The Wyoming Valley Conference (WVC) Division 2 has named Luke Kopetchny (Wyoming Area, So.) as the 2024-25 MVP, highlighting his standout season. First Team honorees include David Popson, Lukas Burakiewicz, Julian Howie, Noah Dewey, and Antek Evan, while the Second Team features Boden Lukasavage, Billy Hanson, Brayden Sock, Nick Pantages, and Kaden Hickman. The selections showcase a mix of veteran leaders and rising stars, reflecting the strong talent across the league.

The 2024-2025 Wyoming Valley Conference (WVC) Division 2 Girls Coaches’ All-Stars list highlights the league’s best, with Ella Wilson (Lake-Lehman) earning MVP honors after a dominant season, racking up 396 points and leading her team to success. Ella Stambaugh (Wyoming Seminary) was named Player of the Year, lighting up the scoreboard with an impressive 515 points, while Coach Charlie Lavan (Lake-Lehman) took home Coach of the Year honors for his leadership. Joining them on the First-Team All-Stars are top performers like Bella Boylan (Holy Redeemer), Kate Reed (Nanticoke), and Kinley Purdy (Lake-Lehman), each making a major impact for their teams. Meanwhile, McKenzie Chirnock (Holy Redeemer), Kathryn Morgan (Lake-Lehman), and Lourianna Alston (Tunkhannock) headline the Second-Team selections, showcasing the depth of talent in the WVC. With a mix of seasoned seniors and rising underclassmen, this year’s All-Stars not only delivered standout performances but also set the stage for the future of Wyoming Valley Conference girls’ basketball.

The Wyoming Valley Conference (WVC) Division 1 basketball regular season and district playoff has officially come to a close, and with it comes the announcement of the league’s top performers. Wilkes-Barre Area’s Dave Jannuzzi was named the Division 1 MVP, an honor that comes as no surprise given his dominant season.

The 2024-2025 Wyoming Valley Conference (WVC) Division 1 basketball season has concluded, and the coaches have made their selections for the All-Star teams, recognizing the most outstanding players in the league. This year\'s honors feature impressive performances, with standout players from Hazleton, Pittston, Crestwood, Dallas, Wyoming Valley West, Berwick, and Wilkes-Barre Area making their mark.

The PIAA State Playoffs kick off this weekend, and several District 2 boys basketball teams are ready to battle in the first round. With games scheduled for Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8, teams across multiple classifications will look to advance. Notable matchups include Abington Heights hosting Upper Moreland, Scranton Prep traveling to Northwestern Lehigh, and Hazleton Area facing Northampton on the road. With high stakes and championship dreams on the line, District 2 teams are prepared to compete. Stay tuned for game results and updates as the playoffs unfold.

District 2 girls basketball teams are set to tip off in the first round of the PIAA State Playoffs this weekend, with matchups scheduled for Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8. Key games include Scranton Prep hosting Delone Catholic, Dallas facing Villa Maria Academy at Wissahickon High School, and Hazleton Area taking on Cheltenham at home. With strong competition ahead, District 2 teams will look to advance to the next round. Stay tuned for updates and results as the postseason action unfolds.

Dunmore head coach Carrie Toomey knew coming into Saturday afternoon’s District 2 3A Championship game with Holy Redeemer that it was going to be a battle. “It was going to be a mental toughness battle. I thought that our team really stepped up. We never stopped believing. No matter if we were down by six, down by three, up by one.” Said Toomey. Sophia Talluto had a game high 24 points and Amanda Dempsey and Michelle Nidoh each added nine points for Dunmore.

From the opening tipoff to the final buzzer, Old Forge made a statement. From the opening dunk by Logan Fanning to the final buzzer. Old Forge defeated Lackawanna Trail 54-32 on Saturday afternoon to win the District 2 2A Title. Fanning had a game high 20 points and DJ Fox added 11.

For years, Scranton Prep has always been an obstacle for Valley View in achieving their goal for a District 2 Championship. Beyon McLean had a game high 26 points and Noah Veno added 13 points as Valley View took the District 2 4A Crown as they defeated Scranton Prep 66-53. “This is a great feeling. I’m just happy for our guys. It’s been a long coming. We’ve been runner-up the last two years. To finally break through, it’s something special.” Said Cougars head coach Mike Kurpis.

Late in the first quarter, momentum was shifting towards Crestwood. The Lady Comets had a team effort on both offense and defense as they took their first District 2 title with a 54-31 victory over Dallas. Cameron Vieney had a game high 12 points and Jackie Gallagher added 10 points. “It’s a surreal feeling. I really can’t put it into words. It’s the most incredible feeling.” Said Crestwood head coach Mary Mushock-Namey.

With the game tied just before halftime. Tony Battaglia found Jayden Burrell in the corner and Burrell hit the three at the buzzer. “It was momentum building going into half.” Said Scranton head coach Tony Battaglia. The Knights used that momentum to propel them to their fifth straight District 2 6A Championship 44-35 over Hazleton Area. Tony Battaglia had a game high 15 points and Jayden Burrell added nine.

The PTFCA Indoor State Championships saw some outstanding performances from District 2 athletes, as they made their mark against Pennsylvania’s best. With multiple top-10 finishes and personal bests, the championship meet proved that District 2 talent is ready to make noise as the outdoor season approaches.

Elk Lake has been a problem for Mountain View this season. Defeating them twice in the regular season. Mountain View played one of their best games on defense all season as they held Elk Lake to 17 points as the Eagles took the District 2 2A Championship 34-17 over Elk Lake. Brooklyn Anderson had a game high ten points and Addison Kilmer had all nine points in the fourth quarter. “I thought our defense was great. To get this type of effort, I could not have imagined a better effort.” Said Mountain View Head Coach Corey Gesford.

Late in the fourth quarter, Scranton pushed Hazleton Area’s lead down to six. The Lady Cougars ended up pulling away to win the District 2 6A Girls Basketball Championship 62-47 over Scranton. Kaitlyn Bindas had a team high 18 points and Sophia Benyo added 14. “We took the press off with 5 minutes to go and we did very good.” Said Hazleton Area head coach Joe Gavio of the change he made on defense.

Abington Heights trailed for most of the game. When it mattered the most, the Comets came up big. Billy Johnson got a basket to give them the lead and Jordan Shaffer had a big three point play with 2:21 left to make it a four point game as Abington Height won it’s third straight District 2 5A Title 53-48 over Pittston Area. It was the first District title for Head Coach JC Show, who replaced Ken Bianchi. “I said to the team before the game, we’ve endured some storms on the basketball court and we’ve gone underwater but we got here and we’re competing for a Championship.”