WPIAL 2A Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class AA in the WPIAL got a big boost for depth with the additions of Bishop Canevin, the defending Class A State Champion, and Aliquippa, who made a deep run in Class 3A last year. Both teams return enough talent to be the top contenders in 2A this winter. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Contenders</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Bishop Canevin(25-4)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Canevin has a brand new coach, but he's a legend in Tim McConnell, coming in from Char Val with an opportunity to take the reigns of one of the jobs with the most potential in the state. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1621402' first='RJ' last='SLEDGE']</strong> transferred to Imani and star prospect <strong>Amari Evans</strong> returned to New York, but there's still talent back, including <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1186057' first='Shea' last='Champine']</strong> and <strong>Adante Berrien</strong>. They may not be state title contenders this year, but McConnell is a coach that parents will flock to and Canevin shouldn't miss a beat.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Aliquippa(19-9)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It'll be a slow start, as always, as most basketball stars are bigtime football players. Dropping down from 3A after making a deep playoff run, they'll be among the favorites in 2A. <strong>D.J. Walker</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='991410' first='Cameron' last='Lindsey']</strong> are among the top returners for a deep team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>In The Mix</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Greensburg Central Catholic(19-5)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Centurions made the WPIAL semis last season and have quite a bit of talent on the roster this year. They'll be led by junior guard<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='991412' first='Tyree' last='Turner']</strong>, a physical guard with a mature mind for the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Fort Cherry(24-4)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Rangers had a fantastic year, making a title game for the first time in 60 years. They bring back three starters and will be led by all-section guard <strong>Owen Norman</strong>, a 5'10” senior.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->