The Delaware Valley Warriors were in championship form Monday night, overpowering the East Stroudsburg North Timberwolves, 58-45, to capture the Delaware Valley Holiday Tournament title.

The stage was set for a thrilling showdown in the 52nd Annual Pete Turonis Holiday Classic Championship as the unbeaten Valley View Cougars faced off against the Mid Valley Spartans. What began as a tightly contested battle turned into a second-half statement from the Cougars, who emerged victorious with a 47-35 win to claim their third consecutive tournament title.

The Holy Cross Crusaders won the 73 annual Lynett Memorial Tournament on December 29 with the help of two very familiar names, Matt Lyons and Adam Badyrka. The Crusaders pulled out the victory 51-35 over the reigning champs in the Scranton Knights, who beat Holy Cross in last year’s final 48-46. Lyons and Badyrka led the crusade this time around, scoring 37 of the team’s 51 points. Lyons also acted as a force on the glass, snagging nine rebounds. Badyrka played his part by knocking down four threes.

In 2015, Bob Beviglia was named head basketball coach of the Scranton Prep Classics. During his tenure, the team has achieved nine state playoff berths, seven district titles and 11 state playoff wins, including an appearance in last year\'s PIAA 4A State Championship. Sunday however, marked yet another milestone for arguably the most accomplished girls basketball coach in District 2, as he picked up his 200 win. The win also secured another Lynett Tournament championship, as the Classics knocked off the Scranton Lady Knights 56-41 in the final. The win marks the third Lynett victory for Scranton Prep since Beviglia took over in 2019, and their second in the last three seasons.

Wyoming Area faced a tough challenge in the second game of the Anthony \"Badger\" Marseco Memorial Tournament, going head-to-head with the host, Old Forge.

Last season, the Holy Cross basketball team made it to the finals of the annual Lynett Tournament, where they came up short 48-46 against the Scranton Knights. This time around, they got back to the championship and have a chance to finish their story after a 69-47 win over Scranton Prep.

The Scranton Knights have seven seniors on their roster, and that core has helped establish one of the strongest programs in District 2.

Last season, Hazleton Area brought home the District 2 6A girls basketball championship, won a state playoff game and lost to the eventual state champion Cardinal O’Hara in the second round.

The atmosphere was electric at Holy Cross as a packed house of students, faculty, alumni, and fans filled the gymnasium for a playoff-caliber showdown. Both communities—Riverside and the Crusaders—turned out in full force for this highly anticipated matchup, creating a standing-room-only environment worthy of its billing.

Northwest High School’s Boys Basketball team rallied in dramatic fashion to give Coach Miller his 100th career victory, securing a hard-fought win after a late-game surge.

Jamie Timlin from Dallas High School has pledged her future to Lock Haven University, where she will continue her athletics and academics

The Lady Rangers put on an impressive performance at home, cruising to a 61-26 win over Millville.

Cora Castellani led the way with 14 points, pacing a Valley View offense that saw four players score in double figures. Sadie Cardoni added 13 points and dominated the boards with nine rebounds. Giada Costa contributed 12 points and five steals, while Ava Gazoo added 10 points, including several key three-pointers early in the game. Daniella Ashby also made her presence felt with eight rebounds.

In a compelling matchup at the Top Tier Electric City Showcase held at the Lackawanna College Student Union, the Dunmore Lady Bucks secured a 62-55 victory over St. Joseph by the Sea.

The Hazleton Area Cougars secured a convincing 66-47 victory over the Scranton Lady Knights on the strength of their relentless defensive pressure and balanced scoring attack.