The 2025 NEPSAC boys playoffs not only delivered, but exceeded expectations.
The one-week sprint culminated in Sunday’s championships, where three title games were decided with dramatic finishes. Throughout the week, we were treated to improbable comebacks, big-time matchups, and of course, championship performances. The stars of the region showed up when it mattered most.
Our NEPSAC boys All-Tournament team focuses on Class AAA through B with five selections, including four who led their teams to championships and another star who led their team to Sunday’s final. And with so many dazzling performances last week, an honorable mention section is included.
Here’s our All-Tournament squad for this season’s NEPSAC playoffs.
Preston Edmead, Williston Northampton
Class of 2025, 6-0 guard
Hometown: Deer Park, N.Y.
NCAA: Hofstra
Edmead has been a stud all winter for Williston, and the Hostra-bound guard saved his best for last. He scored 31 points in the Wildcats’ playoff-opening victory over St. Paul’s before putting in 26 points – including six 3-pointers – in Williston’s championship clincher over Phillips Exeter. Edmead was deservedly named MVP of the Class A tournament after Williston finished off a perfect 18-0 record against Class A opponents.
NO DOUBT: Williston Northampton wins Class A championship with dominant effort
Amir Jenkins, Worcester Academy
Class of 2026, 6-2 guard
Hometown: Worcester, Mass.
All Jenkins does is win, and he proved it again in leading the fifth-seeded Hilltoppers to the Class AA championship, a tournament run that included upset victories over No. 1 Cushing in the semifinals and No. 2 CATS in Sunday’s final. He averaged 19.7 points per game across the three tournament wins, and he was a monster defensively to clinch Sunday’s title, which included a pair of steals in the final minute as he was named tournament MVP.
Jenkins now has three high school championships to his name – two MIAA titles with Worcester North, and now one in NEPSAC. A winner to the highest degree.
ANOTHER ONE: Worcester Academy beats CATS for third Class AA title in four years
Lucas Morillo, Newman
Class of 2026, 6-7 guard
Hometown: Mount Vernon, N.Y.
Newman’s best overall player brought his best at the biggest stage, willing the Cardinals to semifinal and Class AAA championship victories over the weekend. Morillo got knocked in his nose in Saturday’s semifinal win over Darrow, briefly exiting the game before returning to score 12 points in the final five minutes to secure a championship berth. Then, in Sunday’s final, he got hit in the nose again – which caused him to bleed and put in nose plugs – but he pushed through to score 35 points with 10 rebounds and seven assists in the championship win, including scoring the first four points of overtime as the Cardinals didn’t look back.
GREAT ESCAPE: Newman survives to claim Class AAA title in instant overtime classic
Keyshuan Tillery, New Hampton
Class of 2025, 6-0 guard
Hometown: Albany, N.Y.
NCAA: Cincinnati
This selection could have gone to New Hampton teammate Nasir Meyer – who was terrific in Sunday’s final – but the edge goes to Tillery. He poured in 32 points in Saturday’s semifinal victory over St. Thomas More before posting 28 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, four steals and three blocks as New Hampton came up just short in the Class AAA final. Tillery was critical in New Hampton’s improbable comeback – the Huskies were down 16 with less than four minutes to go in regulation before forcing overtime – which included a deep 3-pointer and a steal in the final minute.
Alex Wilkins, Brooks
Class of 2025, 6-5 guard
Hometown: Boston, Mass.
NCAA: Furman
Wilkins closed out his high school career in the most incredible way possible as he led sixth-seeded Brooks to the Class B championship with a trio of brilliant performances. He had 28 points, six rebounds and seven assists in the quarterfinal win over Pomfret, then scored 31 points in the semifinal win over Canterbury, where Brooks trailed 30-10 before its huge comeback. Wilkins capped his career with 31 points in the championship win over Rivers, which included the game-winning 3-pointer – an absurd, deep step-back shot – with three seconds remaining.
COMEBACK KIDS: Wilkins' last-second shot lifts Brooks to Class B championship
Honorable mention: Jalen Harper (Newman), Nasir Meyer (New Hampton), Payton Kamin (Worcester Academy), Jaylen Harrell (CATS), Leo Curtis (CATS), Ryder Frost (Phillips Exeter), Ryan Altman (Rivers), Andrew Alekseyenko (Rivers)
