<p>The high school basketball season is in full swing in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Yes, there have been some postponements for COVID issues and protocols, but overall a good amount of games are being played throughout the county. With some schools mandating the wearing of masks it has been an interesting season. It amazes me how some student/athletes can still put up big numbers with their nose and mouth covered with a cloth. Let’s take a look at the players that are "lighting up" the scoreboards for their teams.</p>
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<h6><strong>Beaver County Top "20" Scorers:</strong></h6>
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<h6>[player_tooltip player_id="991219" first="Jake" last="DiMichele"], OLSH - 31.3ppg<br />
6'3" Junior, Guard<br />
- A talented guard with the skillset to dominate the competition from anywhere on the court<br />
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[player_tooltip player_id="991350" first="Damon" last="Astorino"], Ambridge - 22.4ppg<br />
6'2" Sophomore, Guard/Forward<br />
- An all-around performer with a high basketball IQ that can fill up the stat line in a variety of ways<br />
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[player_tooltip player_id="991091" first="Max" last="Belt"], Sewickley Academy - 20.7ppg<br />
6'2" Senior, Guard<br />
- This guard has a knack for scoring in bunches throughout a contest<br />
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Scott Bilovious, West Allegheny - 19.2ppg<br />
6'2" Junior, Guard<br />
- He has the ability to create opportunities for his teammates and still score on his end<br />
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[player_tooltip player_id="991086" first="Michael" last="Conley"], Beaver Falls - 18.4ppg<br />
6'4" Senior, Forward<br />
- A quality rebounder who can also score from the wing or the post<br />
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[player_tooltip player_id="990962" first="Dante" last="Spadafora"], OLSH - 18.1ppg <br />
6'0" Senior, Guard<br />
- This high-motor player makes everyone around him better<br />
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[player_tooltip player_id="991005" first="Enire" last="Bowens"], Ambridge - 18.0ppg<br />
6'9" Senior, Forward/Center<br />
- A big man that can score with mid-range jumpers, in the post, and on the offensive glass<br />
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[player_tooltip player_id="991351" first="Deandre" last="Moye"], Aliquippa - 18.0ppg<br />
6'2" Sophomore, Guard<br />
- An athletic guard with the ability to penetrate or score from the perimeter<br />
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Thad Gray, Western Beaver - 16.8ppg<br />
6'1" Junior, Guard<br />
- He is a quick guard that is able to run the offense with precision<br />
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Joseph Roth, Ellwood City - 16.3ppg<br />
6'0" Freshman, Guard<br />
- Despite being young, he has the ability to create his own shot and passes well<br />
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[player_tooltip player_id="991203" first="Adou" last="Thiero"], Quaker Valley - 16.0ppg<br />
6'2" Junior, Guard<br />
- A talented and skilled player who continues to work on his game<br />
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Dante Doschio, Moon - 15.8ppg<br />
6'3" Junior, Forward<br />
- He is a strong rebounder that can score on the inside or the outside<br />
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Jarrett Johnson, Moon - 15.8ppg<br />
5'11" Junior, Guard<br />
- An above-average ball handler with the knowledge to command his team on the court<br />
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Sal Laure, Rochester - 15.7ppg<br />
5'10" Junior, Guard<br />
- A floor general who makes his teammates better with slick passing and leadership<br />
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[player_tooltip player_id="991233" first="Steve" last="Antuono"], Ellwood City - 15.0ppg<br />
6'2" Junior, Guard<br />
- He is a deadly shooter from the perimeter and can get to the basket as well<br />
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[player_tooltip player_id="991259" first="Alexander" last="Roth"], Ellwood City - 15.0ppg<br />
6'2" Junior, Guard/Forward<br />
- This wing player has the talent to take over games when needed<br />
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Aden Almashy, South Side - 14.7ppg<br />
6'4" Senior, Guard/Forward<br />
- An creative player who gets to the hoop, while knocking down jumpers<br />
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[player_tooltip player_id="991237" first="LA" last="Pratt"], Lincoln Park - 14.2ppg<br />
6'4 Junior, Guard/Forward<br />
- This athletic slasher is able to score from a variety of spots on the floor<br />
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[player_tooltip player_id="990999" first="Dakari" last="Bradford"], Lincoln Park - 12.5ppg<br />
6'5" Senior, Forward<br />
- An extremely athletic forward that rebounds well and plays above the rim <br />
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[player_tooltip player_id="991306" first="Carson" last="Heckathorn"], Blackhawk - 12.3ppg<br />
6'4" Junior, Forward<br />
- He is a above-average rebounder with strong post moves and a good mid-range shot<br />
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<h6>While some of these young men have only had to wear masks a few times during games this season, others on this list have worn them in every contest. It has been a different year for sure, but the players above have overcome the obstacles to prove if you are skilled enough as a player you can still play at a high level on the court during a COVID pandemic.</h6>
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