankings, Farmville Central is ranked first in the 252, Northwood in the 919, New Hanover in the 910, Reidsville in the 336, Central Cabarrus in the 704, and Christ School in the 828.

HSOT Postgame Show: 1A & 3A state championship wrap-up

Four state championships were claimed on Friday in the 1A & 3A classifications. HighSchoolOT's Evan Moesta and J. Mike Blake break down all the action.

Watch the final moments of Central Cabarrus' repeat 3A state championship

See the final moments as Central Cabarrus celebrated a win over Seventy-First in the 3A boys basketball state championship game.

Highlights: Four players in double-figures as Central Cabarrus runs past Seventy-First in 3A championship

Central Cabarrus had four players score in double-figures, led by Josh Dalton's 22 points and Desmond Kent Jr.'s 20 points, en route to a 90-62 win over Seventy-First.

Press Conference: Seventy-First boys basketball team after 3A state championship

The Seventy-First boys basketball team met with the press following its loss to Central Cabarrus in the 3A state championship game.

Press Conference: Central Cabarrus boys basketball team after 3A state championship

Members of the Central Cabarrus boys basketball team met with the media after repeating as 3A state championship with a win over Seventy-First.

Photos: Seventy-FIrst vs. Central Cabarrus in boys basketball (March 15, 2024)

Central Cabarrus repeated as the 3A boys basketball state champion with a win over Seventy-FIrst on Friday night.

Central Cabarrus repeats, rolls past Seventy-First in 3A boys basketball championship

Central Cabarrus won its 65th straight game and repeated as the 3A boys basketball state champions with a lopsided win over Seventy-First.

J. Mike Blake, HighSchoolOT contributor

HSOT Postgame Show: What happened in the 3A basketball regionals, previewing the 2A games on Wednesday

Nick Stevens and Evan Moesta break down the regional championship games in 3A boys & girls basketball, look ahead to the 3A state championship matchups, and preview the 2A regional games slated for Wednesday.

Highlights: Desmond Kent Jr. scores 25 as Central Cabarrus beats Hickory in regional final

Central Cabarrus is going back to the 3A boys basketball state championship game after beating Hickory 87-78 in the western regional championship on Tuesday. Desmond Kent Jr. led all scorers with 25 points.

Photos: Central Cabarrus vs. Hickory in boys basketball (March 12, 2024)

Central Cabarrus defeated Hickory in the 3A western regional championship game to give the Vikings a chance to defend last season's state title,

Press Conference: Central Cabarrus boys basketball team after 3A regional final

The Central Cabarrus boys basketball team discussed its win over Hickory in the 3A western regional championship game.

Press Conference: Hickory boys basketball team after 3A regional final

The Hickory boys basketball team took questions from the media after losing to Central Cabarrus in the 3A western regional championship on Tuesday evening.

Defending 3A champ Central Cabarrus beats 1-seed Hickory to return to title game

Desmond Kent Jr. scored 25 points to lead Central Cabarrus to an 87-78 win over Hickory, sending the Vikings back to the state championship game after winning the title last season.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor

HSOT Postgame Show: Wrapping up 1A basketball regionals, looking ahead to 3A games on Tuesday

Evan Moesta and Joel Bryant discuss wins by East Columbus and Cherokee in the 1A girls semifinals, as well as Wilson Prep and Corvian Community in the 1A boys semifinals, then look ahead to the 3A semifinal action on Tuesday.

Schedule, matchups, tickets, TV & streaming info: NCHSAA basketball championships this weekend

Here are the matchups for the regional championships in basketball. Games will be played at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem.

Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor