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Loyalsock makes quick work of Riverside; opens state title defense strong

Brendan Clark drained an early 3-pointer. Then he hit another. Then it was Jaylen Andrews and Jaiden Ross who started pumping treys in. Like a relay team, Loyalsock kept passing the baton and another teammate heated up. And the Lancers lapped the field Wednesday against Riverside, opening ...

Muncy delivers strong performance but loses at Shenandoah Valley in state tournament opener

Muncy produced a super performance in its final game this season, giving District 11 champion Shenandoah Valley all it could handle on its home court. Wednesday's Class AA state tournament first round game was tied entering the fourth quarter, but Shenandoah edged Muncy, 56-52. The Blue Devils advance to play Constitution in Saturday's second round, while Muncy finished its season 19-7. Muncy won its most games in a season since 2004 and reached both the district final and state tournament for the first time since 2017. The Indians return a strong core next year as well, including ...

Neumann produces well-rounded performance; wins state tournament opener

Davion Hill whipped a pass toward Joe Savage and added some instructions: "Shoot it." Savage responded and before the shot went through the net, Hill raised his arms in the air, signaling it was good before starting back on defense. He was right, too. Trust and chemistry were high Tuesday ...

South makes furious comeback and topples Minersville in state tournament

The Minersville crowd roaring and time fading, South Williamsport coach Justin Marnon marveled at what he heard his players saying seconds before they took the court. One quarter remained and South trailed by nine Tuesday. The Mounties made their intentions clear. They have produced a super season and they were not ready to end it. So they made sure it continued. Sofia Casella, Claudia Green and Aleigha Rieppel each scored five fourth-quarter points and South rallied from that nine-point deficit to beat District 11 champion Minersville, 37-35 on its home court in the Class AA state ...

Lewisburg returns to glory; defeats Athens for District 4 championship

By CHRIS MASSE cmasse@sungazette.com MANSFIELD—Cam Michaels and his friends often attended Lewisburg games last decade, young kids reveling in the glory days which produced three district championships in four years. Saturday, the glory days returned. Michaels, his friends and all his teammates brought them back. Jake Hernandez scored 26 points, Joey Martin caught fire in the third quarter, Michaels brilliantly ran the offense and four players reached double figures four a third straight playoff game. Put all that together and Lewisburg became District 4's best Class AAAA team ...

Milton rally falls short as Central Columbia wins another district title

MOUNT CARMEL—Central Columbia again climbed the championship ladder Friday night, cutting down the nets after securing a a second straight District 4 Class AAAA title and defeating Milton, 41-24. Milton may not have experienced that ascension but what a climb it has made this year. Friday's result at Mount Carmel High School does not diminish that After going 11 years without a playoff win, Milton vanquished two higher-seeded teams, coming back twice to do so this postseason, while reaching the district final. The Black Panthers (12-13) also earned their first state tournament ...