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February 19, 2025 | John Kotsko

Crestwood Locks Down Nanticoke to Advance to the District Semifinals

At the end of the first quarter, the score looked like it came out of a baseball game. It was 4-0 after the first quarter. Crestwood heated up to score 40 points in the final three quarters and their defense held Nanticoke to no points in the first quarter and allowed 12 through three quarters to advance to the District 2 5A Semifinals with a 44-24 victory over Nanticoke. “We got our transition working a little bit and on defense, we got a few more steals and it helped us get a little more offense.” Said Comets head coach Mark Atherton. Ayden Agopito scored a game high 18 points for Crestwood and Brady Grevera added 7.

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February 19, 2025 | Matt Flanagan

Weatherly Rallies Past Notre Dame-ES for First Playoff Win Since 2006

Weatherly Area pulled off a dramatic comeback to defeat Notre Dame-East Stroudsburg 70-66 in the District 2/11 Class A quarterfinals, securing its first boys’ basketball playoff victory in 19 years. The Wreckers overcame an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter, led by Niko Saldukas’ 23 points, 16 rebounds, and five three-pointers, including the go-ahead shot with 37 seconds left. Weatherly’s defense tightened late, holding Notre Dame-ES to just two field goals in the final period.

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February 18, 2025 | Audra Lear

"Playoff Showdown: Berwick Bulldogs Look to Upset Wyoming Area Warriors in Quarterfinal Clash"

Wyoming Area ended their season most favorably, rearing with an 11-2 record and becoming WVC Division 2 champions. The first time Berwick and Wyoming Area went head to head in the 2024-2025 season, the Warriors sealed a close win 61-56. Less than a month later, the two teams met again, and Berwick handed Wyoming Area their first loss of the season, conquering with a 17 point victory, 60-43, at the Bulldogs\' Varsity Gym.

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February 18, 2025 | Shamonie Rose

"Senior Night Heartbreak: Penn State Wilkes-Barre Falls to Penn State York 80-68, Playoff Spot Secured"

Though Wilkes-Barre came up short, the senior leadership on display was undeniable. They will look to carry that intensity into the final stretch of the season. With only 7 days until the postseason begins, the team has solidified their playoff spot. As the seniors gear up for the final push, the energy and fight from this game will surely fuel their drive in the upcoming matchups.

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February 17, 2025 | Nate Johns

District 2 Boys Basketball Playoff Preview

This season, only five of the six classifications in District 2 will crown a champion. According to District 2 officials, the 1A title will be vacant because MMI Prep did not qualify for the subregional between District 2 and District 11. Thankfully, brackets have been set to crown a champion in 2A-6A, and here is a breakdown of each of those brackets. Each breakdown will preview the field, the contenders and include a prediction of who will reach the championship game at Mohegan Sun Arena.

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