Andy’s Take
Lancaster Country Day Receives Good Tidings Found In Victory Prior To Christmas Holiday As Cougars Erase Second Half Deficit, Snap Two-Game Losing Skid With Hard-Fought Triumph Over Schuylkill Valley
December 23, 2025 Andy Herr“What are you gonna do now?” While not necessarily the specific line that they have internally inside their own walls per se, that largely felt to be the prevailing theme from the outside chatter when it came to discussing the 2025-26 edition of the Lancaster Country Cougars. And frankly, like it or not, that outward […]
Behind Book And Witman’s Big Nights (And Some ‘GWP’s’), Manheim Central Scores Key December Section Win In Defeating ELCO As Barons Aim To Regain ‘Rhythm’
December 20, 2025 Andy HerrThe month of December is always a fun one around here when it comes to the world of high school basketball. Sure, aside from a Captain Obvious moment to mention how the 12th month on the calendar is always the first month of the hoops slate starting in full bloom, one of the better features […]
Following Senior-Led Team Meeting, Manheim Township Responds By Knocking Off McCaskey As Blue Streaks Inject Themselves Into Section One Leadership Discussion
December 19, 2025 Andy HerrCome the middle of February, this is exactly the place where everyone aspires to be. It might not come with necessarily all the glitz and glamour of some spacious building that can host a variety of events like concerts and such, but to all the boys’ basketball teams that call the Lancaster-Lebanon League their […]
Solanco Continues Sizzling Start As Golden Mules Add Another Early Pelt In Knocking Off Garden Spot, Keep Pace With Divisional Leaders
December 18, 2025 Andy HerrWhen you’re in the middle of a title chase, style points don’t necessarily matter all that much. Sure, it’s great to have an average margin of victory that makes you feel all fat and happy, but those can sometimes be nothing more than empty calories. And while section play only just commenced around the […]
Despite Tough Start To The Season, Columbia’s ‘Character Win’ Over Pequea Valley Provides Added Boost As Crimson Tide Hope To Continue ‘Turning The Corner’
December 17, 2025 Andy HerrIn years past, this matchup probably would’ve been glossed over without much in the way of fanfare. Not that it was anyone’s inherited fault, mind you. Short of relitigating all the intricate details when it comes to detailing this matchup – this game within the series particular – let’s just cut to the chase and […]
Young Dutchmen Hang Tough, Fall Victim To Lancaster County Christian Fourth Quarter Surge As Lions Nab Key Road Victory At Annville Cleona For Themselves, CCAC On Monday Night
December 16, 2025 Andy HerrIt’s the third full week of December. It’s been a few days (literally) since section play around the Lancaster-Lebanon League officially commenced. A big chunk of everyone’s respective resumes thus far is attributed to that of the legwork done in the non-con portion of the slate. We’re still a week out from Christmas. And we’re […]
Celebrating (And Commemorating) A Memorable Finish To Wrap Up Last Week
December 14, 2025 Andy HerrThis past week saw the start of section play officially commence around the Lancaster-Lebanon League. Typically, that would be the most newsworthy tidbit that the week would usually offer. However, especially at the tail end of the week in particular, the L-L was fortunate enough to see some key milestones be reached from both those […]
Following Torrid First Half Start, Cocalico Withstands Solanco’s Second Half Push As Eagles Ride Hambright’s 30-Point Night To Critical Early Season Section Triumph
December 10, 2025 Andy HerrWithout fail, Mother Nature always has a funny way of inserting herself into the conversation when it comes to winter weather found here in central Pennsylvania, almost always throwing a wrench into everyone’s collective plans as it relates to high school basketball most of all. Funny thing is, she wasted little time this year […]
After Emotional First Weekend, L-S Steadies The Ship, Closes Out E-town As Pioneers Climb To 2-1 Record Heading Into Section Play
December 9, 2025 Andy HerrComing out of the first weekend of the season, to suggest that the shared experiences found inside their respective tip-off tournaments in which they played were a bit of a mixed bag when referencing both Elizabethtown and Lampeter-Strasburg might be a bit of disservice. For starters, coming out the initial weekend with a pair of […]
In Game Worthy Of Championship Distinction, Ephrata Prevails Over Palmyra In Double Overtime Thriller To Claim Mountaineer Tip-Off Title As Mounts Notch ‘Incredible’ Victory
December 7, 2025 Andy HerrMaybe it’s cliché and hokey. Maybe it’s not. Either way, the fact of the matter is that when it comes to first full week of the high school basketball season at the start of every December, there are championships to be won coming out of the weekend. For some, winning a tip-off tourney title likely […]
Muhlenberg Holds Off Cedar Crest In Early Playoff-Like December Game Between Two 6A Stalwarts As Mulhs Refuse To Blink, Move To 2-0 In Defeating Two-Time Defending L-L League Champs
December 6, 2025 Andy HerrIt’s been a little quiet around here about them. Almost too quiet quite frankly. Part of that perhaps makes sense, doesn’t it? Graduating almost all the key pieces that were integral parts of back-to-back league championship runs. I mean, what could possibly be left up there in the cupboard still? Well, while that may all […]
Despite Making Strides, Lancaster Catholic Suffers Identical Fate As Crusaders Fall To Wyomissing In Opening Round York Catholic Tip-Off Tournament For Second Straight Season, Draw Date With Linville Hill In Friday’s Consolation Game
December 5, 2025 Andy HerrComing into this season, it’d be fair to suggest that Lancaster Catholic was most certainly looking forward to the idea and overall promise that came part in parcel with a new year getting set to commence. And frankly, how could they not? As far as the record books will tell you, the Crusaders’ 2024-25 season […]
Buckskins Remain Barons’ Kryptonite As Conestoga Valley Returns To Manheim Central, Comes Away With Second Consecutive Victory, Makes Strong Opening Statement In Noisy Section Two Discussion
December 4, 2025 Andy HerrWhile it’s true to say that all season-openers are special, there are undeniably others that are just a cut above when it comes to storylines and historical significance. And Wednesday night in Manheim could not have been any stronger indication of that notion ringing true. But before we look forward, we must first […]
Schuylkill Haven Stymies First Chapter Of New Northern Lebanon Era As Hurricanes Run Away Late, Begin Season With Tough Win Inside Vikings’ Updated House
December 2, 2025 Andy HerrAt the start of every season, new is always going to be the word of the day. Then again, there’s “new” and there’s the type of new that the Northern Lebanon boys’ basketball program is rolling out with this winter. New coach? Say hello to Franklin Wilson Jr, getting his shot at a […]
In New Season Bursting With Possibilities, Octorara Relies On Old Tricks As Braves Use 16-2 Final Salvo To Rally Past Downingtown East In ‘Winning Time’
November 29, 2025 Andy HerrIt’s one of the worst kept secrets this year when it comes to the landscape of Lancaster-Lebanon League boys’ basketball action. That of course being that the Octorara Braves come into their 2025-26 campaign with a boatload full of optimism and sky-high hopes. And frankly, how could they not? If the name of […]















