On Saturday night at Blue Ridge, the Sabers fell to the Elk Lake Warriors 82-47 in the championship game of the Susquehanna County/Denise Reddon Memorial Christmas Tournament. With the loss, the Sabers fall to 3-4, 0-0 on the year as they get set to begin Lackawanna League Division IV play.
Luke Falletta scored 10 points and hauled down 5 rebounds and joined Elk Lake's Tanner Reyan and Matt Woolcock, Montrose's Eric Burgh and Blue Ridge's Austin Darrow on the all-tournament team.
Josh Wheeler scored a team-high 11 points, freshman Tyler Williams scored 9 points and Mark Zappe added 8 points. Austin Felter dished out a career-high 7 assists and Christian Miller hauled in 6 rebounds to lead the team.
The Sabers will travel to Forest City on Thursday night to take on the Foresters. JV game time is set for 6:00 PM.
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Susquehanna vs. Blue Ridge
The Sabers earned a spot in the Susquehanna County Christmas Tournament championship game on Friday night by defeating the host Blue Ridge Raiders 56-47 to improve their season record to 3-3, 0-0.
Luke Falletta and Josh Wheeler both tallied 15 points each, while Christian Miller recorded a double/double with 10 points and a career-high 16 rebounds. Senior Brandon Soden chipped in with 4 assists to help the team to victory.
The Sabers will face off against the Elk Lake Warriors on Saturday night. Game time is 7:30 PM.
Luke Falletta and Josh Wheeler both tallied 15 points each, while Christian Miller recorded a double/double with 10 points and a career-high 16 rebounds. Senior Brandon Soden chipped in with 4 assists to help the team to victory.
The Sabers will face off against the Elk Lake Warriors on Saturday night. Game time is 7:30 PM.
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Susquehanna at Northwest
On Friday night, the starting frontcourt trio of Mark Zappe (14 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocks), Christian Miller (11 points, 6 rebounds) and Luke Falletta (5 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists) led a strong team effort as the Sabers (2-3, 0-0) captured their first road victory of the season.
Josh Wheeler chipped in with 12 points and 3 assists, Brandon Soden scored 6 points and Austin Felter dished out 3 assists off the bench.
In the JV game, Northwest scored a 40-35 victory over the Sabers. Tyler Williams led the Sabers with 12 points while Garret Grausgruber added 10 points.
The Sabers are off until December 27th, when they face off against Blue Ridge in the semi-finals of the Susquehanna County Holiday Tournament at Blue Ridge. Game time is 7:30 PM.
Josh Wheeler chipped in with 12 points and 3 assists, Brandon Soden scored 6 points and Austin Felter dished out 3 assists off the bench.
In the JV game, Northwest scored a 40-35 victory over the Sabers. Tyler Williams led the Sabers with 12 points while Garret Grausgruber added 10 points.
The Sabers are off until December 27th, when they face off against Blue Ridge in the semi-finals of the Susquehanna County Holiday Tournament at Blue Ridge. Game time is 7:30 PM.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Wyoming Seminary vs. Susquehanna
The Sabers JV and Varsity basketball teams were able to secure a split with the Wyoming Seminary Blue Knights on Wednesday night, with the JV picking up their first win of the season 36-34 and the Varsity suffering a 68-66 loss.
Josh Wheeler's career-high 28 points were not enough for the Sabers (1-3, 0-0) as the Blue Knights picked up a come from behind win in the nightcap. Senior Mark Zappe put together a solid night with 9 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds, while Christian's Miller's 8 rebounds led the team. Austin Felter contributed 8 points off the bench in defeat.
The JV Sabers were able to pick up their first win of the season behind a complete team effort as Tyler Williams (9 points), Jack Avery (9 points), Brady Towner (8 points) and Garret Grausgruber (6 points) all contributed to a balanced attack.
The Sabers will travel to Northwest Area on Friday night for their first road test of the season. JV game time is set for 6:00 PM.
Josh Wheeler's career-high 28 points were not enough for the Sabers (1-3, 0-0) as the Blue Knights picked up a come from behind win in the nightcap. Senior Mark Zappe put together a solid night with 9 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds, while Christian's Miller's 8 rebounds led the team. Austin Felter contributed 8 points off the bench in defeat.
The JV Sabers were able to pick up their first win of the season behind a complete team effort as Tyler Williams (9 points), Jack Avery (9 points), Brady Towner (8 points) and Garret Grausgruber (6 points) all contributed to a balanced attack.
The Sabers will travel to Northwest Area on Friday night for their first road test of the season. JV game time is set for 6:00 PM.
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Mountain View vs. Susquehanna
The Mt. View Eagles claimed the 1st Annual Sabers Shootout Championship on Sunday afternoon with a 54-47 victory over the Sabers. With the loss, the Sabers fall to 1-2, 0-0 on the season.
Mark Zappe led the Sabers with 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks, while Josh Wheeler contributed 16 points and 3 assists. Junior Luke Falletta pulled down a team high 10 rebounds to go with his 4 assists, while Brandon Soden also contributed 8 rebounds. Wheeler's efforts were enough for him to garner a spot on the all-tournament team.
Joining Josh Wheeler on the all-tournament team were Derek Bradley (MVP--Mt. View), Brett Crowley (Mt. View), Roman Nedd (ES-Notre Dame) and Christian Prieto (Pocono Mt. Charter).
In the JV game, the Eagles scored a 47-37 victory over the Sabers with Tyler Williams leading the team with a total of 16 points.
The Sabers will host Wyoming Seminary on Tuesday night. JV game time is set for 6:00 PM.
Mark Zappe led the Sabers with 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks, while Josh Wheeler contributed 16 points and 3 assists. Junior Luke Falletta pulled down a team high 10 rebounds to go with his 4 assists, while Brandon Soden also contributed 8 rebounds. Wheeler's efforts were enough for him to garner a spot on the all-tournament team.
Joining Josh Wheeler on the all-tournament team were Derek Bradley (MVP--Mt. View), Brett Crowley (Mt. View), Roman Nedd (ES-Notre Dame) and Christian Prieto (Pocono Mt. Charter).
In the JV game, the Eagles scored a 47-37 victory over the Sabers with Tyler Williams leading the team with a total of 16 points.
The Sabers will host Wyoming Seminary on Tuesday night. JV game time is set for 6:00 PM.
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Pocono Mountain Charter vs. Susquehanna
The Susquehanna Sabers Varsity basketball secured their first victory of the 2013-2014 basketball season on Friday night, as they earned a 71-43 victory over Pocono Mountain Charter School in the semifinals of the Sabers Shootout.
Senior Brandon Soden scored 9 of his 15 points during a 23-4 third quarter run as the Sabers (1-1, 0-0) opened up a 32 point lead after three quarters on their way to the win.
Luke Falletta led the Sabers with 16 points, Josh Wheeler added 11 points and 9 assists and Christian Miller led the way inside with 9 point and 8 rebounds.
The Sabers will face the Mountain View Eagles in the championship game on Sunday afternoon. Game time is set for 2:00 PM.
Senior Brandon Soden scored 9 of his 15 points during a 23-4 third quarter run as the Sabers (1-1, 0-0) opened up a 32 point lead after three quarters on their way to the win.
Luke Falletta led the Sabers with 16 points, Josh Wheeler added 11 points and 9 assists and Christian Miller led the way inside with 9 point and 8 rebounds.
The Sabers will face the Mountain View Eagles in the championship game on Sunday afternoon. Game time is set for 2:00 PM.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Sabers Shootout Schedule
UPDATE: The Susquehanna Sabers boys basketball team will be hosting the 1st Annual Sabers Shootout Tournament on Friday December 13th AND Sunday December 15th (due to inclement weather).
The tournament schedule is as follows:
Friday, December 13th:
5:00 PM: ES-Notre Dame vs. Mountain View (JV)
6:30 PM: ES-Notre Dame vs. Mountain View (Varsity)
8:00 PM: Pocono Mountain Charter vs. Susquehanna (Varsity)
Sunday, December 15th:
12:30 PM: Mountain View vs. Susquehanna (JV)
2:00 PM: Mountain View vs. Susquehanna (Championship)
The tournament schedule is as follows:
Friday, December 13th:
5:00 PM: ES-Notre Dame vs. Mountain View (JV)
6:30 PM: ES-Notre Dame vs. Mountain View (Varsity)
8:00 PM: Pocono Mountain Charter vs. Susquehanna (Varsity)
Sunday, December 15th:
12:30 PM: Mountain View vs. Susquehanna (JV)
2:00 PM: Mountain View vs. Susquehanna (Championship)
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Lakeland vs. Susquehanna
After Friday night's postponement at NE Bradford, the Sabers JV and Varsity basketball teams were forced to wait five more days to open their season. When they did on Tuesday night, the visiting Lakeland Chiefs were able to earn two wins over the Sabers.
In the JV game, the Sabers got 12 points from Jack Avery, 9 points from Tyler Williams and 8 points from Garret Grausgruber, but it was not enough as the Chiefs won by the final score of 50-35.
In the Varsity game, the Sabers found themselves down 14 points at the start of the 4th Quarter, only to claw their way back and pull to within 2 points with 1:09 to go in the game. The Sabers valiant effort was not enough as the Chiefs hit their free throws to finish out a 55-49 victory.
The Sabers (0-1, 0-0) were led by seniors Josh Wheeler (16 points, 4 assists) and Mark Zappe (12 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 blocks). Junior Luke Falletta also contributed 8 points and 6 rebounds.
The Sabers are off until this Friday and Saturday when they host the 1st Annual Sabers Shootout Tournament. The Varsity team plays Pocono Mountain Charter School at 8:00 PM.
In the JV game, the Sabers got 12 points from Jack Avery, 9 points from Tyler Williams and 8 points from Garret Grausgruber, but it was not enough as the Chiefs won by the final score of 50-35.
In the Varsity game, the Sabers found themselves down 14 points at the start of the 4th Quarter, only to claw their way back and pull to within 2 points with 1:09 to go in the game. The Sabers valiant effort was not enough as the Chiefs hit their free throws to finish out a 55-49 victory.
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| The Sabers varsity team takes the floor for their season opener on Tuesday night at Susquehanna High School against the Lakeland Chiefs. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Fink Photography. |
The Sabers (0-1, 0-0) were led by seniors Josh Wheeler (16 points, 4 assists) and Mark Zappe (12 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 blocks). Junior Luke Falletta also contributed 8 points and 6 rebounds.
The Sabers are off until this Friday and Saturday when they host the 1st Annual Sabers Shootout Tournament. The Varsity team plays Pocono Mountain Charter School at 8:00 PM.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Season Opener at Northeast Bradford
The JV and Varsity boys basketball teams will begin the 2013-2014 regular season on Friday, December 6th at Northeast Bradford High School. The JV game will begin at 6:00 PM.
For any parents or spectators who plan on attending, the address to Northeast Bradford HS is 526 Panther Lane, Rome, PA 18837.
GO SABERS!
For any parents or spectators who plan on attending, the address to Northeast Bradford HS is 526 Panther Lane, Rome, PA 18837.
GO SABERS!
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