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Chatham NC Sports Update – Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Join Gene Galin from the Chatham Journal and Asheebo Rojas from the Chatham News and Record along with coach John Berry as they discuss high school sports.
See if you agree with Asheebo’s Chatham High School Basketball Power Rankings.

[00:05] Chatham NC sports update includes wrestling, swimming, track, and Power Rankings.
– Chatham News and Record features stories on wrestling and basketball match results.
– Indoor track and swimming state championships happening this week with individual conference champions.

[03:09] Several athletes from the county are competing in the state championship this weekend.
– Abigail Emitt from Northwood is among the state championship qualifiers, showing impressive performance in swimming.
– Seaforth wrestling lost to Trinity despite initially leading, with coach Barry praising the team’s performance over the season.

[08:57] Chatham County’s Seaforth is the first 2A school to make it to a state championship
– The wrestling program started three years ago and Coach Armstrong predicted they would reach the state championship in their third year, which has come true.
– The team has a spotless record and only lost to a 4A Laney team, showing strong performance in competition.

[11:49] Jordan Matthews will have a boys volleyball team playing with the North Carolina boys volleyball Association.
– The team will be competing in the Statewide League with their first game on March 5th.
– It’s not sanctioned by the state, but there are many teams around the state that have boys interested in playing.

[17:19] Northwood boys basketball scored 100 points for the second time with a significant win and notable player and coach reactions.
– Burleson was the one who scored the 100 points and the coach confirmed it’s a rare occurrence in high school basketball.
– Griffin Hobs is recovering and still supporting the team, and there are updates on the recent basketball game results and power rankings.

[20:10] Jordan Matthews and C4th are closely matched and have the potential to beat each other.
– Seaforth has been playing tough competition, including high point Christian academy and Northwood, which gives them a good chance to beat Jordan Matthews.
– It is a close competition between the teams ranked third to fifth, especially between Jordan Matthews and Seaforth.

[25:20] Jordan Matthews showed potential but struggled against strong defense
– Brennen Oldham’s strong performance was crucial for Jordan Matthews
– Chatham Central’s defensive strategy limited Oldham’s impact and forced other players to step up

[27:52] Chatham Central team is formidable and gradual in their gameplay.
– Chatham Central has skilled players who know their roles and play well together, with a focus on gradual grind over the entire game.
– Reid Albright of Chatham Central is a strong and versatile player who can dominate in the block, shoot mid-range and three-pointers, and play solid defense.

[32:51] High school basketball championship game at Seaforth next Wednesday
– Various schools performing well in basketball based on team strength, players’ desire to win, and coaching
– Middle school sports taking center stage in Chatham County next week

[35:38] Discussing girls basketball Power Rankings and upcoming games
– Debating the ranking of Chatham Charter and Chatham Central
– Expressing interest in seeing Chatham Charter playing against Chatham Central and Jordan Matthews

[40:49] Execution and defensive strategy were key in the game.
– Both teams knew each other well, but Seaforth executed better
– Defense is critical for success and consistency in the game.

[43:35] Northwood’s strong defense and upcoming tournaments
– Northwood’s strong defense can maximize their chances of winning.
– Expect Northwood to meet Seaforth in the conference Championship and possibly in the state tournament as well.

[48:38] Levi Perkins overcomes debilitating knee injury to inspire his team and community
– He worked hard to come back from injury, inspiring his team and community
– His story teaches the importance of perseverance and discipline in overcoming challenges