Valley View Cougars

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.

Valley View closed the regular season with a statement win Thursday night, outlasting Scranton 50 to 47 behind balanced scoring and clutch fourth quarter execution. Sadie Cardoni and Cora Castellani each scored 14 points as the Cougars secured their 17th win of the season.

Abington Heights turned a tight third quarter into a title clincher Monday night, pulling away late to beat Valley View 61 to 43 and secure the Lackawanna League Division I boys basketball championship.

Valley View set the tone from the opening tip and never looked back Friday night, using stifling defense and balanced scoring to secure a 55 to 28 Division I victory over Delaware Valley. Cora Castellani led all scorers with 21 points as the Cougars controlled the game in all four quarters.

Valley View and Delaware Valley turned a Unified Bocce match into a celebration of inclusion and sportsmanship on Thursday. With Valley View honoring its seniors, both teams delivered competitive play, constant encouragement, and a gym filled with cheers as Delaware Valley earned wins in both games.

Valley View used a strong second half push to rally past North Pocono, 57 to 49, Saturday afternoon in a Division I matchup. Trailing at halftime, the Cougars leaned on timely shooting and late game execution to remain unbeaten and continue their impressive early season run.

Valley View set the tone early and never looked back, building a first quarter lead and cruising to a 60 to 40 home victory over Pittston Area. Cash Roe led all scorers with 18 points, while Michael Muto and Jagger Roe added 14 apiece as the Cougars used balanced scoring and efficient shooting to control the game from start to finish.

The state’s biggest stage brought out the best in District 2’s top girls cross country teams and runners. Abington Heights senior Anna Pucilowski blazed her way to an 18th-place state medal, while Crestwood’s Katie Kozich and Delaware Valley’s Grace Holderith followed close behind with top-25 finishes. Elk Lake’s young core impressed in “Single A,” finishing just 41 points out of first with standout sophomore Kendyl Weisgold earning a 9th-place medal. Montrose, Wallenpaupack, and Valley View added strong team efforts in a day that showcased the depth, talent, and future promise of girls distance running across Northeast Pennsylvania.

Dallas controlled the ground game and capitalized on Valley View’s key penalties to pull away in the second half, earning a 17-0 shutout in cold and windy conditions Friday night in Archbald.

Valley View closed out Senior Night with a 20-7 win over Wallenpaupack behind 285 rushing yards and three touchdowns, setting up a Halloween home playoff showdown with Dallas.

Gabe Davis scored twice in a two-minute span, and Valley View leaned on 251 rushing yards to beat Wyoming Valley West 52-21. Davis caught a 35-yard touchdown from Caleb Brown, returned the ensuing kickoff 80 yards, and the Cougars finished it off with five rushing scores and a 34-yard field goal from Braden Loff.

Valley View capped its Senior Night with a 2-1 win over Delaware Valley at John Henzes Veterans Memorial Stadium. Jason Nagy opened the scoring for the Warriors on a first-half penalty kick before Jagger Roe headed in a cross from Ethan Namlick to tie it. Braden Loff then delivered the game-winner in the second half with a perfectly placed shot off the inside of the left post, completing the Cougars’ season sweep.

Valley View made Senior Night one to remember with a 3–0 shutout win over Scranton Prep. Callie Gillen scored twice and added an assist, while Mya Cesarini chipped in the final goal as the Cougars dominated from start to finish.

Braden Loff scored three goals and added an assist as Valley View rolled to a 6-0 victory over Honesdale at John Henzes Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Cougars controlled play from start to finish, outshooting the Hornets 24-5, while goalkeeper Aidan Kopa made five saves to post the shutout.