A tight battle through two quarters turned into a dominant second-half performance for Hazleton, fueled by Luis Guzmans 23-point showing and a barrage of seven three-pointers for the team. The Cougars 18-8 third-quarter surge proved decisive as they pulled away for a 60-41 victory, advancing in the PIAA 6A state tournament.

Scranton Prep caught fire in the second half, outscoring Northwestern Lehigh 39-19 and drilling 10 total three-pointers, including five each from Brycen Martin, 26 points and Packy Doherty, 25 points, en route to a 75-48 win in the PIAA 4A first round of the State Tournament.

The Mountain View Lady Eagles started their PIAA Class 2A state playoff run in dominant fashion Friday night, using a balanced offensive attack and relentless defense to secure a 50-32 victory over Canton in the first round of the tournament.

DUNMORE – The Dunmore Lady Bucks wasted no time asserting their dominance in the opening round of the PIAA Class 3A girls basketball playoffs, racing out to an early lead and never looking back as they rolled past Mount Carmel, 66-25, on Friday night.

Hazleton, PA – The Hazleton Area girls’ basketball team delivered a commanding performance in the first round of the PIAA 6A state playoffs, overpowering Cheltenham 82-49 in front of a raucous home crowd on Friday night. The Lady Cougars set the tone early and never looked back, using a balanced offensive attack and stifling defense to cruise to victory.

Shamokin wasted no time asserting their dominance in the 4A Boys First Round, overwhelming Wyoming Area 90-60 with a high-powered offensive display and stifling defense. Led by Joe Hile’s 19 points and Rylan Price’s sharpshooting, the Indians move on with confidence, while Wyoming Area’s season ends despite strong efforts from Anthony DeLucca and Luke Kopetchny.

The SCSP Varsity Lady Crusaders battled their way to a 27-22 victory over St. Joseph’s (Harrisburg) in a defensive showdown at the CYO State Championships. Led by M. Flynn’s 11 points and key defensive stops, SCSP held their opponent to just seven first-half points and iced the game at the free-throw line. With the win, they advance to the state semifinals tomorrow at 4:30 PM against Mother of Mercy Academy (Pittsburgh), one step closer to the championship.

In a thrilling PIAA 5A first-round playoff matchup, Upper Moreland edged Abington Heights 60-57 behind a dominant third-quarter performance from Jadon Cybok, who drained six three-pointers on his way to a 20-point night. Jordan Shaffer led the Comets with 20 points of his own, but it wasn’t enough to stop Upper Moreland from advancing. The Golden Bears now move on to face York Suburban in the next round, while Abington Heights sees its season come to a heartbreaking end.

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.