Twin Valley defeated Scranton Prep 11-9 to advance in the PIAA Boys AA playoffs. Drew Engle led Twin Valley with four goals; Braedon McPartland had seven points for Prep.
A Shore Conference All-Star, former Marywood standout, and familiar face within the Lakeland community, Tyler Waters has been named the new head coach of Lakeland Boys Basketball. Waters succeeds Trevor Tellip and brings a vision built on grit, accountability, and creating an atmosphere Chiefs fans will be excited to rally behind.
Scranton Prep Girls Basketball put together a strong early-summer showing at the Church Road Invitational, finishing with an 8–1 record and winning the tournament championship.
For young basketball players looking to improve their game this summer, one of Northeast Pennsylvania’s biggest opportunities is heading back to the hardwood.
Few athletes from Northeastern Pennsylvania have traveled a basketball path quite like Kylie Lavelle. From Riverside High School to Drexel, Penn State and St. John’s, the Moosic native has continued to rise through the ranks. Now, her journey is taking her overseas after signing with Swiss club Helios Basket.