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Scranton Prep Cruises Past North Pocono, 76-45
By: Brad Loff | Sportzwire | January 6, 2025
COVINGTON TOWNSHIP – The Scranton Prep Cavaliers secured a commanding 76-45 victory over North Pocono in a Lackawanna Division I basketball matchup on Monday, January 6, 2025.
The Cavaliers (4-5, 2-1) wasted no time setting the tone, delivering a dominant first-quarter performance with 23 points, fueled by five successful 3-pointers. Brycen Martin led the charge early, knocking down three of those 3-pointers on his way to scoring 11 points in the opening period. Teammate Packy Doherty added six points in the quarter, while Brody Martin and Christopher Ramey each contributed a 3-pointer to give Scranton Prep a commanding 23-11 lead after one.
Scranton Prep continued to build on their early success, outscoring North Pocono 18-14 in the second quarter. Martin remained hot from the field, while the Cavaliers’ defensive pressure kept the Trojans struggling to find offensive rhythm. At halftime, Scranton Prep held a solid 41-25 advantage.
The third quarter proved to be the defining stretch, as the Cavaliers extended their lead with a relentless offensive surge. Doherty exploded for 15 points in the period, including multiple baskets from beyond the arc. His scoring spree helped Scranton Prep post a 25-point quarter while holding North Pocono to just 12 points. Heading into the fourth quarter, the Cavaliers led 66-37 and had effectively secured the game.
Though the scoring slowed in the final quarter, Scranton Prep’s reserves maintained control, closing out the game with a 10-8 edge to seal the 76-45 victory.
Top Performers:
• Brycen Martin led all scorers with 24 points, shooting 10 field goals, including four from beyond the arc.
• Packy Doherty followed closely with 22 points, highlighted by a dominant third-quarter performance where he scored 15 of his total. He hit three 3-pointers and went 5-of-8 from the free-throw line.
• Brody Martin contributed seven points with a 3-pointer in the first quarter, while Christopher Ramey and Will Ramey chipped in with three and two points, respectively.
For North Pocono:
• Cole West led the Trojans with 13 points, all scored in the first half, including five field goals and a 3-of-4 performance from the free-throw line.
• Josh Staples added seven points, hitting two 3-pointers, while Evan Wolff scored eight points from the paint.
Team Statistics:
• Scranton Prep: 9 three-pointers, 31 field goals, 5-of-8 free throws made
• North Pocono: 4 three-pointers, 17 field goals, 7-of-10 free throws made
The Cavaliers’ balanced scoring, sharp shooting, and defensive pressure proved too much for North Pocono (3-8, 0-3) to handle. With this victory, Scranton Prep moves to 4-5 overall and 2-1 in conference play as they continue their pursuit of a postseason berth.
Next, Scranton Prep will face a key divisional opponent as they aim to build momentum, while North Pocono looks to regroup and snap their losing streak.
