Valley View’s relentless defense and balanced scoring proved too much for Dallas in a 51-26 victory. Nick Kucharski and his lockdown defense set the tone, while Beyon McLean and Aidan Smola led the offensive charge. With a dominant second-half effort, the Cougars secured their spot in the district championship at Mohegan next Saturday at 4pm.

Elk Lake held off a late surge from Holy Cross to secure a 46-40 victory in the District 2 2A semifinals. Katie McGlynn led the Lady Warriors with 13 points, while Leah Traver added 11. Mollie Urban paced Holy Cross with a game-high 16 points, including three three-pointers. Elk Lakes strong perimeter shooting and early lead proved key as they advanced to face No. 2 Mountain View in the championship game on Friday at 4 p.m. at Mohegan Arena.

Scranton dominates the second half to defeat Wyoming Valley West 59-28 in the District 2 Class 6A semifinals. Chrissy Jacklinski led all scorers with 20 points, while Jaelyn Alers erupted for 17 second-half points, including three three-pointers. With the win, Scranton advances to the district final at Mohegan Arena on February 28 to face Hazleton.

Holy Redeemer dominated Lake-Lehman with a balanced offensive attack, securing a 54-37 victory to advance to the District 2 3A Championship. Brooke Kroptavich led with 17 points, while Bella Baylan added 13. The Lady Royals sharp shooting proved too much for the Lady Knights, who were paced by Ella Wilson’s 17 points. Redeemer now sets its sights on Dunmore, with the title game set for Saturday at noon at Mohegan Sun Arena.

PITTSTON TWP. — A dominant second quarter propelled No. 2 seed Pittston Area past Berwick, 53-31, in the district quarterfinals on Wednesday night. The Patriots, who held just a one-point lead after the first quarter, erupted for 23 points in the second to create a comfortable cushion that Berwick never recovered from.

Weatherly Area pulled off a dramatic comeback to defeat Notre Dame-East Stroudsburg 70-66 in the District 2/11 Class A quarterfinals, securing its first boys’ basketball playoff victory in 19 years. The Wreckers overcame an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter, led by Niko Saldukas’ 23 points, 16 rebounds, and five three-pointers, including the go-ahead shot with 37 seconds left. Weatherly’s defense tightened late, holding Notre Dame-ES to just two field goals in the final period.

At the end of the first quarter, the score looked like it came out of a baseball game. It was 4-0 after the first quarter. Crestwood heated up to score 40 points in the final three quarters and their defense held Nanticoke to no points in the first quarter and allowed 12 through three quarters to advance to the District 2 5A Semifinals with a 44-24 victory over Nanticoke. “We got our transition working a little bit and on defense, we got a few more steals and it helped us get a little more offense.” Said Comets head coach Mark Atherton. Ayden Agopito scored a game high 18 points for Crestwood and Brady Grevera added 7.

Dunmores red-hot second quarter proved to be the difference, as the Bucks stormed past No. 4 Holy Redeemer to keep their postseason run alive. With lights-out shooting from beyond the arc, they now set their sights on top-seeded Riverside in the District 2 3A semifinals.

Hot shooting and balanced scoring helped Wyoming Seminary secure a spot in the Class 2A semifinals, while Blue Ridge struggled to find consistency from deep. Kraus and Hansen’s combined 30 points proved too much to handle and now advance for a dance with the Devils on Saturday in Old Forge.

When the lights were the brightest, Maggie Coleman delivered a performance for the ages. The Abington Heights senior put on a shooting clinic, pouring in 40 points and sinking an unbelievable 12 three-pointers to lead the Comets to a convincing 63-30 playoff victory over North Pocono on Wednesday night.

The Penn State Wilkes-Barre Lady Lions are now on a three-game losing streak after falling 69-49 to Penn State Schuylkill on Tuesday night. Despite an outstanding individual performance by #0 Lamarsha Wilson, who scored a career-high 27 points, Wilkes-Barre struggled offensively and could not handle the pressure from Schuylkill.

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.