The Clash- Western PA shining standouts

Jim Dabbelt April 23, 2024 @ 06:26 PM

While there were a lot of Ohio standouts at The Clash, there were several other states in the house at Spooky Nook. One area that had several talented players was a state that Prep Girls Hoops has yet to launch into, but I wanted to turn the spotlight onto the players from Western Pennsylvania area. These will be published on the West Virginia PGH site.   Peyton Lynch, 5-8, SLAAAM 2027 Black   Good baseline moves and can finish with a floater with good control. Can play both inside or out, has good range and will connect from behind the arc. She is a player who continues to work on her game and watch for her game to grow.   Sutton Williamson, 5-9, SLAAM 2027 Black   A guard who makes good decisions with the ball. Good catch and shoot player off the pass. Does a good job moving without the ball, facilitates the offense. She has good handles, good smooth midrange shot.   Allie Wilson, 5-11, SLAAM 2027 Black   Really like her game! She is a good rebounder, plays the game fearless and gets to her spots in the half court offense. She has a good offensive game, can let it fly from deep. Not afraid to take the ball downhill against a physical defender.   Destiny Gassert, 6-0, Team Pennsylvania   She has a strong physical frame that allows her to control the boards and protect the rim. Destiny is active in the paint, is able to step out and defend the wing. She works hard to establish position on the offensive end.   Oumou Thiero, 6-4, SLAAM 2026   She is an incredible athlete, just different with a chance to become very special. With her length, the amount of ground she covers is unreal. Definitely a special player with a chance to really have a great high school career. Rim protector, moves well and can finish. Keep an eye on her the next two years!   Juliette Leroux, 5-10, SLAAM 2026   She has Incredible hands, can play under the basket and finds a way to score. She is a multiport athlete and is able to play both inside or out. Solid defender with good athleticism. Able to knock down the three with a smooth perimeter game. Really loved the way she can read and anticipate the play. Excellent footwork and moves well without the ball.   Addison Rhodes, 5-11, DFS Elite E40 2026   Solid in the paint, able to seal off her opponent and score. Very good finisher on either side, can play through contact and will knock down the freebies at the line. Defensively she is long an athletic , can defend any position. She is able to read and react before the play, has good handles and leads the break. Plays at Columbia Crestview in Ohio.   Ryan Oldaker, 5-10, DFS Elite E40 2026   She is a baller! Loves to run in transition and does it with ease. Good handles and can get out in front on the break ahead of the pack and score at the rim. Agile and long, able to create with good control and footwork at the rim. Can beat you in a variety of ways. Plays the game with a good pace and is a big factor on both ends of the court.

While there were a lot of Ohio standouts at The Clash, there were several other states in the house at Spooky Nook. One area that had several talented players was a state that Prep Girls Hoops has yet to launch into, but I wanted to turn the spotlight onto the players from Western Pennsylvania area. These will be published on the West Virginia PGH site.