Playoff Preview: WPIAL Class 4A

<p>The 4A classification definitely seems to be the most competitive and wide-open class in the Pittsburgh region. There are a variety of teams with the potential to wrap those medals around their necks come mid-March. That being said, the main players that lead those teams will be the shining stars, but look for some under-rated kids to step-up as the playoffs move forward this winter.</p> <h6> </h6> <h6><strong>Scoring Leaders:</strong></h6> <h6><strong><br /> </strong> [player_tooltip player_id="991230" first="Ryan" last="Lang"], Knoch High School<br /> 6’2 Shooting Guard, Small Forward</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: circle"> <li>This kid has the shooting ability to score from anywhere on the perimeter</li> </ul> <h6><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991350" first="Damon" last="Astorino"], Ambridge High School<br /> 6’2 Shooting Guard, Small Forward </h6> <ul style="list-style-type: circle"> <li>A well-balanced scorer that puts up points in a variety of ways during competition</li> </ul> <h6><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991203" first="Adou" last="Thiero"], Quaker Valley High School<br /> 6’2 Point Guard, Shooting Guard </h6> <ul style="list-style-type: circle"> <li>Looks to score every time he touches the ball</li> </ul> <h6><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991224" first="Devin" last="Whitlock"], Belle Vernon High School<br /> 5’9 Point Guard</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: circle"> <li>An extremely quick and athletic guard who creates opportunities instantly during a game</li> </ul> <h6><br /> Brandon Coury, Burrell High School<br /> 6’2 Shooting Guard</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: circle"> <li>Can score on the perimeter and from the mid-range area</li> </ul> <h6><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991235" first="Markus" last="Frank"], Quaker Valley High School<br /> 6’5 Small Forward, Power Forward</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: circle"> <li>A team player who can score quickly, but will help his teammates score as well</li> </ul> <h6><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991005" first="Enire" last="Bowens"], Ambridge High School<br /> 6’9 Power Forward, Center</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: circle"> <li>A big man with a soft touch who has a deadly mid-range shot</li> </ul> <h6><br /> Andrew Ammerman, North Catholic High School<br /> 6’7 Power Forward, Center</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: circle"> <li>He is a strong, inside post player and can score on the offensive glass as well</li> </ul> <h6><br /> Vernon Settles, Elizabeth Forward<br /> 6’3 Small Forward</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: circle"> <li>This kid has the knack to get to the rim and can finish in the lane</li> </ul> <h6><br /> Vason Stevenson, Montour High School<br /> 6’3 Shooting Guard, Small Forward</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: circle"> <li>Has a high IQ and will score in bunches during the game</li> </ul> <h6> </h6> <h6><br /> <strong>Other Impact Players:</strong></h6> <h6><strong><br /> </strong> Connor Maddalon, North Catholic High School<br /> 6’2 Shooting Guard, Small Forward </h6> <ul style="list-style-type: circle"> <li>A complete player that has developed a nice game during his senior year</li> </ul> <h6><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="990999" first="Dakari" last="Bradford"], Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School<br /> 6’5 Small Forward, Power Forward</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: circle"> <li>Plays with high energy and a definite above the rim style performer</li> </ul> <h6><br /> Isayah Mosley, Montour High School<br /> 6’5 Power Forward, Center</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: circle"> <li>His rebounding and ability to score makes him a matchup problem for opponents</li> </ul> <h6><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991401" first="Brandin" last="Cummings"], Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School<br /> 6’3 Point Guard, Shooting Guard</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: circle"> <li>Despite being only a freshman, he can create and finish in game situations for his team</li> </ul> <h6><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991353" first="Jayvin" last="Thompson"], Central Valley High School<br /> 6’3 Shooting Guard, Small Forward</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: circle"> <li>An athletic wing player who can score and rebound, plus get some steals on the defensive end</li> </ul>