Boys Basketball Results Tracker: December 29 – January 3

In this post, we’ll provide updates on Boys Basketball action from across Lebanon County. This will be a rolling summary, continually updated as we receive new details, giving you a one-stop place to stay informed on all the latest happenings.

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Saturday, January 3

Cedar Crest 62, Lower Dauphin 52

After picking up a key road win on Friday night at Conestoga Valley, Cedar Crest traveled to LVC on Saturday afternoon to face Lower Dauphin in a clash of the Falcons as part of the 15th annual Rhoades Classic.

Through one quarter of play, the scoreboard read 12-12, with five different Crest players each scoring a basket from the field. The 2nd quarter was also tightly contested, but Cedar Crest edged ahead to take a 30-28 lead into halftime. Jackson Smith scored 5 points in the quarter, though once again the offense was fueled by strong ball movement, with six different players contributing.

The game shifted decisively in the 3rd quarter as the Cedar Crest defense locked in, limiting Lower Dauphin to just 4 points. That defensive surge allowed the Falcons to build a 14-point advantage, led by 6 points each from Antonio Tirado and Cam Tirado.

Lower Dauphin trimmed the margin slightly in the 4th quarter, but the outcome was never in doubt. Cam Tirado added 5 points in the final period to help seal the victory.

Cam Tirado led Cedar Crest with 16 points, including a three-pointer. Antonio Tirado finished with 12 points, while Jemar Pauleus added 11.

Cedar Crest (6-5) is now 2-0 in 2026 and will look to keep the momentum rolling when they host Manheim Township on Wednesday evening.

Cedar Crest Scoring: C. Tirado 16, A. Tirado 12, J. Paulus 11, K. Speaks 8, J. Smith 7, S. Reyes 4, J. Bechtold 2, O. Outman 2

Susquehannock 57, Northern Lebanon 42

On Saturday, the Vikings traveled to southern York County to take on Susquehannock in a non-league matchup. Northern Lebanon battled hard through the first three quarters, staying competitive despite falling behind early.

In the 4th quarter, the Viking offense finally broke through, but the hole created earlier proved too much to overcome as the hosts leaned on their strong first half to secure the win.

Andrew Via led Northern Lebanon with 11 points, while Carter Moyer added 10, including 8 points in the final quarter. Kael Erdman contributed from the perimeter, knocking down two three-pointers.

Northern Lebanon (5-7) will look to bounce back on Wednesday when they host Lancaster Mennonite.

NL Scoring: Via 11, Moyer 10, Clemmer  Erdman 6, Martin 5, Anspach 2

Palmyra 45, Penn Manor 32

Palmyra traveled to Annville on Saturday to face Penn Manor at the Rhoades Classic, looking to build momentum after their win over Cedar Crest earlier in the week. That objective appeared in jeopardy early, as the Cougars struggled offensively in the opening quarter and managed just two points.

The tone changed dramatically in the 2nd quarter. Palmyra locked in defensively and ignited their offense, outscoring the Comets 17–1 to seize control of the game. Micah Warner led the surge with six points in the quarter, helping the Cougars carry a 19–8 advantage into halftime.

Palmyra continued to apply pressure in the 3rd quarter, widening the gap behind a strong offensive burst from Braydon Bown, who poured in 10 points as Penn Manor struggled to find answers. By the time the 4th quarter arrived, the outcome was largely decided, allowing Palmyra to manage the game down the stretch.

Bown finished with a team-high 14 points, all of which came in the middle two quarters, while Warner added nine points to the winning effort.

Palmyra (5-5) has now won three straight games and will look to keep the streak alive when they travel to Red Land on Monday.

Palmyra Scoring: B. Bown 14, M. Warner 9, B. Kyper 7, T. Steelman 6, L. Loser 4, L. Grumbine 3, M. Kyper 2

New Covenant 68, West Shore Christian 67

New Covenant entered Saturday’s matchup against West Shore Christian riding a five-game winning streak, but early on it appeared that run might be in serious danger. After falling behind 21–16 in the 1st quarter, the Flames continued to struggle as West Shore added to its lead. At halftime, New Covenant trailed 40–30, despite a strong first half from Ben Rhine, who scored 13 points.

Once again, however, Coach Kantner’s group showed its resilience. Coming out of the locker room, the Flames turn things around in the 3rd quarter, outscoring West Shore 20–10 to erase the deficit and pull even. The rally was fueled by balanced scoring, with Talan VanderPloog and Grayden Summers each contributing six points, while Rhine added five more.

In the 4th quarter, New Covenant completed the comeback with timely shot-making and poise at the free-throw line, going a perfect 4-for-4. Rhine delivered nine points in the final frame, while VanderPloog added seven to keep the Flames in control down the stretch.

Rhine finished with 28 points, including four three-pointers. VanderPloog followed with 20 points, highlighted by a pair of second-half threes, while Summers joined them in double figures with 10 points.

New Covenant (8-2) will look to extend its winning streak to seven games when it hosts Mount Cavalry on Tuesday.

NC Scoring: Rhine 28, Vanderploog 20, Summers 10, Demler 5, Canakis 3, Shaffer 2

Friday, January 2

New Covenant 55, York Christian 52

The Flames opened the 2026 calendar year looking to build on a strong start to the season, entering Friday night’s road trip to York Christian riding a four-game winning streak and holding a 6-2 record overall.

The opening quarter saw the home team get the better of New Covenant, as York Christian edged ahead 10-8. The Flames responded in the 2nd quarter, reclaiming momentum and carrying a 25-23 lead into halftime. By the break, it was clear that Ben Rhine was setting the tone offensively, as the senior poured in 16 first-half points.

York Christian stayed within striking distance in the 3rd quarter, trimming New Covenant’s lead by a single point to set up a tightly contested final frame. In the 4th quarter, Rhine took over once again, scoring 9 points, including his third three-pointer of the night. Talan VanderPloog provided a timely boost as well, knocking down two three-pointers to help the Flames fend off the late push.

Rhine finished with a game-high 35 points, an effort that included four three-pointers and a 5-for-6 performance from the free-throw line. VanderPloog added 15 points, highlighted by three triples of his own.

New Covenant (7-2) will look to extend its winning streak when it travels to face West Shore Christian on Saturday.

NC Scoring: Rhine 35, Vanderploog 15, Demler 3, Summers 1, Canakis 1

Lebanon 55, Donegal 48

Following six straight losses, the Cedars turned things around with Monday’s win against E-Town. On Friday night, they looked to make it two in a row in a non-league matchup at home against Donegal.

The game got off to a strong start for Lebanon, as the Cedars built a 16-11 lead in the 1st quarter. Early on, Lebanon showed they would be dangerous from beyond the arc, with Derek Franco knocking down a pair of threes, while Daryan Rodriguez and Noriah Jones each added one of their own.

In the 2nd quarter, Lebanon continued to add to the advantage, taking a 36-20 lead into halftime. Franco and Rodriguezagain connected from deep, but it was Manny Martinez who helped break the game open. Martinez buried two three-pointers in the quarter on his way to 9 points.

Donegal made a push in the 3rd quarter, limiting the Cedars to just five points. Despite the challenge, Lebanon did not fade. Instead, they went toe-to-toe with Donegal in the 4th quarter to keep the visitors at arm’s length. Solid free-throw shooting proved to be the difference, as Martinez, Franco, and Jones combined to go 8-for-10 from the line down the stretch.

Martinez led Lebanon with 20 points, including three three-pointers and a perfect 5-for-5 effort from the free-throw line. Franco finished with 19 points, while Jones added 10.

Lebanon (5-6) will look to move back to .500 when they host Garden Spot on Monday evening.

Lebanon Scoring: M. Martinez 20, D. Franco 19, N. Jones 10, D. Rodriguez 6

Cedar Crest 67, Conestoga Valley 63

In what has been a season of growth for Coach Smith’s Falcons, the young Cedar Crest squad closed out 2025 with a 4–5 record. On Friday night, they faced a tough road test at Conestoga Valley, a team that opened the season 7–0 before recent losses to Red Lion and Cedar Cliff.

Despite the Buckskins’ strong résumé, the Falcons came out unintimidated, building a 15–8 lead by the end of the 1st quarter behind 6 points from Jemar Pauleus. Cedar Crest extended that momentum into the 2nd quarter, outscoring CV 22–12 to take a 17-point halftime advantage. Pauleus added another 6 points in the quarter, Steven Reyes chipped in 6, and Jackson Smith knocked down his second three-pointer of the night.

Conestoga Valley responded in the 3rd quarter with a dominant stretch, cutting Cedar Crest’s lead to just one point entering the final frame.

With the game in the balance, the Falcons answered with composure and balance in the 4th quarter. Six different Cedar Crest players scored down the stretch, led by Jaxon Bechtold, who poured in 7 points as the Falcons held on for a statement victory to open 2026.

Pauleus finished with a team-high 14 points, while Antonio Tirado joined him in double figures with 11.

Cedar Crest (5-5) will be back in action on Saturday when they face Lower Dauphin as part of the Rhoades Classic at LVC.

Cedar Crest Scoring: J. Pauleus 14, A. Tirado 11, S. Reyes 9, J. Smith 9, K. Speaks 8, J. Bechtold 7, C. Tirado 5, O. Outman 2

ELCO 46, Pottsville 41

Salem Christian 63, Our Lady of the Cross 26

OLC Scoring: Shuey 7, Hatzfeld 7, DeCristofaro 5, Elw 5, Carl 2

Tuesday, December 30

Palmyra 48, Cedar Crest 38

With Cedar Crest defeating Manheim Central and Palmyra taking down Exeter, the two Lebanon County teams earned the right to meet in the Cedar Crest Holiday Tournament Championship Game on Tuesday night.

The opening half was a defensive grind, with Cedar Crest holding a slim 12–11 advantage through two quarters.

The game opened up in the 3rd quarter, as Palmyra found its rhythm offensively. The Cougars poured in 18 points in the frame, aided by 8 made free throws. Micah Warner went 4-for-4 at the line and scored 8 points in the quarter. Cedar Crest stayed within striking distance behind Jemar Pauleus, who scored 6 in the period, but Palmyra carried a 29–23 lead into the 4th.

The offensive pace continued to intensify in the final quarter. Pauleus again led the Falcons’ charge with 10 points, but Palmyra countered with balance, as six different Cougars scored in the frame to fend off the comeback attempt and secure the tournament championship.

Luke Grumbein led Palmyra with 14 points, including 6 in the 4th quarter, while Warner finished with 12. Pauleus was the lone Falcon in double figures, scoring 19 points and accounting for one of just three three-pointers made in the game.

With the victory, Palmyra improves to 5–5 and will carry momentum into Saturday’s matchup against Penn Manor. Cedar Crest falls to 4–5 and will look to rebound Friday against Conestoga Valley.

Palmyra Scoring:  L. Grumbine 14, M. Warner 12, B. Bown 7, J. Meley 6, T. Steelman 4, L. Johnson 4, B. Kyper 1

Cedar Crest Scoring: J. Pauleus 19, K. Speaks 8, C. Tirado 5, J. Smith 3, O. Outman 2, A. Tirado 1

Littlestown 61, Annville-Cleona 32

AC Scoring: J. Garney 13, L. Peters 7, H. Sellers 6, J. Ditzler 2, C. Bailey 2, Z. Hogue 2

Monday, December 29

Lebanon 56, Elizabethtown 54

On Monday, the Cedars traveled to Elizabethtown to make up a game that was originally scheduled as the season opener before being postponed due to winter weather. Coming in, Lebanon was looking to snap a six-game losing streak, but facing a 5-3 Bears squad would be no easy task.

Lebanon got off to a strong start, taking a 13–10 lead in the 1st quarter behind early three-pointers from Manny Martinezand Noriah Jones. Elizabethtown answered in the 2nd quarter, but the Cedars maintained a slim 26–24 advantage at halftime. During the frame, Martinez added four points while Daryan Rodriguez joined the perimeter attack with a three of his own.

The 3rd quarter saw both teams heat up offensively. Martinez took over for Lebanon, scoring 14 of the Cedars’ 17 points in the quarter, including two more three-pointers. Despite the outburst, the Bears were able to match the scoring, sending the game into the 4th quarter tied at 43–43.

In the final quarter, Elizabethtown focused on limiting Martinez, but Jones stepped up in a big way, scoring nine points down the stretch. Strong defensive play the rest of the way helped Lebanon close out the tight, two-point victory.

Martinez finished with a game-high 21 points, including four three-pointers. Jones added 16 points with two treys, while Derek Franco also reached double figures with 13 points, going 5-for-6 from the free-throw line, including a perfect 2-for-2 in the 4th quarter.

Lebanon (4-6) will look to build on the momentum when they host Donegal on Friday night.

Lebanon Scoring: M. Martinez 21, N. Jones 16, D. Franco 13, D. Rodriguez 4, M. Williams 2

Cedar Crest 65, Manheim Central 41

The Falcons opened play in the Cedar Crest Holiday Tournament on Monday evening with a matchup against Manheim Central.

After a close 1st quarter that saw Crest take a 13–10 lead behind 7 points from Jemar Pauleus, the Falcons used the 2nd quarter to break the game open before halftime.

Limiting the Barons offensively while continuing to score at the other end, Cedar Crest built a 27–15 halftime advantage. Antonio Tirado led the way in the quarter with 9 points, including a pair of three-pointers.

In the 3rd quarter, the Falcons continued to pull away, outscoring Central 22–13. Scoring came from all over the floor, with Cam Tirado contributing 7 points as six different Crest players found the scoresheet in the frame. Cedar Crest carried that momentum into the 4th quarter to close out the win and punch its ticket to Tuesday’s tournament championship.

Antonio Tirado finished with a team-high 18 points, while Pauleus added 13 and Cam Tirado chipped in 10.

Cedar Crest (4-4) will look to defend its home court on Tuesday evening when it faces Palmyra with the tournament title on the line.

Cedar Crest Scoring: A. Tirado 18, J. Paulus 13, C. Tirado 10, K. Speaks 6, J. Gentry 6, O. Outman 4, S. Reyes 3, J. Smith 3, J. Truss 2

Palmyra 59, Exeter 53

Competing in the Cedar Crest Holiday Tournament, the Cougars entered Monday night’s matchup against Exeter hungry to get their season back on track after dropping several close games to open the year.

Palmyra came out clicking, spreading the scoring around with five different players contributing in the 1st quarter. Entering the 2nd quarter holding a 16-11 lead, the Cougars continued to add to their advantage behind steady offense and, more importantly, a suffocating defensive effort that limited Exeter to just 6 points in the frame. By halftime, Palmyra led 29-17, paced by Micah Warner with 9 points and Brady Kyper with 7.

Exeter responded by winning each of the final two quarters, but Palmyra’s strong first half proved to be enough to preserve the victory. Timely three-pointers from Julian Meley, Braydon Bown, and Kyper, along with a strong second half from Luke Grumbein, who scored 14 points after the break, helped seal the win.

Warner, who has recently been studying Chris Webber’s game, led the Cougars with 15 points, scoring in all four quarters and going 3-for-5 from the free-throw line. Grumbein finished with 14 points, while Kyper added 11 to give Palmyra three players in double figures.

Palmyra (4-5) will face Cedar Crest in the tournament championship on Tuesday night.

Palmyra Scoring: M. Warner 15, L. Grumbine 14, B. Kyper 11, B. Bown 8, T. Steelman 5, J. Meley 4, L. Johnson 2

Oley Valley 54, Annville-Cleona 32

AC Scoring: H. Sellers 10, J. Garney 7, Z. Hogue 6, J. Ditzler 5, L. Custer 2, M. Ortwein 2

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