n a heart-wrenching battle on Tuesday night, Penn State Wilkes-Barre fell just short to Penn State Schuylkill, losing 77-76 in a game that came down to the final seconds. The one-point defeat not only stung but also cost Wilkes-Barre their home court advantage heading into the postseason. Now, the team will face off against both Schuylkill and Penn State Mont Alto in the PSUAC playoffs, with a chance to redeem themselves on the road.

Wyoming Area ended their season most favorably, rearing with an 11-2 record and becoming WVC Division 2 champions. The first time Berwick and Wyoming Area went head to head in the 2024-2025 season, the Warriors sealed a close win 61-56. Less than a month later, the two teams met again, and Berwick handed Wyoming Area their first loss of the season, conquering with a 17 point victory, 60-43, at the Bulldogs\' Varsity Gym.

Despite a brave effort, the lady lions struggled to find their rhythm, particularly on the offensive end, as York dominated throughout the game. With only two games remaining in the season, Wilkes-Barre may no longer have any hopes of reaching playoffs. The pressure is on for these final matchups, but will it be enough to bounce back strong and overcome the current two game skid?

Though Wilkes-Barre came up short, the senior leadership on display was undeniable. They will look to carry that intensity into the final stretch of the season. With only 7 days until the postseason begins, the team has solidified their playoff spot. As the seniors gear up for the final push, the energy and fight from this game will surely fuel their drive in the upcoming matchups.

McLeans career night fuels Valley View’s playoff push. The senior forward dominated with 31 points and 15 rebounds, leading the Cougars to a 57-33 quarterfinal victory over Mid Valley. Valley Views defensive pressure and 25 field goals proved too much for the Spartans, who struggled from beyond the arc. With the win, the Cougars advance to face No. 2 Dallas on Friday at 7 p.m. in the District 2 Class 4A semifinals.

This season, only five of the six classifications in District 2 will crown a champion. According to District 2 officials, the 1A title will be vacant because MMI Prep did not qualify for the subregional between District 2 and District 11. Thankfully, brackets have been set to crown a champion in 2A-6A, and here is a breakdown of each of those brackets. Each breakdown will preview the field, the contenders and include a prediction of who will reach the championship game at Mohegan Sun Arena.

District 2 will be awarding district championships in all six classifications this year. For states, both the champion and runner-up will earn a berth in the state tournament. The 1A bracket is a subregional with District 11, but the winner of MMI Prep and Susquehanna will be awarded the District 2 1A title. Because that matchup is finalized, it will not be included in the preview.

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Trailing by 13 points entering the fourth quarter, Dallas head coach Mark Belenski’s message was simple. We Pride ourselves on our defense. The Mountaineers outscored Holy Redeemer 18-2 in the fourth quarter to take a 54-51 victory to win the WVC Championship. “We just had to play our game in that fourth quarter.” Said Dallas sophomore forward Pat Flanagan who had a game high 20 points alongside senior guard Jude Nocito.

When the first quarter came to an end, it looked like me it was going to be a possible upset for Crestwood. Hazleton Area slammed the door on the upset by only allowing six total points in the second quarter. They led 40-24 at halftime en route to a 63-51 victory to win their second consecutive Wyoming Valley Conference Championship over Crestwood. Alexis Reimold had a game high 22 points and Kaitlyn Bindas added 15 for Hazleton Area.

The Les Richards Swimming Championships delivered a thrilling showcase of speed, endurance, and teamwork as swimmers set records, secured victories, and proved their dominance in the pool. With standout performances from Scranton Prep, Elk Lake, and Tunkhannock, the event highlighted both individual brilliance and collective team effort.

Hazleton Area has proven themselves as the top team in District 2 for the 2024-2025 season. Sophia Benyo had a game high 21 points and Kaitlyn Bindas added 20 as the Lady Cougars advanced to the WVC Championship with a 75-46 victory over Holy Redeemer. Hazleton Area is looking to repeat as WVC Champions.

After an 18-0 run by Lake-Lehman that spanned the first and second quarter, Crestwood was down nine. The Lady Comets slowly chipped away at the lead and took a short lead early in the third quarter. Crestwood trailed as much as seven in the fourth quarter but ended up not allowing any more Lake-Lehman points as Charlie Hiller had a team-high 13 points including a putback basket with 26 seconds left and Kate Gallagher added 10 points as the Lady Comets advanced to the WVC Finals with a 48-45 victory over Lake-Lehman.

Scranton Preps balanced attack and efficient shooting proved too much for Wallenpaupack. Doherty, Martin, and Rossi led the charge for the Cavaliers, while Blanding’s stellar 25-point performance couldn’t save the Buckhorns. Both teams matched in three-point shooting, but Prep’s 3 stars for the night proved to be a bit too much.

Susquehanna lit up the court on Senior Night, with Mason Keyes leading the way and the team draining nine three-pointers to secure a 55-40 win. Blue Ridge’s Gehrig Dibble led his team with 14 points, but the Sabers’ sharpshooting proved too much to overcome.