Playoff Preview: WPIAL Class 1A

<p>As we conclude our playoff preview series in the WPIAL, the Class 1A group tends to be extremely under-rated just due to the fact of being smaller schools. That can’t be further from the truth. Some of the teams have a talented core with balanced scoring and performance, which will look to lead their respective schools far into the tournament.</p> <h6><strong>Scoring Leaders:</strong></h6> <h6><br /> Vinni Cugini, Aquinas Academy</h6> <h6>6’2 Point Guard, Shooting Guard</h6> <h6>- Scores a ton of points every night</h6> <h6><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991361" first="Matt" last="Stanley"], Union High School</h6> <h6>6’0 Shooting Guard</h6> <h6>- The son of a coach that puts up points in bunches for his team</h6> <h6><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991024" first="Andrew" last="Sullivan"], St. Joseph High School</h6> <h6>6’1 Shooting Guard, Small Forward</h6> <h6>- Puts forth the effort needed to score points on a regular basis</h6> <h6><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991087" first="Dylan" last="Cook"], Leechburg High School</h6> <h6>5'11 Point Guard, Shooting Guard</h6> <h6>- He looks to penetrate the lane and can knock down mid-range shots</h6> <h6><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991080" first="Elijah" last="Manges"], Eden Christian Academy</h6> <h6>6’1 Shooting Guard, Small Forward</h6> <h6>- A complete scorer from many positions on the court</h6> <h6><br /> Gabe Lis, Avella High School</h6> <h6>6’0 Shooting Guard</h6> <h6>- Has exceptional free throw shooting and a quality perimeter player</h6> <h6><br /> Lance Nicholls, Winchester Thurston</h6> <h6>6’1 Point Guard, Shooting Guard</h6> <h6>- Consistent player who looks to score at any time during the competition</h6> <h6><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991088" first="Dom" last="Elliott"], Bishop Canevin High School</h6> <h6>5’11 Point Guard, Shooting Guard</h6> <h6>- Makes his teammates better, while creating scoring opportunities for himself as well</h6> <h6><br /> Landan Stevenson, Mapletown High School</h6> <h6>6’1 Shooting Guard, Small Forward</h6> <h6>- Pushes the ball up the floor and can finish with creative moves at the hoop</h6> <h6><br /> Ty’Jer Clayton, Neighborhood Academy Charter School</h6> <h6>6’2 Small Forward</h6> <h6>- Athletic performer that scores from a variety of spots on the court</h6> <h6><br /> <strong>Other Impact Players:</strong></h6> <h6><br /> Jayden Gales, Bishop Canevin High School</h6> <h6>6’4 Small Forward, Power Forward</h6> <h6>- A talented player who plays lockdown defense and can create opportunities on offense</h6> <h6><br /> Malachi Manges, Eden Christian Academy</h6> <h6>6’3 Small Forward, Power Forward</h6> <h6>- Overall talent that is a quality performer on the court</h6> <h6><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991291" first="KeVaughn" last="Price"], Bishop Canevin High School</h6> <h6>6’1 Shooting Guard, Small Forward</h6> <h6>- Looks to run out on the break and plays high-level defense</h6> <h6><br /> Devon Hemer, Rochester High School</h6> <h6>6’4 Small Forward, Power Forward</h6> <h6>- Has the ability to score in different ways and rebounds well</h6> <h6><br /> Mark Stanley, Union High School</h6> <h6>6’0 Shooting Guard</h6> <h6>- Leads his team on the offensive end and has a high motor on defense<br /> <br /> </h6>