Abington Heights Boys Basketball clamps up on defense to win its 4th straight district championship, beating Crestwood, 57-37. @andrew_kettel14 and @jordanshaffer0 combining for 33 points. @AHCometsBBB will face Springfield (D1) to tip off states. @AHSDAthletics@JokerCat12
VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL:
Congratulations to Andrew Kettel 26’ on his commitment to continue his academic & athletic career at Hartwick College!
@ahcometsbbb#GoComets
Thank you @sportsTT for the writeup!
🗞️ HS BASKETBALL: Kettel leads LIAA all-stars to win; Reed named MVP as WVC stars earn girls victory
https://t.co/wqmxwSlDtq
TIE CLINCHED
Abington Heights has clinched no worse than a tie for first place in Lackawanna League Division 1 by completing a season sweep of rival and second-place Scranton Prep.
FINAL SCORE
Abington Heights 69, SCRANTON PREP 58
During NEPA Coaches vs Cancer Week, LLhoops reflects on the loss on our dear friend and founder, Dell, to brain cancer last spring. His daughter updated our logo to include other cancer awareness colors. We all have a story to tell. @LLhoops@DessieJackson#MoreResearch
Coach John Calipari is absolutely spot on here.
Why would a coach recruit and develop an American high school kid for 4 years when the system now rewards grabbing ready-made pros from overseas, the G League, or the NBA pipeline?
If we don’t fix this, we’re killing the entire purpose of college sports.
“Phil Martelli’s name should be on that court.”
Phil Martelli Jr. spoke candidly about his dad and the fractured relationship with Saint Joseph’s.
Definite must-watch here for Hawks fans.
👀 2026 6’0” CG Andrew Kettel of Abington Heights put up a team-high 24 PTS, 7/9 FT, 3 3FG in the Comets’ 75-68 win at Delaware Valley tonight.
📝 @andrew_kettel14 is averaging 16.0 PPG through 10 contests, and led the team with 3.2 Dflc/G and 2.3 SPG coming in to tonight’s matchup. We’ve seen his ability to constantly apply pressure on defenses. Kettel plays with pace, creates opportunities for teammates, and is becoming a reliable threat from beyond the arc.
The Comets (4-5, 2-0) break a three-game losing streak with the victory as they remain undefeated in Lackawanna League Division 1 play.
☄️ 2028 6’2” SF/SG @CooperManning28 has produced impactful time lately for Abington Heights, where he put up 12 PTS, 3 3FG in its win tonight at Delaware Valley (7-3, 0-2). Manning averages 9.0 PPG through the past two contests.
The three-time defending District 2 Class 5A champions host Scranton (4-5, 1-1) next on Tuesday, January 6.
#NEPAhoops 🏀
When you embrace the journey instead of living for the destination, the hard work, the late nights, and the early mornings are no longer obstacles to the dream; they are the dream. #DailyWisdom
"I don't put pressure on them about their shooting.
I put pressure on them on how hard they play, how hard they run, how much effort they give, how much passion they play with.
Those are my stats."
The three responsibilities during practice for the Coach.
1. Create the Energy ( your job )
2. Change the Energy ( and recognizing when it needs to change)
3. Get to the finish line of practice with a Collective Enthusiasm ( we got what needed to be accomplished done today )
@kevinsheehanDC So disappointed! I was so excited for the season. Our defense is so bad where do you begin?
With all these injuries, they need to take a long look at training & strength staffs
🛡️ DEFENSIVE IMPACT LEADERS — WEEK 5 🛡️
#FXL Week 5 wrapped up the regular season with no shortage of hustle — glass-cleaning, shot-blocking, and defensive tone-setting from start to finish. Here are the top stoppers from Sunday’s action 👇
DI = Rebounds + Steals + Blocks (Avg. of W5 Games)
🥇 @MaxMcGrathh (Red) – 13
🥈 Chris Flanagan (Yellow) – 11.5
🥉 @sebastiansacci (Green) – 11
4) @lfanning12 (Grey) – 10
T5) @ShazierBethea1 (Grey) – 9.5
T5) @aydenagapito25 (Lt. Blue) – 9.5
7) @ShawnRemplet (Dark Blue) – 9
8) @NolynProudfoot8 (Green) – 8.5
T9) @jordanshaffer0 (Dark Blue) – 8
T9) @doherty_packy (Pink) – 8
T11) @Finhuber (Purple) – 7.5
T11) @justinmayers02 (Red) – 7.5
T13) @andrew_kettel14 (Green) – 7
T13) @AntoniacciNico (Red) – 7
A new face tops the list as Max McGrath claims the Week 5 crown, closing out the regular season with a strong all-around effort inside 💪
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