Niagara Falls' Nick Estell, Ephraim Strong, and John Strong, along with Luke Walck, Charlie Croff, and Jayce Wylke from other regional schools, have been honored by the New York State Sportswriters Association. Estell, in his final season, was named to the Class AAA ninth team after leading the Wolverines to the Section VI Class AAA championship and a state final four trip. Both Ephraim and John Strong received Class AAA honorable mention, as did Walck, Croff, and Wylke.

By the Numbers
  • Nick Estell averaged 13.1 points per game and shot 48.5% from the floor
  • Luke Walck averaged 17 points, 14 rebounds, and three blocks per game
  • Jayce Wylke averaged 19.8 points per game
Yes, But

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State of Play
  • Twenty-five players from Western New York were named all-state large-school selections by the NYSSWA
  • Lancaster's Jordan Alexander was the highest selection from the area as a Class AAA fourth-team pick
What's Next

As the players continue their basketball careers, their achievements in high school may serve as a springboard for further success in college and beyond.

Bottom Line

The recognition of these players highlights the talent and skill present in the greater Niagara region, setting the stage for potential future successes in basketball at both the collegiate and professional levels.