WPIAL Class 3A (Section 1) – First and Second Team
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At Prep Hoops PA, we continue our selections for top All-Section players from the WPIAL High School basketball season. This winter on the hardwood in Western Pennsylvania an extremely exciting season that created many memories took place. There were a…
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Continue ReadingAt Prep Hoops PA, we continue our selections for top All-Section players from the WPIAL High School basketball season. This winter on the hardwood in Western Pennsylvania an extremely exciting season that created many memories took place. There were a great number of quality players from all four classes (seniors down to freshmen) that shined on the court while showcasing their abilities on a nightly basis. With college coaches and scouts in attendance during numerous games this season, the WPIAL players/teams sure did not disappoint with high-level performances across the board from Class 6A down to Class A. When the school year comes to a close in June we will not be surprised with the high quantity of student-athletes who will continue their basketball careers at the collegiate level. That is why we logged a tremendous amount of hours creating the All-Section Teams to make sure none of these young men were slighted for strong performances so the deserving players were recognized for their hard work during the long basketball season. Finally, after reaching out to a variety of coaches, we decided on a high-quality group of players deserving of these accolades. For our next article, we begin with the 3A Class/Section 1 First and Second Team…
CLASS 3A – SECTION 1
FIRST TEAM:
Alexander Roth Alexander Roth 6'2" | SF Ellwood City | 2022 State PA – wing forward – senior – Ellwood City High School – A skilled performer that has the confidence to score from a variety of spots on the floor
Michael Sopko – combo guard – senior – Neshannock High School – This talented guard has a stacked arsenal which makes him a matchup problem for his opponents
Steve Antuono Steve Antuono 6'2" | CG Ellwood City | 2022 State PA – shooting guard – senior – Ellwood City High School – The coach’s son who has a high basketball IQ and the leadership to make his teammates better
Laban Barker Laban Barker 5'10" | CG Laurel | 2023 State PA – combo guard – junior – Laurel High School – A quick, slick guard with precision passing and can knock down the perimeter jumper
CamRon Owens – wing forward – senior – Neshannock High School – An athletic forward that runs the floor extremely well and scores in the lane and at the basket
Joseph Roth Joseph Roth 6'4" | PF Ellwood City | 2024 State PA – power forward – sophomore – Ellwood City High School – This young man has the top-notch shot-blocking ability and drops buckets in the low and high post
Isaiah Sharp Isaiah Sharp 5'9" | PG Beaver Falls | 2023 State PA – shooting guard – junior – Beaver Falls High School – A strong, speedy guard who causes havoc on both ends of the court for his team
SECOND TEAM:
Milo Sesti – point guard – senior – Ellwood City High School – Looks to be unselfish and drops assists to his team
Jaren Brickner – wing forward – junior – Beaver Falls High School – Has the knowledge and heart to be a leader on the floor
Elijah Sickafuse – power forward – senior – Laurel High School – This player rebounds well on both the offensive and defensive ends
Jay Wrona – sophomore – point guard – Mohawk High School – He has good mid-range and three-point shooting ability
Xaviere Collins – sophomore – shooting guard – Beaver Falls High School – He pushes the ball in transition and finishes in the lane
Jack Giles – point guard – junior – Neshannock High School – A harassing defender which gets quality steals and deflections nightly
Kobe DeRosa – point guard – senior – Laurel High School – His ability to limit turnovers is a strong suit for this young man
Madden Boehm – shooting guard – senior – Riverside High School – An above-average shooter from deep beyond the three-point line