Sammy Lawrence did all the little things right Tuesday against four-time defending District 4 Class AAA champion Loyalsock. But after the Lancers furiously rallied and cut a 10-point deficit with two minutes remaining to two in the closing seconds, North Penn-Mansfield needed their point ...
Few outside their locker rooms, thought Troy and Warrior Run would reach the District 4 Class AAA semifinals. Not after Troy lost three starters, including all-time leading scorer Ty Barrett. Not after Warrior Run went 1-21 last season. Both teams have proved the doubters wrong and following a tremendous performance in Tuesday's semifinals at Montoursville, Troy has a shot at making the ultimate response. Despite its loss, Warrior Run still can do something big, too. Jack Burbage scored 24 points, three players reached double figures and Troy played ferocious defense while reaching a ...
Sullivan County presented its case as being one of District 4's top two Class A teams Saturday afternoon. And the defense never rested. Sullivan produced a defensive clinic at Montoursville, allowing just five field goals while blitzing North Penn-Liberty, 46-16 in the Class A semifinals. Riley King scored 20 points, Trey Higley (10 points, 12 rebounds) produced a double-double and every Griffin relentlessly competed as Sullivan (16-8) earned a spot in its first championship since 2014. The Griffins will play Northumberland Christian in the finals and clinched an 11th state ...
By CHRIS MASSE cmasse@sungazette.com Meadowbrook Christian already made history by setting the single season wins record. Saturday this determined team did it again in two different ways. And now they have shot at achieving another first later this week. Kailey Devlin scored 20 points, Alayna Smith grabbed 13 rebounds and Meadowbrook reached both its first District 4 Class A final and state tournament, defeating North Penn-Liberty, 37-25 at Montoursville. The top-seeded Lions (22-2) trailed 7-0 early, but played stifling defense from there and took charge in the second half. ...
South Williamsport surging and its crowd roaring, St. John Neumann forward Joe Savage knew something must be done. Davion Hill was saddled with four fouls, so Savage decided his time was now. After South hard roared back from a 20-point halftime deficit and cut Neumann's lead to five, Savage attacked the basket, made a runner while being fouled and converted a 3-point play. Savage's clutch play with 2 minutes, 13 seconds remaining restored order, helped ignite a game-clinching run and pointed the way to a fifth straight district championship appearance. Daiton Thompson followed ...
Defending District 4 Class AAAA champion Lewisburg opened its title defense in strong fashion, defeating rival Mifflinburg, 66-54 in Friday's quarterfinals. The Dragons dominated the final three quarters after Mifflinburg took a lead into the second. Cam Michaels scored a game-high 24 points as Lewisburg (15-8) earned a spot in next week's semifinals against top-seeded Shamokin. Lewisburg made 10 3-pointers with Devin Bodden connecting on four and finishing with 12 points. Henry Harrison scored nine and Jack Blough eight. Shamokin cruised into the semifinals, defeating Montoursville, ...
