10 Teams to Watch in February
Action in the local high school scene heats up in February as the postseason approaches. Here is a closer look at 10 teams to watch this month. Bishop O’Connell (VA) The Knights currently sit at 13th overall in our power…
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Continue ReadingAction in the local high school scene heats up in February as the postseason approaches. Here is a closer look at 10 teams to watch this month.
Bishop O’Connell (VA)
The Knights currently sit at 13th overall in our power rankings. Paul Lewis Paul Lewis 6'1" | PG Bishop O'Connell | 2022 State VA remains one of the better-unsigned seniors on the board. Their biggest remaining game is probably at home vs. Paul VI to close the regular season. Expect the stands to be packed for that one.
Gonzaga (DC)
#4 Gonzaga has multiple unsigned seniors to see including 6-foot-6 workhorse Quinn Cook. Dynamic freshman Nyk Lewis is also a good reason to get out and watch the Eagles. The regular-season finale at DeMatha should be a great contest.
Good Counsel (MD)
The 15th-ranked Falcons feature a talented unsigned senior of their own, Kyle Pulliam Kyle Pulliam 6'3" | SG Good Counsel | 2022 State MD . The 6-foot-5 swingman will be in action against some tough foes for the remainder of the season. Good Counsel hosts Gonzaga & DeMatha to wrap up the regular season.
Goretti (MD)
#17 Goretti has quietly put together a solid campaign. The Gaels have a plethora of unsigned talent in 2022. Mike Henderson, Jordan Green Jordan Green 6'5" | C St. Maria Goretti | 2022 State MD , Jordan Nkoa-Abessolo Jordan Nkoa-Abessolo 6'5" | PF St. Maria Goretti | 2022 State MD , and Tyson Oghene Tyson Oghene 6'3" | SF St. Maria Goretti | 2022 State MD are the names to know. They’ll look to replicate their success against Mt. St. Joe on the road in a couple of weeks to close out the regular season.
Fairfax Christian (VA)
Ryan Blakey Ryan Blakey 5'8" | PG Fairfax Christian | 2022 State VA has been putting up ridiculous numbers for #21 Fairfax Christian. This team has put together a strong resume so far and has a handful of conference games to close out its season.
Mt. Carmel (MD)
#8 Mt. Carmel has a mix of experience and youth that is fun to watch. Is Deon Perry Deon Perry 5'8" | PG Mt. Carmel | 2022 State MD to Luke Bamgboye Luke Bamgboye 6'10" | C AZ Compass Prep | 2024 State #110 Nation AZ the most dangerous pick-and-roll combo in the region? Big game coming up next Friday, 2/11 at Spalding.
Mt. St. Joe (MD)
The 9th-ranked Gaels have impact players at every position. Bryson Tucker Bryson Tucker 6'7" | CG IMG Academy | 2024 #15 Nation FL ‘s consistent level of production this season has been impressive. The freshman is averaging right around 20 points per game. They’ll host Goretti & Spalding at home to close the regular season.
Patriot (VA)
Patriot remains unranked and on our watch list, but all they do is keep winning. 2023 Nasir Coleman continues to play at a high level and earn praise from Coach Rivers. They’ll face a stern test next week to close the regular season when Champe heads to their gym to try and avenge a loss from January.
Spalding (MD)
#6 Spalding is a must-see each time they step foot in the gym. This is mainly because of the high-flying antics of Villanova-bound Cam Whitmore. But there are 4 unsigned seniors on this roster who can play too. Tyheil Peterson Tyheil Peterson 5'10" | PG Archbishop Spalding | 2022 State MD flirted with 50 in a game earlier this season. CJ Scott CJ Scott 6'4" | SF Archbishop Spalding | 2022 State MD has been solid all-around. Josh Rivers Josh Rivers 6'4" | SF Archbishop Spalding | 2022 State MD is one of the premier shooters on the board, and Jordan Pennick Jordan Pennick 6'1" | CG Archbishop Spalding | 2022 State MD is a reliable two-way guard who does a bit of everything well. 2/18 @ MSJ should be a movie.
St. Andrew’s (MD)
#23 St. Andrew’s has a relatively young roster that is exciting. Northestern-bound Masai Troutman Masai Troutman 6'5" | SF St. Andrew's | 2022 State MD sets a good example with his consistently high effort level. The Lions’ 5-game homestand begins with Sidwell this Friday, 2/4 before they close out the regular season on the road at Maret.