WPIAL Class 6A Section 3 Preview
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We continue to provide quality coverage with our basketball preview of the six WPIAL classifications. These articles will include the high school teams in each section and the top players for this upcoming season. Also, a variety of other information…
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Continue ReadingWe continue to provide quality coverage with our basketball preview of the six WPIAL classifications. These articles will include the high school teams in each section and the top players for this upcoming season. Also, a variety of other information will be made available such as Varsity newcomers, transfers, high-level college recruits, game-changers, impact performers, role players, quality incoming freshmen, other notables, etc. In our opinion, this will definitely develop into one of the most competitive high school hoop seasons in an extremely long time. Now we take a glance at the Class 6A-Section 3 of the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League.
Section 6A – Section 3
Central Catholic Vikings
Fox Chapel Foxes
Greensburg Salem Golden Lions
Hempfield Black Knights
Norwin Knights
Penn Trafford Warriors
Top Players:
Eli Yofan Eli Yofan 6'3" | CG Fox Chapel | 2022 State PA / 6’3 / senior / combo guard / Fox Chapel High School
- He has the ability to take over games and always wants the ball in his hands at crucial moments
- His length helps him create opportunities from the defensive end for transition baskets on the offensive end of the floor
Adam Bilinsky Adam Bilinsky 6'3" | SF Norwin | 2023 State PA / 6’3 / junior / wing forward / Norwin High School
- A quality slasher that likes the baseline drive for a thunderous slam dunk in the half-court set
- This young man plays with aggressiveness and rebounds very well
Ben Myers Ben Myers 6'7" | PF Penn-Trafford | 2022 State PA / 6’6 / senior / power forward / Penn Trafford High School
- An overall sound big man with terrific footwork in the post and a light touch from mid-range
- He rebounds and blocks shots on a consistent basis for his team during a game
Jacob DeMotte / 5’11 / senior / shooting guard / Fox Chapel High School
- This quick, shift guard likes to get out on the break and set up his guys for transition layups
- If left open he can knock down the open jumper from long distance
Dante DePante Dante DePante 6'3" | PG Central Catholic | 2023 State PA / 6’1 / junior / combo guard / Central Catholic High School
- A smooth, skilled player that can score from a variety of spots on the floor
- He likes to come off screens for perimeter jumpers or penetrate the lane with quality floaters
Nick Crum Nick Crum 6'2" | SG Penn Trafford | 2022 State PA / 6’2 / senior / shooting guard / Penn Trafford High School
- His ability to score in bunches from many different areas on the court makes him extremely difficult to defend
- This young man has such a high basketball IQ and he uses that knowledge to be a leader for his teammates
Langston Moses Langston Moses 6'3" | SF Pittsburgh Central Catholic | 2022 State PA / 6’4 / senior / wing forward / Central Catholic High School
- A big, strong wing who likes to score on drives to the hoop and with mid-range jumpers
- He creates definite matchup problems for his opponents with his skill set and size
Michael Fleming / 6’0 / senior / combo guard / Norwin High School
- He has a quick release on his three-point shot, as well as his mid-range jumper during a contest
- A creative, solid performer that is a true floor general during every game
Other Notables:
Russell Fenton / 6’2 / senior / shooting guard / Fox Chapel High School
Josh Kapcin / 6’2 / junior / wing forward / Penn Trafford High School
Rashad Canady Rashad Canady 6'0" | SG Greensburg Salem | 2023 State PA / 6’0 / junior / combo guard / Greensburg Salem High School
Noah Wright / 6’0 / senior / point guard / Penn Trafford High School
High-Level College Recruits:
Eli Yofan Eli Yofan 6'3" | CG Fox Chapel | 2022 State PA , senior, Fox Chapel HS – Holds a few D1 offers
Dante DePante Dante DePante 6'3" | PG Central Catholic | 2023 State PA , junior, Central Catholic HS – Holds a D1 offer
Newcomers:
Cam Greil, junior, Fox Chapel HS
Jake Phillips, junior, Hempfield HS
Role Players:
Mason Miles Mason Miles 6'0" | PF Fox Chapel | 2024 State PA , sophomore, Fox Chapel HS
Randy Wilkerson Randy Wilkerson 6'0" | CG Central Catholic | 2023 State PA , junior, Central Catholic HS