Scranton Prep Cavaliers

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!

NEPA Elite District 2 Girls Basketball Rankings (1/14/25) Big School: Scranton Prep holds the #1 spot, with Hazleton and Valley View rounding out the top three. Abington climbs to #4 after a strong week! Small School: Dunmore leads the pack at #1, followed by Holy Redeemer at #2. Lake-Lehman makes a big move to claim the #3 spot! Which team do you think will make the biggest leap next week? Drop your thoughts below! #HighSchoolBasketball #NEPAElite #District2 #GirlsHoops

On January 10, two of the three remaining unbeaten girls basketball teams in District 2 faced off. The Valley View Lady Cougars hit the road to take on their biggest rivals, the Scranton Prep Classics. The Lackawanna League Division One matchup marked the first meeting between these two teams since the PIAA District 2 4A championship game last season, where the Classics took home the gold by a final score of 55-31. This time around, the Classics picked up the win again by a final score of 59-34. The Classics improve to 11-0 and the Lady Cougars fall to 11-1.

Elk Lake’s swim team made waves on Wednesday night, ending Scranton Prep’s 73-meet winning streak with a thrilling 98-84 victory. The Lady Warriors celebrated their milestone win with pure joy, even tossing their coaches into the pool during the post-meet festivities. The triumph was fueled by standout performances from Hannah Howell and a sweep in diving, solidifying Elk Lake as a team to watch this season.

Scranton Prep Stuns Top-Ranked Valley View with Second-Half Surge Scranton Prep with a 3 point halftime lead at the half over previously unbeaten Valley View, surged to a 50-36 victory, in a thrilling Lackawanna League Division I matchup. Packy Doherty led the Cavaliers with 15 points, while Brycen Martin added 11, both delivering clutch performances in the second half. The Cavaliers shot an impressive 46.3% from the field and 90% from the free-throw line, outpacing Valley View’s 35.6% field-goal percentage. Defensive adjustments and balanced scoring propelled Scranton Prep to a decisive 31-20 second-half run, handing Valley View (11-1, 3-1) its first loss of the season.

Scranton Prep Eyes Another Statement Win in D2 Big School Rankings Scranton Prep remains firmly entrenched at the top of the NEPA Elite D2 Big School Girls Basketball Rankings after another dominant week, capped off by a 69-36 victory over Scranton. The undefeated Classics are gearing up for a high-profile showdown against No. 3 Valley View on January 10, a game that could shape the rest of the season. Will the Cougars defy expectations, or will Prep continue their march toward an undefeated season? All eyes are on this marquee matchup!

COVINGTON TOWNSHIP – The Scranton Prep Cavaliers secured a commanding 76-45 victory over North Pocono in a Lackawanna Division I basketball matchup on Monday, January 6, 2025.

The Scranton Prep Cavaliers have stormed through the first half of the 2024-2025 season with a flawless 8-0 record, blending sharp offense and suffocating defense. Led by standout scorer Jenna Hillebrand with 122 points and a team-wide free-throw accuracy of 80%, the Cavaliers have proven to be a powerhouse. With contributions from players across the roster and an average defensive allowance of just 35 points per game, Scranton Prep is primed for a thrilling postseason run.

In 2015, Bob Beviglia was named head basketball coach of the Scranton Prep Classics. During his tenure, the team has achieved nine state playoff berths, seven district titles and 11 state playoff wins, including an appearance in last year's PIAA 4A State Championship. Sunday however, marked yet another milestone for arguably the most accomplished girls basketball coach in District 2, as he picked up his 200 win. The win also secured another Lynett Tournament championship, as the Classics knocked off the Scranton Lady Knights 56-41 in the final. The win marks the third Lynett victory for Scranton Prep since Beviglia took over in 2019, and their second in the last three seasons.

Last season, the Holy Cross basketball team made it to the finals of the annual Lynett Tournament, where they came up short 48-46 against the Scranton Knights. This time around, they got back to the championship and have a chance to finish their story after a 69-47 win over Scranton Prep.

Despite falling behind by 12 points and trailing for most of the game, the young Dallas team rallied in the final quarter.

Northwestern Lehigh dominates Scranton Prep for the second consecutive year in the PIAA Class 3A quarterfinals, securing a 34-0 victory at Berwick’s Crispin Field.

As the second half kicked off, the atmosphere in the stadium shifted. The Cavaliers, fueled by the determination to secure a district AAA title, came out with a newfound intensity that left the Wyoming Area defenders scrambling. The coaching staff's halftime adjustments proved to be game-changer, and the Cavaliers executed their game plan with precision and confidence.

District 2 Final Rankings Set the Stage for Playoff Showdowns The final regular-season rankings Powered by Coach Howanitz for District 2 Big School and small school teams have been released by SportzWire, with Valley View securing the top spot after an impressive season. Dallas and Delaware Valley closely followed at #2 and #3, respectively, each proving their strength and consistency. With the rankings now finalized, these teams turn their focus to the playoffs, where they’ll have the chance to prove their dominance on the field.

Mid Valley Takes First Place at the Boys AA Race in the PIAA District 2 XC Championships In an impressive showing at the 2024 PIAA District 2 Cross Country Championships, Mid Valley claimed the top spot in the Boys AA team standings. Held at the Wyoming County Fairgrounds in Meshoppen, PA, on October 23, 2024, the event showcased competitive teams from the region. Mid Valley secured victory with a team score of 50 points, followed closely by Crestwood and Lake Lehman. Leading Mid Valley’s charge was junior Matthew Repecki, who finished third overall with a time of 17:10.5. He was supported by solid runs from teammates Jacob Borrelli (5th) and Josh Burns (11th), pushing the team to a decisive win. The team’s depth was further demonstrated by William Powell and Reeve Owen, who placed 15th and 16th, respectively, ensuring their top finish.