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Warwick needed no inspiration for the 2023-2024 season.   “Last year was motivation for them,” said Warwick head coach Chris Christensen.   The Warriors, who finished second in Section 2 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League last season, claimed the 2023-2024 Section 2 title with a 43-30 victory over Ephrata Tuesday night in Lititz.   “We said […]

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. Warwick (14-5 Overall, Last Week: No. 3) The Warriors are the hottest team in the Lancaster-Lebanon League with a 10-game […]

Chase Smucker was feeling it. “(I) felt good, warmups I felt good,” said Smucker. “So I kinda knew I was gonna have a big game.”   The Lampeter-Strasburg junior guard knocked down four three-pointers in the first quarter, drilled six triples in the game, and finished with 27 points while leading the Pioneers to a […]

Warwick 57 Garden Spot 44 February 2, 2024 Warwick can make three’s..like a lot. Tonight’s game they popped 9 of them. However, it’s the defense that has buoyed the Warriors 10 game win streak. Only 2 teams have topped 50 point in that span (51 and 53), and the last 4 games the Warriors are […]

The play wasn’t called for Justin Glick but the ball ended up in his hands during the most important moment of the game.   “It was a designed play for Dean (Herr) and (Zach) Kirk was on me,” said Glick. “When I screened, the other guy switched and I was a lot bigger than him. […]

The game started well for Ephrata Thursday night.   “I thought our energy was really good,” said Ephrata head coach Scott Gaffey. “We played really hard, we got after them.”   The Mounts forced seven first-quarter turnovers and built a 12-point lead but couldn’t hold on in a 61-51 non-league loss to visiting Wyomissing at Ephrata […]

The message in the ELCO locker room at halftime Wednesday night was a simple one. “Something we always say is ‘punch in’,” said ELCO senior guard Camden Marquette. “It’s time to do our work, punch in. (Coach) told us to punch in and get it done.” Leading 29-25 at halftime, the Raiders exploded with a 30-point […]

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 […]

Ed Note: A Section 2 battle for possible LL seeding and District 3 play-offs!  Ephrata is 6-2 in the Section and Manheim Central is 7-2. Bruce Badgley, Warren Goodling and John Graham are calling the game. Tip scheduled for 7:30 LINK

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 […]

Dells Column January 28, 2024 Devin Figueroa info The play…With 5:51 to go in a very tight game between Hempfield and Penn Manor, Devin Figueroa, Penn Manor’s 6’ senior guard, drove to the basket on a semi breakaway. His drive found him above the rim. Upon going up, Figueroa was inadvertently hit in mid-air, causing […]

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 […]

Ed note: Mark22 provides us with a gallery from the first half of Hempfield at Penn Manor on January 26, 2024. For prints contact Mark on his website. He has other images of the games on  his site. The prices are very reasonable. Follow Mark on twitter @Mark22Photos.   Thumbnails…click to enlarge the image.   […]

Bensalem Defeats Council Rock North 58 to 51: Kehler on Hoops Article by David Kehler Bensalem defeated visiting Council Rock North 58 to 51 on Friday night in a fiercely played and closely contested tactical battle by two very well-coached teams that are members of the Suburban One League. It was a see-saw game for […]