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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 ...

Montgomery stays hot and continues playoff push, defeating Bucktail

MONTGOMERY--Three years ago Montgomery won one game and ran one play against man defenses; one play against zone defenses. Games often were over by halftime. Saturday afternoon, Montgomery ran nine different plays and brilliantly executed them all. Every player contributed on both ends. ...

Zone Busters: Hughesville breaks through and defeats Bloomsburg

HUGHESVILLE--Josh Heiney repeatedly broke down Bloomsburg's aggressive zone defense. Dylan Bieber stretched it with four 3-pointers and Hughesville effectively moved the ball inside and outside all night. This was a different Hughesville team than the one Bloomsburg pounded last month. This was a better team, a calmer one. Put it together and Hughesville produced an impressive win against a former nemesis while clinching a District 4 Class AAA playoff berth in front of a boisterous home crowd Saturday night. Bieber scored 24 points, Heiney 18 and Hughesville made 60 percent of its ...