Sometimes you just need to remind people who you are. After a bumpy start to the season with big expectations, Old Forge used a Saturday makeup game to do exactly that, locking in early, flexing depth, and rolling past Honesdale as December momentum started to swing back their way.

Holiday vibes filled the Xavier Center, but once the ball went up, Scranton Prep sent a clear message. Pajamas, stuffed animals, and a buzzing student section set the scene and by the end of the night, the Cavaliers had delivered a statement performance heading into the heart of the season.

Big energy, tight scores, and a little District 2 history. Competitive cheer took center stage Sunday at Wilkes-Barre Area, where one powerhouse kept rolling and two programs broke through to states for the first time.

Elk Lake used a strong second quarter and balanced scoring effort to earn a 57–42 win over Northeast Bradford on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in boys’ basketball action during the 2025–2026 season.

Crestwood boys basketball won its WVC Division 1 opener 39-29 against Pittston Area at home. The game was a defensive battle, and the Comets, who had the best defense in the division last season only allowing only 44.1 points per game, got the win.

A tense, defensive battle gave way to a second-half surge as Riverside flipped the script and pulled away from Holy Cross. After being held in check early, the Vikings erupted after the break, sparked by a dominant scoring burst that turned a tight halftime margin into a decisive 64–46 victory. One explosive quarter was all it took to separate a physical matchup into a statement win on the D2 hoops stage.

Wyoming Area boys basketball has started the 2025–26 season with a statement, rolling to a 6–0 record through mid-December and asserting itself early in the Wyoming Valley Conference.

Tunkhannock used a balanced offensive effort and strong perimeter shooting to secure a 52–34 nonleague win over Western Wayne on Tuesday night at Tunkhannock.

Basketball has always been part of Kaitlyn’s life. She’s been playing for as long as she can remember—“maybe since I was six years old,” she says. While she once played softball in little league, basketball quickly became her passion. “I just love the excitement of it, seeing my parents. I just love everything about it,” Bindas shared. “I like the fast pace of the game.” That love for the game has fueled her rise into one of the area’s top players.

Holy Cross wasted no time setting the tempo Tuesday night. A blistering first quarter created instant separation, and from there the Lady Crusaders stayed in control, rolling to a 61–38 nonleague victory over visiting Blue Ridge.

Down big. Clock running out. Season-defining moment on the line. Yohansel “YoYo” Moran didn’t hesitate and neither did the crowd. One cold-blooded three at the buzzer flipped the script, ignited the gym, and launched Hazleton Area into overtime, where the Cougars finished off a comeback for the ages.

While Antoniacci commanded defensive attention, Rose consistently found openings, especially after halftime. Riverside leaned on him during a decisive third quarter stretch in which the Vikings began to separate themselves.

Friday night at Mid Valley was about more than a final score. With both teams and coaching staffs wearing green shirts carrying messages of support, the gym became a place of awareness, unity, and conversation. Scranton left with its first win of the season, but the lasting impact came from two programs standing together, reminding every student and athlete in the building that mental health matters and that no one has to carry the weight alone.

Physical play was the name of the game in Selinsgrove on Thursday night. Both teams were energized behind their student sections and key players made the difference.