L-L Boy’s Basketball: Cocalico vs. Lancaster Catholic (2-9-22)

Palmyra Cougars pulled off a hard-fought 62-54 victory over the Warwick Warriors in a thrilling non-league matchup! Palmyra held a narrow 27-22 lead at halftime before extending it in the second half, thanks to standout performances from Alex Dorta, who led all scorers with 20 points. Ya’Majesty Washington led Warwick with 15 points, while Parker Horst added 10! Warrior suffered their first Loss of the season!

The Lancaster-Lebanon League ladies made history this year as they made their OFFICIAL debut at the 2024 L-L Championships! 13 girls were crowned champions & JP McCaskey took home the team title!

Here’s a list of the Girls' Champions from 100lbs - 235lbs!

100lbs -- Hattie Mack, Hempfield

106lbs -- Yenyia Terry, Manheim Township

112lbs -- Journie Rodriquez, JP McCaskey

118lbs -- Addison Horner, Hempfield

124lbs -- Cleona O’Brien, Hempfield

130lbs -- Liana Samuel, JP McCaskey

136lbs -- Kaliea Timko, JP McCaskey

142lbs -- Anisa Orr, Penn Manor

148lbs -- Kylie Mays, Hempfield

155lbs -- KoriElle McMillion, Warwick

170lbs -- Ytzel Figuerero-Rivera, JP McCaskey

190lbs -- Jurelys Peguero, JP McCaskey

235lbs -- Brooklynn Ayala, Penn Manor

-- Most Falls in Least Amount of Time -- Cleona O’Brien, Hempfield 4 in 10:08

-- Jonathan E. Mitchell Outstanding Wrestler -- Journie Rodriguez, JP McCaskey

Ephrata collected another rivalry win to start the season 2-0! Mounts took down Warwick 10-4 & beat Cocalico 4-0 on Friday, March 24! The top 4 hitters for the Mounts went 5-9 with 6 walks & 9 runs scored, including Coy Schwanger’s surprise steal of home!

Manheim Central picked up a Big Win... 25-16 on the road against Ephrata & tightened the Section 2 race in the process!

-- Manheim Central: Gianna Walters led all scorers with 9 points!

-- Ephrata: Marie McCracken had 8 points to lead the Lady Mounts!

Section 2 Standings

Ephrata: 8-1 (at CV, vs. Warwick, vs. Etown)

Manheim Central: 8-2 (at Solanco, vs. Warwick)

Just a few games left to decide it!