Valley View Rolls Past North Pocono, Stays Unbeaten
By: Brad Loff | Sportzwire | January 3, 2025
ARCHBALD, PA — The Valley View Cougars maintained their perfect record Friday night with a convincing 47-29 victory over North Pocono in a Division I showdown. With balanced scoring and lockdown defense, the Cougars improved to 10-0 on the season and 2-0 in division play, cementing their reputation as the team to beat.
Sophomore standout Cora Castellani led the charge for Valley View, pouring in 17 points, including a clutch three-pointer, while going 2-of-3 from the free-throw line. Senior Giada Costa chipped in 9 points, and junior Ava Gazoo contributed 12, showcasing the Cougars’ depth and versatility.
The Cougars set the tone early, holding North Pocono to just 4 points in the first quarter and building a 10-4 lead. By halftime, Valley View extended their advantage to 23-11, fueled by strong defensive play and efficient shooting. The third quarter saw the Cougars put the game out of reach with a dominant 19-7 run.
North Pocono’s efforts were spearheaded by Anna Clementoni, who scored a team-high 14 points, including two three-pointers. However, the Trojans struggled to find offensive rhythm against Valley View’s stifling defense, managing only 9 field goals in the game.
Valley View’s shooting efficiency was on full display, with the team hitting 18 field goals and converting 10 of 13 free-throw attempts for an impressive 77% success rate. North Pocono, while steady from the free-throw line at 69% (9-of-13), couldn’t match the Cougars’ firepower.
The victory marks yet another dominant performance for Valley View, whose defense has been the backbone of their success. Holding opponents to under 30 points in six of their 10 games, the Cougars have emerged as a formidable force in the division.
With momentum on their side, Valley View will look to continue their winning ways as they aim for a deep postseason run. As for North Pocono, the loss drops them to 6-4 on the season and 0-2 in division play as they seek to regroup and bounce back in their next contest.
Game Highlights:
• Cora Castellani: 17 points, 7 field goals, 2/3 free throws, 1 three-pointer
• Giada Costa: 9 points, 3 field goals, 3/4 free throws
• Ava Gazoo: 12 points, 2 field goals, 2/2 free throws
Final Score: Valley View 47, North Pocono 29
