With the regular season in the books, it’s officially postseason time in the Fall Exposure League presented by NEPA Hoops. The stakes are higher, the energy’s louder, and every possession matters.
These are five names you’ll want to keep an eye on as teams fight to extend their seasons.
Brayden Canavan (Team Green)
After earning an honorable mention back in Week 2, Brayden Canavan’s stock is trending upwards following the conclusion of the Fall Exposure League regular season.
While he’s been on Team Green for most of the FXL, Canavan played with Purple this past weekend — guiding them to a 1-1 weekend.
The Dunmore senior showcased his perimeter shooting, connecting on three three-pointers, in a 90-79 loss to Team Grey.
Canavan finished with 13 points and added a rebound and an assist.
Nico Antoniacci’s 61-point day led Team Red past Team Purple in the final game of the regular season, but Canavan still provided a temporary boost for Purple.
The 6’2″ forward registered 10 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal in the 106-82 loss to Red.
Now back with Green for postseason play, Canavan is primed to be a key contributor on a sneakily dangerous team.
Team Green faces a win-or-go-home matchup against Team Dark Blue today at 11:35 on Court 2 at the Riverfront Sports Complex.
Patrick Denisco (Team Purple)
In a challenging 0–2 weekend to close out the regular season for Team Purple, Patrick Denisco stood out as one of the team’s bright spots.
Although this was his first week active since Week 1, the Bishop McDevitt senior remains a steady spark every time he hits the hardwood, picking up right where he left off.
In a 90–79 loss to Team Grey, Denisco recorded 9 points, 1 rebound, and 4 assists.
He followed that with his best performance of the Fall Exposure League in a 106–82 loss to Team Red, compiling 19 points, 1 rebound, and 3 assists.
His scoring production earned him a spot on the Week 5 scoring leaderboard, tying for 16th with an average of 14 points per game.
Now back in action, Denisco will look to carry that momentum into the postseason.
Denisco and Team Purple aim for a win over Team Yellow today at 10:30 AM on Court 2 at the Riverfront Sports Complex.
Chris Flanagan (Team Yellow)
Back in Week 3, his brother Pat earned standout honors. Now, it’s Chris’ time for the spotlight.
The Dallas junior played a key role in Team Yellow’s 1–1 weekend, highlighted by a statement win over Team Red.
In that 75–64 victory, Flanagan stuffed the stat sheet with 8 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals. Despite shooting just 2-for-7 from the charity stripe, he showcased his aggression and physicality by consistently attacking the basket.
The 6’2″ forward followed that with another well-rounded effort in Yellow’s 86–48 loss to Team Grey, adding 2 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and a block.
Flanagan’s weekend performance propelled him to No. 2 on the overall defensive impact leaderboard (REB, STL, BLK) with a score of 11.5.
His defensive presence will be key for Team Yellow as they kick off postseason play today.
Team Yellow starts its postseason run against Team Purple, with tipoff scheduled for 10:30 AM on Court 2 at the Riverfront Sports Complex.
Max McGrath (Team Red)
While Max McGrath originally started the Fall Exposure League with Team Pink, Team Red certainly isn’t complaining about his addition to the roster.
Finishing the regular season 2–8, Team Red welcomed the rim threat and rebounding boost that McGrath provides.
The Scranton Prep junior played key minutes in Week 5, helping the team secure its second win of the season.
Although he scored just two points in Red’s 75–64 loss to Yellow, McGrath grabbed 10 rebounds and added 2 assists and a steal.
He came alive in Red’s statement 106–82 victory over Purple, posting a 15-point, 14-rebound double-double along with 2 assists and a steal.
McGrath’s defensive presence also helped him surpass Team Grey’s Logan Fanning for the No. 1 spot on the overall defensive impact leaderboard (REB + STL + BLK) with a score of 13. Fanning had led for the past three weeks.
McGrath and Team Red face a tall task in the postseason, taking on No. 1 seed Team Grey at 10:30 AM on Court 1 at the Riverfront Sports Complex.
Tyeirre Meade (Team Light Blue)
Consistency has been the key for Tyeirre Meade.
The box score numbers aren’t flashy, but his reliability and feel for the game make a significant difference for Team Light Blue.
In a 1–1 weekend, Meade contributed on both ends of the floor, making timely plays that kept his team competitive in both contests.
The senior from Blue Mountain tallied 9 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and a steal in Light Blue’s 97–64 rout of Team Pink.
He followed that with 10 points, including two three-pointers, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists in an 86–64 loss to Dark Blue.
With the loss, Meade and Light Blue finish the regular season at 4–6.
The 6’0″ guard brings a strong two-way game for Light Blue, evidenced by his 14th-place finish on Week 1’s overall defensive impact leaderboard (REB + STL + BLK).
Meade and Team Light Blue now head into a postseason battle against Team Pink, with tipoff scheduled for 11:35 AM on Court 1 at the Riverfront Sports Complex.
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- Matt Mascarenhas — NEPA Hoops Reporter
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