Manheim Central 70 Mechicsburg 52 Boys 5A Semis Feb. 27 The word of the night? HOT – as in the Barons were HOT – like RED HOT. Central would can 7 three-balls in the first half, and survived a brief Mechicsburg run in the third to claim a spot in the District 3 5A finals […]

Perkiomen Defeats George 79-77 in OT for PISAA State Championship Perkiomen defeated George 79 to 77 in overtime on Sunday afternoon in the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association (PISAA) state championship game at St. Joseph’s U. in a contest with more twists and turns than a Ross Thomas spy novel. The deciding points were two […]

  Updated On 3/7   2022-2023 PIAA FIRST ROUND BOYS MATCHUPS   “hosts” means a home court game (or within District 2) “visits” means opponent’s home court (or in their district) # – indicates team’s seeding going into their district tourney     Boys AAAAAA PIAA First Round District 2/4 Champion hosts District 1, #9 Team   […]

  February 25, 2023   Cavaliers Rally Over Trojans to Reach Boys 4A Final   Scranton Prep 64, Greater Nanticoke Area 61     by Jon K. SCRANTON – In what was a terrific back-and-forth game, Scranton Prep got a triple from Brycen Martin with 2:37 remaining in the game to help propel the Cavaliers […]

If it’s true what they say that the truest mark of someone’s character is how they respond in the aftermath of adversity, you can best believe that the Hempfield Black Knights boys’ basketball team has done plenty of that and then some over the last few years. But also, it’s possible that two things can […]

  February 25, 2023   Scranton Pulls Carpet Out From Under Hazleton Area   Boys 6A Semi-Final:  Scranton 66, Hazleton Area 64 OT   By Phil T. and Jon K. HAZLETON –  This was no magic trick, but it still left the mostly home crowd leaving the gymnasium in stunned disbelief.  Hazleton Area and Scranton, […]

Dell’s column Feb 25 The Week that was… Andy Mechanicsburg/Warwick Wilson/Cedar Crest Warwick/Donegal Hempfield/Central York Dell Lancaster Mennonite/Steel High NEast Beat West Scranton/Dallas Abington HTs. /Dallas: GIRLS District 2 Semis- BOYS Crestwood/N. Pocono Riverside/Carbondale David Kehler Dock Mennonite/Church Farm George/Malvern Prep Philly Catholic League- Semis Manheim Central/Muhlenburg George/Phelps High Point/Daysprings PIAA Qualifiers- Updated Feb 26 […]

High Point Baptist Academy Defeats Dayspring Christian Academy 37-34 in District 3 Class 1A Playoff Game Mason Rogers, a 6’ 4” freshman, came off the bench to score nine points in the fourth quarter to lead High Point Baptist Academy to a 37 to 34 win over Dayspring Christian Academy on Saturday afternoon in a […]

  February 24, 2023   Invaders Shock Dallas in Boys 5A Semis   West Scranton 78, Dallas 72 (OT)   DALLAS – While Tristan Lee will gain tremendous accolades for his 34-point performance in West Scranton’s remarkable 78-72 overtime road win over #2 seed Dallas in the District 2 Boys 5A Semi-finals, it was also […]

George Defeats Phelps 80-56 in PISAA Playoff Semifinal George demolished visiting Phelps 80 to 56 on Friday evening in a semifinal in the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association state championship tournament. The competition is for private schools that are not members of the PIAA, and George will play Perkiomen in the championship game on Sunday […]

Ed note: Manheim Central plays its games at Doe Run Elementary School. Seeding is the first number. All tip times at 7 pm with home games awarded to higher-seeded teams. 6A  First Round  Cedar Crest 40 Wilson 48 Central York  58  Hempfield 61 5A First Round Donegal 36 Warwick 62  Hershey 35 Lampeter-Strasburg 26  Muhlenberg […]

  February 23, 2023   Lady Comets Advance to District 2 Semi-Finals   Girls 5A Quarter-Final:  Abington Heights 46, Dallas 38   CLARKS SUMMIT – Abington Heights grabbed a 20-point lead midway through the third period (33-13) after a steal and layup by Madison Zalewski.  That advantage was built mostly from a 10+ minute scoring […]

Ed Note: Steve Navorli of District 3 PIAA gives us some insights on power rankings, brackets, and online programs! It’s a busy time for Steve- Wrestling, Basketball, Swimming, Bowling and more coverage.   Check out the D3 online programs!  BOYS GIRLS Interview

Before we begin, is there a word for déjà vu that doesn’t exactly come to completion? Say, kinda vu? Either way, that likely had to be the feeling that the Warwick Warriors possessed when they loaded up the bus in Lititz on Thursday afternoon before coming across the Susquehanna to meet up with the Mechanicsburg […]

Manheim Central Defeats Muhlenberg 64-54 in District 3 Class 5A Quarterfinal Manheim Central overcame a seven point second quarter deficit to defeat visiting Muhlenberg 64 to 54 in a PIAA District 3 Class 5A playoff quarterfinal that was closer than the final score suggests. Although substantially out-rebounded throughout the game, a 12 to 2 Manheim […]