Pittsburgh Area Section 2-4A: Midseason Stars

With the high school basketball season reaching the mid-point, we take a look at one of the best 4A sections in the state of Pennsylvania. Not only does Section 2-4A have eight quality teams that battle every night, but each team has players who stand-out during competition on Tuesday and Friday evenings. These boys light up the scoreboard, rebound strongly on the glass, lock-up opponents on defense, and distribute the ball with precision. 4A Section 2 Mid-Season Stars: Leading Scorers: 1) Damon AstorinoDamonAstorino6'2" | SFAmbridge | 2023StatePA, Ambridge High School  - He has scored over 20 points in each of his first 8 games in a variety of ways - 6'2 Sophomore, Guard/Forward 2) Adou ThieroAdouThiero5'11" | PGQuaker Valley | 2022StatePA, Quaker Valley High School - A talented player that can score from anywhere on the court and is averaging over 20 points - 6'2 Junior, Guard 3) Markus FrankMarkusFrank6'5" | PFQuaker Valley | 2022StatePA, Quaker Valley High School - He is able to score in the post and on putbacks grom the offensive glass - 6'5 Junior, Forward 4) LA PrattLAPratt6'4" | SFLincoln Park | 2022StatePA, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School -  A skilled player with the ability to score from the perimeter and on drives to the basket - 6'3 Junior, Guard/Forward 5) Dakari BradfordDakariBradford6'3" | PFLincoln Park | 2021StatePA, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School - An athlete who can run the floor and finish at the rim while making shots in the half-court set as well - 6'5 Senior, Guard/Forward Top Rebounders: 1) Enire BowensEnireBowens6'9" | PFAmbridge | 2021StatePA, Ambridge High School - His size makes him a true big man who rebounds effectively on both ends of the floor - 6'9 Senior, Forward/Center 2) Isayah Mosley, Montour High School - A strong rebounder on the defensive glass who outlets to his guards in transition - 6'5 Junior, Forward 3) Joe Scott, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School - He is an above the rim type of player that rebounds at will, especially on the offensive glass - 6'5 Junior, Forward 4) Couper StalaCouperStala6'4" | PFHopewell | 2022StatePA, Hopewell High School - He is a solid rebounder that always has excellent positioning on missed shot attempts - 6'4 Junior, Forward 5) Justin ThompsonJustinThompson6'4" | SFCentral Valley | 2021StatePA, Central Valley High School - His football toughness is evident on the boards every night for his team - 6'3 Senior, Forward Best Defenders: 1) Vason Stevenson, Montour High School - He will lock-up his opponent with quick hands and has the ability to cause havoc defensively - 6'3 Junior, Guard 2) D’Saun HarmonD’SaunHarmon6'5" | SFAmbridge | 2022StatePA, Ambridge High School - A long, athletic defender who can block shots and get steals in half or full court - 6'6 Junior, Guard/Forward 3) Jayvin ThompsonJayvinThompson6'3" | SFCentral Valley | 2023StatePA, Central Valley High School - A talented defender that will get steals and look to run the break off his defense - 6'3 Sophomore, Guard/Forward 4) Aden Saunders, Montour High School - An athlete who always challenges himself by guarding the other teams best player - 6'2 Junior, Guard 5) Carson HeckathornCarsonHeckathorn6'3" | PFBlackhawk | 2022StatePA, Blackhawk High School - He is a tough, hard-nosed kid with fundamentals, making him a great defensive player - 6'4 Junior, Forward Skilled Passers: 1) Brandon GrahamBrandonGraham6'1" | CGCentral Valley | 2021StatePA, Central Valley High School - A leader with the ability to create opportunities for his teammates - 6'1 Senior, Guard 2) Vozzy StealsVozzySteals6'1" | CGAmbridge | 2021StatePA, Ambridge High School - He passes extremely well in half-court offense and against full-court pressure - 6'1 Senior, Guard 3) Anthony LaSala, Hopewell High School - His high basketball IQ helps him get his team involved in the offense - 5'11 Junior, Guard 4) Sawyer Butler, Beaver High School - A quick, shifty point guard who distributes with precise passing skills - 5'8 Sophomore, Guard 5) Jack GardinierJackGardinier5'11" | PGQuaker Valley | 2022StatePA, Quaker Valley High School - His passing skills with the ball in his hands often leads to assists to his teammates - 5'11 Junior, Guard