Comp Edge Fall League Preview: Part II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2022 Competitive Edge High School Fall League tips off on Saturday, September 10th. After a month off from 5on5 hoops, the intense varsity action out in King of Prussia will be a welcome event for prospects and hoops heads in southeastern Pennsylvania.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is Part II in our preview of the teams and prospects who will be participating in the 2022 Competitive Edge High School Fall League.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Delaware County Christian: </strong>This fall/winter the Knights will rely heavily on a young core led by versatile point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1271436' first='Khamai' last='Orange']. He is a 2025 prospect who broke out during the 2021-22 season because of his ability to score in transition or the half-court. Then with his outstanding play during the 2022 spring/summer grassroots circuit, Orange saw his recruiting stock soar. Hybrid forward Josiah “Gio” Gaines is a tremendous athlete who is a plus player at both ends of the court. Sophomores [player_tooltip player_id='1466616' first='Beau' last='Lyren'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1466596' first='Caleb' last='Jameson'] will stretch the floor with their high percentage perimeter shooting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Methacton: </strong>Superstar guard Brett Byrne and all-everything big fella Cole Hargrove (Drexel) have graduated. That duo was the main reason for the Warriors incredible success over the last two years. Now three level scoring wing [player_tooltip player_id='1577641' first='Matt' last='Christian'] (pic above), combo guard [player_tooltip player_id='1200783' first='Cam' last='Chilson'] and 3-point sniper Jason Lagana will step into the spotlight. Chilson is a speedy, extremely athletic, two-way prospect who posted a season high 21 points vs. Phoenixville last year. During June's Philly HS Live II event Christian's play was extremely impressive and included a 33-point performance. Lagana's pure shooting is his calling card, but he is an underrated distributor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Phoenixville: </strong>The Phantoms graduated twelve seniors including standouts Gabe Massenburg and Zavier Mayo. So, there are some major holes to fill in Phoenixville. Juniors Max Lebisky (3 ppg. in 2021-22) and Aidan McClintock should step into the starting lineup. Standout 2025 prospect Deacon Baratta (6'3”) will be expected to have a major scoring role this fall/winter. Baratta is a 3-point ace who turned heads this summer while playing for East Coast Power</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Pope John Paul II: </strong>The standout trio of<strong> </strong>JP Baron, Jaden Workman and Kevin Green received their diplomas back in June, so a youth movement is in effect at PJP for 2022-23. Class of 2025 prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1460782' first='Bradey' last='Bass'] will be counted on heavily this fall/winter. We profiled this talented prospect this summer because of his standout play on the 2022 grassroots circuit. Junior Dom Demito is a rock steady point guard who will keep the youngsters organized. Demito's 2024 classmate [player_tooltip player_id='2383351' first='Caleb' last='Zavertnik'] (6'5”) is a solid rim protector and a force on the glass.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Radnor:</strong> The defending Comp Edge Fall League champions enter this fall/winter with tremendous expectations. But Radnor returns four starters from their highly acclaimed 2023 group, so they should be up to the challenge. Shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='1119137' first='Jackson' last='Hicke'] posted an off the charts summer circuit and recently committed to Princeton. [player_tooltip player_id='1212678' first='Charlie' last='Thornton']'s outside shooting and dribble drive game has taken a significant step forward. Back in July, floor general [player_tooltip player_id='1200819' first='Danny' last='Rosenblum'] was selected to represent Team USA at the Macabi Games. Super athletic combo guard [player_tooltip player_id='1200791' first='Cooper' last='Mueller'] committed to Princeton as well – for lacrosse. Those returning starters will get a boost from the addition of 2023 shooting guard Jackson Gaffney (37% on threes in 2021-22). Gaffney transferred in from Saint Joe's Prep. Junior combo guard [player_tooltip player_id='1287326' first='Michael' last='Savadove'] will see major minutes as well. We like Radnor's chances of repeating as Comp Edge League champions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->