Boys Basketball Results Tracker: January 12-16

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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Friday, January 16

New Covenant 59, High Point Baptist 53

On Friday night, the Flames hosted High Point Baptist, the defending District 3 champions, in a matchup that lived up to the billing.

The game got off to an electric start as the two teams went bucket for bucket. As a result, the scoreboard read 17-17 at the end of the 1st quarter. In the opening frame, Ben Rhine carried the scoring load for New Covenant, tallying 12 points while going 4-for-4 from the free-throw line and knocking down two three-pointers.

The scoring slowed in the 2nd quarter, but the Flames used it to their advantage, taking a slim one-point lead into halftime. A timely three from Braden Demler proved to be the difference in the low-scoring stanza.

In the 3rd quarter, it appeared High Point was ready to take control, as they built a five-point lead heading into the final eight minutes. However, the Flames had one more surge in them. In the 4th quarter, New Covenant erupted for 24 points, blowing past High Point behind sharp shooting from Grayden Summers and Talan VanderPloog, who each drilled two three-pointers. Summers poured in nine points in the quarter, while VanderPloog added eight, fueling the come-from-behind victory.

For the game, Rhine led the Flames with 18 points. Summers finished with 14, and VanderPloog added 13.

Following another impressive win, New Covenant (11-4) will look to keep the momentum rolling when they travel to Shalom Academy on Tuesday evening.

NC Scoring: B. Rhine 18, G. Summers 14, T. VanderPloog 13, B. Demler 5, G. Canakis 3, E. Schaetzle 2, A. Shaffer 2

Milton Hershey 57, Palmyra 46

Palmyra Scoring: L. Grumbein 9, L. Johnson 8, B. Bown 8, T. Steelman 6, M. Warner 6, B. Kyper 5, J. Meley 4

Big Spring 73, Annville-Cleona 57

AC Scoring: J. Garney 20, H. Sellers 16, D. Shay 8, Z. Hogue 6, J. Ditzler 5, M. Ortwein 2

Thursday, January 15

Cedar Crest 80, McCaskey 72

After winning five straight games, the Falcons saw that streak come to an end Monday night against Hempfield. On Thursday, they had an opportunity to respond with a major Section 1 matchup at home against McCaskey.

The game opened with the two teams trading punches, as Cedar Crest held an 18-16 edge after one quarter of play behind 8 points from Jemar Pauleus.

In the 2nd quarter, McCaskey’s defense tightened up, while their offense caught fire from beyond the arc. Five three-pointers in the frame allowed the Red Tornado to build a 37-28 lead heading into halftime.

Cedar Crest began to shift momentum in the 3rd quarter, despite McCaskey sophomore Demere Salisbury heating up with 13 points in the period. The Falcons countered with 11 points from Pauleus and 9 from Antonio Tirado, trimming the deficit as they headed to the final quarter trailing by four.

What followed was a dominant closing act. In the final eight minutes, Cedar Crest erupted for 30 points to storm past McCaskey and complete the comeback. Pauleus rose to the moment in a big way, scoring 20 points in the 4th quarter alone. In the second half, he earned 13 trips to the free throw line and converted 12 of them.

Pauleus finished with a game-high 41 points. Antonio Tirado and Cam Tirado each added 14 points to support the effort. Salisbury led McCaskey with 29 points.

With the come-from-behind victory, Cedar Crest (10-6) carries momentum into Saturday’s matchup against Methacton.

CC Scoring: J. Pauleus 41, C. Tirado 14, A. Tirado 14, K. Speaks 6, S. Reyes 4, J. Smith 3, J. Bechtold 2

Penn Manor 70, Lebanon 57

The Cedars have been playing inspired basketball as of late, despite a string of losses to Section 1 opponents. On Thursday night, they looked to turn the tide with a home matchup against Penn Manor.

The Comets jumped out early, holding a 16-11 advantage after the 1st quarter. Lebanon responded with an excellent 2nd quarter, flipping the momentum and taking a 30-26 lead into halftime. In the opening half, Derek Franco led the way with 12 points, while Manny Martinez knocked down two three-pointers on his way to 8 points.

Penn Manor answered in the 3rd quarter, but 10 points from Martinez helped the Cedars cling to a one-point lead heading into the final frame. In the 4th quarter, foul trouble for Lebanon combined with clutch shooting from the Comets allowed Penn Manor to swing the scoreboard back in their favor.

Martinez finished with 18 points, including three three-pointers. Franco added 14 points, while Noriah Jones also reached double figures with 11. Penn Manor proved decisive at the free-throw line, converting 22 attempts in the game.

For Lebanon (7-10), with five games remaining, there is still time to make a late playoff push. That journey continues Monday night with a challenging road matchup at Hershey against the reigning state runner-up.

Lebanon Scoring: M. Martinez 18, D. Franco 14, N. Jones 11, G. Soliday 9, D. Rodriguez 3, M. Williams 2

Lampeter-Strasburg 53, ELCO 41

Wednesday, January 14

Northern Lebanon 63, Williams Valley 54

On Wednesday evening, the Vikings of Northern Lebanon hosted the Vikings of Williams Valley. The home team came out flying, building a 16-8 lead in the 1st quarter behind a trio of three-pointers from Kael Erdman.

In the 2nd quarter, Williams Valley found their rhythm and the two teams traded baskets. Carter Moyer, who had already knocked down a three in the opening quarter, led the way with 7 points as Northern Lebanon carried a 31-24 advantage into halftime.

In the 3rd quarter, Williams Valley chipped two more points off the deficit, but 6 points from Andrew Via helped Northern Lebanon keep their opponents from getting any closer.

Holding a five-point lead entering the 4th quarter, Northern Lebanon stayed composed and delivered a strong closing effort. Moyer was automatic at the line, going 5-5 down the stretch, while Via went 2-2 and added another three-pointer to help put the game away.

In the win, Via and Moyer each finished with 18 points. Via’s night included two three-pointers and a perfect 4-4 showing from the foul line. Moyer also knocked down two threes and went 7-7 from the stripe. Erdman joined them in double figures with 14 points, fueled by four three-pointers. Ryan Clemmer added two more threes, giving Northern Lebanon ten from beyond the arc as a team.

Northern Lebanon (7-8) will travel to face Pequea Valley on Friday night.

NL Scoring: C. Moyer 18, A. Via 18, K. Erdman 14, R. Clemmer 8, C. Anspach 3, B. Hoffer 2

Tuesday, January 13

ELCO 63, Donegal 41

On Tuesday, the Raiders hosted Donegal as they looked to get back in the win column following consecutive losses to Octorara and Lancaster Catholic.

ELCO wasted little time asserting control, jumping out to a 17-6 lead by the end of the 1st quarter. The early scoring was sparked by Josiah Hayes and Paul Williams, who each knocked down three-pointers to set the tone.

The perimeter shooting continued into the 2nd quarter, as ELCO effectively put the game out of reach before halftime. Building a 20-point advantage, Hayes scored 9 points in the quarter, while Kaden Tillison, James Dolan, and Devin Gutierrez all connected from beyond the arc.

The second half was played much more evenly, but the Raiders remained firmly in control the rest of the way, never allowing Donegal to seriously threaten.

Hayes led ELCO with 17 points, while Tillison added 15. Both players hit a three-pointer and went 4-for-5 from the free throw line in the victory.

ELCO (9-4) will now turn its attention to a tough road test on Thursday night at Lampeter-Strasburg.

ELCO Scoring: J. Hayes 17, K. Tillison 15, A. Smith 8, J. Dolan 7, P. Williams 7, Q. Rivera 6, D. Gutierrez 3

New Covenant 72, York Christian 62

New Covenant entered Tuesday night’s home game against York Christian intent on snapping a two-game losing streak. Having already ground out a 55-52 victory earlier this season, the Flames knew they’d have their work cut out for them once again.

The Flames came out firing, pouring in 26 points in the 1st quarter to build a nine-point lead. The scoring surge was fueled by the three-point line, with Braden Demler knocking down two triples, while Grayden Summers, Talan VanderPloog, Grant Canakis, and Ben Rhine each added one.

The 2nd quarter was much more evenly played, with both teams scoring 14 points. VanderPloog connected on another three to give him five points in the quarter, as New Covenant carried a 40-31 lead into halftime.

In the 3rd quarter, York Christian made its push, outscoring the Flames and trimming the deficit to just two points heading into the final frame.

When it mattered most, New Covenant responded. In the 4th quarter, Summers delivered seven points, while Demlerwent a perfect 4-for-4 from the free-throw line as the Flames fended off another comeback attempt. While the final margin looked comfortable, it was a hard-fought win from start to finish.

Summers led New Covenant with 18 points. VanderPloog and Demler each finished with 16 points, while Rhine added 12. Each of the four knocked down two three-pointers, as the Flames connected on nine triples as a team.

New Covenant (10-4) will look to keep building momentum when they host High Point Baptist on Friday night.

NC Scoring:  G. Summers 18, T. VanderPloog 16, B. Demler 16, B. Rhine 12, G. Canakis 7, E. Schaetzle 3

Annville-Cleona 60, Millersburg 17

AC Scoring: Z. Hogue 13, H. Sellers 12, J. Garney 12, D. Shay 9, J. Ditzler 7, L. Custer 4, R. Davies 2

Cedar Cliff 66, Palmyra 40

Palmyra Scoring: M. Warner 17, B. Kyper 5, L. Grumbein 5, K. Bucy 3, B. Bown 3, L. Loser 2, T. Steelman 2, M. Kyper 2, L. Johnson 1

Monday, January 12

Northern Lebanon 45, Annville-Cleona 36

In a game that was broadcast on LebCo Sports Live on Monday night, the Dutchmen traveled to Northern Lebanon to face a Vikings squad eager to avenge a one-point loss to Annville-Cleona back on December 9th.

The opening quarter was a defensive grind, with Annville’s zone slowing the Vikings early. After eight minutes, the score was tied 5-5, with James Garney accounting for all five Annville points, while a Kael Erdman three-pointer highlighted the scoring for the home team.

Offense picked up in the 2nd quarter, but the game remained tight. Northern Lebanon edged ahead 18-17 at halftime, using balanced scoring from five different players. Andrew Via led the Vikings with 5 points in the quarter, while Annville again leaned on Garney, who scored 5 more, and a three-pointer from John Ditzler.

The 3rd quarter stayed just as close, with Northern Lebanon adding only a single point to its lead. The Vikings got threes from Via and Bryce Martin, while Garney continued to pace Annville with 4 points in the frame.

The difference came in the 4th quarter. After three quarters of back-and-forth basketball, Northern Lebanon found separation behind Via, who scored 7 points in the final period to steer the Vikings to the win.

Via led Northern Lebanon with 15 points, including two three-pointers. Erdman also reached double figures with 12 points, knocking down a pair of threes.
For Annville-Cleona, Garney finished with 15 points, while Hudson Sellers added 9.

Northern Lebanon (6-8) will host Williams Valley on Wednesday.
Annville-Cleona (2-11) will travel to Millersburg on Tuesday evening.

The next LebCo Sports Live broadcast will take place next Monday, featuring a girls basketball matchup with Hempfield visiting Palmyra in a non-league contest.

NL Scoring: A. Via 15, K. Erdman 12, B. Martin 9, C. Moyer 6, R. Clemmer 2, C. Anspach 1

AC Scoring: J. Garney 15, H. Sellers 9, J. Ditzler 5, D. Shay 5, M. Ortwein 2

McCaskey 66, Lebanon 63

When Lebanon traveled to Lancaster on December 12th, McCaskey sent the Cedars home with a 17-point loss. On Monday night, a much-improved Lebanon squad had a chance to show just how far it has come.

In the 1st quarter, the Cedars jumped out to a 16-14 lead behind Manny Martinez, who scored 8 points, and Noriah Jones, who added 6. Lebanon continued to build momentum in the 2nd quarter, extending the lead to 34-26 at halftime as Derek Franco chipped in 7 points to keep the offense balanced.

McCaskey began to push back in the 3rd quarter, trimming the deficit, but Lebanon still carried a five-point advantage into the final period. Jones added 8 more points in the frame, though the quarter also marked the beginning of a surge by McCaskey’s DeMere Salisbury, who would take over down the stretch.

In the 4th quarter, foul trouble and Salisbury’s hot hand shifted the game’s momentum. Salisbury poured in 11 points in the final eight minutes to lead the Red Tornado comeback and seal the victory.

Salisbury finished with 25 points, 17 of which came after halftime.
Lebanon was led by Jones, who scored 23 points. Martinez and Franco each knocked down two three-pointers on their way to 19 and 18 points, respectively.

Lebanon (7-9) will be back in action on Thursday night when they host Penn Manor.

Lebanon Scoring: N. Jones 23, M. Martinez 19, D. Franco 18, D. Rodriguez 3

Hempfield 68, Cedar Crest 60

CC Scoring: J. Pauleus 12, J. Bechtold 10, A. Tirado 9, K. Speaks 8, C. Tirado 7, S. Reyes 7, J. Smith 7

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