Dallas Mountaineers

Dallas showed resilience and composure when it mattered most, rallying late to defeat Valley View 46–43 in the District 2 Class 4A semifinals Friday night.

DALLAS — The No. 2 seed Dallas Mountaineers punched their ticket to the PIAA District 2 Class 5A semifinals Wednesday night with a commanding 45-22 win over No. 7 Wallenpaupack.

The Dallas Lady Mountaineers capped off an incredible 16–4 season with a historic milestone, earning the PIAA Sportsmanship Award for the first time in program history. Built on respect, resilience, and a strong team culture, this group proved that success is measured by more than just wins — it’s about the legacy they leave behind.

The Dallas Mountaineers continued their late-season surge Saturday, capturing the Wyoming Valley Conference championship with a hard-earned 43–38 victory over Crestwood. In a matchup defined by physical defense, pressure, and momentum swings, Dallas delivered a strong second-half performance to secure its third win over the Comets this season and carry serious momentum into district play.

The Wyoming Valley Conference championship is set, and a familiar rivalry will take center stage as Dallas and Crestwood prepare to meet for the third time this season with everything on the line. Both teams earned their spots with impressive semifinal performances, setting up what promises to be a high-energy battle between two of the conference’s most consistent and battle-tested programs.

Crestwood controlled the game from the opening tip, using an 18 point first quarter and balanced scoring to pull away from Dallas in a 48 to 36 round robin win. Led by Jordan Andrews, Keira Dougherty, and Jackie Gallagher, the Comets combined defensive discipline with timely free throw shooting to close strong and carry momentum forward.

HAZLETON, PA — Hazleton Area showcased its offensive depth and firepower Thursday night, rolling past Dallas 107–71 in a statement performance that featured balanced scoring and relentless pace on both ends of the floor.

In an environment that felt more like late February than mid-January, Dallas and Wilkes-Barre Area delivered a high-level, playoff-caliber battle Tuesday night that lived up to the hype.

WILKES-BARRE — Dallas continued its strong run through Division 1 conference play on Monday night, pulling away in the second half for a 58–26 victory over Wilkes-Barre Area.

Dallas High School put together one of its most complete performances of the season Friday night, pulling away from Hazleton Area for a convincing 75–55 victory built on depth, rhythm, and collective execution.

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.

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.

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 Comets exploded out of the gate with one of the hottest shooting starts seen anywhere in District 2 this season, burying seven three-pointers in the opening quarter and stunning previously unbeaten Dallas with an early surge. The ball moved crisply, shots fell in waves, and Abington Heights controlled both the pace and confidence from the opening tip.

It’s shaping up to be one of the most anticipated early-season games in District 2 as the Dallas Mountaineers host the Abington Heights Comets on Tuesday night. Dallas brings a perfect 3–0 record into the matchup and the confidence that comes with defending its home floor, while Abington Heights is unbeaten as well after opening the season with emphatic wins over Wyoming Valley West (79–47) and Shamokin Area (74–55).