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January’s Top Performers

January’s Top Performers
Seth Eaton
Seth Eaton
February 9, 2023 @ 04:03 PM
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Caleb Thomas
Caleb Thomas 6'6" | SF/SG | 2025
WV
Ian Strader
Ian Strader 6'4" | PF | 2024
WV
Chance Hartwell
Chance Hartwell 6'1" | CG | 2024
WV
Michael Judy
Michael Judy 6'4" | PF | 2023
WV
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With February underway, teams start looking to prepare for for playing after the regular season is finished. This is the time where teams really need to show they have what it takes to compete in their region. Here are a few players who help their teams compete at a high-level on the court.

Rafael Barcinas

Rafael Barcinas

HEIGHT 5'7"
POS PG
CLASS 2024

Rafael Barcinas

School: University
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Chance Hartwell Chance Hartwell 6'1" | CG George Washington | 2024 State WV

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Chance Hartwell Chance Hartwell 6'1" | CG George Washington | 2024 State WV

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Caleb Thomas Caleb Thomas Caleb Thomas 6'6" | SF/SG Spring Mills | 2025 State WV

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
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Caleb Thomas Caleb Thomas Caleb Thomas 6'6" | SF/SG Spring Mills | 2025 State WV

School: Spring Mills
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Ian Strader Ian Strader Ian Strader 6'4" | PF Buchannon-Upshur | 2024 State WV

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
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Ian Strader Ian Strader Ian Strader 6'4" | PF Buchannon-Upshur | 2024 State WV

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Michael Judy

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HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PF
CLASS 2023
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