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Honesdale Dominates Western Wayne in Division II Matchup
By: Brad Loff | Sportzwire | January 6, 2025
Honesdale, PA — On Monday, January 6, 2025, the Honesdale Hornets delivered a commanding performance on their home court, defeating the Western Wayne Wildcats 48-20 in a Lackawanna Division II boys’ basketball matchup. The Hornets’ balanced scoring, led by Rylan Montgomery, propelled them to victory as they improved their record to 6-5 overall and 2-1 in league play.
The Hornets set the tone early, jumping out to a 13-2 lead in the first quarter. Honesdale’s defense smothered the Wildcats, limiting them to just one field goal in the opening eight minutes. Western Wayne struggled to find offensive rhythm throughout the contest, with turnovers and missed opportunities plaguing their efforts.
The second quarter was a more balanced affair as both teams managed six points each, keeping the halftime score at 19-8 in favor of Honesdale. Despite the offensive lull, the Hornets’ defensive intensity continued to frustrate the Wildcats, who couldn’t close the gap before the break.
The game-breaking moment came in the third quarter when Honesdale erupted for 18 points while holding Western Wayne to just three. Montgomery led the charge during this decisive period, scoring nine of his game-high 11 points. His aggressive drives and sharp shooting helped expand Honesdale’s lead to 37-11, effectively sealing the game’s outcome before the final period.
Western Wayne showed more life in the fourth quarter, posting their highest scoring output of the night with nine points. However, it was far from enough to overcome the substantial deficit. The Hornets added 11 points in the final frame to cap off their dominant performance with a 48-20 victory.
Individual Performances:
Honesdale Hornets:
• Rylan Montgomery: 11 points, including one 3-pointer, and 2-for-3 from the free-throw line.
• Gavin Briggs: 7 points, including one 3-pointer.
• Aiden Collins: 4 points.
• Luke Murray: 6 points.
• Jared Ahern: 6 points, 1-for-2 from the free-throw line, with one 3-pointer.
• Gabe Duda: 5 points, including a 3-pointer.
• Jacob Ramos: 4 points.
• Ryan Irwin: 2 points from free throws.
• Anthony Passaro: 3 points, 1-for-2 from the free-throw line.
Western Wayne Wildcats:
• Sean Owens: Team-high 7 points, including 1-for-2 from the free-throw line.
• Jacob Lawlor: 4 points, 1-for-2 from the free-throw line, including a 3-pointer.
• Josef Tscheschlog: 2 points.
• Eli Bilski: 3 points, all from a 3-pointer.
• Damion Glackin: 2 points.
Team Statistics:
• Field Goals: Honesdale 19, Western Wayne 8
• 3-Point Goals: Honesdale 4 (Briggs, Montgomery, Ahern, Duda); Western Wayne 2 (Bilski, Lawlor)
• Free Throws: Honesdale 6-for-9; Western Wayne 2-for-8
• Final Score: Honesdale 48, Western Wayne 20
Key Takeaways:
Honesdale’s stifling defense and scoring depth were the decisive factors in the blowout victory. Montgomery’s third-quarter scoring surge, coupled with the Hornets’ ability to limit Western Wayne’s top scorers, defined the contest. The Hornets also demonstrated superior free-throw shooting, converting six of their nine attempts compared to Western Wayne’s two makes on eight attempts.
This win keeps Honesdale in contention in the Lackawanna Division II standings as they improved to a 2-1 conference record. Meanwhile, Western Wayne continues to search for consistency, falling to 2-9 overall and 0-3 in league play.
Next Up:
Honesdale will look to build on this win in their next matchup, while Western Wayne aims to bounce back and secure their first division victory of the season.
