NCHSL 4A Boys Basketball Playoffs: Panther Creek races past Millbrook

Chis Uwayo scores 40 for the Catamounts who will face top-seeded New Hanover on Friday

MILLBROOK, NORTH CAROLINA – The Panther Creek boys basketball team remained red-hot, Tuesday, when the Catamounts broke open a tight fourth quarter battle with host Millbrook in the third round of the NCHSL Class 4A Boys Basketball State Tournament and pulled away for an impressive 84-73 road playoff win.

Panther Creek, one of the hottest boys basketball teams in the state of North Carolina, celebrated its 84-73 win over Millbrook and its pending trip to the Elite 8

With the win Panther Creek advanced to a fourth round match-up on Friday with top-seeded New Hanover which defeated Sanderson, 60-56, also on Tuesday.

NCHSL CLASS 4A BOYS BASKETBALL STATE TOURNAMENT BRACKET

Panther Creek had a big night from beyond three-point arc, hitting 12-of-19 of their long range shows and built a big early lead. Millbrook, however, battled back within five points at the half and actually forged in front early in the fourth quarter before Chris Uwayo capped a big night to help the Catamounts regain control and pull away.

Chris with a BIG 40 https://t.co/GiHmhKcETD

— Shawan Robinson (@PChoopcoach) March 6, 2024

Uwayo scored 40 points in the victory and hit a pair of three-pointer in the fourth quarter to help Panther Creek break loose from a 69-69 tie. Colt Langdon scored 22 points to lead Millbrook.

Friday's other Elite 8 match-ups in NCHSL Class 4A tournament include Richmond vs. Green Level, Myers Park vs. Mecklenburg and Chambers vs. Lake Norman.

2024 NCHSL Boys Basketball Class 4A State Tournament

Third Round Results (March 5, 2024)

New Hanover 60, Sanderson 56

Panther Creek 84, Millbrook 73

Green Level 74, Garner Magnet 58

Richmond 88, Cardinal Gibbons 68

Myers Park 54, Independence 24

North Mecklenburg 45, Mount Tabor 42

Chambers 78, Weddington 68

Lake Norman 74, Grimsley 61