Section IV Hoops: STAC Central – Top Performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There has been a shift in power this year in the STAC Central which includes Seton Catholic Central, Owego Free Academy, Chenango Forks and Chenango Valley. Chenango Forks finished the regular season 15-3 and holds the number 1 spot in the STAC. OFA has had a solid year and sits at 12-5 as they go into the regional playoffs. Chenango Valley sits at 11-8, while Seton Catholic Central holds a 9-9 record following a state championship appearance in last years Class B state tournament, they have moved up to Class A for this season. Here are some of the top players that have been leading their teams to success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1381501"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1381501' first='John' last='Bangel'] is a 6'6 forward from Owego Free Academy and is in the graduating class of 2023. The argument could be made that John is the top big man in the Section IV, he has continuously gotten better throughout each year of his career at OFA, improving on his athleticism and skill in each off season. Bangel is tough to guard in one on one post up situations, has great touch around the rim and high level footwork to get to his spots, the baby hook over his left shoulder is automatic. Teams have resorted to double teams and fronting the post to respond to Bangel's dominance on the inside. Also he does a great job positioning himself in the dunker spot as his teammates drive to the paint, he gets off his feet quickly and is a strong jumper off a two foot gather. Bangel can also knock down 3's off the catch and this has been a huge addition to his overall game. 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Warpus has led his team to a historically successful season, currently sitting in the number 1 ranking for STAC. In the game we watched, Warpus controlled the pace for his squad on offense and seems to be involved in most positive offensive possessions for CF, either scoring himself, assisting to a teammate, or setting a play to put his teammates in a position to score. Warpus plays with emotion but stays in control, knows when it's time to take over and assert himself onto the game. Good shooter from distance and can knock down 3's both off of the dribble and off of the catch. 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Joe does a ton of things at a high level, great rebounder, solid passer from the forward position, good shooter from distance, high basketball IQ, always knows time and score while impacting the game in a positive manner. The lefty has made significant strides in the progression of his athleticism and skill. Bangel is deadly from the high post area, able to knock the jumper down if the defender is playing off, or drive right past if playing up. Makes great reads on offense and finds teammates when he is able to draw help side defenders. Bangel can knock down 3's from the catch as well. 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