Here’s a breakdown of each boys first-round games on Tuesday.

 (8) Heritage at (1) Wakefield, 7 p.m.

Wakefield has struggled of late with its defensive pressure in allowing teams to score points late. That cost the Wolverines two games late in the conference season, but they were still able to win the regular season title. Heritage has struggled this season, and the Wolverines should be able to reach the semifinals.

(5) Sanderson at (4) Enloe, 7 p.m.

These two teams are the most difficult to figure out in the Cap Eight. Sanderson has great guards, but struggles to rebound. Enloe has the best player in the conference in Marcus Walker, but yet they have troubling losses. The Spartans did just enough to earn the final playoff spot last week, and maybe that momentum can get them a win over Enloe. That being said, the Eagles still have the talent to win this tournament.

(7) Leesville Road at (2) Broughton, 7 p.m.
Broughton has played consistent all year long. They played decent defense this year that has kept them in every game. The only problem the Caps have is if they rely too much on their three-point shooting. If the Caps make their three-pointers and don’t turn the ball over, they can also win this tournament with the home crowd behind them. Leesville Road could pull an upset if forward Quinton Marshall takes over the game offensively.

Here’s a breakdown of each girls first-round games on Tuesday.

(8) Heritage at (1) Millbrook, 5:30 p.m.

This game shouldn’t be a problem for the Wildcats, who are attempting to go undefeated in the conference regular season and win the conference tournament. Forward Briana Day should have an advantage in the paint with her size and ability to rebound the ball well. Millbrook can also rely on guards Katelyn Mitchell and Alex Tomlinson. Heritage’s only win this season came in one of the eight forfeited games by Enloe

(5) Broughton at (4) Wake Forest-Rolesville, 7 p.m.

This game should be a competitive one that comes down to the fourth quarter. Wake Forest-Rolesville won both games, but Broughton has been improving ever since its team began to get healthy in early February. Guard Justice Byrd is the Caps most versatile player while the Cougars are led by Taylor Walker.

(6) Enloe at (3) Wakefield, 5:30 p.m.

This is by far the most intriguing game of the first round as Enloe needs to win the tournament to make the playoffs. The Eagles have the weapons to do with guards Dana Brown and Mykia Jones. The game is also interesting because the Wolverines were the first team to face the Eagles after they had to forfeit the eight victories. Wakefield beat Enloe in that meeting, and used good defense that led to easy offense.

Undefeated Garner continues to rule the News & Observer high school boys basketball rankings. There are no new teams, but there are some adjustments throughout the top dozen teams.

Broughton holds off Wake Forest-Rolesville for Cap Eight boys win.

RALEIGH – Here’s our rapid reaction after Wakefield defeated Broughton 72-60 Thursday night in a Cap Eight 4-A conference game:

HOW THE GAME WAS WON

Wakefield was able to stay calm and collected in the final four minutes, which is something Broughton wasn’t able to do. The Wolverines stayed within their offense and was able to get to the free throw line by driving to the basket. The Wolverines also made their free throws while the Caps settled for quick shots that led to easy transition points for Wakefield. Guard Xavier Saddler-Mee (pictured right) had 22 points and forward Jason Lee had 16 that all came in the second half.

TURNING POINT

Lee was a big factor in Wakefield’s 12-0 run late in the fourth quarter. Lee scored eight points during the stretch when Broughton went to a full-court press to induce turnovers. Lee didn’t play well in the first half, but he really made his presence felt by grabbing rebounds and scoring over smaller defenders.

STAT OF THE GAME

In a short time this year Broughton as become a team that relies too much on the three-point shot. That was their biggest downfall against Wakefield. Although Broughton had a lead early in the first quarter, they Caps shot just 1-for-14 from behind the arc in the second half.

Raleigh Word of God moves up to No. 3 and Millbrook breaks into the top dozen this week in The News & Observer high school boys basketball rankings.

RALEIGH – Here’s our rapid reaction after Millbrook defeated Broughton 70-60 Friday night in a Cap Eight 4-A conference game:

HOW THE GAME WAS WON

The Wildcats were more physical and better conditioned than the Caps in this game. Millbrook coach Scott McInnes used 10 players to execute a style of basketball that forces mistakes based on turnovers. The Wildcats created plenty of turnovers and took advantage by scoring easy baskets in transition.

TURNING POINT

The Wildcats were able to break the Caps mentally with its pressure throughout the game, but the third quarter was Millbrook’s most effective as they used a 10-0 run to extend its lead to double-digits.

STATS OF THE GAME

The key stat with any Millbrook game is turnovers. The Wildcats play a full-court press that is similar to the Missouri Tigers – they want to turn you over on every possession. That almost occurred in the first quarter when Broughton struggled to find any rhythm on offense. The Wildcats forced 20 turnovers in the game.

The top nine positions are unchanged in the Raleigh News & Observer high school basketball rankings, but Princeton climbs from No. 11 to No. 10. Enloe, after losing to unranked Millbrook, slips to No. 11.

The top four teams remain unchanged in the News & Observer high school boys basketball rankings. Undefeated Garner leads the poll followed by Ravenscroft, Middle Creek and Word of God.

Garner takes the top spot in The News & Observer high school boys basketball rankings. The Trojans have  victories over two teams, Enloe and Clayton, who are ranked in the N&O's top dozen.

Garner is at home tonight against Smithfield-Selma.

Ravenscroft, 11-2 and the winner of its division in the GlaxoSmithKline Invitational last week, holds the No. 2 spot ahead of Middle Creek, which lost to the Ravens in the GSK.

Raleigh Word of God is No. 4 while the Cap Eight's Broughton and Wakefield are Nos. 5 and 6.