5 SEPA Games to Watch Before Xmas Break
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Below is a preview of five SEPA area games we are looking forward to watching before high school teams take a break for the holidays. Wed., December 21st…Westtown School vs. Bishop McNamara (MD): Head Coach Seth Berger has reloaded the…
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Continue ReadingBelow is a preview of five SEPA area games we are looking forward to watching before high school teams take a break for the holidays.
Wed., December 21st…Westtown School vs. Bishop McNamara (MD): Head Coach Seth Berger has reloaded the ‘Town roster for 2022-23. Seniors Matt Mayock Matt Mayock 6'4" | SG Westtown School | 2023 State PA (American Univ. commit) and Seyphon Triplett Seyphon Triplett 6'1" | CG Westtown School | 2023 State PA (Stonehill commit) lead the Moose, but Berger brought in a few blue chippers to support them. 2024 big fella Matt Gilhool Matt Gilhool 6'10" | C Long Island Lutheran | 2024 #254 Nation NY (multiple DI offers) is a beast. Sophomore sensation Cameron Wallace Cameron Wallace 6'5" | SF Westtown School | 2025 State PA is a walking bucket and classmate Jayden Forsythe Jayden Forsythe 6'4" | CG Westtown School | 2025 State #144 Nation PA plays above the rim. Bishop McNamara is a Maryland powerhouse that churns out DI prospects. This contest will be held at Chase Arena (Wilmington, DE).
Wed., December 21st…Olympus Prep (NJ) at George School: GS is off to a 6-1 start thanks to outstanding play from electric scoring point guard Christian Blissas well as the “Twin Towers” – Onyekachi Nzeh Onyekachi Nzeh 6'9" | PF George School | 2023 State PA (Xavier commit) and Luke Bevilacqua Luke Bevilacqua 6'10" | C George School | 2025 State #68 Nation PA (several DI offers). Also, for George School, be sure to keep an eye on uncommitted 2023 guard Dante Weise Dante Weise 6'1" | PG George School | 2023 State PA . He is a plus player at both ends. The Olympus roster boasts 7-foot, 200-pound center Babacar Mbengue (DePaul commit). So, this game should feature high level interior play.
Thu., December 22nd…Strath Haven at Radnor: Strath Haven’s Jaden Jauregui Jaden Jauregui 6'2" | SG Strath Haven | 2023 State PA is an uncommitted 2023 prospect off to epic start this season. He has already posted multiple 20-point games and hit two game winners. Flanking Jauregui is 3-point ace Jack Edwards. However, Strath Haven will have their hands full with Radnor. This Raptors squad is loaded with college prospects and is coming off a huge win over Archbishop Ryan. Leading the way for Radnor is 3-level scorer Jackson Hicke Jackson Hicke 6'5" | SF Radnor | 2023 State PA (22 ppg.; Princeton commit). Hicke will get support from outstanding wing Charlie Thornton Charlie Thornton 6'4" | SF Radnor | 2023 State PA and floor general Danny Rosenblum Danny Rosenblum 6'0" | PG Radnor | 2023 State PA (Rochester commit).
Thu., December 22nd…Wissahickon at Plymouth Whitemarsh: This will be an entertaining match-up of SOL foes that each feature a trio of outstanding prospects. “Wizz” guards Earl Stout and Jaylon Williams Jaylon Williams 6'0" | CG Wissahickon | 2023 State PA form a lethal backcourt. While small forward Dom Vacchiano is a multi-skilled prospect who can score inside or from behind the arc. “P-Dub” will counter with its talented trio of shooting guard Qudire Bennett Qudire Bennett 6'4" | SF Plymouth Whitemash | 2023 State PA , combo guard Chase Coleman Chase Coleman 6'2" | PG Rocktop Academy | 2024 PA and point guard Jaden Colzie Jaden Colzie 6'0" | PG Plymouth Whitemarsh | 2024 State PA . Bennett and Coleman are two of the top uncommitted 20223s in the region. Colzie is one of the best 2024 floor generals in SEPA.
Fri., December 23rd…Malvern Prep at Cardinal O’Hara: MP wing/small forward Andrew Phillips Andrew Phillips 6'3" | SF Malvern Prep | 2023 State PA has tipped off the season with a string of dominant 20-point performances. Right now, his game is firing on all cylinders. Plus, the Friars are piloted by highly ranked 2024 backcourt prospect Ryan Williams Ryan Williams 6'3" | SG Malvern Prep | 2024 State PA (multiple DI offers). O’Hara’s deep and talented roster makes them a contender in the PCL this year. Combo guards Izaiah Pasha Izaiah Pasha 6'4" | CG Cardinal O'Hara | 2023 State PA (Iona commit) and Aasim Burton Aasim Burton 6'3" | CG Cardinal O'Hara | 2024 State PA (aka “Flash”) push the pace like no other tandem in the region. 6’7” wing Pearse McGuinn Pearse McGuinn 6'8" | PF Cardinal O'Hara | 2024 State PA is automatic from three. Combo guard Josh Coulanges Josh Coulanges 5'9" | PG Cardinal O'Hara | 2023 State PA excels at getting into the paint for buckets or for drive and kick assists. This contest will be an interesting clash of styles.