Old Forge Secures Senior Night Victory Over Mid Valley, 57-44
By: Doug Noldy | Sportzwire | February 11, 2025 | Photo courtesy Doug Noldy
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Old Forge, PA — In an electric atmosphere on Senior Night, Old Forge celebrated with a commanding 57-44 victory over Mid Valley, propelled by standout performances from seniors D.J. Fox and Isiah Rodriguez. The win solidified Old Forge's impressive 16-5 record, securing the No. 1 seed in District 2 AA, while Mid Valley fell to 11-10, holding the 5th spot in District 2 4A.
First Quarter: Mid Valley came out strong, edging Old Forge 14-13 in the opening quarter. Kaleik Cook was a force early, scoring 7 of Mid Valley's first 9 points, including an impressive 5-of-6 from the free-throw line. Jeremy Cali added a crucial three-pointer to keep the Spartans ahead. Old Forge countered with Cameron Parker's 5 points, highlighted by a deep three, while Ryan DeMarco contributed 4 points to keep the game tight.
Second Quarter: Old Forge dominated the second quarter with a 20-8 run, seizing a 34-21 halftime lead. Big man Logan Fanning was unstoppable in the paint, pouring in 8 points. Senior D.J. Fox and sharpshooters Cameron Parker and Cam Krushnowski each nailed a three-pointer, stretching the lead. For Mid Valley, Landon Pratt fought hard, adding 4 points, but the Spartans struggled to contain Old Forge's offensive surge.
Third Quarter: Mid Valley showed resilience in the third, outscoring Old Forge 13-8 to cut the deficit to 42-34. The Spartans ignited an 11-4 run fueled by tenacious defense. Landon Pratt led the charge with 6 points in the quarter, supported by Demaja Dunston's 4 points and a clutch basket from Jakob Lesher. With 2:08 left in the third, Mid Valley had momentum, narrowing the gap to just six points.
Fourth Quarter: Defensive intensity and turnovers marked the early minutes of the final quarter. Cam Krushnowski’s timely three-pointer pushed Old Forge's lead back to double digits. Despite Mid Valley's efforts, including clutch free throws from Lesher and Dunston (4-for-4 combined), Old Forge's offense proved too strong. Parker and Fox delivered crucial baskets, extending the lead to 49-38 with under three minutes remaining. Nick Salerno's steady free-throw shooting (3-for-4) and Parker's 2-of-3 from the line sealed the win for Old Forge.
Key Performances:
Old Forge: Cameron Parker led all scorers with 21 points, showcasing his range with two three-pointers. Logan Fanning dominated inside with 12 points, while D.J. Fox added 9 crucial points. Cam Krushnowski chipped in with 6 points, including two clutch threes.
Mid Valley: Landon Pratt paced the Spartans with 18 points, battling fiercely throughout. Kaleik Cook contributed 10 points, with an impressive 8-of-10 from the free-throw line. Demaja Dunston added 8 points, and Jakob Lesher and Jeremy Cali each scored 4 points.
Looking Ahead:
Old Forge (16-5) will face Dunmore on February 13.
Mid Valley (11-10) will look to bounce back against Lakeland on February 13.
Top Scorers:
Landon Pratt (MV) — 18 points
Logan Fanning (OF) — 12 points
Kaleik Cook (MV) — 10 points
D.J. Fox (OF) — 9 points
Old Forge celebrated Senior Night in style, with contributions from key players and a strong team effort that sets the stage for an exciting postseason run.
JV Game Recap: Old Forge's junior varsity squad edged out Mid Valley 41-38, thanks to Arthur Askew's dramatic game-winning bank-shot three-pointer at the buzzer.
