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.

What started as a back-and-forth opening quarter turned quickly once Abigail Gelinger caught fire. The Blue Ridge junior poured in 17 second-quarter points to flip the game on its head, sparking a decisive run that put the Lady Raiders firmly in control. Gelinger’s scoring surge fueled a complete road performance and showcased why she’s becoming one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in the division.

Valley View used a strong second half push to rally past North Pocono, 57 to 49, Saturday afternoon in a Division I matchup. Trailing at halftime, the Cougars leaned on timely shooting and late game execution to remain unbeaten and continue their impressive early season run.

Tunkhannock edged Wyoming Area 37 to 35 in a tightly contested girls basketball game that came down to the final seconds, using a late go ahead basket and a clutch free throw to hold off a strong Wyoming Area push.

Crestwood controlled the game from the opening tip, using a fast start and a dominant third quarter to pull away from Wyoming Valley West in a 73 30 home victory. Ayden Agapito led all scorers with 28 points as the Comets showcased balanced offense and steady defensive pressure throughout the night.

PITTSTON — Hazleton Area earned a hard-fought conference road victory on Saturday night, pulling away late to defeat Pittston Area, 56–49, in a physical boys’ basketball matchup.