Scranton Prep Cavaliers

The Les Richards Swimming Championships delivered a thrilling showcase of speed, endurance, and teamwork as swimmers set records, secured victories, and proved their dominance in the pool. With standout performances from Scranton Prep, Elk Lake, and Tunkhannock, the event highlighted both individual brilliance and collective team effort.

Scranton Preps balanced attack and efficient shooting proved too much for Wallenpaupack. Doherty, Martin, and Rossi led the charge for the Cavaliers, while Blanding’s stellar 25-point performance couldn’t save the Buckhorns. Both teams matched in three-point shooting, but Prep’s 3 stars for the night proved to be a bit too much.

On Senior Night, the Scranton Prep Classics delivered a memorable performance, defeating Wallenpaupack 72-38 and celebrating six standout seniors. Jenna Hillebrand and Maya Jenkins led the way with 19 points each, showcasing their skill and leadership. Jenkins, with three 3-pointers, fueled a strong outside shooting effort, as the Classics connected on six shots from beyond the arc. The victory sealed an undefeated league season and cemented Scranton Preps place as the top seed heading into the District 2 Class 4A playoffs.

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.

PREP PERFECTION CONTINUES! With another title in hand and Hillebrand making history, Scranton Prep keeps proving why they remain the team to beat. As they head toward the postseason, the Classics show no signs of slowing down.

Scranton Prep stages a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback to edge Valley View 54-51 at the Xavier Center. Brycen Martin led the Cavaliers with 14 points, sinking six three-pointers, while Packy Doherty added 11 points, including key free throws late. Scranton Prep’s eight three-pointers proved decisive, outpacing Valley View’s two. Beyon McLean and Noah Veno each scored 12 points to lead the Cougars, who controlled the game early but couldn’t withstand the Cavaliers late surge.

Scranton Preps superior shooting and defensive pressure proved too much for Valley View, as the Classics knocked down nine three-pointers and held the Cougars to just four points in the second quarter on their way to a 72-45 victory. With another dominant win, Prep inches closer to an undefeated league campaign.

Scranton Prep Edges Delaware Valley in High-Scoring Thriller Scranton Prep pulled off a thrilling 79-72 victory over Delaware Valley on January 24, 2025. Senior standout Brycen Martin dominated with 34 points, including an impressive 18-of-21 from the free-throw line. Packy Doherty added 16 points to bolster the Cavaliers’ offense. Despite Delaware Valley’s second-half surge, led by Trey Newton’s 20 points and Isaiah Berrios’ 18, Scranton Prep’s clutch free-throw shooting (78%) sealed the win. The Cavaliers’ defensive pressure and consistency from the line proved the difference in a tightly contested Division I matchup. Stay tuned for their next showdown against Abington Heights on February 7th!

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.