JERSEY SHORE—Leah Walter earned HAC-II All-Defensive honors the last two seasons, and the senior guard embraces defensive challenges like a butcher does a T-bone steak. Walter has produced strong defensive performances throughout her scholastic career, but she may have produced her ...
Two years ago, St. John Neumann won one basketball game and was fortunate if it drew 100 fans each time it played. Many of those players were still there Wednesday at the Catholic Community Center. There, Neumann played in front of a raucous crowd which filled nearly every bleacher opening. ...
Josiah Coleman missed a last-second shot but Kane Wright grabbed the rebound and scored off a buzzer-beating putback. That basket not only gave St. John Neumann 100 points in its District 4 Class A quarterfinal against Millville but told a story. The Knights unselfishly carved up Millville ...
LIBERTY--Noah Shedden heeded some halftime advice and North Penn-Liberty started expanding its lead. Coach Brian Litzelman challenged his 6-foot-4 forward to take charge inside and Shedden did, scoring eight third-quarter points and becoming an offensive difference-maker. Shedden already had established himself as a defensive difference-maker, moving to the top of North Penn-Liberty's changing zone defenses and wreaking havoc. Putting his whole arsenal together meant trouble for Sullivan County and Shedden played a monster role in helping North Penn-Liberty defeat the Griffins, ...
South Williamsport gave Mount Carmel a battle on the road but a game-winning basket with 3.4 seconds remaining ended its season. The Tornaodes defeated South, 53-51 and earned a spot in Friday's District 4 Class AAA quarterfinals against defending state champion Loyalsock. Lee Habalar scored a game-high 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds for South, concluding a strong season. Sequan Roberts had a double-double (10 points, 10 rebounds) and Ben Manning added nine points. The Mounties concluded the season 13-10 and have all five of Tuesday's starters returning next season. Bucktail gave ...
SUNBURY—Sometimes Cam Michaels moves so fast, even he cannot stop himself. So, yes Michaels occasionally will turn the ball over as he accelerates at turbo speed. But Lewisburg will take that trade because Michaels playing so quick and so relentless provides his team so much value. It ...
