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.

The Lake-Lehman Black Knights secured a commanding 51-41 victory over the Nanticoke Area Trojanettes in an intense girls’ basketball matchup held at Lake-Lehman High School. Consistent scoring performances from Kathryn Morgan and Kinley Purdy, who each tallied 14 points, powered the Black Knights to a well-earned win on their home court.

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!

The Hazleton Area Cougars delivered a commanding 59-18 victory over the Wilkes-Barre Area Wolfpack, fueled by Kaitlyn Bindas’ 16 points and a relentless defensive effort. Holding the Wolfpack to single-digit scoring in every quarter, the Cougars showcased their dominance on both ends of the court, securing another statement win in their impressive season.