State basketball playoffs finally tip off; New Hanover girls and West Bladen boys both win

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — It took longer than expected, but the high school basketball state playoffs are finally underway. We were in Bladen County on Wednesday to check out the showdown between the East Bladen boys vs. West Bladen. We also showcased the action at Brogden Hall between Ashley and New Hanover in girls basketball.

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Wednesday’s High School Basketball State Playoff Scoreboard

West Bladen boys 58 **Click icon to see video
East Bladen boys 53

New Hanover girls 60 **Click icon to see video
Ashley girls 49

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CHAPEL HILL (NCHSAA) — Due to inclement weather, which is now forecast for across the state starting tonight, any NCHSAA basketball playoff game which cannot be played today (Wednesday, February 25) should be postponed and rescheduled for Thursday night (February 26).

The NCHSAA staff will continue to monitor the situation and provide additional information about games scheduled for Thursday by mid-morning on Thursday. Scheduling should be done on a day-by-day basis only, but the NCHSAA is also exploring a variety of alternatives if postponements continue.

One other change: schools should note that games may start no earlier than 4 p.m. on Thursday, provided the schools mutually agree to that earlier time due to the weather. A time earlier than 4 p.m. must be requested and approved by the NCHSAA.

Schools are reminded, if there is a postponement, that it is important to update the appropriate section with details of game time and date on the NCHSAA basketball brackets.