Playoff Preview: WPIAL Class 5A

<p>As we enter the playoffs, the 5A class tends to be the most intriguing on the high school scene. There were some teams that moved up to the 6A classification from last season, but some teams made the jump from 4A to 5A as well. This brings an added dimension to the tournament this year with new players who will make immediate impacts.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h6><strong>Scoring Leaders:</strong></h6> <h6><br /> <br /> [player_tooltip player_id="990964" first="Brayden" last="Reynolds"], Chartiers Valley High School<br /> 6’3 Shooting Guard, Small Forward</h6> <h6>- A complete scorer that has risen to the occasion his senior year</h6> <h6><br /> Mike Dunn, Trinity High School<br /> 6’2 Shooting Guard, Small Forward</h6> <h6>- The ability to put up numbers impresses me about this young man</h6> <h6><br /> Brison Kisan, McKeesport High School<br /> 6’3 Small Forward</h6> <h6>- He will look to score but also get his teammates involved throughout the game</h6> <h6><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991329" first="Rodney" last="Gallagher"], Laurel Highlands High School<br /> 6’1 Shooting Guard, Small Forward</h6> <h6>- From the minute he laced up his shoes last year this kid is a top scorer in every category</h6> <h6><br /> Kayden Hanna, Franklin Regional High School<br /> 6’2 Shooting Guard, Small Forward</h6> <h6>- Has the drive within himself to score from different positions on the floor</h6> <h6><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991013" first="Connor" last="Moss"], Plum High School<br /> 6’2 Shooting Guard, Small Forward</h6> <h6>- An overall balanced performer that brings his best every night</h6> <h6><br /> Dylan Schlegel, Shaler High School<br /> 6’4 Small Forward, Power Forward</h6> <h6>- Looks to score when he has the ball in his hands</h6> <h6><br /> Luke Kimmich, Franklin Regional High School<br /> 6’2 Shooting Guard</h6> <h6>- Has the ability to light it up on the perimeter and get to the basket</h6> <h6><br /> Mike Wells, New Castle High School<br /> 6’3 Small Forward, Power Forward</h6> <h6>- A strong, skilled scorer who leads his team in that category and many others</h6> <h6><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991347" first="Jimmy" last="Kunst"], Highlands High School<br /> 6’2 Point Guard, Shooting Guard</h6> <h6>- He is a shifty, talented player who will put up quick numbers throughout a contest</h6> <h6><br /> <strong>Other Impact Players:</strong></h6> <h6><strong><br /> </strong> [player_tooltip player_id="991002" first="Sheldon" last="Cox"], New Castle High School<br /> 6’0 Point Guard, Shooting Guard</h6> <h6>- A complete player with the talent and ability to lead his teammates on the court</h6> <h6><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991336" first="Brandon" last="Davis"], Laurel Highlands High School<br /> 6’1 Shooting Guard, Small Forward</h6> <h6>- Can get the hoop with penetration and create opportunities for his team</h6> <h6><br /> Mihali Sfanos, Mars High School<br /> 6’1 Point Guard, Shooting Guard</h6> <h6>- Has the talent to take over games down the stretch and make quality plays</h6> <h6><br /> Ed Daniels, Penn Hills High School<br /> 5’11 Point Guard, Shooting Guard</h6> <h6>- An extremely athletic guard who locks up opponents on defense and can score as well</h6> <h6><br /> Will Kromka, Gateway High School<br /> 6’4 Small Forward</h6> <h6>- Is deadly from the perimeter and out on the fast break</h6>