5 SEPA Games to Watch this Week
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Below is a preview of five “must see” games taking place in southeastern Pennsylvania this week. Tue., January 2nd…Neumann-Goretti at Archbishop Carroll: Carroll’s highly acclaimed 2026s and 2027s will be tested mightily in their PCL opener because NG’s lineup is…
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Continue ReadingBelow is a preview of five “must see” games taking place in southeastern Pennsylvania this week.
Tue., January 2nd…Neumann-Goretti at Archbishop Carroll: Carroll’s highly acclaimed 2026s and 2027s will be tested mightily in their PCL opener because NG’s lineup is stacked. The Saints starting lineup includes point guard Khaafiq Myers Khaafiq Myers 5'10" | PG Neumann-Goretti | 2024 State PA (SJU commit), small forward Amir Williams Amir Williams 6'6" | SF Neuman-Goretti | 2024 State PA (Hofstra commit), slasher wing Larenzo Jerkins Larenzo Jerkins 6'5" | PF Neumann-Goretti | 2024 State PA and combo guard Torrey Brooks Torrey Brooks 5'11" | PG Neumann-Goretti | 2026 State PA . All four of them can go for 20+ points on a given night. Carroll will be led by elite point guard Ian Williams Ian Williams 5'9" | PG Archbishop Carroll | 2026 State PA who can score and distribute. Running with Williams will be walking bucket Luca Foster Luca Foster 6'5" | SF Archbishop Carroll | 2026 State PA as well as 2027 standouts Darrell Davis and Munier Greig.
Tue., January 2nd…Malvern Prep at Academy of New Church: This Inter-Ac vs. FSL crossover game is a terrific opportunity to watch the “ Ryan Williams Ryan Williams 6'3" | SG Malvern Prep | 2024 State PA Show” in person. Williams (Northeastern commit) is an elite scoring guard who has already posted several 30-spots this season. He will get support from talented 2027s Marvin Reed Marvin Reed 5'10" | PG Malvern Prep 2027 | 2027 PA and Nick Harken Nick Harken 6'4" | SF Malvern Prep | 2027 PA . For MP you will also want to watch Junior McFadden Junior McFadden 6'5" | PF Malvern Prep | 2025 State PA . ANC’s perimeter attack features shooting guard Bahsil Laster Bahsil Laster 6'5" | PG Academy of New Church | 2024 State PA (16 ppg.) and the high-level combo guard duo of Dior Carter Dior Carter 6'3" | SF Academy of the New Church | 2026 State PA and Tobe Nwobu, Jr. Tobe Nwobu, Jr. 6'1" | PG Academy of the New Church | 2026 State PA ANC can do damage on the interior to as their lineup boasts 6’5” forwards Ryan Warren Ryan Warren 6'5" | PF Academy of New Church | 2026 State PA and Caleb Alston-Nelson Caleb Alston-Nelson 6'7" | PF Academy of New Church | 2025 State PA .
Wed., January 3rd…CB East at Upper Dublin: CB East is off to 10-1 start behind a barrage of 3-pointers. Senior guards Jacob Cummiskey Jacob Cummiskey 6'3" | CG Central Bucks East | 2024 State PA (1,000-point scorer), Justin DiRoberto Justin DiRoberto 6'2" | PG Central Bucks East | 2024 State PA and Dhruv Mukund have been torching the nets from deep. 2025 wing prospect Nolan Behm and 6’6” forward Miles Demby have made major contributions too. Upper Dublin sits at 9-2 thanks to a balanced scoring approach. Guards Ryan Mulroy Ryan Mulroy 6'3" | SF Upper Dublin | 2025 State PA and Kobe Bazemore Kobe Bazemore 5'10" | PG Upper Dublin | 2026 State PA supply the perimeter scoring. Point-forward Idris Rines Idris Rines 6'5" | SF Upper Dublin | 2025 State PA is cans core from anywhere on the court. Wing Brady Fogle and power forward Anthony Oliveira-Schultze Anthony Oliveira-Schultze 6'2" | SF Upper Dublin | 2024 State PA have made significant contributions as well.
Fri., January 5th…Friends Central at Westtown School: For FCS you will want to watch uncommitted seniors Fazl Oshodi Fazl Oshodi 6'3" | CG Friends Central | 2024 State PA and Muhsin Muhammad Muhsin Muhammad 6'4" | SF Friends Central | 2024 State PA . Both players can score off the bounce and from behind the arc. College coaches need to wake up on these impressive prospects. Taking the court with those two will be guards Reid Belcher Reid Belcher 5'11" | PG Friends Central | 2024 State PA and Patrese “Trese” Feamster. Westtown’s lineup is loaded again this year. Cameron Wallace Cameron Wallace 6'5" | SF Westtown School | 2025 State PA is one of the top 2025 guards in the region. Wing Daveyon Lydner Daveyon Lydner 6'2" | CG Westtown School | 2025 State PA is off to a fast start this season. Hybrid forward Malik Rasul Malik Rasul 6'8" | PF Westtown School | 2024 State PA (Lafayette commit) is playing at a high-level. Plus, ‘Town’s DI guard trio of Jayden Forsythe Jayden Forsythe 6'4" | CG Westtown School | 2025 State #144 Nation PA , Jayden Kelsey Jayden Kelsey 6'6" | CG Westtown School | 2025 State PA and Jahmare Memphis Jahmare Memphis 5'10" | PG Westtown School | 2025 State PA are all contributing.
Fri., January 5th…Archbishop Wood at Roman Catholic: This is an extraordinary contest to tip off 2023-24 PCL regular season action. Wood’s lineup is no secret as Jalil Bethea Jalil Bethea 6'4" | SG Archbishop Wood | 2024 State #5 Nation PA (Miami commit), and Josh Reed Josh Reed 6'3" | CG Archbishop Wood | 2024 State PA (Drexel commit) are two of the most feared scoring threats in the region. Deuce Maxey Deuce Maxey 6'2" | SG Archbishop Wood | 2025 State PA , Milan Dean Milan Dean 6'3" | SF Archbishop Wood | 2025 State #286 Nation PA and Brady MacAdams Brady MacAdams 6'3" | SG Archbishop Wood | 2026 State PA provide additional point production. Roman’s rebuild is going faster than expected because big man Shareef Jackson Shareef Jackson 6'9" | C Roman Catholic | 2025 State #249 Nation PA has been unstoppable. The accurate 3-point shooting of Sebastian Edwards has created space for teammates. Transfers Travis Reed Jr Travis Reed Jr 6'4" | SG Roman Catholic | 2024 State PA . and Hunter Johnson Hunter Johnson 6'2" | SG Roman Catholic | 2025 State PA have been solid additions.