Comp Edge Fall League Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2023 Competitive Edge High School Fall League tips off on Saturday, September 16th. 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 I in our preview of the teams and prospects who will be participating in the 2023 Competitive Edge High School Fall League.<strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Abington Friends School</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>AFS will have several changes to their lineup this fall / winter, but one thing remains the same – elusive point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1136566' first='Kaydin' last='Ford'] will be running the show. Multi-skilled, senior shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='1850315' first='Jared' last='Shanken'] will be Ford's backcourt mate. The addition of transfer [player_tooltip player_id='1848532' first='Zamir' last='Parker-Barnes'] (formerly of Frankford) gives AFS a legitimate three-level scoring threat on the wing. 6'4”, 200-pound forward [player_tooltip player_id='2206402' first='Jason' last='Green'] handles the interior work. Green is a plus player at both ends of the court. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Conestoga</u></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This Conestoga team could be trouble for opponents who do not put in the scouting the Pioneers. The backcourt of [player_tooltip player_id='1615188' first='Brendan' last='Styer'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1750421' first='Benjamin' last='Robinson'] are well known prospects. Those two can beat you from behind the arc or off the dribble. However, the addition of standout point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1454262' first='Rowan' last='Miller'] (formerly of Malvern Prep) and the emergence of 3-point ace [player_tooltip player_id='2391381' first='Westin' last='Fryberger'] will give ‘Stoga added scoring options and increase lineup flexibility for this fall / winter. 2026 prospect Cory Hogan is a new varsity player to watch as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Methacton</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All-PAC and All-Area selection Alex Hermann will be the centerpiece for a Methacton group stacked with talent. Hermann is a high IQ, three level scorer who is generating a steady stream of college interest. In addition to Hermann, Methacton should receive consistent production from combo guard Sal Lemmello as well as standout 2026 [player_tooltip player_id='2247339' first='Christian' last='Matos']. Both players are coming off impressive stretches of play during July and August. Wes Robinson is a 2026 to watch on this team.   </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Phoenixville</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stretch-4 prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1867330' first='Deacon' last='Baratta'], one of summer 2023's biggest stock risers, leads a Phoenixville squad that is primed for a big 2023-24. Along with Baratta, the Phantoms lineup boats under the radar point-forward [player_tooltip player_id='1850293' first='Max' last='Lebisky'] (6'5”) as well as 6'6” power forward Aidan McClintock. Lebisky is a double-double threat who was extremely impressive at last weekend's Never Forget Classic. Combo-guard [player_tooltip player_id='2322850' first='Christian' last='Cervino'] will provide additional scoring punch on the perimeter. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Plymouth Whitemarsh</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elite floor general [player_tooltip player_id='1116013' first='Jaden' last='Colzie'] is now the No. 1 option for “P-Dub” and after the impressive summer he posted, it appears Colzie is more than ready for that increased role. When Colzie looks to distribute, athletic wing [player_tooltip player_id='1589161' first='Jahseir' last='Sayles'] will be his primary target. Sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='1576723' first='Mani' last='Sajid'] provides high percentage shooting from anywhere on the court. Sayles and Sajid also excel in “P-Dub's” transition game. &nbsp;Jack Hayes is a stock rising 2026 we expect to be a key member of the rotation. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Pope John Paul II</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PJP is another program with a new head coach this year. However, long-time assistant Kevin Moratelli was promoted to the top spot, so we expect the transition to be seamless. A smooth transition should also be helped by the fact that versatile floor general [player_tooltip player_id='1589203' first='Dom' last='DeMito'] returns for his senior season. DeMito can score or distribute and is one the most underrated point men in the region. 2024 classmate Chase Mondillo provides a serious perimeter scoring punch. While hybrid forward [player_tooltip player_id='2383351' first='Caleb' last='Zavertnik'] produces points on the interior. Keep an eye on 2026 guard [player_tooltip player_id='2206402' first='Jason' last='Green'] who had an outstanding summer. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>Radnor</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2023 Comp Edge Fall League marks the start of a new era in Radnor hoops. Radnor's historically successful Class of 2023 has graduated and there is a new head coach (Tim Smallwood) at the helm. Radnor returns a good deal of talent, but that talent lacks varsity game experience. Athletic and bouncy point-forward Henry Pierce is the lone returning starter. Running with Pierce this fall will be fellow seniors [player_tooltip player_id='2383175' first='Elijah' last='Sellers'], Kesler Cox, Alex McFadden, Owen Smith, and Kyle Krug. Expect junior [player_tooltip player_id='1601189' first='Sawyer' last='Smith'] and sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='2336879' first='Zach' last='Neiderer'] to make significant contributions too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->