January 13, 2025 | Brad Loff
Carbondale Edges Susquehanna in Nail-Biter: Becchetti and Roman Shine in 46-45 Victory
In a thrilling Lackawanna Division III showdown, Carbondale Area secured their first win of the season, narrowly defeating Susquehanna 46-45. Cole Becchetti and Francisco Roman combined for 39 points, leading the Chargers to victory. Despite a strong effort from Griffin Fisk, who tallied 13 points, the Sabers fell just short in a game defined by clutch plays and missed opportunities.
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January 13, 2025 | Justin Bradley
Risers and Fallers: District 11 Girls Basketball Rankings Heat Up in 2025
The latest District 11 rankings highlight both consistency and resilience among the top teams while showcasing the fierce competition across the district. Emmaus and Notre Dame Green Pond hold onto the #1 spots in their respective divisions, but rising stars like Liberty, Parkland, and Pen Argyl are shaking things up. Meanwhile, perennial contenders like Bethlehem Catholic and Executive Education face some challenges as they work to rebound.
January 13, 2025 | Brad Loff
Riverside Pulls Off Overtime Thriller Against Old Forge
In front of a roaring crowd and packed student sections, the Riverside Vikings outlasted the Old Forge Blue Devils in a nail-biting overtime battle, 63-58. Nico Antoniacci led the charge for Riverside with an incredible 28-point performance, including five three-pointers and a perfect 5-for-5 from the line. Despite a valiant effort by Old Forge’s Cameron Parker and Camren Krushnowski, Riverside’s clutch play down the stretch sealed the win in a game that will be talked about for weeks.
January 10, 2025 | Nate Johns
Classics Top Lady Cougars in Battle of Unbeatens
On January 10, two of the three remaining unbeaten girls basketball teams in District 2 faced off. The Valley View Lady Cougars hit the road to take on their biggest rivals, the Scranton Prep Classics. The Lackawanna League Division One matchup marked the first meeting between these two teams since the PIAA District 2 4A championship game last season, where the Classics took home the gold by a final score of 55-31. This time around, the Classics picked up the win again by a final score of 59-34. The Classics improve to 11-0 and the Lady Cougars fall to 11-1.
January 10, 2025 | Matt Flanagan
Hazleton Area Dominates Pittston Area in a 76-47 Victory
The Hazleton Area Cougars delivered a commanding performance on Friday night, securing a decisive 76-47 victory over the Pittston Area Patriots in high school basketball action. The game, held at Hazleton Area’s home court, saw a balanced offensive attack from the Cougars, while Pittston Area struggled to keep pace despite strong individual efforts.
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