WVC Boys Division 1 All-Stars Announced
By: Matt Flanagan | Sportzwire | March 4, 2025 | Photo courtesy Ruben Bourdeau
The Wyoming Valley Conference (WVC) Boy's 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.
Jannuzzi was the most prolific player in the conference, scoring 553 points, including 48 three-pointers, while shooting an impressive 135/154 from the free-throw line. The shifty guard, known for his elite ball-handling skills, showcased a polished game on both ends of the floor. He reached the 1,000-point milestone as a junior and led Wilkes-Barre Area to the Division 1 conference championship with a victory over Dallas. Time and time again, Jannuzzi delivered in the clutch, making late-game heroics a signature part of his team’s success.
WVC Division 1 First Team All-Stars
The WVC coaches’ first-team all-stars list features five standout players who made a significant impact throughout the season:
• Jude Nocito (Dallas) – The only returning starter from last year’s Dallas squad, Nocito led his young team to a winning season. He scored 469 points, including 75 three-pointers, and shot 43/61 from the free-throw line.
• Dylan Stish (Hazleton Area) – A key player for Hazleton, Stish recorded 360 points, hitting 43 three-pointers and converting 48/60 free throws. His performance was instrumental in Hazleton’s upset victory over Wilkes-Barre Area in the 6A district semifinals.
• Luis Guzman (Hazleton Area) – Another key contributor to Hazleton’s postseason success, Guzman scored 328 points, including 26 three-pointers, and shot 42/59 from the free-throw line.
• Silvio Giardina (Pittston Area) – Giardina finished the season with 404 points, including 61 three-pointers, and played a major role in leading Pittston to a second-place finish in 5A.
• Ayden Agapito (Crestwood) – Agapito tallied 333 points, including 17 three-pointers, while shooting 42/58 from the free-throw line. His athleticism was a key asset to Crestwood throughout the season.
WVC Division 1 Second Team All-Stars
The WVC second-team all-stars featured another talented group of players who excelled this season:
• Mike Keating (Wilkes-Barre Area) – 395 points
• Pat Flanagan (Dallas) – 316 points
• Mathias Mitchell – 382 points
• Navion Terry (Wyoming Valley West) – 189 points
• Lucas Lo Presto (Pittston Area) – 244 points
Coach of the Year
Wilkes-Barre Area’s Jimmy Lavan was named Coach of the Year after leading his team to the Division 1 conference championship. His leadership and ability to get the best out of his players made Wilkes-Barre Area one of the top teams in the conference this season.
With so much talent on display, the WVC Division 1 season was filled with standout performances, intense battles, and unforgettable moments. As these athletes continue to develop, many of them will look to take their skills to the next level, whether at the high school or collegiate level.
