Too Big, Too Active, Too Much: Jordan Shaffer Puts on a Show as Abington Heights Trips Scranton Prep
By: Justin Bradley | SportzWire | January 13, 2026 | Photo courtesy Justin Focus
For weeks, Scranton Prep looked untouchable. On Tuesday night, Abington Heights reminded everyone how thin that margin really is.
Behind a dominant, tone-setting performance from Jordan Shaffer, the No. 7 Comets stormed past SportzWire’s top-ranked Cavaliers, 84–61, turning a highly anticipated matchup into a statement win that echoed well beyond the final buzzer.
Shaffer wasted no time asserting himself. The senior big man was everywhere early, finishing through contact, cleaning the glass, and erasing shots at the rim. By halftime, he had already piled up 20 points, setting the tone for what became a monster night. He finished with a game-high 35 points, nine rebounds, and six blocks, controlling the interior on both ends and forcing Prep to constantly adjust.
Abington Heights fed off that presence. With the Cavs collapsing inside, the Comets capitalized in transition and on kick-outs. Andrew Kettel complemented Shaffer perfectly, pushing tempo and making high-level reads to keep the offense flowing. Cooper Manning added 12 points, knocking down two timely triples that stretched the lead and drained momentum whenever Prep tried to respond.
Scranton Prep had its moments, but they were hard to sustain. Packy Doherty led the Cavaliers with 19 points, and despite being limited for much of the night, he found a memorable milestone late, eclipsing 1,000 career points after entering the game needing 17. Brody Martin added 15 points, battling inside on drives against a relentless Comets front court.
Still, the night belonged to Abington Heights. The Comets controlled the glass, lived at the free-throw line, and dictated the physicality from the opening tip. By the fourth quarter, the result was no longer in doubt, only the punctuation.
Abington Heights now turns its attention to a heavyweight showdown with Valley View on Friday, while Scranton Prep looks to regroup at home against West Scranton.
One thing is certain: nights like this are a reminder that in Division I, rankings don’t play defense and Jordan Shaffer is awfully hard to hold down.
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