What Prospects Shined in 4A Semis on Friday?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are the Top Performers from Friday nights 4A state semifinals games.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Marist</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2125658' first='Kendall' last='Meyers']&nbsp; 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meyers was arguably the most impactful player on the floor. The junior finished with 15 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 steals, showing his ability to influence the game on both ends. He thrives in transition, converting steals into easy baskets—including a dunk in the first quarter that helped ignite Marist's early run. Meyers attacks the rim aggressively and plays with a motor defensively. His anticipation in passing lanes stood out, and he consistently turned defense into offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Charles Barnes Jr. 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barnes provided a steady offensive presence with 14 points on 5-10 shooting, knocking down 2 threes while also adding defensive activity. He was comfortable spotting up from the perimeter but also finished in transition. Barnes showed good timing as a weakside defender with multiple blocks and steals, giving Marist versatility on the wing. When shots are falling from deep, he becomes a tough matchup because he can also attack closeouts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1845365' first='Adoni' last='Vassilakis']&nbsp; 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vassilakis played a strong floor-general role, finishing with 9 points, 3 assists, and 2 steals while shooting 4-6 from the field. He did a good job pushing tempo and making quick decisions in transition. His passing helped fuel Marist's fast break attack early, and he knocked down a first-quarter three that extended the lead. Vassilakis keeps the ball moving and plays with composure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1845350' first='Stephen' last='Brown'] 2026 (NC State Football)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown brought interior toughness and two-way impact. He posted 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks, doing much of his work around the rim. Brown was active on the offensive glass and showed good timing defensively as a shot blocker. His physicality inside helped Marist control the paint and limit York's scoring opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>York</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hunter Stepanich 2026 (Princeton Football)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stepanich was York's most productive player, finishing with 10 points and 7 rebounds while shooting 4-8 from the field. He battled inside despite the deficit and showed solid touch around the rim. Stepanich also protected the basket with multiple blocks, giving York a defensive presence in the paint.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jackson Rennick 2026&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rennick was efficient offensively with 9 points on 4-5 shooting. He scored primarily on cuts and interior finishes and was active on the offensive glass. Rennick's activity around the rim kept York competitive during stretches of the second half.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Benet&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2323620' first='Ed' last='Stasys'] 2027</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stasys delivered a strong all-around performance and was one of the biggest difference makers in the game. The skilled forward finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds, controlling the glass and giving Benet key second-chance opportunities. After a quiet first half, he became more aggressive offensively in the second half, scoring multiple buckets in the fourth quarter including a power dunk and mid-range jumper during a key stretch that pushed Benet's lead. His physicality and activity on the boards set the tone inside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105390' first='Jayden' last='Wright'] 2026 (Eastern Illinois)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wright provided steady guard play throughout the game, finishing with 11 points on 5-of-10 shooting. The guard showed his ability to score from multiple levels, knocking down a three in the second half and attacking the lane for finishes. Wright also chipped in on the glass and helped facilitate the offense while playing heavy minutes. Despite facing pressure defensively, he continued to look for scoring opportunities and came up with key baskets late.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105376' first='Colin' last='Stack'] 2026&nbsp;(North Dakota State)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stack was one of the most efficient players on the floor, going 3-4 from the field for 9 points while grabbing 6 rebounds. The athletic big man made his presence felt around the rim with two dunks, including an early one that sparked Benet's offense. Stack also contributed defensively with a block and helped protect the paint. His physicality inside complement[player_tooltip player_id='2323620' first='Ed' last='Stasys'] well throughout the game. Colin made the final free-throw to seal the victory over DePaul Prep.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DePaul Prep</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1845360' first='Rashaun' last='Porter'] 2026&nbsp;(Toledo)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Porter led all scorers with 14 points on an efficient 6-9 shooting performance. The forward consistently found ways to score around the basket and was particularly effective in the fourth quarter as DePaul attempted to rally. Porter also added 4 rebounds and 2 assists, showing his ability to create for teammates. His late layup tied the game at 38–38 before the final possession.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1435692' first='Rykan' last='Woo'] 2026 (Brown University)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Woo was another bright spot for DePaul, finishing with 11 points and 4 steals while providing strong two-way play. The guard attacked the paint effectively and made several defensive plays that generated transition opportunities. Woo's activity on defense disrupted Benet's ballhandlers, and his late steal helped give DePaul a chance in the closing moments. Woo was one of my favorite players to cover for 4 years.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->