HS Hoops Roundup: Tri-Valley clinches Division II crown; Shenandoah Valley stuns Haven
The Tri-Valley boys' basketball team huddled during pregame introductions (Photo by Eli Doyle).
HEGINS — Another night, another statement, and another piece of hardware secured for Tri-Valley.
The Dawgs clinched the Schuylkill League Division II championship after rolling past Marian 70-47 Wednesday at Tri-Valley Jr./Sr. High School, continuing a dominant league season built on balance, athleticism and timely execution.
Braeden Doyle led all scorers with 25 points, knocking down four 3-pointers as Tri-Valley steadily widened the gap after halftime. Gavin Klock added 15 points, while Owen Miller chipped in 11 to keep constant pressure on the Colts.
Marian stayed competitive early, trailing by just four at the half, but Tri-Valley outscored the Colts 22-14 in the third quarter to seize full control and never looked back.
Gregory Tirpak paced Marian with 11 points. Jimmy Cannon collected 11 points for the Colts, while Jacob De La Cruz netted eight.
With the division crown clinched, the Dawgs receive an automatic bid into the semifinal round of the Schuylkill League Playoff Tournament at Martz Hall.
MARIAN (47) — Shigo 0 0-0 0, Tom 4 0-0 8, Nunez 0 0-0 0, Paulino 0 0-0 0, Ju. De La Cruz 3 0-0 7, Ja. De La Cruz 3 1-2 8, Acosta 1 0-0 2, Do. Rodino 0 0-0 0, Tirpak 4 0-0 11, Knock 0 0-0 0, Cannon 4 3-4 11. Total 19 4-6 47.
TRI-VALLEY (70) — Carl 1 0-0 2, Miller 4 1-2 11, Porter 5 2-2 12, Johnson 0 0-0 0, Doyle 10 1-2 25, G. Klock 7 1-1 15, D. Klock 0 0-0 0, Clemmer 0 0-0 0, C. Troutman 0 0-0 0, Olmos 1 0-0 3, Kaslavage 1 0-0 2. Total 29 5-7 70.
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar (8-10, 5-7) | 9 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 47 |
| TV (18-1, 12-0) | 16 | 12 | 22 | 20 | 70 |
3-point FGs: Ju. De La Cruz, Ja. De La Cruz, Tirpak 3, Miller 2, Doyle 4, Olmos
Officials: Groody, Gerchak, Rizzo
Shenandoah Valley 54, Schuylkill Haven 53
SHENANDOAH — Shenandoah Valley earned a hard-fought win, edging Schuylkill Haven in a back-and-forth Division II contest that came down to the final possessions.
The Blue Devils used a strong second half to erase a slim deficit, outscoring Haven 36-29 after halftime. Izayah Lopez scored 12 points and Brandon Hernandez added 11, while David Burrous and Jonnuel Reyes provided timely perimeter shooting.
The Hurricanes were led by Justin Watcher with 17 points. Alan Evans chipped in 14 points and Max Heim added 13.
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN (53) — Evans 6 102 14, Diehl 2 0-0 5, Kelly 1 2-2 4, Watcher 7 2-4 17, Heim 5 3-6 13. Total 21 8-14 53.
SHENANDOAH VALLEY (54) — Reyes 2 0-0 6, Rivera 3 0-0 6, Nunez 0 0-0 0, Gonzalez 0 0-0 0, Burrous 3 2-2 9, Lopez 5 0-0 12, Hernandez 4 1-2 11, Christopher 1 0-0 2, Bench 4 0-0 8. Total 22 3-4 54.
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SH (14-6, 8-4) | 12 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 53 |
| SV (3-16, 0-12) | 12 | 6 | 19 | 17 | 54 |
3-point FGs: Evans, Diehl, Watcher, Reyes 2, Burrous, Lopez 2, Hernandez 2
JV Score: Schuylkill Haven 47-23
Weatherly 74, Lourdes 71 OT
COAL TWP. — Weatherly survived a thriller and Ian McKeegan tied a game-high 20 points as the Wreckers outlasted Lourdes in overtime after a tightly contested four quarters of Division II action.
The Wreckers leaned on a strong second half and timely execution in the extra session to secure the win. Corbin Wagner tallied 18 points, Niko Saldukas collected 16 and Matt Adler added 12 for Weatherly.
Trebor Moore tied a game-high 20 points for the Red Raiders, while Gaven Renn added 17 points, Brighton Scicchitano poured in 12 and Johnny Rishel chipped in 10.
WEATHERLY (74) — Adler 5 1-3 12, Kokinda 2 4-6 8, McKeegan 7 4-10 20, Saldukas 6 0-0 16, Davis 0 0-0 0, Wagner 6 5-6 18. Total 26 14-25.
LOURDES (71) — G. Renn 7 0-0 17, Moore 7 0-0 20, Scicchitano 5 2-6 12, B. Rishel 6 0-1 12, J. Rishel 4 2-5 10, Pulaski 0 0-0 0, B. Renn 0 0-0 0, Shegenoski 0 0-0 0, Williams 0 0 0 0. Totals 29 4-12 71.
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | OT | FINAL |
| Wea (12-6, 6-6) | 10 | 14 | 24 | 16 | 10 | 74 |
| Lou (10-9, 3-9) | 15 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 71 |
3-point FGs: Adler, McKeegan 2, Saldukas 4, Wagner,
JV Score: Lourdes 62-17
Lehigh Valley Academy 62, Panther Valley 58
BETHLEHEM — Panther Valley came up just short in a competitive non-league matchup on the road against Lehigh Valley Academy.
Brody Breiner led the Panthers with 16 points, while Danny Wehr added 12 and Chase McArdle chipped in 10. Panther Valley stayed within striking distance all night but couldn’t put it together late.
PANTHER VALLEY (58) — Moyer 3 1-1 8, Crampsie 0 0-0 0, McArdle 4 1-2 10, Breiner 6 3-8 16, Mitchell 0 0-0 0, Revell 0 0-0 0, Wehr 4 1-2 12, Baneravage 0 0-0 0, Thomas 4 1-2 9, Maynard 1 0-0 3, Williams. Totals 22 7-12 58.
LEHIGH VALLEY ACADEMY (62) — Echeveirra 2 2-2 4, Azcuidiaz 1 1-2 4, Mendez-Feliz 2 0-0 5, Heiney 5 1-2 12, Orozco 3 3-5 10, Capehart 0 0-0 0, Scott 2 2-2 7, O. Hurt 8 1-2 17. Totals 23 11-15 62.
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PV (7-12) | 16 | 12 | 19 | 11 | 58 |
| LVA (11-9) | 21 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 62 |
