WPIAL Class 6A (Section 1) – First and Second Team

<h5>Here at Prep Hoops Pennsylvania, we kick off our selections for All-Section performers from the WPIAL High School season. This winter on the hardwood in Western PA was one of the most talented and overall best basketball seasons in recent memory. 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 first article, we begin with the 6A Class/Section 1 First and Second Team...</h5> <h5> </h5> <h5><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Class 6A - Section 1</strong></span></h5> <h5><strong>FIRST TEAM</strong></h5> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1173989" first="Royce" last="Parham"], North Hills High School, Forward, Sophomore</h5> <h5>- This talented big man dominated in the paint on both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor</h5> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h5>Matt Seidl, North Hills High School, Guard, Senior</h5> <h5>- A skilled shooter that likes to come off screens to knock down the deep three-point shot</h5> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="1403766" first="Alex" last="Smith"], North Hills High School, Guard, Senior</h5> <h5>- He has a high-level motor that helps him create scoring opportunities in a variety of ways throughout a game</h5> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h5>Matt McDonough, North Allegheny High School, Guard, Senior</h5> <h5>- A combo guard with an extraordinary basketball IQ, a deadly jumper, and is a proven leader for his team</h5> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h5>Luke Shanahan, Pine-Richland High School, Guard/Forward, Senior</h5> <h5>- This power forward can drop buckets in the low post, short corner, and high post</h5> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h5>Joey Dudkowski, Pine-Richland High School, Guard/Forward, Senior</h5> <h5>- He has the passing skill and ball-handling talent to create many opportunities for his teammates</h5> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="991193" first="Devin" last="Carney"], Butler High School, Guard, Senior</h5> <h5>- An extremely talented guard with deep range and the smoothness to finish in the lane at the basket</h5> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h5> </h5> <h5><strong>SECOND TEAM</strong><br /> [player_tooltip player_id="1186049" first="Luke" last="Lawson"], Seneca Valley High School, Forward, Junior</h5> <h5>- A skilled offensive player with the clutch gene in big games</h5> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h5>[player_tooltip player_id="991371" first="Madden" last="Clement"], Butler High School, Guard, Junior</h5> <h5>- He has high basketball knowledge and is similar to a coach on the floor</h5> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h5>Raine Gratzmiller, Butler High School, Guard, Senior</h5> <h5>- His consistency as a shooter from the perimeter is a strong aspect of this young man's game</h5> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h5>Andy Swartout, Pine-Richland High School, Guard, Senior</h5> <h5>- One of the top free-throw shooters in the area</h5> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h5>Will Blass, North Hills High School, Guard, Senior</h5> <h5>- An excellent passer in sets and transition that always looks for the open teammate due to his unselfishness</h5> <h5> </h5> <h5>Joe Dopirak, North Allegheny High School, Forward, Sophomore</h5> <h5>- A young, skilled mid-range talent that will play an even larger role next season for his squad</h5> <h5> </h5> <h5>Jameson O’Toole, Pine-Richland High School, Guard, Senior</h5> <h5>- A very balanced offensive player that can create his own shot</h5> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h5>Kolin Dinkins, North Allegheny High School, Guard, Senior</h5> <h5>- This tough, physical defender became a stopper on the defensive end of the court</h5>