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Delaware Valley Outlasts Wilkes-Barre Area in Overtime Thriller to Claim 6A Title

Delaware Valley Outlasts Wilkes-Barre Area in Overtime Thriller to Claim 6A Title

By: Matt Flanagan | SportzWire | March 1, 2026 | Photo courtesy Jake Speicher

WILKES-BARRE — Championship games are supposed to test everything — poise, toughness, execution, and heart.

Saturday night at the Mohegan Sun Arena, Delaware Valley and Wilkes-Barre Area delivered exactly that.

In a back-and-forth battle that required overtime, Delaware Valley edged Wilkes-Barre Area, 51-48, to capture the District 2 Class 6A boys championship.

From the opening tip, it felt like a fight.

Delaware Valley grabbed a narrow 10-8 lead after the first quarter, setting the tone in what would become a tightly contested game. The Warriors built on that edge in the second quarter, taking a 22-18 advantage into halftime as both teams struggled to find clean offensive looks against physical defense.

The intensity only increased after the break.

Delaware Valley extended its lead in the third, but Wilkes-Barre Area refused to let the game slip away. The Wolfpack surged in the fourth quarter, scoring 13 points and making key stops to close the gap and ultimately force overtime. Big shots from David Jannuzzi and Mike Keating — who each finished with 13 points — kept Wilkes-Barre Area within striking distance throughout.

When the extra period began, it came down to composure.

Trey Newton delivered a game-high 24 points for Delaware Valley, attacking the rim and converting critical free throws (6-for-8) in high-pressure moments. Tyler Lombardo added 9 points, and Colin McGarvey chipped in 7, including a timely three-pointer that helped shift momentum earlier in the night.

In overtime, Delaware Valley made just enough plays — knocking down free throws, controlling rebounds, and coming up with defensive stops — to survive Wilkes-Barre Area’s final push.

Statistically, it was razor thin. Delaware Valley hit 20 field goals to Wilkes-Barre Area’s 18. Both teams made nine free throws. After 36 minutes of basketball, only three points separated them.

For Wilkes-Barre Area, Jannuzzi and Keating led the way with 13 apiece. Camrin Shovlin added 7, Robert Fuentes scored 6, and Orlando Williams chipped in 3. It was a gritty, balanced effort that nearly ended with a title.

Instead, the Warriors celebrated at center court.

A championship decided in overtime.

A game defined by toughness.

And a night at the arena that both programs will remember for a long time.