Section I
1. Penn Cambria (18-7)
Key Players- AJ Leahey(SF) Mack Behe (G) Devin Lawhead (G)
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| AJ Leahey |
2. Bishop Carroll (14-13)
Key Players- Marcus Lee (C) Scott Ranck (PF) Brandon Martinazzi (SG)
Bishop Carroll battled through tons of youth and inexperience to make the Class A District Six final last season. This season the Huskies could very well be the most talented team in the district, and they should compete for the section in the conference. Bishop Carroll remains a very young group as they will start four underclassmen, but they still bring back four starters. David Maruca will now handle the point guard duties. He is the only new starter, but he led the team in assists last season. He will be joined by Brandon Martinazzi and Mitchell Madonna in the back court. Martinazzi is a good shooter, and could be the team's top scoring threat as sophomore. Marcus Lee is a 6-4 junior post player that has improved over the years, and will be a force inside this season. He averaged close to a double double last season, and should post good numbers yet again. Scott Ranck is the glue guy on this roster. He is an undersized Forward, but averaged ten points a game last season. Cosie Aliquo always has his teams ready to play, and this could be one of his best groups yet. Bishop Carroll will not sneak up on anyone this year, as they should have a very good season.
Bishop Carroll battled through tons of youth and inexperience to make the Class A District Six final last season. This season the Huskies could very well be the most talented team in the district, and they should compete for the section in the conference. Bishop Carroll remains a very young group as they will start four underclassmen, but they still bring back four starters. David Maruca will now handle the point guard duties. He is the only new starter, but he led the team in assists last season. He will be joined by Brandon Martinazzi and Mitchell Madonna in the back court. Martinazzi is a good shooter, and could be the team's top scoring threat as sophomore. Marcus Lee is a 6-4 junior post player that has improved over the years, and will be a force inside this season. He averaged close to a double double last season, and should post good numbers yet again. Scott Ranck is the glue guy on this roster. He is an undersized Forward, but averaged ten points a game last season. Cosie Aliquo always has his teams ready to play, and this could be one of his best groups yet. Bishop Carroll will not sneak up on anyone this year, as they should have a very good season.
3. Cambria Heights (11-12)
Key Players- Issac Vescovi (C) Nathan Bearer (F) Andrew Brawley (G)
Cambria Heights is coming off of a playoff appearance, but they should be much improved this season. The Highlanders bring back plenty of experience, and they could make a good run this season. It all starts with senior post player, Isaac Vescovi. Vescovi averaged 19 points per game with 8 rebounds a game. Vescovi stands at 6-4 and possesses versatility in his game as he can step out and make a three and handle the ball as well. Nathan Bearer averaged 14 points last season, including 93 three pointers. Dom Milanesi and Andrew Brawley represent the starting backcourt. Brawley is a very quick guard, and a good defender. Both players need to improve their scoring abilities, at least so the defense has to worry about them. Brad Hoppel does plenty of the dirty work, and should be a versatile guy on the defensive end of things. Eric Nagel has an experienced team, and they should finish above .500 this season. This is a playoff caliber team with the ability to make a run in the district.
Bishop Guilfoyle will be welcoming a new coach into the program with Chris Drenning. He has some experience, and some intriguing young talent on the squad this season. The Marauders success will start with the coach's son, Brandon Drenning. Drenning led the team in scoring last season, and is one of the better three point shooters in the league. Zach Patterson is the team's tallest player at 6-4, and will need to be a solid rebounder this year. Pat Irwin is a smart guard that will see plenty of time at point guard. Irwin can use his quickness to his advantage. The Maruaders have solid sophomores in Bradon Chadbourn and Sam McCloskey. BG has some talent, but it is a matter of it coming together. They will have trouble contending for the league, but should be a threat in the Class A playoffs.
Times have been rough for Central Cambria basketball for the past few seasons. After being one of the premier programs for so long, the Red Devils are coming off a 6-16 season. Adam Stephen took over for longtime coach, Steve Traino last season. Stephen is still building up his program. They bring back some experience, and they have great size. Will Seymour is the team's top returnee in rebounds, and will need to take his scoring ability to the next level. Danny Bowman is a big 6-3 Forward that also has great rebounding ability. Scott Holsinger is a 6-8 sophomore that did not play last season, but the name should sound familiar. He has talent, and should help the Red Devils immediately. Guard play is the biggest question. Tanner Ambrisco is a solid shooter, but will have to handle most of the ball handling duties. Central Cambria should be better than 6-16 this season, and if everyone develops quickly, they could contend for a playoff spot.
Forest Hills loses all eight of their top scorers from last season. Jared Shope will be out with a lingering knee injury from football season. That will put coach Lance Mcgough in a very tough spot. Forest Hills will have a good group of sophomores coming into the program, but a lot of uncertainty beyond that. Ryan Wysocki saw time last season, and he will be one of the better players on the team at forward. A point guard will need to be developed if the Rangers wish to contend this season.
Bishop McCort is the two time defending Class AA champions, and they are looking for a three peat. The Crushers return a solid junior class, that can match up with anyone in the area. The 6-4 Center, Nemo Trexler averaged 14 and 9 last season, and will be a focal point for the Crushers again. Billy Hipp is a 6-3 guard that averaged 13 point a game last season, and will be the team's lead guard. Jordan Spangler should start after serving as the team's 6th man last season. The Crimson Crushers have plenty of depth, but developing a point guard will be key. Bishop McCort plays a difficult schedule, and should be well prepared to make a run at a third consecutive district championship.
Cambria Heights is coming off of a playoff appearance, but they should be much improved this season. The Highlanders bring back plenty of experience, and they could make a good run this season. It all starts with senior post player, Isaac Vescovi. Vescovi averaged 19 points per game with 8 rebounds a game. Vescovi stands at 6-4 and possesses versatility in his game as he can step out and make a three and handle the ball as well. Nathan Bearer averaged 14 points last season, including 93 three pointers. Dom Milanesi and Andrew Brawley represent the starting backcourt. Brawley is a very quick guard, and a good defender. Both players need to improve their scoring abilities, at least so the defense has to worry about them. Brad Hoppel does plenty of the dirty work, and should be a versatile guy on the defensive end of things. Eric Nagel has an experienced team, and they should finish above .500 this season. This is a playoff caliber team with the ability to make a run in the district.
4. Bishop Guilfoyle (14-12)
Key Players- Brandon Drenning (G) Zach Patterson (F) Pat Irwin (G)Bishop Guilfoyle will be welcoming a new coach into the program with Chris Drenning. He has some experience, and some intriguing young talent on the squad this season. The Marauders success will start with the coach's son, Brandon Drenning. Drenning led the team in scoring last season, and is one of the better three point shooters in the league. Zach Patterson is the team's tallest player at 6-4, and will need to be a solid rebounder this year. Pat Irwin is a smart guard that will see plenty of time at point guard. Irwin can use his quickness to his advantage. The Maruaders have solid sophomores in Bradon Chadbourn and Sam McCloskey. BG has some talent, but it is a matter of it coming together. They will have trouble contending for the league, but should be a threat in the Class A playoffs.
5. Central Cambria (6-16)
Key Players- Scott Holsinger (C) Will Seymour (F) Tanner Ambrisco (G)Times have been rough for Central Cambria basketball for the past few seasons. After being one of the premier programs for so long, the Red Devils are coming off a 6-16 season. Adam Stephen took over for longtime coach, Steve Traino last season. Stephen is still building up his program. They bring back some experience, and they have great size. Will Seymour is the team's top returnee in rebounds, and will need to take his scoring ability to the next level. Danny Bowman is a big 6-3 Forward that also has great rebounding ability. Scott Holsinger is a 6-8 sophomore that did not play last season, but the name should sound familiar. He has talent, and should help the Red Devils immediately. Guard play is the biggest question. Tanner Ambrisco is a solid shooter, but will have to handle most of the ball handling duties. Central Cambria should be better than 6-16 this season, and if everyone develops quickly, they could contend for a playoff spot.
6. Forest Hills (6-16)
Key Players-Ryan Wysocki (F) Cody Fessler (F) Gavin Oswalt (G)Forest Hills loses all eight of their top scorers from last season. Jared Shope will be out with a lingering knee injury from football season. That will put coach Lance Mcgough in a very tough spot. Forest Hills will have a good group of sophomores coming into the program, but a lot of uncertainty beyond that. Ryan Wysocki saw time last season, and he will be one of the better players on the team at forward. A point guard will need to be developed if the Rangers wish to contend this season.
Secton II
1. Bishop McCort (17-8)
Key Players- Nemo Trexler (F) Billy Hipp (G) Jordan Spangler (G)
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2. Somerset (14-11)
Key Players-Jake Close (G) Brett Baron (F) Bryce Mostellor (C)
Somerset is coming off a state playoff appearance, and they are looking to win a District Six AAA crown. The Golden Eagles will return sharp shooter, Jake Close. He led the team in scoring and assists last season, and should do the same this season. Brett Barron is a versatile 6-4 player that averaged 11 points a game last season. Bryce Mostellor should step in for Eddie Buck at Center. The 6-3 sophomore earned significant minutes a freshman. Jordan Wilkow is a 6-6 athletic senior that will see minutes in the post as well. Somerset has built up a nice little program recently, but they are looking to take things to the next level. They should have some entertaining battles with Bishop McCort this season to decide the section II crown.
Somerset is coming off a state playoff appearance, and they are looking to win a District Six AAA crown. The Golden Eagles will return sharp shooter, Jake Close. He led the team in scoring and assists last season, and should do the same this season. Brett Barron is a versatile 6-4 player that averaged 11 points a game last season. Bryce Mostellor should step in for Eddie Buck at Center. The 6-3 sophomore earned significant minutes a freshman. Jordan Wilkow is a 6-6 athletic senior that will see minutes in the post as well. Somerset has built up a nice little program recently, but they are looking to take things to the next level. They should have some entertaining battles with Bishop McCort this season to decide the section II crown.
3. Johnstown (23-3)
Key Players-Phillip Madison (PG) Roshon Fields (C) Dalvin Williams (F)
Johnstown will have to replace a group that won three LHAC and District championships during their career. It will be a tough task, but it will start with senior guard Phillip Madison. Madison averaged 13 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds per game last season. Roshon Fields is another returning starter for the Trojans. Fields started plenty of games, but did not see the minutes down the stretch. He will need to be stronger inside, and provide scoring. At 6-6, he is an imposing defensive presence. Dalvin Williams is back out for basketball after not playing last season. he is a 6-1 Forward that will actually provide a good rebounding threat. Damean and Daniel Barfield are only 5-6, but they can knock down threes. They will see significant minutes. Johnstown has some ability, but it may take time for it to come together. Madison could very well be the best player in the league, and he can lead them to another District Title.
Richland struggled last season, but should see improvement this season. Kyle Flick is one of the best players in the league. He averaged 19 point per game last year, and will likely put up big numbers again. Luke Shertzer will run the point for the Rams, and will be one of their better scorers. Flick is a good slasher, but Shertzer needs to be the outside shooting threat. Matt Shaffer will be the go to guy at Forward. At 6-1, he can match physically with plenty of players in the league, and will need to add good scoring numbers. Travis Niel is in his third year as the starting center, he does not provide much scoring, but he should be a good rebounder. Richland will improve on their six wins from last season, and could contend for a spot in the D6 AA playoffs.
Westmont was hit very hard by graduation. They lose their four leading scorers, and they could be in for a bit of a rebuilding year. Coach Dave Roman has called up six freshmen to fill out the roster. Roman is one of the best in the area, but he may need to pull his best job ever for the Hilltoppers to be competitive this season. Luke Kleinmeyer will start down low. He is a tall senior that has some skills, he will need to have a big year. Mike Vilet will be the top guard for the Hilltoppers, he is the lone returning starter for Westmont. After that is a battle for playing time. Not many guys have had varsity experience, so this will be a tall task for Westmont. If they can develop some young guys into productive players, they can have a much better season than most are expecting.
Bedford is coming off a very forgettable season. They have some experience and young talent coming through the program, and improvement should be made. Tyler Black is a versatile forward that has good scoring ability inside and out. Zach and Alex Kendall should form the starting back court. They need to improve their shooting to help this team win. Luke Campbell is one of the best athletes in the school, and he is on the basketball roster. They have a young group with plenty of freshmen and sophomores on the roster. That should only help improve the program. It is still going to be a long season for Bedfor no matter what, but I think they can pull off more than two wins.
Johnstown will have to replace a group that won three LHAC and District championships during their career. It will be a tough task, but it will start with senior guard Phillip Madison. Madison averaged 13 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds per game last season. Roshon Fields is another returning starter for the Trojans. Fields started plenty of games, but did not see the minutes down the stretch. He will need to be stronger inside, and provide scoring. At 6-6, he is an imposing defensive presence. Dalvin Williams is back out for basketball after not playing last season. he is a 6-1 Forward that will actually provide a good rebounding threat. Damean and Daniel Barfield are only 5-6, but they can knock down threes. They will see significant minutes. Johnstown has some ability, but it may take time for it to come together. Madison could very well be the best player in the league, and he can lead them to another District Title.
4. Richland (6-16)
Key Players-Kyle Flick (G) Luke Shertzer (G) Matt Shaffer (F)Richland struggled last season, but should see improvement this season. Kyle Flick is one of the best players in the league. He averaged 19 point per game last year, and will likely put up big numbers again. Luke Shertzer will run the point for the Rams, and will be one of their better scorers. Flick is a good slasher, but Shertzer needs to be the outside shooting threat. Matt Shaffer will be the go to guy at Forward. At 6-1, he can match physically with plenty of players in the league, and will need to add good scoring numbers. Travis Niel is in his third year as the starting center, he does not provide much scoring, but he should be a good rebounder. Richland will improve on their six wins from last season, and could contend for a spot in the D6 AA playoffs.
5. Westmont (20-6)
Key Players-Luke Kleinmeyer (F) Mike Vilet (G) Lucas Dragovich (F)Westmont was hit very hard by graduation. They lose their four leading scorers, and they could be in for a bit of a rebuilding year. Coach Dave Roman has called up six freshmen to fill out the roster. Roman is one of the best in the area, but he may need to pull his best job ever for the Hilltoppers to be competitive this season. Luke Kleinmeyer will start down low. He is a tall senior that has some skills, he will need to have a big year. Mike Vilet will be the top guard for the Hilltoppers, he is the lone returning starter for Westmont. After that is a battle for playing time. Not many guys have had varsity experience, so this will be a tall task for Westmont. If they can develop some young guys into productive players, they can have a much better season than most are expecting.
6. Bedford (2-20)
Key Players-Tyler Black (F) Zach Kendall (G) Alex Kendall (G)Bedford is coming off a very forgettable season. They have some experience and young talent coming through the program, and improvement should be made. Tyler Black is a versatile forward that has good scoring ability inside and out. Zach and Alex Kendall should form the starting back court. They need to improve their shooting to help this team win. Luke Campbell is one of the best athletes in the school, and he is on the basketball roster. They have a young group with plenty of freshmen and sophomores on the roster. That should only help improve the program. It is still going to be a long season for Bedfor no matter what, but I think they can pull off more than two wins.
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