A CALL TO ACTION

PREP SCENE HAS SET THE GOAL OF CONNECTING WITH 100 SCHOLASTIC, PREP SCHOOL AND GRASSROOTS COACHES OVER THE NEXT TWO WEEKS. OUR PARTNERSHIP WILL IDENTIFY WHO WOULD HAVE EXPLODED ONTO THE SCENE. THIS CALL TO ACTION WILL AMPLIFY THE EXPOSURE OF STUDENT-ATHLETES ACROSS THE STATE UNABLE TO PERFORM ON MANY OF THE SPRING’S/SUMMER’S BIGGEST STAGES.

IN AN EFFORT TO MAXIMIZE TIME, INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND GIVE COACHES THE FLEXIBILITY THEY NEED TO CONNECT WITH PREP SCENE WE ARE NOW SCHEDULING TIME SLOTS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE.

FEEL FREE TO CALL ANYTIME, DAY OR NIGHT.! HOWEVER A SCHEDULED ZOOM MEETING IS BACKED BY A 100% GUARANTEE WE WILL CONNECT RIGHT THEN AND THERE. NO MISSED CALLS, NO PHONE TAG, NO HASTLE.

A CALL TO ACTION

PREP SCENE HAS SET THE GOAL OF CONNECTING WITH 100 SCHOLASTIC, PREP SCHOOL AND GRASSROOTS COACHES OVER THE NEXT TWO WEEKS. OUR PARTNERSHIP WILL IDENTIFY WHO WOULD HAVE EXPLODED ONTO THE SCENE. THIS CALL TO ACTION WILL AMPLIFY THE EXPOSURE OF STUDENT-ATHLETES ACROSS THE STATE UNABLE TO PERFORM ON MANY OF THE SPRING’S/SUMMER’S BIGGEST STAGES.

IN AN EFFORT TO MAXIMIZE TIME, INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND GIVE COACHES THE FLEXIBILITY THEY NEED TO CONNECT WITH PREP SCENE WE ARE NOW SCHEDULING TIME SLOTS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE.

FEEL FREE TO CALL ANYTIME, DAY OR NIGHT.! HOWEVER A SCHEDULED CALL IS BACKED BY A 100% GUARANTEE WE WILL CONNECT RIGHT THEN AND THERE. NO MISSED CALLS, NO PHONE TAG, NO HASTLE.

Roundball Classic Cancelled

The Roundball Classic All-Star Games Committee announced earlier today, that it has decided to cancel the 2020 Roundball Classic games, which had been scheduled for April 25-26, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic…”In accordance with the direction taken by the PIAA late last week and the uncertainty of the weeks ahead, we cannot move forward in holding the games this year ” states the director Allen Deep…he adds “ We wish to congratulate all the Seniors who have been selected and have earned this honor to represent their School/Community both academically and athletically.

#24 at #8 TONIGHT…

8. McDowell (Erie)

(LAST WEEK 9)

The Skinny: Hot winter nights on the lake were provided by this bunch. Star power and grit make it easy to imagine their GPS set for Hershey, PA.

Top Performers: 6’7 Will Jeffries, 6-6 Jaedan Jefferson, 6’2 Max Paris

24.   Kennedy Catholic (Hermitage)

(Previously 19)

Top Performers: 6’6 Ike Herster,

Upcoming Games: 1/24 L 65-53 @ #8 McDowell

#7 IN ACTION TODAY…

7.  Perkiomen School (Pennsburg)

(Previously 14)

The Skinny: Perk has the firepower and defensive fortitude to play with anyone in the state. Strong showing in the GAC has them near the top.

Top Performers: 6’2 Steve Payne, 5’9 Honor Huff, 6’8 Andrew Patnode, 6’5 Gilbert Otoo, 6’7 Cameron Brown, 6’10 Philip Byriel

#9 IN ACTION TONIGHT…

9. Methacton (Eagleville),

(Previously 9)

The Skinny: The sleeper in the wide open 6A field has the poise and style to punish opponents. Offensive weapons all over the floor make them a tough out!

Top Performers: 6’9 Jeff Woodward, 6’4 Erik Timko, Owen Kropp, Brett Eberly, Brett Byrne, Ryan Baldwin.

King of the Bluegrass, KY

Bishop McDevitt returns to action tomorrow at 4:30 PM vs Madisonville, KY after losing in quarterfinals.

BISHOP MCDEVITT (PA) 47, PALMETTO (FL) 45

Our opener on Day 2 of the 2019 Chad Gardner Law King of the Bluegrass featured a pair of talented out-of-state opponents with Palmetto of Miami, FL taking on Bishop McDevitt of Wyncote, PA. The Royal Lancers of Bishop McDevitt, who came into the event ranked 66th in the nation in the MaxPreps 2019-20 Preseason Top 100, held on to advance in their first KOB appearance. 
The opening quarter was dominated by the Bishop McDevitt defense as the Royal Lancers held Palmetto to 2/12 shooting with the Panthers going scoreless for the first 4:30 of the game. Bishop McDevitt would miss their last five shot of the quarter though leading 9-4. A Robert Smith dunk extended the Lancers lead to 13-4 two minutes in the second quarter. Marcos Molina’s 3-pointer just over mid-way through the quarter pulled Palmetto within 6 points at 17-11, but they couldn’t get any closer in the opening half. The final three minutes of the half were all Bishop McDevitt as a 5-1 run sent them to the break leading 22-12. 
Jordan Lopez was on fire to open the second half with scoring nine points as part of a 13-2 run for Palmetto to cut the Lancers lead to 26-25 with 3:25 remaining the third quarter. Shamir Mosley’s bucket a minute later extended the Bishop McDevitt lead back to 30-25. A Josnel Aloma three-pointer in the closing seconds of the quarter pulled Palmetto back to within 31-32. The Bishop McDevitt lead grew back to as many as five points early in the fourth quarter before another Panther run that would get as close as one point at 35-36 with 3:45 remaining in the game. Jamil Manigo scored five straight for the Royal Lancers to extend the Bishop McDevitt lead back to 41-35 with 2:30 remaining in the game. A 3-pointer by Kentron Poitier got things going for Palmetto cutting the lead to 41-39 with two minutes to play. Joel Aloma’s old-fashion three-point play with 12.8 seconds remaining capped a 5-0 Palmetto run to tie the game for the first time at 45-45. The Royal Lancers’ Jamil Manigo connected on a baseline jumper and was fouled with 2.5 seconds remaining putting Bishop McDevitt ahead by the final margin of victory at 47-45. 
Jamil Manigo led the way for Bishop McDevitt earning Central Bank Player of the Game honors with 13 points. Robert Smith added 10 points for the Royal Lancers. Palmetto’s Jordan Lopez led all scorers with 14 points and Joel Aloma added 13 points for the Panthers.

BALLARD 69, BISHOP MCDEVITT 63

We opened our quarterfinal Saturday with an exciting matchup between No. 6 Ballard and Bishop McDevitt of Wyncote, PA. It was the Bruins of Kentucky cruising to their 61st all-time KOB victory with a dominant performance from the opening minute of play.

Bishop McDevitt took their only lead of the game on the opening possession with a quick 3-pointer by Robert Smith. The Ballard defense would hold the Royal Lancers scoreless for the next four minutes as they taking the lead on an early basket by Maker Bar. The Bruins took control with a 9-4 run over the next three minutes building a 13-7 lead. The two teams would exchange 4-0 runs before the quarter break with Ballard leading 17-11. Justin Buford’s three-pointer less than a minute into the second quarter extended Ballard’s lead to 22-11. Behind five points from Quin Gilyard, part of a 9-3 Bishop McDevitt run, the Royal Lancers got as close as 6 points in the final minute of the half.

Bishop McDevitt’s Robert Smith opened the second half with a hot hand connecting on a pair of 3-pointers to pull the Royal Lancers as close as 32-35. A 14-5 Ballard run put the Bruins back firmly in control at 49-37 late in the third quarter. The fourth quarter saw Bishop McDevitt slowly chip away at the Ballard lead getting as close as 7 points on numerous occasions, but the Bruins connected on 5-of-7 free throws late in the game to keep them in control. A pair of late missed free throws by Ballard let Bishop McDevitt cut the final margin of victory to 69-63.

Jack Edelen led Ballard with a team-high 17 points earning Central Bank Player of the Game honors. The Bruins got 13 points and 10 points respectively from Gabe Sisk and Lewis Richards. Robert Smith led Bishop McDevitt with a game-high 22 points. Jamil Manigo added 15 points and 6 rebounds for the Royal Lancers.