1. DH Conley (22-1)

Playoff Matchup: Home vs Willow Spring
Best Wins: South Central (x2), JH Rose (x2), Terry Sanford
Dominant from start to finish. Conley’s pitching and timely hitting have them eyeing a 4A title.

2. Metrolina Christian (26-1)

Playoff Matchup: Bye until May 9
Best Wins: Hickory Grove (x2), Gaston Christian, Legion Collegiate, Marvin Ridge
The NCISAA 4A favorites—deep lineup, elite arms, and postseason experience.

3. Charlotte Christian (25-5)

Playoff Matchup: Bye until May 9
Best Wins: Weddington, Wesleyan Christian, Lexington SC (x2), Metrolina Christian
Private school heavyweight with wins against top-tier public and out-of-state opponents.

4. TC Roberson (19-5)

Playoff Matchup: Home vs Northwest Guilford
Best Wins: Charlotte Christian, Burns, Wesleyan Christian, Landon, Pinecrest
Battle-tested and built for October-style baseball in May.

5. Corinth Holders (21-3)

Playoff Matchup: Home vs Richmond Senior
Best Wins: Cardinal Gibbons, Southwest Guilford
Rolling into the playoffs with a strong pitching staff and solid wins on their resume.

6. Charlotte Catholic (21-5-1)

Playoff Matchup: Home vs East Forsyth
Best Wins: Providence, Charlotte Christian, TC Roberson, Hickory Grove
Their schedule has prepared them for the pressure. They can beat anyone.

7. Ashley (20-4)

Playoff Matchup: Home vs Broughton
Best Wins: Corinth Holders, New Hanover, Broughton, Grace Christian, Laney
A gritty team with proven wins—could be a surprise 4A contender.

8. JH Rose (21-3)

Playoff Matchup: Home vs Williams
Best Wins: South Central
Heating up at the perfect time, especially with their strong offense.

9. Wakefield (22-3)

Playoff Matchup: Home vs Pine Forest
Best Wins: Millbrook, Broughton (x2), Wake Forest (x2)
Explosive lineup, playoff-tested. One of the hottest teams in the East.

10. Cuthbertson (21-4)

Playoff Matchup: Home vs Glenn
Best Wins: Ardrey Kell, Marvin Ridge (2 of 3), Charlotte Catholic, Weddington
Their lineup and pitching depth make them a dark horse for a championship run.

11. East Rutherford (22-0)

Playoff Matchup: Home vs Southwest Randolph
Best Wins: Brevard, Crest, RS Central, East Lincoln
Perfect regular season. East Rutherford is the favorite in 2A until proven otherwise.

12. Laney (19-4)

Playoff Matchup: Home vs South View
Best Wins: Ashley, Pinecrest, Randleman, New Hanover
The Bucs are battle-ready with signature wins against ranked teams.

13. West Forsyth (20-4)

Playoff Matchup: Home vs Ardrey Kell
Best Wins: Hough, Reagan (x2)
This team’s pitching depth and top-15 wins make them a legit 4A contender.

14. Marvin Ridge (18-7)

Playoff Matchup: Home vs Northern Guilford
Best Wins: Ardrey Kell, Weddington (x3), Providence, Cuthbertson, Charlotte Catholic
Maybe the toughest schedule in 4A. They’ve beaten almost everyone.

15. Grimsley (22-4)

Playoff Matchup: Home vs Davie
Best Wins: Burns, West Forsyth, Ashley
Grimsley’s combination of experience and athleticism makes them a playoff threat.

16. Grace Christian (19-7)

Playoff Matchup: Bye until May 10
Best Wins: Covenant Day, Burlington Christian
A sleeper in the NCISAA bracket, with a well-rounded roster and strong midseason form.

17. Reagan (21-4)

Playoff Matchup: Home vs Hickory Ridge
Best Wins: Wesleyan Christian, East Forsyth (x2), West Stokes
Peaking at the right time, Reagan has wins over playoff-tested squads.

18. North Stanly (24-1)

Playoff Matchup: Home vs Wheatmore
Best Wins: East Rowan, Central Davidson
Their only loss came in a tight contest. North Stanly is rolling through 2A.

19. Cardinal Gibbons (20-6)

Playoff Matchup: Home vs New Bern
Best Wins: Wakefield, Wake County Home School
This team’s balanced play and deep bullpen could propel them into the second weekend.

20. Burns (22-4)

Playoff Matchup: Home vs Newton-Conover
Best Wins: Crest, Cherryville
An experienced group that's played with playoff intensity all season.

21. Providence (21-6)

Playoff Matchup: Home vs Southwest Guilford
Best Wins: Charlotte Catholic, Weddington, Hough
The Panthers are postseason regulars with plenty of weapons.

22. Covenant Day (18-6)

Playoff Matchup: Bye until May 9
Best Wins: Wesleyan Christian, Hickory Grove
The Lions have the firepower to make waves in the private school bracket.

23. South Caldwell (23-2)

Playoff Matchup: Home vs Southeast Guilford
Best Wins: Lake Norman
Quiet but dangerous. South Caldwell might be the best 4A team you’re not watching.

24. Gaston Christian (16-2)

Playoff Matchup: Bye until May 10
Best Wins: Southlake Christian
A top team in NCISAA 3A with elite arms and postseason pedigree.

25. West Stokes (22-2)

Playoff Matchup: Home vs East Davidson
Best Wins: West Forsyth, Oak Grove
Solid across the board. West Stokes will be a tough out in 2A.

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