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Whaley comes up big as Williamsport rallies past Holy Redeemer

A 13-point first quarter lead had become an eight-point third quarter deficit. Williamsport desperately needed a spark. And at the perfect time, their team leader lit the fuse. Senior George Whaley fanned the flames, and his teammates turned it into an inferno as Williamsport rallied and defeated Holy Redeemer, 67-63 Monday night at the Magic Dome. Whaley scored 21 points, dealt six assists and had a hand in 12 of the third quarter's final 14 points, helping the Millionaires (4-1) take a lead they never relinquished. After doing so in football last fall, Whaley is making his ...

South girls turn up the defense in big win against Muncy

South Williamsport defenders escorted Muncy ball handlers everywhere they ventured. And when those dribblers tried passing, all they often saw was a sea of South hands clogging passing lanes. As the game progressed, seemingly all scoring avenues were closed off. There may be no such thing ...

Balanced scoring helps Loyalsock girls defeat Montoursville

Three players scored in double figures and nine players scored overall as Loyalsock put together its most well-rounded performance this season, defeating rival Montoursville, 57-35. Sophomore Julie Ellis scored a career-high 13 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, while Natayah Abdul-Hakim produced 11 points and seven rebounds. She also was 7 for 7 at the foul line. Alaina Dadzie also had 11 points and seven rebounds, while her sister Izzy went or eight points and five assists, helping Loyalsock (3-1) build a 28-11 halftime lead. Maddie Labatch and Sydnie Stone each scored 12 points for ...

Eyer reaches 1,000 career points and helps Muncy defeat Warrior Run

TURBOTVILLE--The first time Ross Eyer located the 1,000-point banner, he knew he wanted his name there. His mother Sherry told her young son it was possible if he paid the price. Monday night at Warrior Run, the dream became reality and Eyer reaped the benefits, joining the 1,000-point club ...

Whaley has big night as Williamsport wins tournament opener

Williamsport opened and closed strong Friday at the William Penn York Tournament as three players reached double digits in a 59-46 semifinal win against Woodland Hills. The Millionaires (1-1) built a 17-9 first quarter lead and closed on an 18-12 run. George Whaley matched a career-high with 23 points and Caden Holt added 11. Those two combined for six 3-pointers and Jamaire Harden scored 10 points. Quinn Ranck scored a career-high 20 points and drained four 3-pointers as Montoursville won a hard-fought game at Jersey Shore, 61-55. Freshman Shea Ulmer made a big impact off the bench, ...