That confidence was on full display on December 28th against Nanticoke, when Walsh reached a milestone few high school players ever achieve: 1,000 career points. The achievement was another highlight in an already impressive résumé that includes Miss 570 Runner-Up (10th grade), First Team All-Conference (9th and 10th grade), and WVC MVP honors as a sophomore.
Addison Kilmer didn’t just lead the way, she took over. The Mountain View senior delivered one of the most dominant performances of the District 2 season, erupting for 45 points while controlling the paint and tempo from start to finish. With Mountain View locking in defensively after halftime, Kilmer’s all-around brilliance powered a convincing home win and set the tone for the Lady Eagles’ night.
What started as a back-and-forth opening quarter turned quickly once Abigail Gelinger caught fire. The Blue Ridge junior poured in 17 second-quarter points to flip the game on its head, sparking a decisive run that put the Lady Raiders firmly in control. Gelinger’s scoring surge fueled a complete road performance and showcased why she’s becoming one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in the division.
Tunkhannock edged Wyoming Area 37 to 35 in a tightly contested girls basketball game that came down to the final seconds, using a late go ahead basket and a clutch free throw to hold off a strong Wyoming Area push.