Girls Basketball Results Tracker: December 2-6

In this post, we will attempt to bring you details from as much of the Girls 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, December 6

New Covenant 57, Our Lady of the Cross 36

Cedar Crest 42, Spring Grove 20

Northern Lebanon 49, Solanco 26

Annville-Cleona 41, Hershey 38

Palmyra 66, Fleetwood 33

Thursday, December 5

Palmyra 52, Berks Catholic 50 [OT]

Palmyra started their season with a contest Thursday evening at Berks Catholic, the first test of the year following last year’s miraculous turnaround. If the result of this one is any indication, the Lady Cougars could be playing deep into the postseason.

In the 1st quarter, Palmyra was able to dart out to a lead behind a balanced offensive attack that included scoring from four of their starters. Addi Salus led with 4 points, while Jaci Harrison and Elyse Ancharski each drilled a three pointer. At the end of the quarter, the score was 12-7 in favor of the black and orange.

The 2nd quarter was played evenly, with both the Lady Cougars and Saints each scoring 15 points. Mya Doster led with 7 points and Salus added 5 more. Palmyra held a 27-22 lead at the end of the half, which ended with Doster hitting a halfcourt shot as the buzzer sounded.

After the break, the scoring slowed down as Berks Catholic chipped away at the lead. Salus scored 4 of Palmyra’s 6 points in the frame, as Palmyra still held a 33-30 lead going into the final quarter.

In the 4th, Berks Catholic was able to close the gap despite Mackenzie Margut’s 5 points. With that, the game went to overtime, with the score knotted at 46 a piece.

In overtime, Palmyra found themselves trailing 50-49 with time about to expire. Able to run one last play, the ball went to Salus, who dribbled to the top of the key and heaved a straightaway three pointer in a less-than-orthodox fashion as she fought through contact after a nice screen by Doster. Just as the buzzer sounded, the ball went through the hoop, giving Palmyra the 52-50 victory.

Doster led Palmyra with 20 points, while Salus scored 16. Ancharski hit two 1st half threes on her way to 8 points.

Palmyra (1-0) will travel back to Berks County on Friday night to play Fleetwood.

Palmyra Scoring: M. Doster (20), A. Salus (16), E. Ancharski (8), M. Margut (5), J. Harrison (3)

Perkiomen Valley 60, Lebanon 45

In recent years, Perk Valley has risen to the level of being one of the most prominent teams in the state. Last year, they made it to the State Semis, where they were knocked out by the eventual champ, Cardinal O’Hara. On Thursday evening, they made the trip west to play our Lebanon Cedars.

With a strong 1st quarter effort from Kailah Correa, which included two threes on her way to 10 points, the Cedars pressed their powerful opponent early. Olive Brandt played tough defense against Grace Galbavy, a senior who recently committed to Wake Forest, limiting her to just 13 points. However, Perk Valley proved to be just too much and overcame the challenge posed by the Cedars.

Correa finished the game with 20 points. Brandt joined her in double-digits with 13.

Lebanon (1-1) will host Reading on Monday night.

Lebanon Scoring: K. Correa (20), O. Brandt (13), L. Harrison (10), T. Camuy (2)

Wednesday, December 4

Our Lady of the Cross 38, Fairfield 32

Our Lady of the Cross opened their season with a contest against Fairfield. For the Lions, they would be led by scoring sensation Riley Hatzfeld. The senior did not disappoint as she scored all 12 points for Our Lady in the 1st quarter. By halftime, Hatzfeld had 20 points as her team trailed 21-20.

In the 3rd quarter, the defensive effort limited Fairfield to just 7 points, as Our Lady was able to distribute the ball to get scoring from Sarah Ventura and Charlotte Wuenche to complement Hatzfeld. Going into the 4th quarter, Our Lady led 34-28. The final frame saw limited scoring from either team as the Lions moved to 1-0.

Hatzfeld finished the game with 29 points.

Our Lady of the Cross (1-0) will host New Covenant on Friday night.

OLOC Scoring: R. Hatzfeld (29), S. Ventura (5), A. Harrison (2), C. Wuenche (2)

Northern Lebanon 50, Upper Dauphin 26

Northern Lebanon hosted Upper Dauphin on Wednesday following their road win on Monday over Big Spring to start the season.

The Lady Vikings did not waste time building a lead, getting 4 points from both Soairse Phillips and Selah Martino to take a 10-5 lead by the end of the 1st quarter.

The 2nd quarter saw some pushback from Upper Dauphin as they showed that they would not go away without a fight. However, two three-pointers by Olivia Shutter and another bomb from Hayley Sheroky, combined with 5 points from Phillips, allowed Northern Lebanon to hold a 24-18 lead at halftime.

In the 2nd half, the defensive intensity from the Lady Vikings kicked up a notch as they limited Upper Dauphin to just 8 points the rest of the way. Meanwhile, the Northern Lebanon scoring remained consistent, with more players getting involved in the action.

Phillips finished the game as the leading scorer with 17 points. Shutter joined her in double digits with 12 points. Martino finished with 8 points.

Northern Lebanon (1-0) will play Solanco on Friday night as the first game of the tournament they will be hosting.

Northern Lebanon Scoring: S. Phillips (17), O. Shutter (12), S. Martinez (8), K. Weimer (5), K. Harmon (5), H. Sheroky (3)

Tuesday, December 3

Conrad Weiser 54, ELCO 39

After starting the season with a 2-0 record to win the Hamburg Tip-Off Tournament, ELCO faced a tough challenge with a short trip to take on Conrad Weiser.

The Scouts hopped out to an early lead as the Lady Raiders struggled to find their offensive rhythm. By the end of the 1st quarter, Weiser led 15-4.

In the 2nd quarter, ELCO benefitted with 5 points scored by Kenzie Eckhart, but Weiser continued to build their lead. At the half, the score was 35-16.

The 3rd quarter brought much the same. In the 4th, ELCO closed the gap, but it would not be enough. In the final frame, Reece Woelfling nailed two threes and Maddie Stout added one of her own.

Eckhart was the only member of ELCO that hit double figures with 10 points.

ELCO (2-1) will host Warwick next Monday.

ELCO Scoring: K. Eckhart (10), R. Woelfling (9), M. Stout (6), G. Smith (6), A. Beck (2), A. Seifert (2), A. Mays (2), A. Ruth (2)

Annville-Cleona 37, Millersburg 29

The Dutchmen hit the road to Millersburg to open the 2024 season.

In the 1st quarter, Savannah Kleinfelter scored 5 points to spark Annville to a four-point lead. Audrey Sider was also instrumental in the 1st half, scoring 4 points in each of the first two quarters. Despite Millersburg battling back in the 2nd, the Dutchmen carried a 17-15 into the break.

In the 3rd quarter, Millersburg continued to cut into the lead. Sydney Boyer’s 4 points in the quarter helped Annville maintain a tense 25-24 lead heading into the final quarter.

In the 4th, the Dutchmen put the game away. Addison Sanchez and Sider each scored 4 points in the final quarter, but a total team effort was the big story, as five players registered points to outscore Millersburg 12-5 down the stretch.

Sider led the Dutchmen with 12 points.

Annville-Cleona (1-0) will travel to Hershey on Friday evening.

Annville Scoring: A. Sider (12), S. Kleinfelter (7), A. Sanchez (6), K. Cooper (4), S. Boyer (4), C. Shay (3), D. Hoover (1)

Cedar Crest 49, West York 46

Cedar Crest invited West York into “The Cage” on Tuesday night to open their 2024 season.

Led by freshman Elli Malinoski and junior Kaila Francis, the Lady Falcons jumped out to an early 16-13 by the end of the 1st quarter. The duo combined for 9 points in the opening frame.

In the 2nd quarter, West York battled back to take a one-point lead into halftime, 29-28. In the quarter, Malinoski and Alison Groff each hit a three-pointer.

Out of the half, Coach Shay’s Falcons made adjustments and outscored West York 15-10 in the 3rd quarter. With Crest swarming on the defensive end, Malinoski found her way to the hoop and scored 7 points as the Lady Falcons took the 43-39 lead into the final quarter.

In the 4th quarter, the scoring slowed considerably, with Malinoski scoring 4 of Cedar Crest’s 6 points, including going 2-2 from the free throw line. Francis added a field goal as Crest held off the late push by West York, which was only able to cut one point off their deficit.

Malinoski scored 19 points in her varsity debut, including three three-pointers. Francis joined her in double-figures, scoring 10 points.

Cedar Crest (1-0) will be back in action when they play in the Spring Grove Tournament this weekend.

Cedar Crest Scoring: E. Malinoski (19), K. Francis (10), A. Groff (7), O. Young (6), L. Thomas (3), R. Stooper (2), A. Derr (2)

Mount Calvary 68, New Covenant 66

Monday, December 2

Northern Lebanon 48, Big Spring 32

NL Scoring: H. Sheroky (14), S. Phillips (10), O. Shutter (10), M. Miller (6), S. Martino (3), K. Weimer (3), K. Harmon (2)