WPIAL Class 4A Preview
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4A may be one of the most talented across the board in the WPIAL and is home to a host of college players that should make it a very exciting season. Contenders Lincoln Park Charter(18-8) Mike Bariski has two of…
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Continue Reading4A may be one of the most talented across the board in the WPIAL and is home to a host of college players that should make it a very exciting season.
Contenders
Lincoln Park Charter(18-8)
Mike Bariski has two of the top players in Western Pennsylvania in junior Brandon Cummings and sophomore Meleek Thomas Meleek Thomas 6'4" | CG Lincoln Park | 2025 State #5 Nation PA , who is one of the top players in the country for his class. They’ve got a very deep backcourt and will be looking to make a deep run in states.
Laurel Highlands(27-1)
After winning titles recently in 5A, Laurel Highlands drop to 4A and will be among the favorites yet again. Electric guard Rodney Gallagher Rodney Gallagher 6'0" | CG Laurel Highlands | 2023 State #176 Nation PA , a top football prospect who once held a basketball offer from Florida, will drive the bus as a senior. He’ll be joined by Keondre DeShields Keondre DeShields 6'3" | CG Laurel Highlands | 2023 State PA , who averaged over 20ppg. Brandon Davis Brandon Davis 6'0" | CG Keystone Athletic Academy | 2023 State PA transferred out but with two D1 basketball prospects in the backcourt, Laurel’s mindset will still be to make the WPIAL final and a deep run in states.
In The Mix
North Catholic(18-4)
North returns its entire backcourt, led by seniors Andrew Maddalon Andrew Maddalon 6'2" | SG North Catholic | 2023 State PA and Max Rottmann, both heading off to play college basketball next year. Junior Max Hurray Max Hurray 6'2" | SG North Catholic | 2024 State PA will also be asked to contribute in the backcourt. Their guards are capable of competing with most teams in the WPIAL regardless of classification. If they can find some muscle in the post, they could jump into the contender section.
Highlands(19-8)
The Rams had a breakout season last year and bring back most of the team that surprised last year. Senior guard Jimmy Kunst Jimmy Kunst 6'2" | CG Highlands | 2023 State PA is a multi sport athlete who could play college basketball if he wasn’t a sought after baseball player as well and 6’8” forward Brayden Foster Brayden Foster 6'8" | C Highlands | 2024 State PA is a scholarship level prospect.