Roberson rejoins WNC boys basketball power rankings for Week 13

The regular season for WNC high school boys basketball is ending, with conference tournaments and playoffs on the horizon.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The final top 10 rankings for the 2025-26 WNC high school boys basketball regular season are out, with Roberson rejoining the rankings after winning three straight games. The top teams are jockeying for conference titles and playoff positioning ahead of the postseason.

Why it matters

The final regular season rankings provide a snapshot of the top teams in the region heading into the conference tournaments and NCHSAA playoffs. Teams like East Henderson, Franklin, and Robbinsville are vying for conference titles, while others like Roberson are looking to build momentum for the playoffs.

The details

East Henderson can secure at least a share of the regular season conference title for the third year in a row with a win against Tuscola on Feb. 10. Franklin's defense has held opponents to an average of 47 points since their last loss on Jan. 20. Roberson has won three straight games since an overtime loss to North Buncombe on Jan. 22 and could potentially avenge that loss on Feb. 12 to win a share of the regular season conference title.

  • The regular season for WNC high school boys basketball is ending.
  • Conference tournaments begin next week.
  • The North Carolina High School Athletic Association playoffs start the following week.

The players

Jaylin Brewer

Recorded 10 or more points in East Henderson's 59-50 win vs. Pisgah on Feb. 6.

Jaden Evans

Recorded 10 or more points in East Henderson's 59-50 win vs. Pisgah on Feb. 6.

Caleb McKenzie

Recorded 10 or more points in East Henderson's 59-50 win vs. Pisgah on Feb. 6.

Eli Stokes

Recorded 10 or more points in East Henderson's 59-50 win vs. Pisgah on Feb. 6.

Trent Clark

Poured in a double-double with 17 points and 10 steals as North Buncombe narrowly edged Enka 59-57 on Feb. 6.

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