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Josiah Hutson found the range for Chester Charter Scholars Academy, hitting six 3-pointers for 30 points in a 73-63 win over Phil-Mont Christian.

Maurice Barnes tallied 16 points, and Jah Sabb added 12 for the Sabers.

Sun Valley 58, Ridley 50 >> Jahmil Smith scored 16 points as Sun Valley moved to 5-0 on the season, despite squandering a 17-point first-half lead before rallying back in the fourth quarter.

Kaiden Robinson chipped in 15 points. Aaron Freeman supplied 13 points.

Jayden Blackwell and Luke Ladoslaw scored 12 points each for Ridley, combining for seven made 3-pointers. Chris Sizemore chipped in nine points.

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By Matthew DeGeorge

Kevin McCarthy’s introduction to high school basketball came with a splash from deep.

From his COVID-abbreviated freshman year, McCarthy’s niche at Episcopal Academy was first and foremost as a shooter. Leave him open behind the arc at your own peril, opposing teams would quickly learn.

Word would get around, as it always does, and that novelty would burn off. Yet McCarthy kept on making 3-pointers. And with that as the cornerstone, he would diversify his game, grow physically into a rangy 6-4 defender and become the kind of offensive facilitator that makes others around him better.

“Definitely the best asset of my game is my shooting ability,” McCarthy said. “When I was an underclassmen, I did a lot more solely 3-point shooting. As I matured, I developed my game and made my game better all around, and I play off my 3-pointer more now. So teams close out on me hard, they guard me really heavily. I use my 3-pointer to get to the basket, to get open diving lanes.”

Along the way, McCarthy collected 1,527 points, eighth-most in program history. He picked up three Division I offers before fulfilling his dream of going to West Point to play for Army.

And he makes history as the first Churchmen player to be named Daily Times Boys Basketball Player of the Year.

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By Matthew DeGeorge

First team

Kevin McCarthy, Sr. G, Episcopal Academy

Aasim Burton, Sr. G, Cardinal O’Hara

Matt Gardler, Jr. G, Marple Newtown

Kevin Rucker, Sr. G, Bonner & Prendergast

Deuce Ketner, Sr. F, Bonner & Prendergast

Jake Sniras, Jr. F, Garnet Valley

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By Matt Smith

Molly Rullo’s future in basketball is an open book. Her story is nowhere near finished. As one of the brightest high school stars in Pennsylvania, the Cardinal O’Hara junior has enjoyed seeing the revolution of women’s hoops unfold before her eyes.

Caitlin Clark is a household name, but many other players are responsible for shining a national light on the sport.

Earlier this week, Rullo’s eyes lit up as she discussed the game’s meteoric rise and the influence it has had on her own burgeoning career.

“It has been super impactful,” she said. “You know, growing up I felt like I was prone to watching a lot more men’s basketball. That was cool and all, but they are way different than the girls. It’s just a different game.

“When I think back, what motivated me to come to O’Hara was watching Hannah Nihill, Kenzie Gardler and all of those girls win the (Catholic League title) back-to-back years. That is what I thought was so cool, going to The Palestra and seeing them play in front of thousands of people. That was so impactful to me at a young age.

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By Matt Smith

First Team

Brooke Wilson, Sr. G, Arch. Carroll

Joanie Quinn, Sr. G, Card. O’Hara

Molly Rullo, Jr. G/F, Card. O’Hara

Haylie Adamski, Jr. G, Garnet Valley

Rian Dotsey, Jr. F, Haverford

Aniya Eberhart, Sr. G, Haverford

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