Valley View Cougars

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!

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

Valley View Overwhelms Delaware Valley in Division I Showdown The Valley View Cougars dominated from start to finish in a commanding 68-36 win over Delaware Valley. Senior Giada Costa led the way with 16 points, while sophomore Cora Castellani added 15, including two three-pointers. The Cougars’ balanced attack and relentless defense helped them improve to 12-1 on the season, cementing their position as a top contender in the league.

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.

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!

Valley View Dominates as D2 Big School Boys Basketball Race Tightens Valley View remains untouchable at the top of the NEPA Elite D2 Big School Boys Basketball Rankings after another dominant week, highlighted by a 56-28 win over North Pocono. Scranton holds steady at No. 2, solidifying their spot with a narrow 57-54 victory over Scranton Prep. Meanwhile, Dallas and Crestwood are on the rise, and Wilkes-Barre Area cracks the top 10 after an impressive 72-70 win over Hazleton. With a tight race behind Valley View, the second half of the season is shaping up to be a thrilling battle for District 2 supremacy.

“Valley View Stays Unbeaten” Cora Castellani scored 17 points to lead Valley View to a 47-29 victory over North Pocono. The Cougars’ defense shined, holding North Pocono to single-digit scoring in three quarters. With a 10-0 record, Valley View remains the team to beat.

The Valley View Cougars have dominated the first half of the 2024-2025 season with a flawless 9-0 record, blending efficient offense and lockdown defense. Led by standout scorer Cora Castellani, who averages 13.6 points per game and boasts a 90% free-throw accuracy, the Cougars have held opponents to an average of just 29 points per game. With balanced contributions from stars like Giada Costa and Ava Gazoo, Valley View is poised for a thrilling second half and a deep playoff run.

With a flawless 9-0 record, the Valley View Cougars have dominated the first half of the 2024-2025 season, blending defensive intensity with balanced scoring. Led by standout performers Noah Veno and Beyon McLean, the Cougars have outpaced opponents with precision shooting and stifling defense, holding teams to an average of just 35 points per game. As they prepare for a challenging second half, Valley View’s depth and collective effort make them a force to reckon with in their pursuit of postseason success.”

The stage was set for a thrilling showdown in the 52nd Annual Pete Turonis Holiday Classic Championship as the unbeaten Valley View Cougars faced off against the Mid Valley Spartans. What began as a tightly contested battle turned into a second-half statement from the Cougars, who emerged victorious with a 47-35 win to claim their third consecutive tournament title.

Cora Castellani led the way with 14 points, pacing a Valley View offense that saw four players score in double figures. Sadie Cardoni added 13 points and dominated the boards with nine rebounds. Giada Costa contributed 12 points and five steals, while Ava Gazoo added 10 points, including several key three-pointers early in the game. Daniella Ashby also made her presence felt with eight rebounds.

Canevari, who wore the No. 17 jersey for the Cougars, has been a vital contributor to the team throughout her high school career. Her leadership on and off the field has earned her recognition as one of the top players in the area and a sought-after recruit for Temple University’s women’s soccer program.

In a commanding performance on Friday night, the Valley View Cougars clinched the District 2 Class 4A championship by defeating the Dallas Mountaineers 41-14. The victory was marked by a remarkable second-half surge, where Valley View scored 35 unanswered points to overturn a halftime deficit.