Girls Basketball Results Tracker: January 12-16

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 16th

Annville-Cleona 52, Linden Hall 5

On Friday, the Dutchmen traveled to Lititz to take on Linden Hall, the alma mater of the Golden Girl herself, Bea Arthur.

Annville-Cleona wasted little time asserting control, jumping out to a 16-0 lead in the 1st quarter. In the opening frame, Georgia Sellers and Cait Shay each scored 6 points, setting the tone early as the Dutchmen showed they were well on their way to a fifth straight victory.

The momentum continued in the 2nd quarter as Annville-Cleona piled on another 16 points. This time it was Savannah Kleinfelter leading the charge, scoring 10 points in the quarter, including two three-pointers. By halftime, the Dutchmen held a commanding 32-3 advantage.

In the 2nd half, Coach Sanchez was able to turn to an expanded rotation, allowing Annville-Cleona to maintain their intensity while cruising to the win.

Georgia Sellers finished the night with 12 points, while Savannah Kleinfelter joined her in double figures with 10 points.

Annville-Cleona (10-6) will continue their postseason push on Monday when they host Biglerville in a non-league matchup.

AC Scoring: G. Sellers 12, S. Kleinfelter 10, C. Shay 8, Valentina Russo 6, A. Sanchez 4, S. Boyer 4, T. Christianson 2, D. Hoover 2, K. Espada 2, Valeria Russo 2

New Covenant 47, High Point Christian 29

Down two starters due to illness, the Flames knew they would be shorthanded heading into their home matchup against High Point Baptist. Still, among the players able to suit up was Akaiya Hershey, who made her long-awaited return from injury and appeared in her first game of the season.

The opening half was a defensive battle, with the teams playing to an 8-8 tie in the 1st quarter and remaining deadlocked at 13-13 by halftime. Over the first two quarters, Qynne Demler led the way for New Covenant with 9 points.

Coming out of the break, the Flames seized control. In the 3rd quarter, New Covenant exploded offensively, outscoring High Point 19-7. Demler caught fire, pouring in 11 points in the frame, while Hershey made her presence felt with 4 points, officially announcing her return.

In the 4th quarter, the Flames closed the door behind steady play from Moriah Simniskis, who continued her strong night by scoring 6 points down the stretch to help put the game away.

Demler finished with a game-high 25 points, while Simniskis was a constant threat throughout, tallying 12 points. Hershey added 8 points, all coming in the second half, providing a key boost as the team was faced with a limited rotation.

New Covenant (13-1) will now turn its attention to a road trip on Tuesday for a huge matchup against Shalom Academy, currently the top-ranked Class 2A team in District 3.

NC Scoring: Q. Demler 25, M. Simniskis 12, A. Hershey 8, L. Bello 2

Milton Hershey 42, Palmyra 40

On Friday night, the Lady Cougars hosted Milton Hershey, one of the top Class 5A teams in District 3. Palmyra jumped out to an early lead, showing no fear against a strong opponent, as Elyse Ancharski hit a pair of three-pointers and Addi Salus scored 5 points. At the end of the 1st quarter, Palmyra led 11–7.

In the 2nd quarter, Milton Hershey responded, shutting down the Palmyra offense and clawing ahead to take a 16–15 lead into halftime.

The 3rd quarter proved to be the difference, as Milton Hershey added to their lead by outpacing the Cougars 18–8 in the frame.

Down eleven entering the 4th quarter, Palmyra dug in and refused to quit. The Cougars made it a game late, getting timely three balls from Shay Rutter, Salus, and Ancharski, cutting the deficit all the way down to two points before Milton Hershey was ultimately able to hang on.

In the game, Salus led Palmyra with 17 points, while Ancharski finished with 9.

Palmyra (8–7) will be back at home on Monday night for a non-league matchup against Hempfield. That game will be broadcast as part of our LebCo Sports Live series—be sure to check our Facebook page for the link.

Palmyra Scoring: A. Salus 17, E. Ancharski 9, M. Doster 7, S. Rutter 3, E. Bearinger 2, K. Seltzer 2

Wilson 76, Lebanon 26

Lebanon Scoring: O. Brandt 16, T. Camuy 6, J. Hernandez 4

Harrisburg Christian 31, Our Lady of the Cross 8

OLC Scoring: J. Ambriz 4, M. Waters 2, M. Delagrange 2

Downingtown West 46, Cedar Crest 32

CC Scoring: E. Malinoski 11, K. Francis 6, A. Groff 5, R. Stopper 3, A. Davis 3, M. Sowers 2, A. Lesher 2

Thursday, January 15th

Northern Lebanon 45, Donegal 27 

Following key Section 3 victories over Lampeter-Strasburg and Manheim Central, the Lady Vikings hit the road Tuesday night for a matchup with Donegal, looking to extend their winning streak to six games.

Northern Lebanon wasted little time asserting control. A balanced offensive effort in the 1st quarter, led by Kasey Weimer with 6 points, helped the Vikings build a 14–9 lead.

The momentum carried into the 2nd quarter, as Northern Lebanon continued to execute on both ends of the floor. The Vikings limited Donegal’s scoring chances while adding to their own total, with Saoirse Phillips scoring 8 points in the quarter and Weimer adding 5 more. By halftime, Northern Lebanon held a comfortable 29–16 advantage.

While the 3rd quarter was played much tighter, the Vikings responded with a strong closing quarter to seal the victory and remain in control down the stretch.

Weimer finished the night with a game-high 18 points, while Phillips joined her in double figures with 14.

Northern Lebanon (12-2) will return to action on Wednesday, when they host Susquenita in a non-league matchup.

NL Scoring: K. Weimer 18, S. Phillips 14, H. Sheroky 7, M. Miller 2, S. Martino 2, R. Hopkins 2, E. Tavani 2

Cedar Crest 59, McCaskey 47

Following four straight victories — including three wins over Section 1 opponents — the Lady Falcons hit the road on Thursday evening hoping to make it five in a row and further tighten their grip on the Section 1 standings.

The game got off to a fast-paced start, with the 1st quarter ending in a 14-14 tie. Kaila Francis and Ryan Stopper each scored 4 points in the opening frame.

In the 2nd quarter, McCaskey clamped down defensively, making it difficult for Cedar Crest to find consistent offense. As a result, the Red Tornado took a 24-19 lead into halftime, putting the Falcons’ win streak in jeopardy.

Out of the break, Cedar Crest flipped the script. Elli Malinoski came out firing, knocking down two three-pointers on her way to 10 points in the 3rd quarter. Francis added 7 points as the Falcons outpaced McCaskey 21-12 to take control of the game.

Entering the 4th quarter with a four-point lead, Cedar Crest hit the gas and pulled away for good. Malinoski scored 7 points, Francis added 6, and Ali Groff chipped in 6 more as the Falcons closed out the victory.

Francis and Malinoski each finished with 20 points. Francis was strong at the free-throw line, going 6-7, while Malinoski showcased her perimeter shooting with three three-pointers.

Cedar Crest (10-5) will have little time to rest, as they’re right back in action Friday night with a road matchup against Downingtown West.

CC Scoring: K. Francis 20, E. Malinoski 20, A. Groff 8, R. Stopper 7, O. Young 4

Lampeter-Strasburg 55, ELCO 44

ELCO Scoring: K. Eckhart 20, A. Seifert 9, A. Beck 5, A. Mays 4, A. Ruth 4, A. Daniels 2

Penn Manor 60, Lebanon 34

Lebanon Scoring: O. Brandt 17, T. Camuy 9, A. Morales 3, L. Ortiz 2, N. Lampkin 2, J. Gonzalez 1

Wednesday, January 14th

Annville-Cleona 45, Lancaster Country Day 8

The Dutchmen entered Wednesday night’s home game against Lancaster Country Day riding a three-game winning streak, and it didn’t take long to see that run was about to reach four.

Annville-Cleona jumped out to a dominant 17-0 lead in the opening quarter, with Cait Shay setting the tone by scoring 8 points. While LCD was able to get on the board in the 2nd quarter, the Dutchmen continued to control the game and carried a commanding 34-5 advantage into halftime. The freshmen made their mark in the frame, as Georgia Sellersscored 6 points and Alayna Dalton added 5.

The 2nd half was played at a controlled pace, with Annville-Cleona leaning on its defense to ensure that any hopes of a comeback were quickly shut down.

Shay led all scorers with 13 points. Dalton finished with 7 points, while Sellers chipped in 6. In total, ten different Dutchmen found their way into the scoring column.

Annville-Cleona (9-6) will be back in action on Friday when they travel to face Linden Hall.

AC Scoring: C. Shay 13, A. Dalton 7, G. Sellers 6, Sidney Boyer 4, Valeria Russo 4, S. Kleinfelter 3, Valentina Russo 2, A. Sanchez 2, D. Hoover 2, K. Espada 2

Tuesday, January 13th

Northern Lebanon 32, Manheim Central 21

Northern Lebanon entered Tuesday night carrying a 10-2 record, with one of those losses coming on December 11th when the Lady Vikings traveled to Manheim Central. This time around, they were eager to even the score in round two.

From the opening tip, Northern Lebanon set the tone defensively. In the 1st quarter, the Vikings completely locked down the Barons, holding them scoreless for the full eight minutes. Hayley Sheroky scored 5 points in the opening frame as Northern Lebanon jumped out to a 7-0 lead.

Manheim Central found some footing in the 2nd quarter and actually outscored the Vikings, but Northern Lebanon still carried a 14-8 advantage into halftime. Sheroky continued her strong night, adding another 7 points before the break.

In the 3rd quarter, Central attempted to climb back into the game by applying pressure, forcing Northern Lebanon to earn points at the free throw line. Free throws from Sheroky, Selah Martino, and Zeah Zerman helped the Vikings maintain control, taking a 23-15 lead into the final quarter.

Northern Lebanon stayed composed down the stretch. In the 4th quarter, the Vikings went 5-for-6 from the line as a team, while Saoirse Phillips knocked down two field goals on her way to 6 points, allowing Northern Lebanon to protect the lead and close out the win.

Sheroky led all scorers with 18 points, an effort that included two three-pointers and a 6-for-8 performance from the free throw line.

Northern Lebanon (11-2) will look to keep the momentum rolling when they travel to Donegal on Thursday night.

NL Scoring: H. Sheroky 18, S. Phillips 8, S. Martino 4, K. Weimer 1, Z. Zerman 1

ELCO 42, Donegal 33

ELCO traveled to Donegal on Tuesday night looking to snap a four-game losing streak, and the Lady Raiders did just that with a strong second-half response.

The game opened at a deliberate pace, with Donegal holding a slim 10-9 edge after one quarter. Offense was hard to come by in the 2nd quarter as well, and at halftime ELCO found itself trailing 15-11.

Coming out of the break, the Lady Raiders flipped the script. ELCO surged in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Donegal 16-3 to take control of the game. Kenzie Eckhart led the charge, scoring 9 points in the quarter while anchoring the effort on both ends of the floor.

The 4th quarter was played at a quicker tempo, but it ended even, allowing ELCO to protect the lead they had built in the third. Once again, Eckhart delivered when it mattered most, pouring in 11 points in the final frame to seal the win.

Eckhart, who recently committed to LVC, finished the night with a game-high 23 points.

ELCO (8-6) will look to build on the momentum when they host Lampeter-Strasburg on Thursday night.

ELCO Scoring: K. Eckhart 23, A. Daniels 7, A. Ruth 5, A. Beck 3, A. Seifert 2, A. Mays 2

Cedar Cliff 33, Palmyra 30

On Tuesday night, the Lady Cougars traveled to Cedar Cliff riding a three-game winning streak. Standing in their way was a Colts team that entered the night 11-1, having won 11 straight games since an opening-night loss to District 3 powerhouse Dallastown.

Cedar Cliff showed its quality early, jumping out to a 13-7 lead in the 1st quarter. For Palmyra, Emily Bearinger and Elyse Ancharski each connected from beyond the arc to keep the Cougars within striking distance.

In the 2nd quarter, Cedar Cliff extended its advantage, though Palmyra’s defense limited the Colts to just 7 points. Despite the effort, the Cougars trailed by eight at halftime.

Palmyra responded coming out of the break. In the 3rd quarter, the Cougars clawed all the way back to tie the game at 24-24. Addi Salus fueled the rally with 6 points, going a perfect 4-for-4 from the free throw line, while Kaylee Seltzerknocked down a key three-pointer.

With the game hanging in the balance in the 4th quarter, Palmyra continued to battle, but Cedar Cliff was able to do just enough down the stretch to pull away. Mya Doster scored 4 points in the final frame to keep the Cougars within reach of what would have been a signature upset.

Ancharski and Salus each finished with 7 points for Palmyra, while Doster added 6.

Palmyra (8-6) will look to bounce back on Friday night when they host Milton Hershey.

Palmyra Scoring: E. Ancharski 7, A. Salus 7, M. Doster 6, K. Seltzer 5, E. Bearinger 3, A. Eckert 2

New Covenant 64, York Christian 36

NC Scoring: Q. Demler 31, M. Kantner 18, A. Zimmerman 8, M. Simniskis 3, A. Yeagley 2, M. Gehman 2

Monday, January 12

Annville-Cleona 52, Octorara 16

The Dutchmen entered Monday night’s home game against Octorara as winners of four of their last five, and they showed why early on.

In the 1st quarter, Annville built a 12-4 lead, with five different Dutchmen contributing on the offensive end—an early sign of the balanced attack to come. Just as important was the defensive intensity, which set the tone for the rest of the night.

That formula continued in the 2nd quarter, as Georgia Sellers and Cait Shay each scored 6 points to help Annville stretch the lead to 33-10 by halftime. Coming out of the break, the Dutchmen left no doubt, outscoring Octorara 16-2 in the 3rd quarter to put the game firmly out of reach. Once again, Sellers and Shay were at the forefront of the scoring surge.

Sellers finished with a game-high 17 points, while Shay went a perfect 5-for-5 from the free throw line on her way to 11 points. In all, nine different Annville-Cleona players contributed to the scoring effort.

Annville-Cleona (8-6) will be back in action on Wednesday when they host Lancaster Country Day.

AC Scoring: G. Sellers 17, C. Shay 11, Valeria Russo 6, A. Sanchez 6, D. Hoover 5, S. Kleinfelter 4, T. Christiansen 4, S. Boyer 3, Valentina Russo 2

Cedar Crest 46, Hempfield 27

Cedar Crest entered Monday night’s “Youth Night” at home as winners of three straight, a run that has vaulted the Lady Falcons to the top of the Section 1 standings. Against Hempfield, they had an opportunity to further strengthen their postseason positioning.

The game opened at a deliberate pace, with the Black Knights edging out to a 10–8 lead after one quarter, despite 4 points apiece from Ryan Stopper and Kaila Francis. That brief advantage would be Hempfield’s last of the night.

In the second quarter, Cedar Crest tightened up defensively and found its rhythm offensively, carrying a 22–12 lead into halftime. Elli Malinoski provided the spark, pouring in 8 points in the period.

Hempfield answered in the third quarter, but Cedar Crest continued to extend the margin. Francis scored 7 points in the frame, including a three-pointer, as the Falcons maintained control.

Entering the fourth quarter with a 35–22 lead, another strong defensive stand allowed Cedar Crest to comfortably close out the victory.

Francis scored in all four quarters and finished with a game-high 19 points. Malinoski added 14 points, hitting a three-pointer and going 5-of-6 from the free throw line.

Cedar Crest (9-5) will look for win number 10 when they travel to face McCaskey on Thursday.

CC Scoring: K. Francis 19, E. Malinoski 14, R. Stopper 4, A. Groff 3, M. Sowers 3, O. Young 2 A. Lesher 1

McCaskey 51, Lebanon 47

On Monday night, the Cedars made the trip to Lancaster to face McCaskey. Early on, the Red Tornado set the tone, jumping out to a 15–7 lead in the opening quarter. While the Lebanon defense slowed McCaskey in the 2nd quarter, the Cedars still found themselves trailing by seven at halftime. In the 1st half, Lebanon’s offense ran almost entirely through Olive Brandt, who scored 15 points to keep the Cedars within striking distance.

In the 3rd quarter, McCaskey was able to add to its lead, pushing Lebanon into a 10-point deficit heading into the final eight minutes. With the game on the line, Brandt delivered a remarkable effort, pouring in 19 points in the 4th quarter, highlighted by three three-pointers. Unfortunately, the comeback bid fell just short as McCaskey was able to hang on for the victory.

Brandt finished the game with an incredible 43 points, an effort that included five three-pointers and a 12-of-14 performance from the free throw line. As impressive as the performance was, the competitor in Brandt would have undoubtedly preferred it to come with a win.

Lebanon (7-8) will look to move past this loss as they prepare for Thursday night’s road game at Penn Manor.

Lebanon Scoring: O. Brandt 43, T. Camuy 2, N. Harrison 2

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