TJ Reports

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]