Abington Heights Comets

Clarks Summit, PA — Abington Heights boys lacrosse came out firing and never looked back in a commanding 16-7 win over Lewisburg on their home turf. The Comets controlled the pace from the opening whistle, putting together a balanced attack and strong defensive showing to move to a statement win early in the season.

It was a dominant weekend for several local lacrosse programs, with Scranton Prep, Crestwood, and Abington Heights all turning in impressive performances. The Cavaliers overwhelmed North Pocono with a 15-1 victory, Crestwood’s girls edged Delaware Valley in a tight 10-8 battle, and Abington Heights rolled past Wyoming Area 16-2, showcasing firepower and depth across the board.

Abington Heights’ offensive firepower was on full display as Gavin Anders and Logan Fedor led the way, and Colton Naholnik anchored a strong defensive effort in net, helping the Comets cruise to a 13-4 home win over Danville.

Anthracite FC Clinches EDP Spring Kickoff Championship Anthracite FC 2010B AFC Bayern dominated at the EDP Spring Kickoff, securing the championship with a commanding 3-0 victory in their final match. Tied with HEX FC Dominion heading into the last game, AFC delivered under pressure, finishing unbeaten with 2 wins and 1 draw. Their balanced attack and rock-solid defense proved the difference, setting the tone for a promising season ahead.

In a thrilling PIAA 5A first-round playoff matchup, Upper Moreland edged Abington Heights 60-57 behind a dominant third-quarter performance from Jadon Cybok, who drained six three-pointers on his way to a 20-point night. Jordan Shaffer led the Comets with 20 points of his own, but it wasn’t enough to stop Upper Moreland from advancing. The Golden Bears now move on to face York Suburban in the next round, while Abington Heights sees its season come to a heartbreaking end.

The PTFCA Indoor State Championships saw some outstanding performances from District 2 athletes, as they made their mark against Pennsylvania’s best. With multiple top-10 finishes and personal bests, the championship meet proved that District 2 talent is ready to make noise as the outdoor season approaches.

Abington Heights trailed for most of the game. When it mattered the most, the Comets came up big. Billy Johnson got a basket to give them the lead and Jordan Shaffer had a big three point play with 2:21 left to make it a four point game as Abington Height won it’s third straight District 2 5A Title 53-48 over Pittston Area. It was the first District title for Head Coach JC Show, who replaced Ken Bianchi. “I said to the team before the game, we’ve endured some storms on the basketball court and we’ve gone underwater but we got here and we’re competing for a Championship.”

Crestwood needed a full team effort on Saturday afternoon if they were to advance to the District Finals. Charlie Hiller had a game high 18 points and Jackie Gallagher added 14 points to get the 56-39 victory over Abington Heights to advance to the District 2 5A Finals. “We came in with a lot of confidence, came out with a bunch of energy and we came out as a team and we performed as best as we could for all four quarters.” Said Hiller. “Credit to the girls. They worked all week and they couldn’t have executed our plan any better.” Said Crestwood head coach Mary Mushock-Namey.

When the lights were the brightest, Maggie Coleman delivered a performance for the ages. The Abington Heights senior put on a shooting clinic, pouring in 40 points and sinking an unbelievable 12 three-pointers to lead the Comets to a convincing 63-30 playoff victory over North Pocono on Wednesday night.

Valley View celebrated Senior Night with grit and determination as seniors Giada Costa, Maggie Pegula, and Daniella Ashby led the Cougars to a thrilling 48-42 victory over Abington Heights, marking an unforgettable finale to their regular season home games with more postseason action still to come on their court.

Brycen Martins standout moment came in the third quarter when he nailed a three-pointer to reach the 1,000-point milestone in his career, sending the Scranton Prep crowd into a frenzy. Led by Martin and Packy Doherty’s 18-point performance, the Cavaliers dominated Abington Heights 56-27, inching closer to the Lackawanna League Division 1 title.

On Sunday at the Lehigh Valley Hoop Group Showcase, Pocono Mountain West defeated Abington Heights 71-61, fueled by Adrian Britos game high 27 points and KJ Coles 24. Robby Lucas led the Comets with 24 points, but Wests explosive offense and second-half execution secured the win over the Comets.

In a commanding performance on Friday night, Abington Heights secured a decisive 58-27 victory over Scranton, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess in a Lackawanna League matchup. The Comets controlled the game from the opening tip, never allowing Scranton to find their rhythm.

Valley View edged Abington Heights 39-35 in a hard-fought matchup. Cora Castellani led the Cougars with 12 points, including 7-of-8 from the line and a three-pointer. Giada Costa added 8 points, and Maggie Pegula contributed 7. Valley View shot 83% (15-of-18) from the line and sealed the win with a 14-point fourth quarter. For Abington, Sarah Cantner scored 12, followed by Emma Coleman with 10 and Madeleine Walsh with 9. The Comets shot just 50% (2-of-4) from the line and were held to 4 points in the final period.

Big School Spotlight: Valley View holds strong at #1, while Scranton and Dallas keep the pressure on. Scranton Prep climbs to #4, proving their rising momentum! Small School Highlights: Holy Cross dominates at #1, with Riverside and Dunmore rounding out the top 3. The competition is fierce as teams fight for their place in the rankings!