Photo by Alyson Boyer Rode
Roberson's schedule is as tough as it gets. Besides participating in the nation's toughest tournament, the National High School Invitational, Roberson will also host powerhouses such as Science Hill (Johnson City, Tenn.), defending South Carolina state champion Lexington and perennial Tennessee state champion Farragut.
Local outlook: North Carolina has lots of talented players this year, including Davidson, Ryder Ryan of North Mecklenburg and Alex Destino of North Buncombe. Coach Filipek lists North Buncombe and McDowell as Roberson's toughest competition for the 2014 season.
Overall outlook: With one of the nation's top talents in Braxton Davidson and a challenging schedule, Roberson has the capability of battling for a national championship. Its performance in the NHSI will largely determine whether or not Roberson can finish at the top of the national rankings.
Coach quote: "Our lineup top to bottom is experienced and battle-tested. Our defense returns lots of starters."
- Eric Filipek
