Pittsburgh Area Section 2-4A: Midseason Stars

<p>With the high school basketball season reaching the mid-point, we take a look at one of the best 4A sections in the state of Pennsylvania. Not only does Section 2-4A have eight quality teams that battle every night, but each team has players who stand-out during competition on Tuesday and Friday evenings. These boys light up the scoreboard, rebound strongly on the glass, lock-up opponents on defense, and distribute the ball with precision.</p> <p><strong>4A Section 2 Mid-Season Stars:</strong></p> <p><strong>Leading Scorers: </strong></p> <h6>1) [player_tooltip player_id="991350" first="Damon" last="Astorino"], Ambridge High School <br /> - He has scored over 20 points in each of his first 8 games in a variety of ways<br /> - 6'2 Sophomore, Guard/Forward<br /> <br /> 2) [player_tooltip player_id="991203" first="Adou" last="Thiero"], Quaker Valley High School<br /> - A talented player that can score from anywhere on the court and is averaging over 20 points <br /> - 6'2 Junior, Guard<br /> <br /> 3) [player_tooltip player_id="991235" first="Markus" last="Frank"], Quaker Valley High School<br /> - He is able to score in the post and on putbacks grom the offensive glass<br /> - 6'5 Junior, Forward<br /> <br /> 4) [player_tooltip player_id="991237" first="LA" last="Pratt"], Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School<br /> -  A skilled player with the ability to score from the perimeter and on drives to the basket<br /> - 6'3 Junior, Guard/Forward<br /> <br /> 5) [player_tooltip player_id="990999" first="Dakari" last="Bradford"], Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School <br /> - An athlete who can run the floor and finish at the rim while making shots in the half-court set as well<br /> - 6'5 Senior, Guard/Forward<br /> <br /> </h6> <p><strong>Top Rebounders: </strong></p> <h6>1) [player_tooltip player_id="991005" first="Enire" last="Bowens"], Ambridge High School<br /> - His size makes him a true big man who rebounds effectively on both ends of the floor<br /> - 6'9 Senior, Forward/Center<br /> <br /> 2) Isayah Mosley, Montour High School<br /> - A strong rebounder on the defensive glass who outlets to his guards in transition <br /> - 6'5 Junior, Forward<br /> <br /> 3) Joe Scott, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School<br /> - He is an above the rim type of player that rebounds at will, especially on the offensive glass <br /> - 6'5 Junior, Forward<br /> <br /> 4) [player_tooltip player_id="991285" first="Couper" last="Stala"], Hopewell High School<br /> - He is a solid rebounder that always has excellent positioning on missed shot attempts <br /> - 6'4 Junior, Forward<br /> <br /> 5) [player_tooltip player_id="991046" first="Justin" last="Thompson"], Central Valley High School<br /> - His football toughness is evident on the boards every night for his team<br /> - 6'3 Senior, Forward<br /> <br /> </h6> <p><strong>Best Defenders:</strong></p> <h6>1) Vason Stevenson, Montour High School<br /> - He will lock-up his opponent with quick hands and has the ability to cause havoc defensively <br /> - 6'3 Junior, Guard<br /> <br /> 2) [player_tooltip player_id="991238" first="D’Saun" last="Harmon"], Ambridge High School<br /> - A long, athletic defender who can block shots and get steals in half or full court<br /> - 6'6 Junior, Guard/Forward<br /> <br /> 3) [player_tooltip player_id="991353" first="Jayvin" last="Thompson"], Central Valley High School<br /> - A talented defender that will get steals and look to run the break off his defense <br /> - 6'3 Sophomore, Guard/Forward<br /> <br /> 4) Aden Saunders, Montour High School<br /> - An athlete who always challenges himself by guarding the other teams best player <br /> - 6'2 Junior, Guard<br /> <br /> 5) [player_tooltip player_id="991306" first="Carson" last="Heckathorn"], Blackhawk High School<br /> - He is a tough, hard-nosed kid with fundamentals, making him a great defensive player<br /> - 6'4 Junior, Forward<br /> <br /> </h6> <p><strong>Skilled Passers:</strong></p> <h6>1) [player_tooltip player_id="991004" first="Brandon" last="Graham"], Central Valley High School<br /> - A leader with the ability to create opportunities for his teammates <br /> - 6'1 Senior, Guard<br /> <br /> 2) [player_tooltip player_id="991016" first="Vozzy" last="Steals"], Ambridge High School<br /> - He passes extremely well in half-court offense and against full-court pressure <br /> - 6'1 Senior, Guard<br /> <br /> 3) Anthony LaSala, Hopewell High School<br /> - His high basketball IQ helps him get his team involved in the offense <br /> - 5'11 Junior, Guard<br /> <br /> 4) Sawyer Butler, Beaver High School<br /> - A quick, shifty point guard who distributes with precise passing skills <br /> - 5'8 Sophomore, Guard<br /> <br /> 5) [player_tooltip player_id="991303" first="Jack" last="Gardinier"], Quaker Valley High School<br /> - His passing skills with the ball in his hands often leads to assists to his teammates<br /> - 5'11 Junior, Guard<br /> <br /> </h6> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>