“I’ve played basketball since I’m out the womb,” Battaglia said with a laugh. “When I was little, I played baseball too, but it felt too slow to me. Basketball was straight action 24/7, and I just fell in love with it and wanted to get better and better.”

Valley View leaned on timely shooting and late game composure to edge Scranton Prep 45 to 43 in a tightly contested girls basketball showdown Thursday night.

The Williamsport Millionaires girls\' basketball team went on the road tonight and defeated Lewisburg 43-38. Player of the game Jaelynn Helmrich was behind it all, scoring 15 points and staying active in the rebounding department. Helmrich was backed by Laylah Martin as she scored 14 for the Millionaires. READ MORE ABOVE

Ranked rivals. Solid crowd. Plenty of edge. Hazleton Area walked into Dallas, matched the physicality, and walked out with a statement, snapping an unbeaten streak and setting the tone in the Wyoming Valley Conference.

Riverside Junior Brayden Rose has earned Division I football offers from multiple accredited programs, marking a major step forward in his recruiting journey.

The 14U Power Blue National team made a powerful opening statement to start the travel season, going undefeated and capturing a gold medal at the KRVA Girl Power Tournament at Spooky Nook Sports. Behind a complete team effort and steady play throughout the day, Power Blue finished 12 0 and set the tone for what promises to be a strong season ahead.

DALLAS — A familiar rivalry with a new layer of intrigue takes center stage Thursday night as Dallas hosts Hazleton Area in a highly anticipated girls basketball matchup.

North Pocono and Valley View went back and forth all night on senior night, with the Trojans escaping with a 39 36 victory that was not decided until the final heavyweight bout.

OLD FORGE — A decisive fourth-quarter surge and a barrage of three-pointers propelled Old Forge to a 51–41 victory over Lakeland on Monday night in a Division III girls’ basketball matchup.

In front of a packed court and a charged atmosphere, Dunmore delivered a composed four quarter performance to hand Riverside its first loss of the season, pulling away late for a 72 to 67 league victory. The Bucks sealed the win at the free throw line while Riverside countered with big scoring nights from Brayden Rose and Nico Antoniacci.

Three quarters of noise, momentum swings, and nonstop energy set the stage. The student sections were rocking, the margin stayed razor-thin, and every possession mattered. Then the fourth quarter arrived and the Wolfpack took over.

Central Columbia showcased a complete team performance, operating like a well-oiled machine on offense and defense throughout the night. Their ability to work together, apply constant pressure, and convert turnovers into points made the difference in a decisive win over the Lady Rangers.

That confidence was on full display on December 28th against Nanticoke, when Walsh reached a milestone few high school players ever achieve: 1,000 career points. The achievement was another highlight in an already impressive résumé that includes Miss 570 Runner-Up (10th grade), First Team All-Conference (9th and 10th grade), and WVC MVP honors as a sophomore.

The Kutztown University Men’s Basketball program is building for the future, and that future looks bright. The Golden Bears are excited to announce three early commitments from standout high school players whose talent, character, and passion for the game align with the program’s culture: KJ Coles, Ayden Wise, and Cameron Smith.

Addison Kilmer didn’t just lead the way, she took over. The Mountain View senior delivered one of the most dominant performances of the District 2 season, erupting for 45 points while controlling the paint and tempo from start to finish. With Mountain View locking in defensively after halftime, Kilmer’s all-around brilliance powered a convincing home win and set the tone for the Lady Eagles’ night.