D-11 AA Girls’ Basketball: Kasper’s big night leads Vikings to 1st-ever district crown By Leroy Boyer· March 1, 2025·ORWIGSBURG — Ireland Kasper’s journey as a member of the Williams Valley girls’ basketball team had a fairy tale ending Friday night.…
D-11 Class AA Girls’ Basketball: Smeltz nets 1,000th point; Williams Valley trounces Lincoln Leadership in semis By Eli Doyle· February 25, 2025·ORWIGSBURG — It was all Williams Valley from start to finish. Sage Smeltz, a senior, led all scorers with 28 points and…
SL Girls’ Basketball Playoffs: Miller’s hot hand lifts Tamaqua past Williams Valley By Leroy Boyer· February 8, 2025·POTTSVILLE — Kendle Miller is Tamaqua’s best 3-point shooter. This season has been a struggle for the Blue Raiders’ junior guard, however,…
Schuylkill League Girls’ Basketball Playoff Preview Capsules By Leroy Boyer· February 8, 2025·Schuylkill League Girls’ Basketball Playoffs Quarterfinal Preview Capsules Schuylkill Haven (17-5) vs. Lourdes (16-5) When: Today, 2 p.m. Where: Martz Hall,…
HS Girls’ Basketball: Williams Valley knocks off Marian to tighten Division II race By Karlee Feger· January 31, 2025·HOMETOWN — Williams Valley’s patented zone defense proved to be just what the Vikings needed to stop the No. 1 team in…
HS Basketball Roundup: Williams Valley boys, girls notch victories By Leroy Boyer· January 30, 2025·TOWER CITY — It was a game Williams Valley needed to have. Gabe Rodriguez made sure the Vikings got it done. Rodriguez…
HS Basketball Roundup: Tamaqua gets 700th victory, Haven qualifies for league playoffs By Leroy Boyer· January 28, 2025·TAMAQUA — It was a night to remember for the Tamaqua girls’ basketball team. The Blue Raiders earned the 700th victory in…
HS Girls’ Basketball Roundup: Williams Valley earns 1st-ever Schuylkill League playoff berth By Leroy Boyer· January 24, 2025·MAHANOY CITY — For the first time in school history, the Williams Valley girls’ basketball team is headed to the Schuylkill League…
HS Basketball Roundup: Mahanoy Area, Minersville boys continue to roll By Eli Doyle· January 18, 2025·ORWIGSBURG — Shazier Bethea’s big performance was key as Minersville collected its eighth consecutive win Friday night. Bethea, a junior, exploded for…
HS Girls’ Basketball Roundup: Barnhart lifts Pottsville past Blue Mountain By Leroy Boyer· January 13, 2025·POTTSVILLE — Jo Barnhart scored a game-high 15 points as Pottsville knocked off Blue Mountain 40-36 in a Schuylkill League Division I…
HS Basketball Roundup: Pottsville girls knock off Panther Valley By Leroy Boyer· January 11, 2025·LANSFORD — It’s been a frustrating season so far for the Pottsville girls’ basketball team. The Crimson Tide put it all together…
HS Basketball Roundup: Golden Bears outlast Eagles to remain unbeaten By Leroy Boyer· January 10, 2025·ORWIGSBURG — Mahanoy Area’s transition from the small-school division to Division I of the Schuylkill League in boys’ basketball continues to go…
Weekend Roundup: Tamaqua, Blue Mtn., Minersville boys grab hardcourt wins By Leroy Boyer· January 5, 2025·POTTSVILLE — Noah Mateyak drained three 3-pointers and scored a game-high 27 points as Tamaqua surged past Nativity 75-56 in a non-league…
Basketball Roundup: Tide boys deck ELCO, Mahanoy boys, WV girls stay unbeaten By Leroy Boyer· January 4, 2025·POTTSVILLE — The Pottsville boys’ basketball team was on fire from 3-point range Friday night. The Crimson Tide connected for 13 triples…
Basketball Roundup: Marian rallies late to knock off Tri-Valley By Leroy Boyer· December 20, 2024·HEGINS — The Schuylkill League Division II boys’ basketball standings got a little tighter Thursday night. Bryan Ferreira scored 10 his 14…
Basketball Roundup: PV boys, WV girls notch non-league wins By Leroy Boyer· December 18, 2024·LANSFORD — Connor Penberth scored a game-high 21 points and had eight assists as Panther Valley downed Pen Argyl 68-39 in a…
Girls’ Basketball: Strong second half lifts unbeaten Vikings past Mahanoy Area By Leroy Boyer· December 17, 2024·TOWER CITY — Shane Zeller’s message to his Williams Valley squad at halftime was crystal clear: Crash the boards, play tough defense.…
Girls’ Basketball: Marian, Williams Valley notch key Division II victories By Leroy Boyer· December 14, 2024·MAHANOY CITY — Marian’s balance was too much for Mahanoy Area to handle. Olivia Serfass and Addy Fritz each scored 17 points…