WPIAL Class 1A (Section 1) - First and Second Team

<h5>At Prep Hoops PA, we continue our selections for top All-Section players from the WPIAL High School basketball season. This winter on the hardwood in Western Pennsylvania an extremely exciting season that created many memories took place. There were a great number of quality players from all four classes (seniors down to freshmen) that shined on the court while showcasing their abilities on a nightly basis. With college coaches and scouts in attendance during numerous games this season, the WPIAL players/teams sure did not disappoint with high-level performances across the board from Class 6A down to Class A. When the school year comes to a close in June we will not be surprised with the high quantity of student-athletes who will continue their basketball careers at the collegiate level. That is why we logged a tremendous amount of hours creating the All-Section Teams to make sure none of these young men were slighted for strong performances so the deserving players were recognized for their hard work during the long basketball season. Finally, after reaching out to a variety of coaches, we decided on a high-quality group of players deserving of these accolades. For our next article, we begin with the 1A Class/Section 1 First and Second Team...</h5>   CLASS 1A - SECTION 1 FIRST TEAM: [player_tooltip player_id="991350" first="Damon" last="Astorino"] / 6’2 / Combo Guard / Junior / Eden Christian Academy <ul> <li>An extremely talented offensive player who can score in a variety of ways with an excellent free throw percentage while working hard on the glass at both ends of the floor</li> <li>Averaged 20 points per game, 90% free throw shooter</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1283494" first="JD" last="Azulay"] / 6’0 / Shooting Guard / Senior / Rochester High School <ul> <li>A skilled shooter that lights up the scoreboard on a consistent basis during four quarters of a game</li> <li>Averaged 16 points per game, 4 assists per game</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1402923" first="Nathan" last="Brazil"] / 6’0 / Combo Guard / Sophomore / Nazareth Prep High School <ul> <li>He has the quickness to get open on the perimeter and penetration to the basket while shooting at a high percentage from the field</li> <li>Averaged 16 points per game, 4 made 3pt shots per game</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1283493" first="Sal" last="Laure"] / 5’10 / Combo Guard / Senior / Rochester High School <ul> <li>This solid defender and proven leader on offense commands his team utilizing high basketball knowledge</li> <li>Averaged 14 points per game, 4 steals per game</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1186472" first="Malachi" last="Manges"] / 6’1 / Point Guard / Junior / Eden Christian Academy <ul> <li>A smooth, skilled ball handler that runs the offense at a high level with good court vision and likes to push the ball in transition</li> <li>Averaged 12 points per game, 7 assists per game</li> </ul> MJ Smith / 6’3 / Wing Forward / Senior / Cornell High School <ul> <li>This long, athletic wing likes to slash to the basket and finish with creative moves in the lane</li> <li>Averaged 21 points per game, 4 blocked shots per game</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1185925" first="Mark" last="Stanley"] / 6’3 / Power Forward / Junior / Union High School <ul> <li>A solid and physical big man that owns the glass on both ends of the court, with good footwork in the post on the offensive end</li> <li>Averaged 15 points per game, 11 rebounds per game</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="991361" first="Matt" last="Stanley"] / 5’11 / Combo Guard / Junior / Union High School <ul> <li>He has strong leadership qualities with the ability to score in bunches throughout a game, especially in critical moments</li> <li>Averaged 19 points per game, 5 assists per game</li> </ul>   SECOND TEAM: [player_tooltip player_id="1186473" first="Sean" last="Aiken"] / 6’0 / Shooting Guard / Junior / Eden Christian Academy <ul> <li>This extremely quick defender causes havoc for his opponents with steals and deflections while hustling all over the court</li> </ul> Nahum Brazil / 6’0 / Combo Guard / Junior / Nazareth Prep High School <ul> <li>A skilled shooter from the perimeter that has a very quick release on his jumper</li> </ul> Lonnie Craft / 6/3 / Wing Forward / Senior / Western Beaver High School <ul> <li>He brings toughness to the basketball court combined with serious athleticism which makes him a standout on defense for his team</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1395921" first="Peyton" last="Lombardo"] / 6’2 / Wing Forward / Junior / Union High School <ul> <li>An above-average three point shooter that if left open is basically automatic throughout four quarters of a contest</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1284390" first="Ryan" last="Merrick"] / 6’4 / Power Forward / Junior / Eden Christian Academy <ul> <li>This young man has a big-time vertical jumping ability that alters shots and leads to solid rebounds to start the fast break for his guards</li> </ul> [player_tooltip player_id="1186485" first="Kevin" last="Mickens"] / 6’2 / Power Forward / Junior / Nazareth Prep High School <ul> <li>His ability to drive the baseline and finish at the rim makes him a tough player to defend especially when he rises over a smaller opponent </li> </ul> Jerome Mullins / 6’2 / Wing Forward / Junior / Rochester High School <ul> <li>He is a balanced performer who displays both an offensive and defensive skillset which helps his squad be successful</li> </ul>