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Before he ever stepped into Cassell Coliseum, Christian Gurdak had already stacked a WCAC title run, GEICO Nationals honors, and multiple Peach Jam deep pushes with Team Takeover. Now, as a freshman in Blacksburg, those habits are translating — steady minutes, efficient shooting at home, and the kind of physical presence that doesn’t trend but matters.

Today we are going to be looking at two freshmen at Arcadia High School in Oak Hill, VA and what they are putting up now and what they can improve upon and continue to do well in during their high school careers.

This early-season evaluation takes a closer look at two Class of 2028 guards from Battlefield High School, focusing on efficiency, role, and observable development rather than rankings or projections. Through a breakdown of production, shot profile, and defensive activity, this piece establishes a baseline for tracking how each player’s game evolves as responsibilities and competition increase over time.