Hill School played easily the game of the night, coming back from 10 points down in the final minutes to force OT and ultimately come up with a win over a talented SPIRE International team. The Blues were led throughout the second half and OT by Natal, a post-grad guard who scored 19 of his 22 points after halftime. Helping overcome a significant size advantage as a team, the Central York (PA) product made a living operating off the dribble, dragging out the opposing bigs and blowing by for crafty finishes at the rim. It was the type of tough-nosed clutch performance that would make the right D1 coach think long and hard about letting Natal walk away without an offer.

Among the leading individual scorers on the day, Natal shook loose for 24 points as Hill pulled away late for a double-figure win over Kiski. The York native and 2024 state champion was nearly perfect from the field, working his way to the rim seemingly on command with a deceptive handle and impressive skill as a finisher in the lane. Kiski had no answer for him when he decided he wanted to attack the cup. Natal is clearly one of the most dynamic downhill threats among unsigned guards in the region.

Was impressed with Natal’s floor game and how he was able to run a talented Hill School unit. He found his teammates for offensive scoring chances a fair amount of times. Natal also used his strength to bully his way into the paint and score around the bucket. He took high percentage shots, and finished with 14 points and two three pointers. Natal would be a great late pickup for a low one.

A well-known name across the state after steering Central York to a 6A championship in 2024, Natal has opted for a post-grad year at Hill in hopes of solidifying his recruitment at the D1 level. The smooth guard has a calm pace to his attack off the bounce while showing comfort as both a scorer and facilitator from the lead guard spot. While not the quickest, he uses a deceptive handle and polished footwork to generate advantages working toward the rim while also spacing the floor capably to the perimeter as a catch-and-shoot threat when playing alongside another playmaker. Having slowly added to his athletic package over the past year-plus, he should benefit from the rigors of Hill’s MAPL schedule while scholarship-level programs continue to monitor him closely.

After a brilliant career at Central York where he is now the all-time scoring leader, Natal will spend a prep year at The Hill School. He excels creating off-the-dribble, getting downhill, and finishing through contact. His athleticism is remarkable for the point guard position. While he currently holds multiple DI offers, a post-grad year will help to further complete his game, as the PIAA state champ should garner more offers throughout the year.

With four-year starting floor general Jacob Meachem Jacob Meachem 5'8" | PG Hill School | 2025 State PA headed off to Bucknell, Hill School will need a new point guardfor 2025-26. The Blues landed an incredible replacemnet in post-graduate prospect Ben Natal Ben Natal 6'2" | PG The Hill School | 2026 State PA .Natal led Central York to the 2023-24 6A state title as well as back-to-back District 3-6A championships and is a two-time 1st Team All-YAIAA selection. During his stellar senior campaign Natal averaged 19.9 points per night and drained 34 threes. Natal’s final season at CY was highlighted by a 30-point outburst (4 threes) against Red Lion. Natal is a complete point guard who can do it all on the court. He holds multiple DI offers and is the top available lead guard in Pennsylvania.

34 to 18…The 2024-25 season was the second straight year that Natal was a 1st Team All-YAIAA selection. It was also the second consecutive season that Natal led Central York to the District 3-6A title. During his stellar senior campaign Natal averaged 19.9 points per night and drained 34 threes. Natal registered fifteen games where he scored 20 or more points. Included in that list was a 30-point outburst (4 threes) against Red Lion. Natal is a complete point guard who can do it all on the court. Obviously, he can score in bunches. But he can work as a pass first floor general. Natal is a plus defender too. As a bonus, Natal possess all the intangibles college coaches love. After mulling over several DI offers, Natal recently decide that he will attend The Hill School for a post graduate year.   

The top available guard prospect in Pennsylvania’s Class of 2025 has decided he will attend The Hill School for a post graduate year. This winter Natal averaged 19.8 points per night and was a 1^st Team All-YAIAA selection. Natal is a complete point guard who can do it all on the court. He holds several mid-major DI offers and we expect more offers will come pouring in this spring / summer.

Natal (19 ppg.; 1^st Team All-YAIAA) remains the top available point guard in Pennsylvania. He is ridiculously fast, owns tight handles, can score at every level, and distribute. As a bonus, Natal is a plus defender. Natal’s incredible skill set has CY on track to repeat as the 6A state champions in March. Earlier this week Natal received an offer from Chattanooga University.

Natal remains one of the top uncommitted 2025 floor generals in the region, but word is that he may be headed to prep school for a post graduate year. He is a 1,000+ point scorer who earlier this week posted 20 points against Reading. Natal recently received an offer from Hampton University. Then this week Pepperdine sent an offer his way.