This was the fourth time that Riverside and Holy Cross played this season. Both split their regular season matchups and the Crusaders winning the Division Title. “I think we provided Northeast Pennsylvania basketball community with a great season of basketball.” Said Vikings head coach Josh Aniska. Riverside took the District 2 3A Title for the second straight year with a 61-50 victory over Holy Cross. Gerry Rose had a game high 21 points and Brayden Rose added 14 points for Riverside.

In the land of five mountains, nestled in the heart of Shickshinny, a small town with a big heart, the Northwest Rangers etched their names in history by capturing the District 4 2A Boys Basketball Championship, a title they hadn’t won since 1992. The road to the championship was not an easy one, but the Rangers overcame every challenge in their path, culminating in a 58-34 victory over the Muncy Indians in the District final.

Wyoming Area pulled off a stunning upset Tuesday night, defeating Dallas 69-61 on the road to claim the third seed from District 2 in the Pennsylvania 4A state playoffs. The victory avenged a 69-42 loss to the Mountaineers in the Wyoming Valley Conference playoffs earlier this season and marked a major milestone for the Warriors’ program.

This game marked the last for two key seniors, #14 Shamonie Rose and #11 Jaidyn Kotch. Their leadership and commitment over the years were evident as they gave it their all in the final moments of their collegiate careers.

On Friday, February 21st, Penn State Wilkes-Barre wrapped up their regular season with a strong 79-58 win against Penn State Lehigh Valley. The victory was crucial for the team, as it not only secured a solid ending to their regular season but also broke a 2-game losing streak. The win gives them the momentum they need heading into the postseason, where they\'ll face Penn State Mont Alto in the PSUAC quarterfinals on Monday night.

Despite a valiant effort, Wilkes-Barre struggled offensively throughout the fame, unable to find consistent scoring. Mont Alto\'s defense was stifling, and Wilkes-Barre couldn\'t keep pace with their high-scoring attack. However, two players from Wilkes-Barre stepped up with impressive performances. #3 Christopher Killings led the team with 19 points, showcasing his scoring ability despite the tough circumstances. #20 Anton Berga also contributed significantly with a 12-point effort, providing some offense for the team during crucial moments.

Wilkes-Barre, PA – In a thrilling overtime showdown, the Hazleton Area Cougars avenged their regular-season losses to Wilkes-Barre Area, securing a 65-55 victory in the District 2-6A semifinals on Monday night. The win propels Hazleton into Saturday’s championship game against Scranton.

This win is significant for Muncy, as it serves as a form of revenge after their recent Conference Championship defeat. Muncy’s victory in this semi-final has sent them to the District Championship game, where they will look to capture the title next week. For Northwest, it’s a tough loss, but the Lady Rangers will undoubtedly look to build on the experience and improve for next year. The Lady Rangers will play Canton for 3rd place in the District and a chance to advance to State playoffs.

Down eight in the fourth quarter, the Patriots have done what they have done all season, kept on fighting back. Silvio Giardina hit a big three pointer and Aidan Lynn hit key free throws during the fourth quarter to get to Pittston Area to the Mohegan Arena for the first time since 2022 with a 37-33 victory over Wallenpaupack. “I sat them down and I told them we got to keep fighting.” Said Patriots head coach Al Semenza.

Mountain View punched its ticket to the District 2 Class 2A championship with a thrilling 45-38 overtime victory over Wyoming Seminary. Riley Turner’s clutch three-pointer in OT sealed the win, while Aubrey Sanders led the Eagles with 19 points. Despite a stellar 29-point effort from Ella Stambaugh, Seminary fell short. Mountain View now faces top-seeded Elk Lake in the Susquehanna County Showdown on February 28 at Mohegan Arena.

Crestwood needed a full team effort on Saturday afternoon if they were to advance to the District Finals. Charlie Hiller had a game high 18 points and Jackie Gallagher added 14 points to get the 56-39 victory over Abington Heights to advance to the District 2 5A Finals. “We came in with a lot of confidence, came out with a bunch of energy and we came out as a team and we performed as best as we could for all four quarters.” Said Hiller. “Credit to the girls. They worked all week and they couldn’t have executed our plan any better.” Said Crestwood head coach Mary Mushock-Namey.

In a back-and-forth battle, Lackawanna Trail pulled away in the fourth quarter to secure a 52-48 victory over Mountain View.

YATESVILLE — For the third time this season, Dallas proved to be a difficult matchup for Pittston Area, and Saturday’s District 2 Class 5A girls basketball semifinal was no different. Behind a dominant performance from freshman center Odessa Kanton and a tenacious defensive effort from sophomore guard Caitlyn Mizzer, the third-seeded Mountaineers secured a 47-36 victory over second-seeded Pittston Area.

Scranton punched its ticket to the Class 6A subregional championship with a thrilling 44-43 overtime win over Williamsport. Johnathon Levine led the way with 13 points, while Jayden Burrell added a double-double. The Knights clutch three-point shooting proved decisive as they now await their next challenge at the Mohegan Arena.

With the victory, Northwest moves on to the District 4 2A Championship, where they will face Muncy, who defeated North East Bradford later in the evening. The championship game promises to be a thrilling matchup as Northwest looks to build on their semi-final win and secure the district title. Northwest beat Muncy twice during the regular season and will look for a third while also bringing home the District championship.