Girls Basketball Results Tracker: January 5-9

In this post, we’ll provide updates on Girls 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 9

Lebanon 42, Manheim Township 32

Prior to Wednesday, Manheim Township sat tied for first place in Section 1, until a loss to Cedar Crest reshuffled the standings. On Friday night, Lebanon had a chance to build on its three-game winning streak while further shaking up the league picture.

Six points from Olive Brandt in the 1st quarter helped the Cedars take a 9-5 lead. Township responded in the 2nd quarter, trimming the margin to just one as Lebanon carried a slim 15-14 advantage into halftime.

Coming out of the break, Lebanon was able to regain some separation, pushing the lead to 24-20 heading into the final quarter. In the 4th, the opportunistic Cedars broke away for good, leaning on strong free-throw shooting along with 8 points from Brandt and 7 from Tayana Camuy.

Brandt finished with 19 points, an effort that included a three-pointer and an 8-for-11 night at the free-throw line. Camuy added 9 points, continuing to serve as a key offensive option as the Cedars have adjusted well in the absence of Kailah Correa and Lili Harrison.

Lebanon (7-7), now sitting in second place in Section 1, will look to extend its streak to five straight wins when it travels to McCaskey on Monday night.

Lebanon Scoring: O. Brandt 19, T. Camuy 9, N. Harrison 5, S. Strickler 5, J. Hernandez 4

Cedar Crest 44, Penn Manor 39

After defeating Manheim Township on Wednesday, the Lady Falcons had a chance to further cement their place atop the Section 1 standings with a road game at Penn Manor.

Two three-pointers by sophomore Elli Malinoski set the tone in the 1st quarter, as Cedar Crest grabbed a 10-8 lead. In the 2nd quarter, Malinoski continued to cook, knocking down another three on her way to 7 points in the frame. Addi Davis provided a spark off the bench, scoring 6 points in the 1st half as Cedar Crest carried a 21-16 lead into the break.

In the 3rd quarter, the Comets made their push, outscoring the Falcons 10-7 to trim the deficit to two, despite 5 more points from Malinoski.

With the game in the balance in the 4th quarter, Cedar Crest leaned on clutch free-throw shooting and solid teamwork to put the game away for good.

Malinoski finished with 23 points, an effort that included five three-pointers. Showing their depth, Ryan Stopper, Kaila Francis, and Davis each finished with 6 points.

Cedar Crest (8-5), now 5-0 in Section 1 play, will look for its fourth straight victory when it hosts Hempfield on Friday night.

CC Scoring: E. Malinoski 23, K. Francis 6, R. Stopper 6, A. Davis 6, O. Young 3

Northern Lebanon 38, Lampeter-Strasburg 37

Entering Friday night, Lampeter-Strasburg remained the only team left unscathed in a very tough Section 3. Visiting Northern Lebanon had a chance to shake things up further, but first had to get past the Pioneers, who are among the District 3 leaders in Class 5A.

The game got off to a slow start, with the two teams combining for just six points in the 1st quarter. Northern Lebanon’s lone bucket came courtesy of Hayley Sheroky.

In the 2nd quarter, the pace picked up. Kasey Weimer drilled a three-pointer on her way to five points in the frame, helping the Lady Vikings take an 11-10 lead into halftime.

The 3rd quarter remained tightly contested, as Sheroky and Weimer each connected from beyond the arc to give Northern Lebanon a two-point advantage heading into the final eight minutes.

In the 4th quarter, the tempo slowed as both teams made frequent trips to the free-throw line. With the pressure on, Northern Lebanon held firm to secure the one-point victory, led by Sheroky, who went 8-for-10 from the line in the final quarter while also knocking down a clutch three-pointer.

Sheroky finished with 16 points, while Weimer joined her in double figures with 10 points.

Northern Lebanon (10-2) has now won four straight and will look to further shake up the Section 3 standings when it hosts Manheim Central on Tuesday night.

NL Scoring: H. Sheroky 16, Weimer 10, S. Phillips 7, K. Z. Zerman 3, M. Miller 2

Annville-Cleona 42, Lancaster Mennonite 2

AC Scoring: S. Boyer 10, Valentina Russo 9, S. Kleinfelter 5, A. Sanchez 4, C. Shay 4, D. Hoover 4, Valeria Russo 4, T. Christiansen 2, K. Espada 2

Lancaster Catholic 59, ELCO 36

ELCO Scoring: K. Eckhart 18, A. Mays 5, R. Bennethum 4, A. Seifert 3, A. Daniels 2, P. Newswanger 2, J. Wenger 2

Palmyra 61, Elizabethtown 14

A night after dispatching rival Hershey, the Lady Cougars were back in action Friday night with a non-league home matchup against Elizabethtown.

Palmyra made an immediate statement, racing out to a 20-4 lead by the end of the 1st quarter behind 10 points from Addi Salus. The pressure continued in the 2nd quarter, as the Cougars extended their advantage to 39-7 by halftime. Mya Doster led the way in the frame with 12 points, an effort that included a three-pointer and a perfect 5-for-5 showing from the free-throw line.

In the 2nd half, Coach Rodriguez’s crew shifted into cruise control, continuing to play solid, disciplined basketball on both ends of the floor to secure the victory.

Doster finished with a team-high 15 points, while Salus added 12. Kaylee Seltzer also reached double figures, scoring 10 points in the win.

With their third straight victory, Palmyra (8-5) will look to continue its climb in the standings when the Cougars travel to face Cedar Cliff on Tuesday night.

Palmyra Scoring: M. Doster 15, A. Salus 12, K. Seltzer 10, A. Eckert 6, E. Ancharski 5, A. Lindenmuth 4, S. Gingrich 3, S. Rutter 2, I. Weber 2, S. Skipper 2

Dayspring Christian 39, New Covenant 33

NC Scoring: M. Kantner 17, Q. Demler 10. M. Simniskis 4, A. Zimmerman 3

Thursday, January 8

Palmyra 42, Hershey 26

On Thursday, the Cougars traveled one town over to face crosstown rival Hershey. Palmyra leaned on a combination of strong defense and timely scoring to seize control early, building a 12–2 lead by the end of the 1st quarter behind Elyse Ancharski, who scored 5 points in the opening frame.

By halftime, the Cougars had stretched the advantage to 24–9. In the 2nd quarter, Addy Eckert contributed 5 points, while Emily Bearinger knocked down her second three-pointer of the half to help Palmyra continue to add to the lead.

The final two quarters were played nearly even, but Palmyra never allowed the momentum to swing. An 8-point effort in the 3rd quarter from Mya Doster highlighted the Cougars’ offensive balance and helped keep Hershey at arm’s length.

Doster finished the game with a team-high 13 points to lead Palmyra.

Winners of two straight, Palmyra (7-5) will return home on Friday to host Elizabethtown in a non-league matchup.

Palmyra Scoring: M. Doster 13, A. Eckert 8, E. Ancharski 7, E. Bearinger 6, K. Seltzer 5, W. Weber 2, A. Salus 1

New Covenant 58, York Country Day 20

While the Flames got off to a slow start, they kept the pressure on defensively as the offense found its rhythm, allowing New Covenant to build a commanding 29–8 halftime lead over visiting York Country Day. In the 1st half, it was Qynne Demler setting the tone offensively with 12 points.

The game was effectively decided in the 3rd quarter, as McKenna Kantner took over the scoring load, pouring in 15 points while the Flames continued to separate themselves.

Kantner finished the night with a team-high 21 points, an effort that included three three-pointers. Demler followed with 20 points as New Covenant showcased its balanced and efficient attack.

New Covenant (11-0) will look to keep its perfect season intact when it travels on Friday to face Dayspring Christian.

NC Scoring: M. Kantner 21, Q. Demler 20, A. Zimmerman 6, L. Bello 2, A. Hershey 2, M. Gehman 2

Harrisburg Christian 34, Our Lady of the Cross 7

OLC Scoring: M. Waters 5, M. Omstead 2

Wednesday, January 7

Lebanon 50, Hempfield 38

On Wednesday evening, the Cedars traveled to Hempfield in search of their third straight victory, and they wasted little time making their intentions clear.

Lebanon came out firing in the 1st quarter, scoring 20 points to build an eight-point lead. Olive Brandt set the tone early, pouring in 13 points in the opening frame, including three three-pointers. She stayed hot in the 2nd quarter, adding 8 more points, while Tayana Camuy chipped in 7 points in the first half to help Lebanon take a 32-21 lead into the break.

While the second half was played much more evenly, the Cedars maintained control throughout and never allowed Hempfield to seriously threaten.

Brandt finished the night with 29 points, an effort that included four three-pointers and a perfect 4-for-4 performance from the free-throw line. Camuy added 9 points, including a three of her own.

Lebanon (6-7) will look to keep the momentum rolling on Friday when they host Manheim Township.

Lebanon Scoring: O. Brandt 29, T. Camuy 9, S. Strickler 5, N. Harrison 5, J. Mejia 2

Cedar Crest 32, Manheim Township 24

On Wednesday evening, Cedar Crest traveled to Manheim Township with the goal of staying undefeated in Section 1 play. The Lady Falcons got off to a strong start, as Elli Malinoski and Kaila Francis each scored 6 points in the 1st quarter to help Crest build a 15-3 lead.

In the 2nd quarter, Cedar Crest continued to add to its advantage behind a balanced scoring effort, taking a 25-8 lead into halftime.

The Township defense tightened up in the 3rd quarter, limiting the Falcons to just one field goal, which came from Ryan Stopper. However, Cedar Crest’s defense matched the effort, preventing the game from getting too close. The 4th quarter followed a similar script, with an Ali Groff three-pointer serving as the offensive highlight of the second half.

Francis led Cedar Crest in scoring, finishing with a team-high 8 points, while also going a perfect 4-for-4 from the free-throw line.

With the win, Cedar Crest (7-5) is now in sole possession of first place in Section 1. They will be back in action on Friday when they hit the road to face Penn Manor.

CC Scoring: K. Francis 8, E. Malinoski 6, R. Stopper 5, A. Groff 5, O. Young 4, A. Lesher 2, A. Davis 2

Annville-Cleona 33, Millersburg 24

AC Scoring: A. Sanchez 13, G. Sellers 6, D. Hoover  6, S. Kleinfelter 4, S. Boyer 2, Valeria Russo — 2

York Country Day 68, Our Lady of the Cross 14

OLC Scoring: M. Waters 8, M. Harrison 4, C. Garchinsky 1, M. Delagrange 1

Tuesday, January 6

New Covenant 51, Mount Cavalry 19

On Tuesday, the white-hot Flames put their perfect record on the line at home against Mount Cavalry, and from the opening tip, New Covenant was in control. The Flames raced out to a 12-point advantage in the 1st quarter behind 8 early points from Qynne Demler, the reigning LebCo Athlete of the Week. In the opening frame alone, Demler knocked down a pair of three-pointers and went 2-for-2 at the line. Laney Zimmerman also made her presence felt, scoring 6 points on three field goals.

The defensive pressure intensified in the 2nd quarter, as New Covenant limited Mount Cavalry to just 2 points, allowing the Flames to build a commanding 29-8 lead by halftime.

Coming out of the break, the Flames showed no signs of slowing down. Demler poured in 12 more points in the 3rd quarter, while McKenna Kantner added 4, pushing the lead to 29 points heading into the final frame. With the outcome well in hand, New Covenant shifted into cruise control over the final eight minutes.

Demler finished with a game-high 25 points, an effort that included four three-pointers and a perfect 7-for-7 showing from the free-throw line. Kantner and Zimmerman each joined her in double figures with 10 points apiece.

New Covenant (10-0) will look to keep the streak alive and secure win number eleven when they host York Country Day on Thursday.

NC Scoring: Q. Demler 25, M. Kantner 10, A. Zimmerman 10, M. Simniskis 4, A. Yeagley 2

Alliance Christian 28, Our Lady of the Cross 24

Following a slow start, the Lions found themselves facing a four-point deficit at halftime. While the OLC offense found a better rhythm in the 3rd quarter, Alliance was able to match it and extend their lead.

In the 4th quarter, the Lions continued to battle, clawing back into the game behind MacKenzie Waters, who scored 8 of her team’s points in the final frame. Despite the late push, OLC was unable to complete the comeback as Alliance held on for the victory.

Waters finished the game with 11 points to lead the Lions.

Our Lady of the Cross (2-6) will travel to face York Country Day on Wednesday.

OLC Scoring: M. Waters 11, C. Frey 5, M. Delagrange 4,  A. Harrison 2, C. Garchinsky 2

Monday, January 5

Northern Lebanon 33, ELCO 29

In a matchup carried live through a collaboration between LebCoSports.com and YG Productions, ELCO made the trip to Northern Lebanon on Monday night for a hard-nosed county showdown. From the opening tip, it was clear this one would be decided by defense, toughness, and execution.

Offense was hard to come by early, as both teams settled in defensively. After one quarter, the score was knotted at 6–6, highlighted by a three-pointer from Ava Beck for ELCO and four early points from Hayley Sheroky for the Vikings.

The grind continued in the 2nd quarter, with Northern Lebanon using balanced scoring to inch ahead. Four different Vikings found the basket in the period, allowing the hosts to carry a slim 13–11 lead into halftime. ELCO stayed within striking distance behind a three from Riley Bennethum and a strong finish in the paint from Adryana Daniels.

Northern Lebanon maintained control in the 3rd quarter, stretching the margin slightly as Saoirse Phillips chipped in four points to push the lead to 24–21 entering the final frame.

In the 4th quarter, the Vikings looked ready to create separation as Kasey Weimer sparked the offense with a three-pointer, a field goal, and a pair of free throws. ELCO refused to fold, however, as Kenzie Eckhart went a perfect 4-for-4 at the line and Daniels added four points to pull the Raiders within two late. Still, Northern Lebanon answered at the stripe in the closing moments to fend off the rally.

Weimer led all scorers with 12 points for Northern Lebanon, while Eckhart paced ELCO with nine.

Northern Lebanon (9-2) will be back on the road Friday night when it travels to Lampeter-Strasburg. ELCO (7-5) will also be in action Friday, hosting Lancaster Catholic.

The next LebCo Live Broadcast is set for Thursday evening, featuring a boys basketball rivalry showdown between Hershey and Palmyra.

NL Scoring: K. Weimer 12, H. Sheroky 8, S. Phillips 6, M. Miller 4, S. Martino 3

ELCO Scoring: K. Eckart 9, A. Seifert 6, A. Daniels 6, R. Bennethum 5, A. Beck 3

Palmyra 56, Red Land 30

The Cougars returned home Monday night to host Red Land in a game that also marked the long-awaited return of Addi Salus, who had missed most of the last month with an injury. Any questions about rust or rhythm were quickly put to rest, as Palmyra’s high-energy offense exploded out of the gate and built a commanding 36–10 lead by halftime.

The early surge was sparked by Elyse Ancharski, who caught fire in the opening quarter, knocking down three three-pointers on her way to 13 points. In the 2nd quarter, Mya Doster took over, scoring six points of her own, including a triple, while Salus made her presence felt with seven points as the Cougars continued to widen the gap.

The second half was played much more evenly, but with the outcome already decided, Palmyra was able to rely on a deep rotation and cruise to the victory.

Ancharski finished as Palmyra’s leading scorer with 16 points. Salus added 11 points in her return, going 5-for-6 from the free-throw line.

Palmyra (6-5) will be back on the road Thursday night when they travel to face rival Hershey.

Palmyra Scoring: E. Ancharski 16, A. Salus 11, M. Doster 7, E. Bearinger 7,  K. Seltzer 4, A. Eckert 3, I. Weber 3, E. Funck 3, A. Lindenmuth 2

Columbia 48, Annville-Cleona 15

AC Scoring: A. Sanchez 5, D. Hoover 5, Valentina Russo 2, Valeria Russo 2, C. Shay 1

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