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Clark turns up the volume; helps Loyalsock beat rival Montoursville

Brendan Clark often blocks out the crowd noise. Doing so has allowed Clark to help keep Loyalsock surging all season. Monday at Montoursville, however, Clark could not drown out that noise. Boisterous spectators jammed every part of Montoursville's cavernous gym, creating an outstanding high school basketball environment. And Clark was the one who so often had Loyalsock's fans delightfully cheering loud. He brought the noise all night. Clark scored a career-high 27 points, drained five 3-pointers and scored every way imaginable, helping Loyalsock defeat its rival, 71-48. Jaylen ...

Defensive ace Pysher turns offensive and helps Hughesville rally past Mifflinburg

HUGHESVILLE—Grace Pysher has played stifling defense since she first picked up a basketball. But what is making her an especially versatile threat these days came shining through at the perfect time Saturday afternoon. Alli Anstadt kicked a pass back toward Pysher who had worked herself open on the right wing, behind the 3-point line. Pysher took two dribbles, launched a 3-pointer and drilled it. That clutch shot put Hughesville ahead to stay, ignited a strong game-ending run and helped the Spartans defeat Mifflinburg, 36-31. Pysher played outstanding defense and limited ...

Loyalsock stays resilient and wins another league championship

HUGHESVILLE—Just 53 seconds into Saturdays' game, Loyalsock forward Brendan Clark went flying through the air like Superman, not caring that only the hard floor could break his fall. Clark's effort produced a steal and basket. It also symbolized how Loyalsock is challenges late this season. The defending Class AAA state champions opened the year with just one starter returning and now have none. But Loyalsock keeps winning and added another impressive victory—as well as a championship—Saturday. Jaylen Andrews scored 18 points, three players produced double figures and ...

Clay produces masterful performance; helps Neumann win thriller at Muncy

MUNCY--Hanief Clay relentlessly crafted his outside shot last offseason. Spectators never saw the St. John Neumann senior put in those countless hours, but they always have witnessed him flying around the court, doing everything he can while pursuing victory. Wednesday at Muncy, fans again witnessed that constant effort. They also watched Clay put all the offseason work into motion. Together, it produced one dazzling performance. Clay has shined the past two seasons at Neumann, but he delivered his virtuoso performance against a strong team in a loud gym Wednesday. The electrifying ...

Walker provides spark; helps Jersey Shore edge Lewisburg

LEWISBURG--Devon Walker does not score a lot. In fact, she did not score at all Tuesday against Lewisburg. So maybe one will never see Walker's name among the area's scoring leaders. She does not care and neither do her teammates. All they care about is that Walker makes so many vital contributions which produce wins. And she delivered again, helping Jersey Shore win an intense, entertaining game against a potential playoff opponent. Walker fueled the offense throughout the third-quarter without scoring a point, breaking down a tough defense and dealing three of her four assists. ...

Kline leads spirited bench effort as Williamsport defeats North Penn-Mansfield

The man they call Biscuit was cooking Monday night. Jakhia Kline played his best high school game, unleashing his entire arsenal and highlighting a terrific collective bench performance as Williamsport won its second game in three nights. Kline scored 12 points and made made five steals, the bench sparked two pivotal first-half runs and the Millionaires defeated pesky North Penn-Mansfield, 62-46 at the Magic Dome. Kline, a 6-foot-5 forward, led Williamsport in scoring and steals and caused North Penn-Mansfield problems with his size, speed and instincts. It was a breakout ...