Beaver County Leading Scorers

The high school basketball season is in full swing in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.  Yes, there have been some postponements for COVID issues and protocols, but overall a good amount of games are being played throughout the county.  With some schools mandating the wearing of masks it has been an interesting season.  It amazes me how some student/athletes can still put up big numbers with their nose and mouth covered with a cloth.  Let’s take a look at the players that are "lighting up" the scoreboards for their teams.   Beaver County Top "20" Scorers:   Jake DiMichele Jake DiMichele 6'3" | CG OLSH | 2022 State PA , OLSH - 31.3ppg 6'3" Junior, Guard - A talented guard with the skillset to dominate the competition from anywhere on the court Damon Astorino Damon Astorino 6'2" | SF Ambridge | 2023 State PA , Ambridge - 22.4ppg 6'2" Sophomore, Guard/Forward - An all-around performer with a high basketball IQ that can fill up the stat line in a variety of ways Max Belt Max Belt 6'2" | SF Sewickley Academy | 2021 State PA , Sewickley Academy - 20.7ppg 6'2" Senior, Guard - This guard has a knack for scoring in bunches throughout a contest Scott Bilovious, West Allegheny - 19.2ppg 6'2" Junior, Guard - He has the ability to create opportunities for his teammates and still score on his end Michael Conley Michael Conley 6'3" | PF Beaver Falls | 2021 State PA , Beaver Falls - 18.4ppg 6'4" Senior, Forward - A quality rebounder who can also score from the wing or the post Dante Spadafora Dante Spadafora 5'11" | CG OLSH | 2021 State PA , OLSH - 18.1ppg 6'0" Senior, Guard - This high-motor player makes everyone around him better Enire Bowens Enire Bowens 6'9" | PF Ambridge | 2021 State PA , Ambridge - 18.0ppg 6'9" Senior, Forward/Center - A big man that can score with mid-range jumpers, in the post, and on the offensive glass Deandre Moye Deandre Moye 6'1" | CG Aliquippa | 2023 State PA , Aliquippa - 18.0ppg 6'2" Sophomore, Guard - An athletic guard with the ability to penetrate or score from the perimeter Thad Gray, Western Beaver - 16.8ppg 6'1" Junior, Guard - He is a quick guard that is able to run the offense with precision Joseph Roth, Ellwood City - 16.3ppg 6'0" Freshman, Guard - Despite being young, he has the ability to create his own shot and passes well Adou Thiero Adou Thiero 5'11" | PG Quaker Valley | 2022 State PA , Quaker Valley - 16.0ppg 6'2" Junior, Guard - A talented and skilled player who continues to work on his game Dante Doschio, Moon - 15.8ppg 6'3" Junior, Forward - He is a strong rebounder that can score on the inside or the outside Jarrett Johnson, Moon - 15.8ppg 5'11" Junior, Guard - An above-average ball handler with the knowledge to command his team on the court Sal Laure, Rochester - 15.7ppg 5'10" Junior, Guard - A floor general who makes his teammates better with slick passing and leadership Steve Antuono Steve Antuono 6'2" | CG Ellwood City | 2022 State PA , Ellwood City - 15.0ppg 6'2" Junior, Guard - He is a deadly shooter from the perimeter and can get to the basket as well Alexander Roth Alexander Roth 6'2" | SF Ellwood City | 2022 State PA , Ellwood City - 15.0ppg 6'2" Junior, Guard/Forward - This wing player has the talent to take over games when needed Aden Almashy, South Side - 14.7ppg 6'4" Senior, Guard/Forward - An creative player who gets to the hoop, while knocking down jumpers LA Pratt LA Pratt 6'4" | SF Lincoln Park | 2022 State PA , Lincoln Park - 14.2ppg 6'4 Junior, Guard/Forward - This athletic slasher is able to score from a variety of spots on the floor Dakari Bradford Dakari Bradford 6'3" | PF Lincoln Park | 2021 State PA , Lincoln Park - 12.5ppg 6'5" Senior, Forward - An extremely athletic forward that rebounds well and plays above the rim Carson Heckathorn Carson Heckathorn 6'3" | PF Blackhawk | 2022 State PA , Blackhawk - 12.3ppg 6'4" Junior, Forward - He is a above-average rebounder with strong post moves and a good mid-range shot   While some of these young men have only had to wear masks a few times during games this season, others on this list have worn them in every contest. It has been a different year for sure, but the players above have overcome the obstacles to prove if you are skilled enough as a player you can still play at a high level on the court during a COVID pandemic.