By: Justin Bradley | Sportzwire | January 6, 2025 | Photo courtesy Justin Focus Photography
Milford, PA – The Delaware Valley Warriors claimed a commanding 60-50 victory over the West Scranton Invaders in a tightly contested high school boys basketball game on January 6, 2025. Both teams battled hard, with the Warriors pulling ahead in the second half to secure the win. Key offensive performances and a strong defensive effort defined the game for both squads.
First Half: Warriors Start Strong
The first half saw the Invaders struggling to keep pace with the Warriors, thanks to a strong offensive showing for DV. The Warriors led 33-19 at halftime, with both teams relying on contributions from their top scorers.
For West Scranton, Brian Fried dominated the court with 17 points, including five 3-pointers. Tissan Garrison chipped in with 7 points and Nate Schimelfenig added 12 points, showcasing their depth. However, turnovers and missed opportunities plagued the Invaders at key moments in this game.
Delaware Valley’s offense was led by Trey Newton, who racked up 15 points, including three 3-pointers. Tyler Lombardo contributed 17 points, dominating in the paint with multiple layups and a strong presence under the rim. Collin McGarvey had an impact as well, adding 9 points for DV.
Second Half: West Scranton Makes a Late Run
The Warriors watched as their lead in the second half dwindled as they were outscored by the Invaders 27-31.
Tyler Lombardo however continued his dominance, finishing with 17 points and providing critical rebounds in the fourth quarter. Logan Olsommer stepped up in crunch time, scoring 8 points, including a pair of key free throws to seal the game.
For West Scranton, Max Snyder contributed 6 points in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Warriors’ balanced attack.
Individual Standouts
West Scranton Invaders:
Brian Fried: 17 points, 3 three-pointers
Nate Schimelfenig: 12 points
Tissan Garrison: 7 points
Max Snyder: 6 points
Jahmeir Rivera: 3 points
Will Griffiths: 3 points
Delaware Valley Warriors:
Tyler Lombardo: 17 points, 4 field goals, 6 free throws
Trey Newton: 15 points, 3 three-pointers
Collin McGarvey: 9 points
Logan Olsommer: 8 points
Isaiah Berrios: 4 points
Alex Calvario: 3 points
Scoring by Quarter
West Scranton Invaders
1st Quarter: 5
2nd Quarter: 14
3rd Quarter: 10
4th Quarter: 21
Final Score: 50
Delaware Valley Warriors
1st Quarter: 23
2nd Quarter: 10
3rd Quarter: 10
4th Quarter: 17
Final Score: 60