Shamokin Dominates Wyoming Area in 4A Boys First Round Matchup
By: Brad Loff | Sportzwire | March 7, 2025
Coal Township, PA – The Shamokin Indians left no doubt in their first-round 4A state tournament game, steamrolling Wyoming Area 90-60 behind a balanced offensive attack and a suffocating defense.
From the opening tip, Shamokin set the tone, jumping out to a commanding 26-9 lead in the first quarter. They followed that up with a dominant second quarter, pouring in 24 points to head into halftime with a 50-25 advantage. Wyoming Area struggled to match Shamokin’s energy and scoring efficiency, managing just 12 points in the third quarter as the deficit grew even larger.
Shamokin’s Balanced Scoring Attack
Shamokin’s offensive explosion was powered by Joe Hile, who led the way with 19 points, knocking down a pair of free throws and a three-pointer. Rylan Price provided a major spark with 18 points, drilling four three-pointers to stretch the defense. Case Lichty (13 points, 2 three-pointers) and Jenssyn Shuey (11 points, 1 three-pointer) also made significant contributions, while Cru Schroyer and Colin Steinhart each added 8 points.
Wyoming Area’s Tough Night
Despite the loss, Wyoming Area had some bright spots, with Anthony DeLucca and Luke Kopetchny leading the scoring effort with 17 points each. DeLucca connected on four three-pointers, while Kopetchny added one. Lukas Burakiewicz chipped in with 12 points, including two three-pointers, but Wyoming Area struggled to find consistent scoring from the rest of the roster.
Wyoming Area was heavily outmatched in field goals, hitting 23 total shots compared to Shamokin’s 39. Both teams knocked down 9 three-pointers, but Shamokin’s overall efficiency and defense proved too much for the Warriors.
Game Statistics Breakdown
Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wyoming Area | 9 | 16 | 12 | 23 | 60 |
Shamokin | 26 | 24 | 25 | 15 | 90 |
Top Scorers
Shamokin:
• Joe Hile: 19 points (1 three-pointer)
• Rylan Price: 18 points (4 three-pointers)
• Case Lichty: 13 points (2 three-pointers)
• Jenssyn Shuey: 11 points (1 three-pointer)
Wyoming Area:
• Anthony DeLucca: 17 points (4 three-pointers)
• Luke Kopetchny: 17 points (1 three-pointer)
• Lukas Burakiewicz: 12 points (2 three-pointers)
