{"id":75062,"date":"2014-03-06T13:55:50","date_gmt":"2014-03-06T13:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rcntv.rcn.com\/?p=75062"},"modified":"2023-02-28T14:31:33","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T14:31:33","slug":"the-sportstalk-shop-state-basketball-preview-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.astound.com\/atvn\/the-sportstalk-shop-state-basketball-preview-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"The SportsTalk Shop: State Basketball Preview 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Pennsylvania state basketball playoffs will be commencing this weekend. It\u2019s an exciting time of year\u2014no more safety nets, as it\u2019s a single-elimination tournament and the most talented players in the state might have their season, if not their scholastic careers, come to an end on a given night. We\u2019re going to be broadcasting a number of exciting PIAA playoff games <a href=\"http:\/\/rcntv.rcn.com\/2013-2014-high-school-basketball-schedule\/#.Uxh7iD9dXxA\">over the next few weeks<\/a>\u00a0and it\u2019s going to be fun seeing the top players and teams across the state on RCN-TV.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re coming off of a thrilling District XI playoffs season in our RCN viewing area. In preparation for the state games, here are notes and video highlights of some of the teams we\u2019ve had the pleasure of seeing over the last few weeks in postseason action.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>PARKLAND (girls and boys teams)<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nBoth teams are playing their best brand of basketball of the season as they head into the PIAAs. The boys team is incredibly deep and have been getting solid performances from all their starters, but what makes them even more dangerous are the players coming off the bench contributing without missing a beat. They pretty much dismantled all their opponents in the district playoffs and made this year\u2019s district championship look easy.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Highlights of Parkland Versus Emmaus\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HFMlMCWjvqw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Parkland has momentum and really has not shown any glaring weaknesses, save a slow first-half stretch to Stroudsburg in the semifinal game (the Mountaineers also got a gritty performance from Jacob Battle in the consolation game, which hopefully will propel them to a few wins in states).<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Highlights of Parkland Versus Stroudsburg\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jqFwu5HsT8c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Parkland girls team also has a multitude of talent among both their starters and role players. Olivia Brown led her team in the girls district championship with a great all-around game and a clutch basket down the stretch run.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Highlights of Parkland Versus Pocono Mountain West\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zYkJZupHuyo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Erin Bross, Erica Bross, Aubrey Beidelman, Sarash Stagaard and Kristen McCarty are all solid ball handlers who can shoot, and the Trojans have a strong inside presence anchored by Brynne Brouse, Nadine Ewald and Brooke Robertson. They have a very formidable opponent in Central Bucks East, a team known this year for a stifling defense (allowing just 33 ppg) and an offense led by a double-double threat, Courtney Webster.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Highlights of Parkland Versus Northampton Girls Basketball Game\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PGkQlR_dt-U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>CENTRAL CATHOLIC (boys and girls)<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nThe Vikettes battled state championship contender Bethlehem Catholic, but lost for a third time to the Hawks in the District XI Final. However, I was very impressed by the efforts of Olivia Roseman, Ashley Bross, Alyssa Mack and Emma Redding in their last two meetings with the Hawks, and they all made big plays again keeping the district title game close. They draw a tough opening round opponent in Abington Heights, a squad <em><strong>RCN SportsTalk<\/strong> <\/em>guest Dave Troxell labeled a tremendous team on last week\u2019s show. However, they have played\u2014and defeated\u2014a number of teams still alive in the state playoffs. They have solid balance and show great ball handling ability, and I see no reason why they can\u2019t advance at least a couple rounds in states.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Highlights of Central Catholic Versus Saucon Valley High School\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Sgmc6CELaCo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The boys team continues to dominate. Everyone knew they were going to be a great team this year, but to have the focus, night-in and night-out and be as solid a team throughout an entire season (they still haven\u2019t lost a game all year) is truly a remarkable accomplishment. In addition to being outstanding athletes, the tandem of Muhammed-Ali Abdur-Rahkman and Jean Lee Baez has guided a steady ship with no noticeable blemishes, on or off the court, this season. We debated on <em><strong>SportsTalk<\/strong><\/em> last month (the show is available on RCN On-Demand) about their state title chances, and I\u2019ll stick with my prediction that, at worst, they reach the state quarterfinals.<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/youtu.be\/g7ESdylhXQs<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>EMMAUS (Boys)<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nI finally got a chance to see Emmaus in person last week, and I was tremendously impressed with their win over Liberty. I knew Nate Feirertag was a great all-around player who plays with as much heart as anyone in our coverage area. Fellow senior forward Joe Nicolini stepped up big time with 19 points (17 in the 2nd half) for the Hornets to advance to the district championship.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Highlights of Emmaus Versus Liberty Boys Basketball Game\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ick367ihcsM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This team has lots of talent on the way up and should be vying for state playoff spots for the next several seasons. I know Emmaus fans were disappointed by their loss to Parkland in the district final, and face a tough matchup in District I power Abington, a team loaded with size, speed and several players looking to play at the quality college programs. But Emmaus has bounced back from a tough loss on more than one occasion this year and I would expect a hard fought game this weekend.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">NORTHAMPTON (Girls)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nThe K-Kids shook off a tough loss to Parkland in the semifinals to beat a quality Pleasant Valley team and earn a state playoff bid.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Highlights of Northampton Versus Pleasant Valley\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/96g33v4G0iM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Leandra Sterner is quietly having one of the top all-around performances of the entire high school sports year. Coming off an historic performance on the soccer field this fall, she currently leads the team in points per game, assists and steals. Ali Reppert has a smooth-looking jump shot and Aja Blount might become the best center in the area in the very near future. I think they have a favorable matchup facing Wallenpaupack this weekend and see no reason why the Kids can\u2019t advance into the next round.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>NOTRE DAME (Boys)<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nIf you like \u201cshoot-out\u201d games, you would have loved the performances of Tannor Reed, Vicent Eze and the Notre Dame boys team in their District XI 2A Boys Championship.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Highlights of Catty Versus Notre Dame\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ChAQzT2TacQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>I think the Crusaders will be the first to admit that their defense needs to play better to defeat Delaware Valley Charter this weekend, but their game might be the most entertaining of all the contests on RCN Saturday night. The Crusaders play extremely well as a team, have a balanced attack and come in with plenty of momentum (they\u2019ve won 13 consecutive games). Tuning in just to see Reed shoot should be worth your time and Eze has improved all facets of his game (he\u2019s averaging 14 points, 17 rebounds and 5 blocks per game), including his ability to score when given the ball outside the paint.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>BETHLEHEM CATHOLIC (Girls)<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nThe reigning LVC and District XI 3A Champs will be our guests on <em><strong>RCN SportsTalk<\/strong><\/em> this Thursday (live at 6pm), so you can tune in for in-depth conversations with their coaches and players. We\u2019ll also showcase some of their awesome highlights so far this season, and get their expectations on the state playoffs. You can also email us comments and questions to <a href=\"mailto:RCNSportsTalk@rcn.com\">RCNSportsTalk@rcn.com<\/a> and we\u2019ll read and respond to your opinions live on the air!<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to check back for more highlights and notes on the teams playing in this year\u2019s state playoffs. Also, feel free to email us or post your feelings about the schools competing for titles this winter.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Pennsylvania state basketball playoffs will be commencing this weekend. It\u2019s an exciting time of year\u2014no more safety nets, as it\u2019s a single-elimination tournament and the most talented players in the state might have their season, if not their scholastic careers, come to an end on a given night. 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