CoBL Interstate Shootout Preview: Public School Matchups
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With all of the prep and private schools dominating high school sports, it’s easy to forget about the public schools where good basketball is still played. Here are four good games this weekend you’ll want to tap into: Parkland vs.…
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Continue ReadingWith all of the prep and private schools dominating high school sports, it’s easy to forget about the public schools where good basketball is still played. Here are four good games this weekend you’ll want to tap into:
Parkland vs. Lenape (N.J.) — Sunday, 10:45 am @ Haverford College, Court 2
Parkland’s 2024 Nick Coval Nick Coval 6'1" | CG Parkland | 2024 State PA may be the most highly regarded prospect in this contest, but 2024s Tye Dorset Tye Dorset 6'3" | SG Lenape | 2024 State NJ and Myles Primas Myles Primas 6'4" | SF Lenape | 2024 State NJ from Lenape will give him all he can handle. Dorset and Primas complement one another well. The former can fill it up from the perimeter with his pull-up jumper, while the latter is a hyper athlete who can finish above the rim in the half court. On the other hand, Coval is a problem with the way he can play on and off-ball. And selling out on him inevitably opens up the floor for his teammates.
Pocono Mt. West vs. William Penn (Del.) — Sunday, 9:55 am @ Haverford School, Court 3
These two programs from beyond the Philly area are expected to have success in their respective leagues. But before then, they have to put their best feet forward when they face off. West features the highly-touted 2026 combo guard, KJ Coles KJ Coles 6'2" | CG Pocono Mountain West | 2026 State PA , and 2025 Adrian Brito Adrian Brito 6'6" | PF Pocono Mountain West | 2025 State PA , a sleeper at forward who’s gaining momentum on the recruiting trail. Coles will try to bring the aerial attack from three as Brito goes to work inside. The Delaware state runner-ups from a season ago have retooled to finish the deal this time. 2024 Emmanuel Vonhm is a key returned who will eagerly battle in the post, while fellow 2024s Jaylen Horsey and Rashid Ushery will bring some sauce to William Penn’s attack with shot-making and slashing.
Lower Merion vs. Timber Creek (N.J.) — Sunday, 10:45 am @ Haverford School, Court 1
While Timber Creek lost three of their top 6 contributors from a season ago, Lower Merion is effectively replacing all of theirs. Thus, point guard play will be key for both teams. 2025 Asa Wharton Asa Wharton 6'1" | CG Timber Creek | 2025 State NJ will lead the Chargers and 2025 Langston Foster Langston Foster 6'1" | PG Episcopal Academy | 2026 State PA will organize the new-look Aces. Wharton will be flanked by 2024s Sami Anderson Sami Anderson 6'1" | SG Timber Creek | 2024 State NJ , their second-leading scorer from a season ago, and Ryan Nasuti. 2024 John Mobley John Mobley 6'2" | SG Lower Merion | 2024 State PA is the only returner from LM’s rotation last year. He’ll have to step up alongside Foster.
Math, Civics & Sciences vs. Camden Eastside (N.J.) — Sunday, 12:30pm @ Haverford School, Court 2
MCS and Eastside are both powered by under the radar 2024 two-way wings. Nasseem Wright could give the opposing defense fits because if they give him space, he’ll shoot from deep, and if they crowd him, he’ll slice his way to the cup. He’ll be surrounded by 2024 post Azeem Murphy Azeem Murphy 6'4" | SF Math, Civics, & Sciences | 2024 State PA and a host of guards. Meanwhile, Jahaan Green Jahaan Green 6'4" | SG Eastside | 2024 State NJ from Eastside is a physical, high energy slasher, who can knock down catch-and-shoot threes. Newcomers 2024 Mahdee McNair Mahdee McNair 6'3" | SG Camden Eastside | 2024 State NJ and 2025 CJ Miller CJ Miller 6'5" | SG Camden Eastside | 2025 PA could be key difference makers beside him.