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February 20, 2025 | Matt Flanagan

Pittston Area Uses Explosive Second Quarter to Defeat Berwick, 53-31, and Advance to Semifinals

PITTSTON TWP. — A dominant second quarter propelled No. 2 seed Pittston Area past Berwick, 53-31, in the district quarterfinals on Wednesday night. The Patriots, who held just a one-point lead after the first quarter, erupted for 23 points in the second to create a comfortable cushion that Berwick never recovered from.

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February 19, 2025 | Brad Loff

Maggie Coleman’s Record-Breaking 40-Point Explosion Lifts Abington Heights Over North Pocono

When the lights were the brightest, Maggie Coleman delivered a performance for the ages. The Abington Heights senior put on a shooting clinic, pouring in 40 points and sinking an unbelievable 12 three-pointers to lead the Comets to a convincing 63-30 playoff victory over North Pocono on Wednesday night.

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February 18, 2025 | Shamonie Rose

"Senior Night Defeat: Penn State Wilkes-Barre Falls to Penn State York, Playoff Hopes Dwindle"

Despite a brave effort, the lady lions struggled to find their rhythm, particularly on the offensive end, as York dominated throughout the game. With only two games remaining in the season, Wilkes-Barre may no longer have any hopes of reaching playoffs. The pressure is on for these final matchups, but will it be enough to bounce back strong and overcome the current two game skid?

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February 16, 2025 | John Kotsko

Hazleton Area Girls Win Back to Back WVC Championships

When the first quarter came to an end, it looked like me it was going to be a possible upset for Crestwood. Hazleton Area slammed the door on the upset by only allowing six total points in the second quarter. They led 40-24 at halftime en route to a 63-51 victory to win their second consecutive Wyoming Valley Conference Championship over Crestwood. Alexis Reimold had a game high 22 points and Kaitlyn Bindas added 15 for Hazleton Area.

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February 14, 2025 | John Kotsko

Crestwood Gets Past Lake-Lehman to Advance to the WVC Championship Game

After an 18-0 run by Lake-Lehman that spanned the first and second quarter, Crestwood was down nine. The Lady Comets slowly chipped away at the lead and took a short lead early in the third quarter. Crestwood trailed as much as seven in the fourth quarter but ended up not allowing any more Lake-Lehman points as Charlie Hiller had a team-high 13 points including a putback basket with 26 seconds left and Kate Gallagher added 10 points as the Lady Comets advanced to the WVC Finals with a 48-45 victory over Lake-Lehman.

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