4A Sky League: First Look

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 4A Sky League will look very different this upcoming season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As Foothill, Silverado, SLAM, and Pinecrest Sloan Canyon have all moved into the conference. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Sky League</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Basic Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pinecrest Cadence Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Foothill – Previously in 5A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Green Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Silverado – Previously in 5A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>SLAM – Previously in 3A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pinecrest Sloan Canyon – Previously in 3A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>SECTA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Top Prospects In The 4A Sky League</em></strong> <strong><em>(In No Particular Order)</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2240785' first='Kenny' last='Williams'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2672487' first='Lamarcus' last='Carter']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2352170' first='Cordet' last='Espinoza']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1494682' first='Kayden' last='Goss']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2877334' first='Clinton' last='Ezugha']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2374929' first='Terrance' last='Edmond'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2723600' first='MJ' last='Tucker']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2675178' first='Mudd' last='Comtois'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Denali Connolly </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ladainian Powell</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2806932' first='Packer' last='Kelley'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>10 Potential Breakout Candidates </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hudson Yakubik </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2147686' first='Justin' last='Santana'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2672470' first='Oliver' last='Venable']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1774527' first='Gasim' last='Yousif'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1965086' first='Ethan' last='Keith'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2329807' first='Saolotoga' last='Jefferson'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2695249' first='Jael' last='Cousett']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2640646' first='Cameron' last='Martin'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2807201' first='Edward' last='Arellano'] </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2806802' first='Rikkie' last='Rodriguez']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Top 4 Teams In The 4A Sky League </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>1. Foothill - </em></strong>The Foothill Falcons should have one of the deeper rosters in the 4A Sky League this year. They return [player_tooltip player_id='2675178' first='Mudd' last='Comtois'], [player_tooltip player_id='2352170' first='Cordet' last='Espinoza'], [player_tooltip player_id='2877357' first='Reese' last='Velasco'], [player_tooltip player_id='2806932' first='Packer' last='Kelley'], and add 6'6 wing [player_tooltip player_id='2877334' first='Clinton' last='Ezugha'] who couldn't play varsity last year due to transfer rules. The Falcons also add youth from last years JV team, and at the moment it looks as though [player_tooltip player_id='2888778' first='Aaron' last='Garbutt'], [player_tooltip player_id='2819215' first='Anthony' last='Martinez'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2813426' first='Zion' last='Mosby'] will all see playing time. Expect them to be competing for the top spot in the conference and they'll be a team to watch for in the playoffs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>2. Silverado -</em></strong> The Silverado Skyhawks made a surprise run to the 5A Semifinals last season after upsetting the Coronodo Cougars in the first round. Their roster this year includes: [player_tooltip player_id='1494682' first='Kayden' last='Goss'], [player_tooltip player_id='2640646' first='Cameron' last='Martin'], Denali Connolly, and Ladainian Powell. After that they will likely bring up a good amount of JV players from last year, and that may mean that Hanfeef Bahar Jr. and [player_tooltip player_id='2517145' first='Kai' last='Pointer'] get called up. Since they wont' have a ton of size, they may need to rebound by committee and play quality team defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>3. Green Valley -</em></strong> The Green Valley Gators backcourt could include guys like [player_tooltip player_id='2672487' first='Lamarcus' last='Carter'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1965086' first='Ethan' last='Keith']. Carter made solid improvements last year and he'll be asked to both facilitate and score this year. Keith has transferred from Coronado and brings outside shooting to the table for the Gators. In addition to their guards, they have some size at the forward position in [player_tooltip player_id='1774527' first='Gasim' last='Yousif'], [player_tooltip player_id='2672470' first='Oliver' last='Venable'], [player_tooltip player_id='2147686' first='Justin' last='Santana'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2672442' first='Tyce' last='Carr']. If they can play to their potential, they should have another winning season. (They went 17-10 last year)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>4. Basic Academy - </strong></em>The Basic Academy Wolves missed the playoffs last year after going 11-13, but they hope to right the ship this season. PG [player_tooltip player_id='2240785' first='Kenny' last='Williams'] remains at the help and could have some big time performances for them this season. Then they have physical forwards [player_tooltip player_id='2329807' first='Saolotoga' last='Jefferson'] and TJ Edmond returning. And I would guess that they are their stronger defensive players. They also added a 6'10 transfer in [player_tooltip player_id='2884024' first='Tristan' last='Hoskins'] who could help with rebounding and Hudson Yakubik who will likely contribute on both ends. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->