The third full week of winter sports in Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln counties is underway, with a full slate of high school basketball and wrestling on the docket.

Here are top performers from the tri-county area for the week of Dec. 1-6, 2025. The list is compiled from information provided to The Gaston Gazette and Shelby Star, or posted on MaxPreps or social media. It will be updated as the week proceeds.

Please encourage coaches to email submissions to jhughes@gastongazette.com or sports@gastongazette.com

Tuesday, Dec. 2

Boys basketball

Ayron Jackson, Ashbrook: Had 18 points, seven rebounds, thre steals and three blocks in a 63-49 loss to East Lincoln. Jayden Armstrong added 12 points, with Antonio Worthy contributing 10.

Jonathan Black, Bessemer City: Led his team with 18

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