EPL Session 3 PA/MD Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Elite Prep League took their third session to Perkiomen School in Pennsburg, PA and was one of the most competitive events we've witnessed all year. Here we take a look at some of the standouts from the event from Perkiomen and Mt. Zion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1413231' first='Elijah' last='Crispin'] | 6'1” PG | Perkiomen '26</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3348728,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Crispin-Elijah.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Crispin-Elijah.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3348728" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crispin was easily the breakout performer of Session 3 as he was nothing short of fantastic for Perkiomen who went 2-1 with their only loss coming to nationally ranked Western Reserve in which he had 27 points in that game. He's a dual threat guard who can both score it and make plays for others, he's a big time shot maker from deep off the catch and the bounce with in the gym range, he can get downhill where he's a crafty finisher who draws contact well, and he's a high IQ player who understands the game and puts teammates in positions to succeed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2352338' first='Darnell' last='Lloyd'] | 6'9” C | Perkiomen '26</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2892941,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_1230.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/06/IMG_1230.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2892941" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Boston commit had a great showing in this session, recording multiple double-doubles and did more than just hold his own against some really tough matchups in the paint. He's an athletic freak who is super explosive for his size and is a tremendous lob and dunk threat in the paint, he's a good shot blocker with great timing and does a good job challenging vertically, he rebounded the ball well on both ends, and his above the rim play brought great energy to his team when they needed it most.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2209002' first='Tyler' last='Royal'] | 6'8” C | Perkiomen '28</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3069015,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/588-Tyler-Royal--crop-864x568-1763319344.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/588-Tyler-Royal--crop-864x568-1763319344.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3069015" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Royal is one of the younger players in the EPL as he's a sophomore playing against fifth year players, but he showed a lot of potential moving forward as a prospect to keep an eye on. The 6'8” big man is already strong enough to play against those type of players and doesn't shy away from contact, he showed good touch and back to the basket moves on multiple occasions, he showed he can stretch the floor from deep, and defensively he has huge upside with his ability to challenge shots and move his feet on the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2607609' first='Michael' last='Parlow'] | 6'3” WG | Mt. Zion '26</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3025411,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/michael-parlow-crop-5548x3643-1761071259.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/michael-parlow-crop-5548x3643-1761071259.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3025411" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parlow continues to be one of the best scorers in the EPL with another big session this past weekend, and he is a player college coaches should check out because it all translates to the next level. The 6'3” wing is a true bucket getter who gets to spots and can make tough shots from all three levels, he showed his ability to get hot and ring off points in bunches, he showed his athleticism with some big finishes in transition, and his smooth way of scoring just made it look so easy for him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kaleb Poppotte | 6'1” PG | Mt. Zion '26</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3348729,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Poppette-Kaleb.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Poppette-Kaleb.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3348729" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming back from an early season injury, Poppotte brought a huge spark for the Warriors with his dual threat offensive ability as well as his ability to make plays on the defensive end too. Poppotte ran the show and did a great job getting them into sets and making plays for others, he lived in the lane off ball screens and pushed the ball in transition, he made shots from deep and got downhill to the rim, and he came up big on both sides of the ball when his team needed him the most.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cam Ziegler | 6'0” PG | Mt. Zion '26</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ziegler and Poppette were a two headed monster in the backcourt, as he did much of the same providing terrific ball pressure defensively and made plays for himself and others offensively. When he was on the ball he did a good job probing the defense and getting in the paint to force rotations and deliver on point passes on kick-outs, he moved off the ball where he made shots from deep, he jumped passing lanes and pressured ball handlers defensively, and he has a knack for making something happen out of nothing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1956028' first='Khalib' last='Norcome'] | 6'6” WF | Mt. Zion '26</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2198956,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/Norcome-Khalil.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/Norcome-Khalil.jpg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-2198956" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Norcome has been the unsung hero for Mt. Zion all year, and again in this session he put up very impressive numbers that you almost are surprised by because he does it in such a blue collar way you don't expect it. He's a two way impact guy whose athleticism and versatility allowed him to play and guard multiple positions, he rebounded the ball well on both ends of the floor, he showed athleticism and strength finishing through contact, and he showed his ability to attack and make shots on the perimeter too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->