Archbishop Wood (PA

Head Coach : John Mosco 2021-22 Record: 21-8

Overview

The Archbishop Wood Vikings made a deep playoff run last season getting all the way to the state championship and coming up short to the Knights of Nuemann Goretti. The vikings team is young but are very talented and hungry. Led by four star prospect Jalil Bethea, expect the Vikings to have a chip on their shoulder and come to compete every game.

Player Spotlight

2024 G Jalil Bethea is the leader and best player of this vikings team. Bethea is a 6’4 combo guard with high level talent. Already holding offers from Temple, Miami, UCLA, Villanova, VCU, Rutgers, Seton Hall, Pittsburgh, Penn State and more. Bethea can absolutely light it up with his sharp shooting ability, shooting over 40% from three on the EYBL circuit with Team Final. Possesses good playmaking skills and is comfortable being a primary ball handler, look for Bethea to increase his value even more over the course of this season.

Supporting Cast

Some of the vikings best players are in the class of 2025. Guard Deuce Maxey is a combo guard who can get into the paint and finish around bigger defenders but also not someone you want to leave open from the arc. 6’3 combo guard Milan Dean is another key piece for the Vikings success this year. Tough as nails, likes to get downhill and use his strength to finish at the rim and get to the free throw line. Athletic scoring guard who has high major potential. 2023 6’8 forward Carson Howard will play a big role for this team. The senior forward was named to Philadelphia Catholic League Second Team All-Catholic last season. Look for Howard to have a big season and improve from the impressive season he had last year.