On January 13, Lampeter-Strasburg sent shockwaves around the Lancaster-Lebanon League and all of PIAA District 3 when the Pioneers defeated highly-rated Class AAAAAA opponent Chambersburg by 24 points.   “I think we gained a lot of confidence when we played Chambersburg,” said Lampeter-Strasburg head coach Ed Berryman.   If there was anyone wondering whether that […]

Everyone associated with the Penn Manor boys basketball program knows the importance of each game remaining on the schedule. “It’s those dog days of January, beginning of February and we know we need each one,” said Penn Manor senior forward Ethan Benne. “We know each one is gonna be a battle, especially in Section 1.” […]

Lancaster-Lebanon League boys basketball power rankings according to TJ Eck. New rankings will be released each Monday until the start of the L-L League playoffs. NOTE: Statistics via our friends at LancasterOnline.com and Llhoops.com 1. Octorara (16-2 Overall, Last Week: No. 1) The cardiac kids were at it again last week. Octorara earned a victory […]

Columbia boys hold off Eastern York for non-league win For the first half, it seemed like a lid was on the rim every time Columbia shot the ball.   “We probably missed anywhere from eight to 14 easy layups,” said Columbia head coach Kerry Glover. “A couple were contested but I always tell my guys […]

Friday night’s Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 1 contest between Hempfield and Penn Manor was suspended early in the third quarter after a scary injury. Penn Manor senior guard Devin Figueroa stole the ball and drove for a layup when he was fouled in mid-air. Figueroa landed hard on the floor and appeared to strike his head […]

When the moments matter most, Aaron Enterline couldn’t be stopped.   “I just kind of felt like I was getting to my spot,” said Enterline. “When I get to my spot I am going to shoot it and they were just falling.”   The Manheim Central senior forward scored 12 of his 18 points in […]

Columbia head coach Kerry Glover has challenged his team by playing a taxing non-league schedule this season.   “In order to be prepared for moments like (Wednesday night),we gotta toughen up,” said Glover.   The Crimson Tide entered Wednesday’s Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 4 road game against Lancaster Mennonite with a solid, yet unspectacular 10-6 record. But […]

Ethan Benne knew what was at stake Tuesday night.   “You can’t help but keep it in the back of your brain a little bit,” said Benne.   The Lancaster-Lebanon League’s leading scorer was aware that he needed nine points Tuesday to become just the sixth 1,000-point scorer in the history of Penn Manor boys […]

For Cedar Crest the key was having a short memory. “I think our guys know that Saturday wasn’t our best effort,” said Cedar Crest head coach Tom Smith. “Unfortunately, I hate to say that. We got thumped. We said, hey just like wins, the 24-hour rule, let it go.” What Smith is describing was a […]

Lancaster-Lebanon League boys basketball power rankings according to TJ Eck. New rankings will be released each Monday until the start of the L-L League playoffs. NOTE: Statistics via our friends at LancasterOnline.com and Llhoops.com 1. Octorara (14-2 Overall, Last Week: No. 2) The Braves rise to the No. 1 spot after picking up their 14th […]

Columbia holds off Middletown, ends 3-game skid Columbia head coach Kerry Glover had a message for his team entering Saturday’s matchup with Middletown.   “I told them last night in our group chat, I was like ‘Hey, tomorrow it’s time to start another winning streak’,” said Glover.   Glover’s group heard his message loud and […]

It’s a staple of Lancaster Catholic basketball and it was on display Thursday night. The Crusaders broke out their full-court, man-to-man pressure defense early against Donegal. The press flustered the visiting Indians and forced them into seven first-quarter turnovers, which led to multiple easy baskets on the offensive end. LCHS built an 11-point lead in […]

When everything is clicking, Warwick is a dangerous team. Everything was clicking for the Warriors Wednesday night. “I don’t think anyone has ever shot that well, together,” said Warwick senior guard Carter Horst. Horst and company knocked down six three-pointers in the first quarter, made 14 triples in the game, and ran away with a […]

Lancaster-Lebanon League boys basketball power rankings according to TJ Eck. New rankings will be released each Monday until the start of the L-L League playoffs. NOTE: Statistics via our friends at LancasterOnline.com and Llhoops.com 1. Cedar Crest (10-2 Overall, Last Week: No. 1) There’s no debate: Cedar Crest is clearly the top team in the […]

There’s an old saying in team sports: “Defense wins championships”. If that’s the case, Manheim Central may be adding to its trophy case this winter. The Barons, who are allowing just 44.0 points per game this season, put together another strong defensive effort in a 56-41 win over Fleetwood Saturday afternoon in a matchup of […]