OK. … By all indications the 2021 Lackawanna League season is set to tip-off.
There are two schools — Honesdale and Montrose — which remain in a delayed start with expectations to start up with games Jan. 28. Lakeland is also paused until Jan. 26.
Four programs have started their seasons with nonleague games. Riverside, which is 4-1, is off and running, while Delaware Valley, Western Wayne and now North Pocono got a dress rehearsal before the league schedule starts Friday.
Here are the results
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL
Nonleague
Riverside 62, Tunkhannock 45
MONDAY, JANUARY 11
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL
Nonleague
Riverside 64, Delaware Valley 47
Riverside’s Frank Antoniacci takes a shot in the first half of Wednesday’s game against Hanover Area.
Photo by Jake Danna Stevens
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL
Nonleague
Riverside 62, Hanover Area 41
Tunkhannock 55, Delaware Valley 42
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL
Nonleague
Riverside 54, Wyoming Area 42
North Pocono wins Lackawanna College Dual Enrollment Classic
North Pocono Trojans
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL
Nonleague
North Pocono 61, Riverside 43
Delaware Valley 58, Hanover Area 42
Nanticoke 57, Western Wayne 31
WHAT’S AHEAD
The coronavirus pandemic mitigation efforts and guidelines remain in effect regarding indoor gathering restrictions. Therefore, schools in the Lackawanna League are offering ways for fans to view and support their teams and family members.
HOW TO SEE YOUR TEAMS
FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL
Division I
7-Abington Heights at 4-Scranton
- The two teams split their meetings last season with Scranton winning 56-43 and Abington Heights rebounding for a 41-36 win in the rematch.
Division II
Honesdale at Delaware Valley (1-2) — PPD to Feb. 1
Division III
Dunmore at Lakeland — PPD to Feb. 3
9-Mid Valley at Carbondale Area
Old Forge at 6-Holy Cross
- Holy Cross has won nine straight Division III games and is the defending three-time champion
Division IV
Forest City at Blue Ridge
Susquehanna at Montrose — PPD to Feb. 6
Lackawanna Trail at Mountain View
Crossovers
8-West Scranton at 5-North Pocono (1-0)
Wallenpaupack at 1-Scranton Prep
- Wallenpaupack is the defending D2 Class 5A Champion; Scranton Prep is the defending D2 Class 4A Champion.
10-Western Wayne (0-1) at 2-Valley View
Elk Lake at 3-Riverside (4-1)
North Pocono’s Ryan Ruddy drives past Riverside’s Frankie Antoniacci during the second half of Tuesday’s game at Lackawanna College Student Union.
Photo by Jake Danna Stevens
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