WPIAL Small School Champions (1A-2A): Players to Watch

<h6><strong>CLASS 1A WPIAL CHAMPIONSHIP:</strong></h6> <h6>The WPIAL Class 1A Final took place at North Allegheny High School between Bishop Canevin and Rochester. The #1 seed Bishop Canevin Crusaders defeated the #2 seed Rochester Rams by a score of 42-27. The low-scoring game was not caused by stellar defense, it was a low percentage shooting game for both teams. Nerves for the biggest game of the year were evident in the players from each side. Despite the shooting problems, it was still an entertaining contest that provided the fans with a championship atmosphere. The winners had some student-athletes shine through on the big stage...</h6> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h6><strong>Bishop Canevin Crusaders</strong></h6> <h6>[player_tooltip player_id="991291" first="KeVaughn" last="Price"] 17 points<br /> 6’2 Junior Guard/Forward<br /> - Dominated the game throughout with his high-level scoring</h6> <h6><br /> <strong>Nevan Crossey</strong> 8 points<br /> 5’11 Senior Guard<br /> - Created chances for his teammates throughout the contest</h6> <h6><br /> <strong>Jhamil Fife</strong> 7 points<br /> 5’11 Junior Guard<br /> - He passed with precision and worked extremely hard on defense</h6> <h6><br /> <strong>Shea Champine</strong> 6 points<br /> 5’11 Sophomore Guard<br /> - The ability he showed to penetrate and distribute made a huge impact</h6> <h6><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991088" first="Dom" last="Elliott"] 4 points, 11 rebounds<br /> 6’4 Senior Forward<br /> - Rebounded the ball well and provided all the intangibles</h6> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>CLASS 2A WPIAL CHAMPIONSHIP:</strong></p> <h6>The WPIAL Class 2A Final took place at Peters Township High School between OLSH and Greensburg Central Catholic. OLSH, the undefeated number one seed, triumphed 71-52 on their way to their third consecutive championship. With a mix of defensive pressure and transition baskets, OLSH broke the game open in the second half. The ability to quickly dominate and finish off an opponent has been the staple of this winning program at Our Lady of Sacred Heart. All season they have been led by two extremely talented performers, with a variety of role players to help provide the consistent victories OLSH has seen all year.<br /> <br /> </h6> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h6><strong>OLSH Chargers</strong></h6> <h6>[player_tooltip player_id="990962" first="Dante" last="Spadafora"] 25 points<br /> 6’0 Senior Guard<br /> - A proven floor general who did everything it took for a championship victory</h6> <h6><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="991219" first="Jake" last="DiMichele"] 19 points, 8 rebounds<br /> 6’3 Junior Guard/Forward<br /> - His all-around ability provided the sparks needed throughout the game</h6> <h6> </h6> <h6><strong>Dawson Summers</strong> 9 points<br /> 6’4 Junior Forward<br /> - Rebounded the ball and worked hard in the post</h6> <h6><br /> <strong>Bryson Kirschner</strong> 7 points<br /> 6’4 Sophomore Forward<br /> - Did all the little things to help his team</h6> <h6><br /> <strong>Rocco Spadafor</strong>a 7 points<br /> 6’0 Sophomore Guard<br /> - Handled the pressure on the big stage</h6> <h6><br /> <strong>Brad Vaughn</strong> 2 points<br /> 5’10 Junior Guard<br /> - He put in the effort to be a team player</h6> <h6><br /> <strong>Kevin Wilson</strong> 2 points<br /> 6’4 Junior Forward<br /> - Gave quality minutes when he was on the court</h6> <h6> </h6> <pre> </pre>