It was a game that tested heart, composure, and belief. And when the final buzzer sounded, it was the Northwest Lady Rangers standing tall as Conference Champions after a breathtaking victory over Muncy that quite literally came down to the final seconds.

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.

In a thrilling showdown for the EPC girls basketball title, Easton Area High School edged past Bethlehem Catholic High School 35-34 in a tightly contested championship game that came down to the final moments.

Montrose closed the game on a 14 6 fourth quarter run, rallying past Mountain View for a 36 35 upset that tightened the Lackawanna League Division III race.

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.

Crestwood controlled the game from the opening tip, using an 18 point first quarter and balanced scoring to pull away from Dallas in a 48 to 36 round robin win. Led by Jordan Andrews, Keira Dougherty, and Jackie Gallagher, the Comets combined defensive discipline with timely free throw shooting to close strong and carry momentum forward.

The first annual Peace, Love and Inclusion Game was about more than basketball as Forest City and the Chargerettes met in a rivalry matchup centered on unity and support for special education. With a packed gym and strong community presence, the Lady Foresters set the tone early while the night highlighted how sports can bring people together for a greater purpose.

Crestwood showed poise from the opening tip, breaking the pressure and controlling the tempo in a tough road environment. By staying patient against the press and capitalizing once it was beaten, the Comets turned defense into offense and pulled away in the second half for a statement win.

North Pocono spoiled a milestone night at Valley View, pulling away in the second half for a 60 to 43 Lackawanna Division I victory. Cora Castellani reached the 1,000 career point mark in front of a packed home crowd, finishing with 24 points and four three pointers, but the Lady Trojans took control after halftime behind a balanced scoring attack and strong defensive pressure down the stretch.

On the court at Wyoming Seminary, Ella continues to make history. She recently scored her 1,000th career point against Holy Redeemer—an especially meaningful milestone, as it marked the first time in program history that Sem defeated Holy Redeemer.

On January 8, 2026, Wilkes-Barre Area managed to create just enough separation late to secure a 52–40 victory, continuing a rivalry that has swung back and forth for years. While the final margin suggested comfort, the game itself was anything but routine, featuring multiple momentum shifts and defensive pressure on both ends.

Valley View leaned on timely shooting and late game composure to edge Scranton Prep 45 to 43 in a tightly contested girls basketball showdown Thursday night.

OLD FORGE — A decisive fourth-quarter surge and a barrage of three-pointers propelled Old Forge to a 51–41 victory over Lakeland on Monday night in a Division III girls’ basketball matchup.

Central Columbia showcased a complete team performance, operating like a well-oiled machine on offense and defense throughout the night. Their ability to work together, apply constant pressure, and convert turnovers into points made the difference in a decisive win over the Lady Rangers.

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.