Hazleton Dominates Pittston Area in a High-Scoring Battle
By: Brad Loff | Sportzwire | January 8, 2025 | Photo courtesy BLSportsPhotography.com / Doug Noldy (Video)
The Hazleton Area girls basketball team showcased their offensive firepower with a decisive 78-50 victory over Pittston Area. With sharp shooting from beyond the arc and balanced scoring, Hazleton pulled away early and maintained control throughout the game.First Half:Hazleton wasted no time setting the tone as Kaitlyn Bindas (Watch Interview) led the charge, scoring 30 points overall, including an impressive 7 three-pointers on the night. Bindas was nearly unstoppable from long range, shooting 58% (7 of 12) from beyond the arc. Her offensive explosion helped Hazleton establish a commanding lead at halftime.Contributions from Alexis Reimold and Sophia Benyo added to Hazleton’s dominance. Reimold tallied 17 points, including 3 three-pointers, while Benyo chipped in 12 points, attacking the paint and finishing efficiently.Second Half:Pittston Area battled valiantly, with Daniella Ranieli (Video) doing most of the damage offensively. Ranieli poured in 22 points, including 4 three-pointers, showcasing her ability to keep her team in the game. However, Pittston struggled to match Hazleton’s firepower, particularly from long distance.Supporting Ranieli, Julia Long and Lili Hintze contributed 7 points each, but the team couldn’t close the gap. Pittston shot 6 three-pointers in total and converted on 61% (8 of 13) of their free throws, a solid performance but not enough against Hazleton’s relentless attack.Key Team Stats: • Hazleton Area: • Scored 13 three-pointers, shooting 54% (13 of 24) from beyond the arc. • Went 7 of 12 (58%) from the free-throw line. • Total Points: 78 • Pittston Area: • Made 6 three-pointers, shooting 38% (6 of 16) from deep. • Converted 8 of 13 (61%) free throws. • Total Points: 50Notable Performances: • Hazleton Area: • Kaitlyn Bindas: 30 points, 7 three-pointers. • Alexis Reimold: 17 points, 3 three-pointers. • Sophia Benyo: 12 points. • Pittston Area: • Daniella Ranieli: 22 points, 4 three-pointers. • Julia Long: 7 points. • Lili Hintze: 7 points.Hazleton’s strong shooting percentage from beyond the arc (54%) and their balanced offensive attack proved to be the deciding factor. Pittston Area showed resilience, but they were unable to match Hazleton’s efficiency and depth.This victory reinforces Hazleton’s dominance in the league, with Kaitlyn Bindas delivering one of the most memorable performances of the season. Pittston will look to bounce back as they continue their campaign.
The Hazleton Area girls basketball team showcased their offensive firepower with a decisive 78-50 victory over Pittston Area. With sharp shooting from beyond the arc and balanced scoring, Hazleton pulled away early and maintained control throughout the game.
First Half:
Hazleton wasted no time setting the tone as Kaitlyn Bindas (Watch Interview) led the charge, scoring 30 points overall, including an impressive 7 three-pointers on the night. Bindas was nearly unstoppable from long range, shooting 58% (7 of 12) from beyond the arc. Her offensive explosion helped Hazleton establish a commanding lead at halftime.
Contributions from Alexis Reimold and Sophia Benyo added to Hazleton’s dominance. Reimold tallied 17 points, including 3 three-pointers, while Benyo chipped in 12 points, attacking the paint and finishing efficiently.
Second Half:
Pittston Area battled valiantly, with Daniella Ranieli (Video) doing most of the damage offensively. Ranieli poured in 22 points, including 4 three-pointers, showcasing her ability to keep her team in the game. However, Pittston struggled to match Hazleton’s firepower, particularly from long distance.
Supporting Ranieli, Julia Long and Lili Hintze contributed 7 points each, but the team couldn’t close the gap. Pittston shot 6 three-pointers in total and converted on 61% (8 of 13) of their free throws, a solid performance but not enough against Hazleton’s relentless attack.
Key Team Stats:
• Hazleton Area:
• Scored 13 three-pointers, shooting 54% (13 of 24) from beyond the arc.
• Went 7 of 12 (58%) from the free-throw line.
• Total Points: 78
• Pittston Area:
• Made 6 three-pointers, shooting 38% (6 of 16) from deep.
• Converted 8 of 13 (61%) free throws.
• Total Points: 50
Notable Performances:
• Hazleton Area:
• Kaitlyn Bindas: 30 points, 7 three-pointers.
• Alexis Reimold: 17 points, 3 three-pointers.
• Sophia Benyo: 12 points.
• Pittston Area:
• Daniella Ranieli: 22 points, 4 three-pointers.
• Julia Long: 7 points.
• Lili Hintze: 7 points.
Hazleton’s strong shooting percentage from beyond the arc (54%) and their balanced offensive attack proved to be the deciding factor. Pittston Area showed resilience, but they were unable to match Hazleton’s efficiency and depth.
This victory reinforces Hazleton’s dominance in the league, with Kaitlyn Bindas delivering one of the most memorable performances of the season. Pittston will look to bounce back as they continue their campaign.
