EPL Session 3 VA Standouts (Part 2)

<!-- 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. With four teams from VA, we take a look at part two of some of the standouts from the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2242380' first='Ruey' last='Ruey'] | 6'5” SG | Massanutten '26</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3192775,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/Ruey-Ruey-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1765340267.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/Ruey-Ruey-rotated-crop-4284x2813-1765340267.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-3192775" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ruey has been nothing short of great for Massanutten this season, and he continued that with a big 24 points in their win over Mt. Zion to remain undefeated in EPL play in one of the most physical games I've ever seen. The 6'5” two guard not only withstood the physicality he embraced it as he got downhill and drew contact to get to the line, he made shots from deep off the catch and off the bounce, he was great on the defensive end, and he came up with big plays down the stretch when his team needed him too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1810739' first='Da'Kylan' last='Hill'] | 6'8” PF | Massanutten '26</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2968704,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/Hill-DaKylan-CBG.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/Hill-DaKylan-CBG.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2968704" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hill is the epitome of consistency, as the 6'8” Georgia native just always plays within his game and is highly productive almost every time out. He's always been a glass cleaner and does so even against bigger and more athletic players, he's really improved in his ability to work out of post ups on the block, he showed his touch with both hands in traffic, and he did all the little things you want a big man to do to help his team win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1446198' first='Carmelo' last='Swinson'] | 6'1” PG | Massanutten '26</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":3191965,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/Carmelo-Swinson.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/Carmelo-Swinson.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-3191965" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Swinson has grown so much over the past two years at Massanutten, and while he showed flashes last season he's now their primary ball handler and playmaker and he's thriving in the role. He did a great job handling pressure and getting them into their sets, he pushed in transition and made good decisions getting teammates easy buckets, he picked his spots and made shots from multiple levels, and he kept them under control when things started getting chippy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tyrese Williams | 6'0” CG | Massanutten '26</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you looked at Williams' stat line in their win over Mt. Zion, his six points may look like he wasn't much of a factor, but he was as important as anyone as his defensive play and energy completely turned the tables for Massanutten when they were trailing in both halves. He came in with a mission to disrupt the flow of Mt. Zion's offense and he did that by picking up full court and winning multiple 50-50 balls, he made the right reads and made plays for others finishing with 5 assists, and he hit big free throws when he was fouled using his energy to force turnovers and come away with big offensive rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2440984' first='Brayden' last='Ragland'] | 6'6” PF | Highland '29</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2967826,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/Ragland-Brayden.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/Ragland-Brayden.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2967826" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Highland has a star in the making with Ragland, who may just be a freshman but he plays like a grown man with a lot more experience than most freshmen have. The 6'6” forward is already very strong and had no problem banging in the paint and finishing through contact, he shot the ball well from deep and attacked closeouts to get to spots, he rebounded the ball well in traffic, and he showed his athleticism with some above the rim finishes too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->