Meet the 2023-24 Daily American Somerset County Boys Basketball All-Star Team
Berlin Brothersvalley competed in its third PIAA Class 1A boys' basketball championship game in four years this season. The Mountaineers also claimed their fifth straight District 5 crown and an Inter-County Conference championship it their first season in the league.
Leading the way was Gannon University recruit Pace Prosser. The senior starred once again this season, earning his second straight Daily American Somerset County Boys Basketball All-Star Team Player of the Year selection.
"It was a pretty special final season," said Prosser. "We didn't cap things off the way we wanted, but we went 4-for-4 in district championships, and to cap it off with a couple state runner-up finishes is pretty special."
Prosser poured in 792 points (25.5 points per game), guiding Berlin to a 28-3 record. He pulled down 255 rebounds (8.2) to go along with 218 assists (7.0) and 96 steals (3.1). Prosser led the team in those categories.
The sharpshooter surpassed 2,000 career points this season, becoming only the 11th player in Somerset County history, male or female, to achieve the milestone. Prosser finished his career with 2,281 points.
Prosser credited his supporting cast and the players who came before him in helping him reach this level of play.
"When I was a freshman, that senior class with Elijah (Sechler), Abe (Countryman), Will (Spochart) and Preston (Foor), that was probably the best class that Berlin has had ever," Prosser said. "Learning from them and taking that stuff from them alongside Craig (Jarvis) and showing it to the younger guys these past few years has really helped the team.
"I can't do anything without my teammates. They get me open shots and help play a lot of good defense."
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2023-24 Daily American Somerset County Boys Basketball All-Star Team
First Team
∎ Pace Prosser, sr., Berlin Brothersvalley, 6-2, G ‒ Player of the Year
∎ Craig Jarvis, sr., Berlin Brothersvalley, 6-2, SG
Jarvis continued to showcase why he's one of the county's most complete players this season. He netted 663 points (21.4), surpassing 1,500 for his career, grabbed 174 rebounds and tallied 79 assists and 36 steals.
∎ Jon Updyke, sr., Conemaugh Township, 6-3, F
In 28 games, Updyke recorded a team-high 563 points (20.1), surpassing 1,000 for his career. He also produced 206 rebounds, 120 assists, 101 steals and 22 blocks. The lone senior helped Conemaugh Township to its fourth straight District 5 Class 2A title. The team advanced to the second round of the PIAA playoffs.
∎ Colin Dinyar, so., Conemaugh Township, 6-2, SG
As a first-year starter, Dinyar delivered 440 points (15.7), 220 rebounds, 71 steals and 64 assists and 27 blocked shots in 28 games.
∎ Brady Weimer, sr., North Star, 5-9, SG
Weimer led the Cougars with 375 points (16.3) in 23 games. He eclipsed 1,000 career points this season. Weimer added 77 rebounds, 47 assists and 28 steals.
Second Team
∎ Grady Klosky, jr., Windber, 5-10, SG
Klosky helped Windber to a 15-11 mark and a trip to the District 5 Class 2A title game after the Ramblers pulled two postseason upsets. He scored a team-high 356 points (14.2) this season.
∎ Bryce Nicholson, jr., Turkeyfoot Valley, 5-9, PG
Nicholson was the catalyst for the Rams reaching the PIAA Class 1A playoffs for a second straight season, a District 5 title game and WestPAC championship game appearance. He racked up 686 points (26.4), 143 rebounds, 127 steals and 100 assists.
∎ Ethan Matera, so., Conemaugh Township, 6-3, PF
Matera scored 314 points (11.6) in his first season seeing varsity action. He added a team-high 225 rebounds and 35 blocks to go along with 57 steals and 38 assists in 28 games.
∎ Ethan Smith, jr., North Star, 6-0, SF
Smith scored 271 points (11.8) in 23 games. He pulled down a team-high 162 rebounds to go along with 73 assists, 64 steals and 25 blocked shots.
Tanner Barkley, sr., Windber, 6-1, SF
Barkley's senior leadership showed throughout the season. The first-year starter was a presence in a youthful Windber lineup. He finished with 263 points.
Adam Ripple is the Daily American sports editor. He can be reached at 814-444-5926. Follow him on X @ARipple_DAsport. Follow Daily American Sports on Facebook and @dailyamericanmedia on Instagram.
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