Playoff Preview: WPIAL Class 6A

<p>As the playoffs begin in Western Pennsylvania, we take an in-depth look at some of the players that will make an impact throughout the tournament. Also, we will check out the leading scorers entering the playoffs and well as some other impact players. Every year in the Pittsburgh region the excitement from high school basketball playoffs mimic the energy of watching a Pittsburgh Steelers or Pittsburgh Penguins game, on a high school scale. This area loves their playoff basketball.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h6><strong>Scoring Leaders:</strong></h6> <h6> </h6> <h6>[player_tooltip player_id="991193" first="Devin" last="Carney"], Butler High School<br /> 6’0 Point Guard, Shooting Guard </h6> <ul style="list-style-type: square;"> <li>A dynamic score that will find the basket in many ways throughout the game</li> </ul> <h6><br /> Cole Brooks, Seneca Valley High School<br /> 6’1 Point Guard, Shooting Guard</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: square;"> <li>He will look to light it up from the perimeter, as well as drive to the hoop</li> </ul> <h6><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991215" first="Eli" last="Yofan"], Fox Chapel High School<br /> 6’2 Shooting Gaurd, Small Forward</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: square;"> <li>This kid can score from a variety of spots on the floor</li> </ul> <h6><br /> Connor Lyczek, Seneca Valley High School<br /> 6’3 Shooting Guard, Small Forward</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: square;"> <li>An extremely patient and diligent scorer throughout the duration of a contest</li> </ul> <h6><br /> Jake Reinke, Mt. Lebanon High School<br /> 6’2 Shooting Guard</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: square;"> <li>Is able to put up points in a quick fashion with skill and effort</li> </ul> <h6><br /> Khalil Dinkins, North Allegheny High School<br /> 6’4 Power Forward, Center</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: square;"> <li>A matchup problem for defenses with his ability to score in multiple ways</li> </ul> <h6><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991365" first="Dante" last="DePante"], Central Catholic High School<br /> 6’1 Point Guard, Shooting Guard</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: square;"> <li>He looks to score off of screens</li> </ul> <h6><br /> Royce Parham, North Hills High School<br /> 6’5 Power Forward, Center</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: square;"> <li>A force in the post who will get to the rim and finish strong in the paint</li> </ul> <h6><br /> Joey Dudkowski, Pine Richland High School<br /> 6’2 Shooting Guard, Small Forward</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: square;"> <li>His perimeter jump shot is deadly and has a quick release</li> </ul> <h6><br /> Greg Habib, North Allegheny High School<br /> 6’2 Shooting Guard, Small Forward</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: square;"> <li>Can score on the perimeter and on penetration to the basket</li> </ul> <h6> </h6> <h6><br /> <strong>Other Impact Players:</strong></h6> <h6><strong><br /> </strong> [player_tooltip player_id="991084" first="Luke" last="Gensler"], Upper St. Clair High School<br /> 6’2 Shooting Guard, Small Forward</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: square;"> <li>An all-around leader for his team that will do everything in his power to win the game</li> </ul> <h6><br /> Matt McDonough, North Allegheny High School<br /> 6’1 Point Guard, Shooting Guard</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: square;"> <li>He looks to score on the perimeter and can make players better around him</li> </ul> <h6><br /> Gavin Cote, Peters Township High School<br /> 6’2 Point Guard, Shooting Guard</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: square;"> <li>A complete player that puts forth maximum effort for his team</li> </ul> <h6><br /> Mattix Clement, Butler High School<br /> 6’1 Point Guard, Shooting Guard</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: square;"> <li>The son of the head coach who is an extension of a coach on the floor</li> </ul> <h6><br /> Anderson Cynkar, Central Catholic High School<br /> 6’1 Shooting Guard</h6> <ul style="list-style-type: square;"> <li>He consistently creates opportunities for his teammates during contests</li> </ul>