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, December 26
ELCO 59, Fleetwood 14
On Friday morning, the Lady Raiders made an earlier-than-expected trip north to Pine Grove, where they faced Fleetwood in the opening round of the Pine Grove Holiday Tournament. Despite the 11:30 a.m. tip-off, ELCO showed no signs of a post-Christmas lull.
Behind 15 first-quarter points from Kenzie Eckhart, which included three three-pointers, and five more from Riley Bennethum, the Raiders surged out to a 22-5 lead. The offensive pressure continued in the 2nd quarter, as Eckhart added seven more points and Ava Beck chipped in five, giving ELCO a commanding 36-10 advantage at the half.
The defense took over in the 3rd quarter, holding Fleetwood to just one point, while Eckhart stayed red-hot with nine more points. With the lead stretched to 52-11 entering the 4th quarter, ELCO was able to coast to the victory.
Eckhart finished with a game-high 31 points, knocking down five three-pointers and going a perfect 4-for-4 from the free-throw line. In total, nine different Lady Raiders found the scoring column, with Beck and Bennethum each connecting from beyond the arc.
Due to anticipated weather conditions, ELCO (7-2) will return to Pine Grove on Monday to compete in the Tournament Championship Game against the winner of Pine Grove Area and Shenandoah Valley.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELCO | 22 | 14 | 16 | 7 | 59 |
| Fleetwood | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
ELCO Scoring: K. Eckhart 31, R. Bennethum 5, A. Beck 5, J. Wenger 4, A. Seifert 4, A. Ruth 4, A. Whitmoyer 3, A. Mays 2, A. Daniels 1
Monday, December 22
New Covenant 54, Millersburg 22
Hosting Millersburg on Monday night, the Flames were looking to add another win to their perfect record, and the outcome was clear early on.
In the 1st quarter, Qynne Demler took over, scoring 11 points as New Covenant raced out to a 22-3 lead. While the middle quarters were played more evenly, the Flames continued to add to their advantage and remained in control throughout.
Demler finished with a game-high 26 points, including three three-pointers. McKenna Kantner added 18 points, while Moriah Simniskis joined them in double figures with 10.
New Covenant (7-0) will now have off until Friday, January 2nd, when they travel to face York Christian.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Covenant | 22 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 54 |
| Millersburg | 3 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 22 |
NC Scoring: Q. Demler 26, M. Kantner 18, M. Simniskis 10
Mifflin County 55, Palmyra 48
With Addi Salus still sidelined, the Lady Cougars traveled to Mifflin County, a venue that is never an easy road trip. Despite the long bus ride, Palmyra got off to a strong start behind the hot shooting of Kaylee Seltzer, who scored 7 points in the opening quarter, and Elyse Ancharski, who added 5, as the Cougars built an early 17–8 lead.
Mifflin County responded in the 2nd quarter, flipping the momentum to take a 29–25 advantage into halftime. The Huskies continued to add to their lead in the 3rd quarter, despite a three-pointer from Emily Bearinger.
Palmyra made a push in the 4th quarter, cutting into the deficit as Seltzer and Ancharski each scored 5 points and Shay Rutter knocked down her second three-pointer of the night. However, the comeback effort fell just short.
Seltzer finished with a team-high 17 points, while Ancharski joined her in double figures with 12.
Palmyra (4-4) will now have time to regroup before returning to action on January 5th, when they host Red Land.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra | 17 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 48 |
| Mifflin Co. | 8 | 21 | 19 | 7 | 55 |
Palmyra Scoring: K. Seltzer 17, E. Ancharski 12, S. Rutter 6, M. Doster 4, E. Bearinger 3, J. Harrison 3, E. Funck 3
Lebanon 64, Elizabethtown 43
On Monday evening, the Cedars hosted Elizabethtown and set the tone early with a balanced offensive effort. Olive Brandt opened the scoring with a three-pointer, while Skyler Strickler and Tayana Camuy each added four points in the 1st quarter as Lebanon built a 12-7 lead.
The Cedars continued to add to the advantage in the 2nd quarter, this time with Nina Harrison getting involved offensively, scoring seven points to help Lebanon take a 20-13 lead into halftime.
While the second half was played more evenly, Lebanon continued to score consistently enough to maintain control and close out a comfortable victory.
Brandt finished with a game-high 22 points, knocking down five three-pointers, while Harrison also reached double figures with 13 points, including a three of her own.
The early cushion allowed Coach Walborn to expand the rotation, with nine different Cedars contributing to the scoring column and gaining valuable in-game experience.
Lebanon (3-6) will return to action on Monday night when they host their own holiday tournament.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 12 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 64 |
| E-Town | 7 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 43 |
Lebanon Scoring: O. Brandt 22, N. Harrison 13, T. Camuy 7, S. Strickler 6, J. Hernandez 5, N. Lampkin 5, J. Gonzalez 3, L. Ortiz 2, J. Mejia 1
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