Knights, Demons dominate Times All-Area boys squad

Greenfield's Kobe Edwards repeats as Times Player of the Year as the Knights claim an NCISAA 2-A crown and join Fike, Hunt and others to headline the Times All-Area boys basketball team.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:05am

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The 2025-26 high school boys basketball season in The Wilson Times readership area was dominated by several power teams, with Greenfield School's Kobe Edwards repeating as Times Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Greenfield led the Times All-Area selections with four players, while Fike and Hunt each placed three players on the elite unit. Community Christian, Wilson Prep, and SouthWest Edgecombe also had players named to the All-Area team.

Why it matters

The Times All-Area boys basketball team highlights the top talent and achievements in the local high school basketball scene, recognizing the standout players and teams that made an impact this season. It showcases the depth of basketball talent in the region and the competitive nature of the local high school basketball landscape.

The details

Greenfield's Kobe Edwards, the top scorer in the area at 23 points per game, led the Knights to the NCISAA 2-A championship and the bracket championship of the prestigious John Wall Holiday Invitational. He was joined on the All-Area squad by Greenfield teammates Braxten DuBose, Cameron Moore, and Johnny Winborne. Fike High reached the NCHSAA 5-A boys title game, led by Daquavis Greene, Jamir Loftin, and Jayonta Blanchard. Hunt was playing well before a late-season injury to Na'sir Hines derailed their momentum. Community Christian's Beamon, Wilson Prep's Qua Batts, and SouthWest Edgecombe's Justin Bridgers rounded out the All-Area team.

  • Greenfield School seized its sixth NCISAA title, the first since 2019 and the first ever at the 2-A level.
  • Fike High reached the NCHSAA 5-A boys title game after winning the conference regular-season championship outright, the first time either of those things happened since 1990 when the late legendary Harvey Reid Jr. was still coaching the Golden Demons.
  • Northern Nash won the state 6-A title.
  • Community Christian 'three-peated' as king of the Mid-Atlantic Christian Athletic Association 2-A boys basketball season.
  • SouthWest Edgecombe came in third in the 4-A Three Rivers Conference in the regular season but made a deep playoff run, upsetting No. 3 seed T.W. Andrews in the third round before bowing in the NCHSAA 4-A quarterfinals.

The players

Kobe Edwards

The top boys scorer in the area at 23 points per game to go with eight assists and seven rebounds per outing, Edwards was the clearcut choice as the Times Boys Basketball Player of the Year for the second straight season. He led Greenfield School to the NCISAA 2-A championship and the bracket championship of the prestigious John Wall Holiday Invitational.

Daquavis Greene

The 6-10 junior center for Fike High was the Big East Player of the Year and a North Carolina Basketball Coaches Association All-District 3 first-team choice. He averaged 15.6 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 5.2 blocks per game, providing a dominant presence in the paint for the Demons.

Jamir Loftin

Fike's standout junior guard averaged 13.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.4 assists, and 2.5 steals per game. He was named to the All-District 3 and All-Big East teams after a stellar season that included a 40-point performance in the 5-A East Regional final.

Na'sir Hines

The Hunt senior was the Harvey Reid Jr. Boys MVP of the Eastern Carolina Classic, averaging 11.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.7 steals per game before a late-season injury derailed the Warriors' momentum.

Beamon

The three-sport star for Community Christian averaged a double-double with 12.3 points and 12 rebounds per game, while also contributing 2.7 blocks, 1.4 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. He was voted MVP of the MACAA 2-A tournament.

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What they’re saying

“He just had such big moments and he shows his versatility. He's a big and strong kid, but he can flat shoot the basketball too, and that's where his game's growing. He's going to put the ball on the floor more in the next couple of years and lead the break and show that he can play four positions.”

— Rob Salter, Greenfield School head coach

“The best thing about the season that he had for us, he was just able to provide a presence inside. You couldn't really if you got to the paint and you saw him. So he really helped us defensively. And also, anytime he was able to make the defense collapse when we threw the ball to him, which opened it up for other guys.”

— Roland Loftin, Fike High head coach

“Man, he showed up when it counted and he was just a leader for us all year, on and off the court. I'm proud of him, as a dad and as a coach. His leadership was outstanding.”

— Roland Loftin, Fike High head coach

The takeaway

The Times All-Area boys basketball team showcases the depth of talent and the competitive nature of high school basketball in the local region. The dominance of teams like Greenfield, Fike, and Hunt, as well as the standout individual performances, highlight the passion and skill of the players in this area. This recognition serves to celebrate the achievements of these student-athletes and the programs that have fostered their development.