Mid Valley Pulls Away Late to Defeat Dunmore, 59-49
By: Justin Bradley | Sportzwire | February 4, 2025 | Photo courtesy Justin Focus Photography
Mid Valley 59, Dunmore 49 – A dominant second-half performance lifted Mid Valley past Dunmore in a key Lackawanna League Division II matchup on the road.
Jakob Lesher led the Spartans (10-9, 5-6) with 17 points, while Kaleik Cook added 14, and Landon Pratt finished with 12. Mid Valley found its rhythm from beyond the arc, sinking five three-pointers, with Jeremy Cali leading the way with four.
Dunmore (10-9, 5-6) had a strong showing from Nate Aviles, who matched Lesher with 17 points. Carter Sload added 15, knocking down three triples, while Brayden Canavan contributed 11 points. The Bucks also hit five three-pointers but struggled to maintain offensive consistency in the second half.
Trailing 19-24 at halftime, Mid Valley exploded with a 19-point third quarter, flipping the momentum and outscoring Dunmore 40-25 in the second half to secure the victory.
