PIAA Playoffs: Top WPIAL performers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The PIAA playoffs kicked off last weekend with several teams from Western Pennsylvania in the hunt for a state title. Here are five top performers out of the WPIAL in the first round.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1187966"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1187966' first='Joseph' last='Roth'] put up 31-17-7 to lead Ellwood City into the second round of the PIAA playoffs for the second time in three seasons. Roth u002du002d a multi-sport athlete u002du002d has athleticism that you rarely see out of a high school player. He eclipsed 2,000 career points a few weeks back and is a stat-sheet stuffer. Roth is at his best in transition, he finishes well through contact and has a great pull-up jumper to keep defenders off balance. Roth can score from anywhere on the floor, but the most underrated part of his game is his playmaking as he is a true offensive hub at the high school level.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["991412"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='991412' first='Tyree' last='Turner'] scored a game-high 25 points to lead WPIAL runner-up Greensburg Central Catholic into the second round. Turner is a big guard who uses his body well to create scoring opportunities for himself inside. The senior has a tight handle and a quick first step making it very difficult to prevent him from getting to his spots. Turner is a real three-level scoring threat u002du002d he excels at finishing around the rim, possesses a solid floater and will make you pay from behind the arc if you go under screens. 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Burke is an elite point of attack defender u002du002d he reads passing lanes well, is a great screen navigator and plays with active hands. He had seven steals on Saturday and turned defense into offense throughout the game, showcasing the ability to finish at the rim over taller defenders. Burke is an efficient three-point shooter u002du002d especially off the catch. He has a quick release and shows confidence against closeouts.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["2047738"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"The stars were out at Lincoln Park High School on Friday night. The Leopards star duo of Pitt commit [player_tooltip player_id='991401' first='Brandin' last='Cummings'] and [player_tooltip player_id='991408' first='Meleek' last='Thomas'] combined for 52 points in the win, but Montour has a star of their own. Ama Tening Sow is a force on both ends of the floor and showed why he is receiving looks from several high majors throughout the country by scoring 20 points in a variety of different ways. Sow has elite lateral quickness and projects as a multi-positional defender at the next level. He's a strong rebounder and has plenty of untapped potential u002du002d showing off an impressive handle by bringing the ball up the floor to initiate offense and run the floor in transition. 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