The NCHSAA Brackets were released on Sunday night, which you can find here (Click Link). With the matchups released, it is always fun to take a look at a few intriguing battles that will be taking place in the first round of the playoffs. Here are a few we are looking at in the 1A.

Mount Airy vs. Cherryville
Mount Airy finished the season with a 15-9 record and earned a No. 11 seed in the 1A bracket.  But now they have to face Cherryville who averages 74 points and is led by senior Lane Harrill who is averaging nearly 32 points, 13 rebounds per game this season.

East Surry vs. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson sits as a No. 18 seed with a 17-7 record.  But one of the biggest reasons to watch this game is East Surry's Jefferson Boaz who is averaging 25 points and 11 rebounds this season.  A program led by seniors, East Surry will be one to keep an eye in the first round.

Weldon vs. Louisburg
Jalen Lynch, Jaheem Parker, and Michael Vincent will look to lead Weldon to a first-round win, with all averaging over 14 points per game and with Parker averaging a double-double (15 points, 11 rebounds per game). But they will be welcoming in the scoring power of Elijah Jamison, who is averaging 30 points, 12 rebounds per game and has gone for 40+ this season three times.

Henderson Collegiate vs. River Mill
Henderson Collegiate secured the 6th seed and certainly could be looked at as one of the teams to win it all. After a tough start to the season, they have found their rhythm, winning nine straight behind the play of Javonte Waverly, Kalib Mathews, and others. But Chase Mebane, Cameron Lutterloh, and Corey Suffern will look to pull off the road win. Mebane leads the way with 27 points, 13 rebounds per game this season, helping secure 18 wins this season.

Others to Watch:
South Stanly vs. Queens Grant
North Rowan vs. North Stanly
Research Triangle vs. Rosewood
Voyager vs. Wilson Prep
Pender vs. Camden County
Washington Co. vs. Tarboro