Julian Nelson, North Schuylkill boys' basketball

SHENANDOAH — Julian Nelson imposed his will late as North Schuylkill closed strong to outlast Shenandoah Valley in a fast-paced non-league showdown Saturday.

Nelson poured in a game-high 21 points and scored nine of them in the fourth quarter as the Spartans used a decisive late surge to pull away. North Schuylkill led by just five entering the final frame before opening with an aggressive defensive push that fueled transition baskets and forced Shenandoah Valley into rushed possessions.

Cam Kacilowicz added 13 points, while Jude Maziekas and Caden Mengel chipped in eight apiece as the Spartans showcased balance and composure down the stretch.

North Schuylkill finished the night shooting 9-of-13 from the foul line and held Shenandoah Valley to just 19 points in the second half.

Shenandoah Valley was paced by Alex Rivera with 19 points, while Ethan Bench added 12 and David Burrous scored nine.

The Blue Devils stayed within striking distance throughout, trimming the deficit to four late in the fourth, but Nelson’s ability to finish through contact and control tempo sealed it.

NORTH SCHUYLKILL (60) — Cairo 0 0-0 0, Damiter 1 0-0 2, Maziekas 2 2-2 8, Mengel 3 1-2 8, Kacilowicz 5 0-0 13, Nelson 8 4-5 21, McNally 3 2-4 8, Gallagher 0 0-0 0. Totals 22 9-13 60.

SHENANDOAH VALLEY (52) — Reyes 3 0-0 7, Rivera 6 4-4 19, Gonzalez 2 0-0 5, Burrous 3 3-4 9, Hernandez 0 0-0 0, Christopher 0 0-0 0, Bench 5 2-2 12, Pagan 0 0-0 0. Totals 19 9-10 52.

3-point FGs: Maziekas 2, Mengel, Kacilowicz 3, Nelson,

Officials: Groody, Rizzo

JV Score: North Schuylkill 70-31

Pine Grove 73, Williams Valley 64

PINE GROVE — Dane Hannevig and Hayden Felty powered Pine Grove past Williams Valley in a high-scoring non-league battle.

Hannevig poured in a game-high 24 points, while Felty added 23 as the Cardinals seized control in the second half.

Williams Valley was led by Gabe Rodriguez’s 25 points, with Evan Achenbach finishing in double figures as well.

WILLIAMS VALLEY (64) — Rodriguez 9 3-5 25, Dickerson 3 1-3 9, Rautzahn 0 1-2 1, Achenbach 3 4-8 10, Kandybowski 3 1-2 8, B. Zilinski 2 1-2 5, K. Zilinski 3 0-0 6. Totals 23 10-18 64.

PINE GROVE (73) — Rizzo 3 0-0 7, Smeltz 0 1-4 1, Fairell 0 0-0 0, Hannevig 9 3-8 24, Witmer 2 3-6 7, Shanahan 0 0-0 0, Schneck-Haines 0 4-4 4, Herber 0 1-2 1, Felty 6 7-10 23, Kolb 1 0-0 2, Wolff 0 0-0 0, Snyder 1 2-4 4. Totals 22 20-38 73.

3-point FGs: Rodriguez 5, Dickerson 2, Kandybowski, Rizzo, Hannevig 3, Felty 5

Officials: K. Dean, Je. Misstishin, Titus

Pottsville 46, Conrad Weiser 38

ROBESONIA — Pottsville leaned on defense and timely scoring to secure a non-league road win.

Christian Alvarez led the Crimson Tide with 12 points, while Davey Kunstek added 11 and Ryder Bowers chipped in nine as Pottsville gradually built control after halftime.

POTTSVILLE (46) — Hobbs 3 0-0 8, McGinley 0 0-0 0, Allen 0 0-0 0, Herndon 0 0-0 0, Bainbridge 0 1-2 1, Alvarez 4 2-2 12, Bowers 3 1-2 9, Kunstek 4 2-2 11, Clews 1 0-0 2, Kimber 1 0-0 3. Totals 16 6-8 46.

CONRAD WEISER (38) — Sweitzer 1 0-0 2, Negron 3 1-2 9, Nomago 1 0-0 2, Melendez 3 0-0 8, Moore 6 2-3 14, Parham 1 1-1 3, Mortland 0 0-0 0. Totals 15 4-5 38.

3-point FGs: Negron 2, Melendez 2, Hobbs 2, Bowers 2, Kunstek, Kimber

Officials: Delong, Line, Nigrini

JV Score: Pottsville 35-29

Blue Mountain 66, Northern Lebanon 37

BLUE MOUNTAIN — Blue Mountain set the tone early and never looked back, using a fast start and balanced scoring to roll past Northern Lebanon in non-league action.

The Eagles built a commanding lead in the opening quarter and continued to stretch the margin behind steady production across the lineup. Tyierre Meade scored 16 points, while Cohen Kirby added a team-high 18. CohenWerner chipped in 12, and Blue Mountain’s pressure defense limited Northern Lebanon to single digits in two quarters.

Before tipoff, Blue Mountain honored Meade for surpassing 1,000 career points, a milestone moment that set the stage for another strong showing as the Eagles cruised to the win.

NORTHERN LEBANON (37) — Clemmer 2 0-0 6, Erdman 1 2-2 4, Anspach 0 0-0 0, Martin 1 2-2 4, Moyer 4 7-8 17, Vin 1 2-2 4, Hoffer 1 0-0 2, George 0 0-0 0, Shireman 0 0-0 0, Copenhaver 0 0-0 0, Burdict 0 0-0 0. Totals 10 13-14 37.

BLUE MOUNTAIN (66) — Meade 7 2-2 16, Setlock 0 0-0 0, Kirby 8 2-2 18, Pritiskutch 1 1-2 3, Disante 1 0-0 2, Singh 0 0-0 0, Werner 5 2-4 12, Henninger 3 0-0 7, McDonough 0 0-0 0, Wargo 0 0-0 0, Schuster 0 0-0 0, Gaddy 4 0-0 8. Totals 24 7-10 66.

3-point FGs: Clemmer 2, Moyer 2, Henninger

Officials: Towle, Pammer, Phillips

Southern Columbia 62, Tri-Valley 42

HEGINS — Southern Columbia used balance and physical play to pull away from Tri-Valley in non-league action.

Th Dawgs were paced by Owen Miller and Kingsley Johnson with nine points each. Trey Porter chipped in eight.

SOUTHERN COLUMBIA (62) — Gallagher 3 4-4 13, J. Gehret 2 0-0 6, Swank 0 2-2 2, B. Gehret 3 1-2 7, Martino 0 1-2 1, Hutchenson 0 1-2 1, Kissinger 1 0-0 2, Yost 2 2-6 6, Griscavage 3 4-6 12, Malakaski 5 1-2 11. Totals 19 16-20 62.

TRI-VALLEY (42) — Carl 2 1-2 5, Miller 3 3-6 9, Porter 1 6-8 8, Johnson 2 4-4 9, Doyle 1 3-6 5, Klock 2 0-0 5, Clemmer 0 1-2 1, C. Troutman 0 0-0 0, T. Troutman 0 0-0 0. Totals 11 18-28 42.

3-point FGs: Gallagher 3, J. Gehret 2, Griscavage 2, Johnson, Klock

Officials: Jacoby, Scicchitano, Rodweller

Lincoln Leadership 64, Nativity 59

POTTSVILLE — Lincoln Leadership held off a late Nativity rally behind a dominant performance from Baker.

Nativity was led by Trey Keating’s 15 points, Jake Bowman followed with 14, and Layne Pasker and Clarke each added 12.

Before tipoff, Nativity honored Keating for becoming the boys’ basketball program’s all-time leading scorer.

LINCOLN LEADERSHIP (64) — Baker 12 7-8 32, Colon 0 0-0 0, Forbes 2 0-0 4, Parker 2 2-6 5, Lockhart 0 0-0 0, Henegan 3 5-6 12, Jackson 0 0-0 0, Middleton 0 0-0 0, Young 4 3-6 11, Hernandez 0 0-0 0. Totals 22 17-26 64.

NATIVITY (59) — Clarke 4 4-4 12, Bowman 4 1-2 12, Pasker 5 4-6 14, Lutzkanin 0 1-2 1, Swartz 0 0-0 0, Holley 2 0-0 5, 4 5-6 15, Keating 4 5-6 15, Shimko 0 0-0 0. Totals 16 15-20 59.

3-point FGs: Baker, Parker, Henegan, Bowman 3, Holley, Keating 2

Officials: Marquart, Melewsky, McDonough

Panther Valley 70, Salem Christian 36

LANSFORD — Jake Moyer set the tone early as Panther Valley rolled past Salem Christian.

Moyer finished with a game-high 21 points, while Danny Wehr added 11 and Brody Breiner chipped in 10 as the Panthers jumped out quickly and cruised the rest of the way.

SALEM CHRISTIAN (36) — Schultz 2 0-0 5, Diaz 1 2-6 4, Huffman 2 0-0 5, G. Weigner 4 3-6 12, Rice 0 0-0 0, L. Weigner 2 0-0 5, Marks 2 0-0 5, Goone-Waidan 0 0-0 0, Smith 0 0-0 0. Totals 13 5-12.

PANTHER VALLEY (70) — Moyer 7 1-1 21, Crampsie 2 0-0 6, McArdle 2 0-0 5, Breiner 3 3-3 10, Mitchell 1 0-0 2, Gjoca 0 0-0 0, Revell 0 1-2 1, Wehr 4 0-0 11, Baneravage 2 0-0 4, Maynard 1 0-0 2, Williams 4 2-4 6. Totals 25 7-10 70.

3-point FGs: Schultz, Huffman, G. Weigner, L. Weigner, Marks

Officials: Haleishak, Erie

JV Score: No game

Lourdes 71, Line Mountain 55

COAL TWP. — Brighton Scicchitano led the way as Lourdes pulled away from Line Mountain behind a strong non-league offensive showing.

Scicchitano scored a game-high 20 points, while Trebor Moore added 12 and Gavin Renn finished with 13 as the Red Raiders used a fast start to control the game.

LINE MOUNTAIN (55) — Jones 6 1-2 18, L. Libby 2 1-2 7, Maurer 1 2-2 5, Derk 0 0-4 0, Smeltz 6 6-10 18, B. Libby 3 0-0 7. Totals 18 10-20 55.

LOURDES (55) — G. Renn 3 6-6 13, Moore 4 0-0 12, Scicchitano 7 5-11 20, B. Rishel 4 3-4 11, J. Rishel 5 0-3 10, B. Renn 0 0-0 0, Shengenoski 0 0-0 0, Williams 2 0-0 5. Totals 25 14-24 71.

3-point FGs: Jones 5, L. Libby 2, Maurer, B. Libby, G. Renn, Moore 4, Scicchitano, Williams