WPIAL Class 1A Section 1 Preview
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Prep Hoops Pennsylvania moves forward with their basketball preview of the six WPIAL classifications. Up next is Class 1A-Section 1 of the WPIAL. These articles will include the high school teams in each section and the top players for this…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops Pennsylvania moves forward with their basketball preview of the six WPIAL classifications. Up next is Class 1A-Section 1 of the WPIAL. These articles will include the high school teams in each section and the top players for this upcoming season. Also, a variety of other information will be made available such as Varsity newcomers, transfers, high-level college recruits, game-changers, impact performers, role players, quality incoming freshmen, other notables, etc. Let’s check out the section’s talented players.
Class 1A – Section 1
Cornell Raiders
Eden Christian Academy Warriors
Nazareth Prep Saints
Rochester Rams
Union Scotties
Western Beaver Golden Beavers
Top Players:
JD Azulay JD Azulay 6'1" | SG Rochester | 2022 State PA / 6’0 / senior / combo guard / Rochester High School
- A high energy performer that leads his team on the court each contest with strong basketball knowledge
- He likes to score in transition but can handle the half-court set with precision passing skills
Matt Stanley Matt Stanley 6'0" | PG Union Area | 2023 State PA / 6’0 / junior / combo guard / Union High School
- The ability to “light up the scoreboard” is a strength of this talented player, which causes matchup problems for the defense
- A coach’s son who leads by example between the lines on Tuesday and Friday evenings
Sal Laure Sal Laure 6'0" | CG Rochester | 2022 State PA / 5’10 / senior / shooting guard / Rochester High School
- This young man brings the football toughness to the hardwood on both ends of the floor
- An extremely sound player who looks to make his teammates better every game with his solid work ethic
Damon Astorino Damon Astorino 6'2" | CG Eden Christian Academy | 2023 State PA / 6’2 / junior / combo guard / Eden Christian Academy
- A huge addition to Eden Christian that brings an overall balanced skillset to his new surroundings
- He can score in a variety of ways during a game: penetration, mid-range, three-point shots, and the free-throw line
Jerome Mullins / 6’3 / junior / wing forward / Rochester High School
- An athletic wing that slashes to the basket and can knock down the mid-range jumper on a consistent basis
- The rebounding and shot-blocking ability of this hooper causes problems for the opponent
Thad Gray / 6’0 / senior / combo guard / Western Beaver High School
- He has a high basketball IQ and makes everyone around him better with his quality arsenal of skills
- Look for this skilled player to score in bunches from many positions on the court with consistency
Malachi Manges Malachi Manges 6'1" | CG Eden Christian Academy | 2023 State PA / 6’1 / junior / combo guard / Eden Christian Academy
- A quick, high energy guard that looks to motivate his team during games and is similar to a coach on the court
- He has the confidence to shoot the ball from deep on the perimeter while knocking down the mid-range pull-up jump shot
MJ Smith / 6’3 / senior / shooting guard / Cornell High School
- His leadership skills tend to separate him from peers on the court and works hard on the offensive and defensive ends of the floor
- A talented scorer and facilitator for his team that runs the floor extremely well and finishes strong at the basket
Other Notables:
Noah Haskins / 6’3 / senior / wing forward / Rochester High School
Mark Stanley Mark Stanley 6'2" | SF Union | 2023 State PA / 6’0 / junior / shooting guard / Union High School
Kevin Mickens Kevin Mickens 6'1" | SG Nazareth Prep | 2023 State PA / 6’2 / junior / wing forward / Nazareth Prep High School
Marc Leaonard / 6’3 / junior / power forward / Nazareth Prep High School
High-Level College Recruits:
Damon Astorino Damon Astorino 6'2" | CG Eden Christian Academy | 2023 State PA , junior, Eden Christian Academy
JD Azulay JD Azulay 6'1" | SG Rochester | 2022 State PA , senior, Rochester HS
Transfer:
Damon Astorino Damon Astorino 6'2" | CG Eden Christian Academy | 2023 State PA , junior, Eden Christian Academy
Role Players:
Levi Gray, junior, Western Beaver HS
Patrick Scott, senior, Cornell HS
Quality Incoming Freshmen:
Antonio Laure, freshman, Rochester HS
Daniel Batch Daniel Batch 5'11" | PG Montour | 2025 State PA , freshman, Eden Christian Academy