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Boys Basketball Results Tracker: February 12-16

by
Dan Rau
February 17, 2024

In this post, we will attempt to bring you details from as much of the Boys Basketball action from around LebCo. It will be a rolling summary, as we get details, that will serve as a place where you can find out about what is going on.

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Friday, February 16

Cedar Crest 66, Warwick 47 (LL Championship Finals)

Cedar Crest won the Section 1 title and, after defeating Manheim Central on Wednesday night, would have a chance at winning the 5th Lancaster Lebanon League Championship in the program’s history. In order to be crowned champions, they would have to get by an upstart Warwick squad that shocked Penn Manor in the semifinals.

After the Warriors took an early 3-0 lead, the Falcons responded with hot shooting from Leo Tirado and a block party hosted by RJ Young. At the same time, Tirado scored 7 points in the 1st quarter to give Crest a 5-point lead. The offensive cause was also aided with 6 points from Fernando Marquez. In the 2nd quarter, Crest dominated with perimeter shooting, hitting four three-pointers to take a 30-23 lead into halftime. Owen Chernich led the air raid with two threes in the quarter, including one right before the buzzer that ended the half.

In the 3rd quarter, Crest continued to hold Warwick at arm’s length as Young scored 6 points. Going into the 4th, the Falcons led 42-34 and knew they would need to close out strong to keep Warwick from making a run. The players responded, scoring 24 points in the final quarter to put the game away. The offense was led with 8 points being scored by Marquez, who even used his moves to elude getting fouled as Warwick attempted to send him to the line.

Marquez led Cedar Crest with 18 points in the game. Tirado hit three three-pointers on his way to scoring 15 points. Young totaled 11 points but was especially dominant on the defense, where he swatted away six shot attempts.

The Lancaster Lebanon League Championship is Cedar Crest’s 5th all-time and the first since 2020. It also marks the 4th time the Falcons have won the League title while being led by Coach Tommy Smith.
Cedar Crest (19-5) will now begin preparations for the opening round of the District 3 Championship Tournament, in which they will play Wilson in The Cage on Tuesday evening.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Cedar Crest	16	14	12	24	66
Warwick	11	12	11	13	47

CC Scoring: F. Marquez (18); L. Tirado (15); O. Chernich (11); R. Young (11); A. Schomp (7); D. Speaks (2); A. Abreu (2)

Wednesday, February 14

Cedar Crest 40, Manheim Central 37 (LL Playoff Semifinals)

Cedar Crest will play Warwick for the LL League Championship, Friday, 7:00 @ Manheim Township.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Cedar Crest	11	12	8	9	40
Manheim Central	6	13	13	5	37

CC Scoring: F. Marquez (10); R. Young (10); D. Speaks (8); L. Tirado (6); A. Schomp (4); O. Chernich (2)

Monday, February 12

Cedar Crest 77, Octorara 32 (LL Playoff Quarterfinals)

The Section 1 Champion Cedar Crest Falcons opened the Lancaster Lebanon League Playoffs with a quarterfinal match-up against Octorara. Crest did not take any chances and hopped all over the Braves with a dominant 1st quarter performance that gave them an early 20-point lead. The opening frame was an all-out offensive assault that included three three-pointers by Leo Tirado and 6 points a piece from Fernando Marquez and Owen Chernich. Things slowed down in the 2nd quarter, but by halftime, Cedar Crest held a 42-17 lead. Out of the half, the Falcons continued to leave Octorara without any answers. RJ Young scored 6 points, including going 4-4 from the free throw line. Leading by 32 heading into the 4th, Coach Smith was able to empty his bench. Putting new personnel into the game didn’t matter, as a solid defensive effort held Octorara to just 2 points in the final period. Alex Abreu scored 6 points, while Jack Waranavage scored 5 as Crest closed out the 45-point victory.

Four Falcons finished the game in double figures. Chernich led with 14 points. Marquez and Young each had 12 points. Tirado finished the game with 11 points.

Cedar Crest (17-5) will play in the LL Semifinals against Manheim Central. That game will take place on Wednesday, 5:30, at Conestoga Valley.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Cedar Crest	28	14	20	15	77
Octorara	8	9	13	2	32

CC Scoring: O. Chernich (14); R. Young (12); F. Marquez (12); L. Tirado (11); A. Schomp (8); A. Abreu (8); J. Waranavage (5); J. Custer (3); D. Speaks (2); I. Wolfe (2)