The Sabers found themselves in an early 23-8 hole, but were able to respond with a late run that came up just short, as they dropped a 45-43 contest on Thursday night to the Lackawanna Trail Lions. The loss drops the Sabers record to 5-12, 2-6 on the season.
The Sabers were led by Josh Wheeler's 17 points and 4 assists. Mark Zappe scored 8 points and pulled down 9 rebounds. Luke Falletta's 10 rebounds led the team.
In the JV game, Brady Towner's 13 points were not enough as the Sabers lost 51-39. Garrett Grausgruber added 9 points, while Jack Avery tallied 8 points.
The Sabers will host the Montrose Meteors on Saturday in their 6th annual Coaches vs. Cancer game. JV game time is 1:00 PM.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Forest City vs. Susquehanna
The Sabers boys basketball teams began the second half of their league schedule on Tuesday night by dropping a pair of contests at home against the visiting Forest City Foresters.
Tyler Williams scored a season-high 20 points, while Kasey Burdick and Garrett Grausgruber each added 12 points, but it was not enough as the JV team lost 55-46 to the Foresters.
In the nightcap, Luke Falletta's 14 points, to go along with Mark Zappe and Josh Wheeler's 10 points apiece, were not enough as the Sabers dropped a 50-46 contest to the Foresters. Wheeler's 6 assists led the team, and Zappe pulled down a team-high 9 rebounds and blocked 5 shots.
The Sabers will travel to Lackawanna Trail on Thursday night to face the Lions. JV game time is 6:00 PM.
Tyler Williams scored a season-high 20 points, while Kasey Burdick and Garrett Grausgruber each added 12 points, but it was not enough as the JV team lost 55-46 to the Foresters.
In the nightcap, Luke Falletta's 14 points, to go along with Mark Zappe and Josh Wheeler's 10 points apiece, were not enough as the Sabers dropped a 50-46 contest to the Foresters. Wheeler's 6 assists led the team, and Zappe pulled down a team-high 9 rebounds and blocked 5 shots.
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| Junior Luke Falletta scores 2 of his game-high 14 points against Forest City on Tuesday night. (photo courtesy of Terri MacDonald) |
The Sabers will travel to Lackawanna Trail on Thursday night to face the Lions. JV game time is 6:00 PM.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Blue Ridge vs. Susquehanna
The Sabers ended the first half of league play with a 62-44 victory over the visiting Blue Ridge Raiders on Tuesday night, behind 22 points from senior guard Josh Wheeler. With the win, the Sabers improved their record to 5-10, 2-4 in league play.
Wheeler made 4-5 from three point range and also handed out 3 assists. Luke Falletta equaled Wheeler's total by also making four three-pointers and finished with 15 points and 3 assists. Mark Zappe recorded 10 points and a team-high 8 rebounds, while Christian Miller also recorded double-digits in points with 10 and hauled in 6 rebounds. Austin Felter (pictured) led the team with 7 assists.
The JV Sabers dropped a close game by the final score of 42-37. Tyler Williams scored 16 points to led the Sabers.
The Sabers are off until next Tuesday, when they host the visiting Forest City Foresters. JV game time is 6:00 PM.
Wheeler made 4-5 from three point range and also handed out 3 assists. Luke Falletta equaled Wheeler's total by also making four three-pointers and finished with 15 points and 3 assists. Mark Zappe recorded 10 points and a team-high 8 rebounds, while Christian Miller also recorded double-digits in points with 10 and hauled in 6 rebounds. Austin Felter (pictured) led the team with 7 assists.
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| Junior guard Austin Felter handed out a team-high 7 assists in Tuesday night's 62-44 victory over Blue Ridge. (photo courtesy of Terri MacDonald) |
The JV Sabers dropped a close game by the final score of 42-37. Tyler Williams scored 16 points to led the Sabers.
The Sabers are off until next Tuesday, when they host the visiting Forest City Foresters. JV game time is 6:00 PM.
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Susquehanna at Northeast Bradford
Tyler Williams' free throw with 2 seconds remaining allowed the JV Sabers to pull ahead for good as they beat the Northeast Bradford Panthers by the score of 41-40 on Saturday night. The win was the JV Sabers 2nd of the season. Brady Towner led the team with 16 points, while Tyler Williams added 13 points.
Mark Zappe's 11 points, 15 rebounds and 6 blocks were not enough as the Sabers varsity team lost their 5th game in a row by the score of 46-40. The loss brings the Sabers record to 4-10, 1-4 on the season.
Josh Wheeler led the team with 13 points and Christian Miller pulled down 12 rebounds to go with his 6 points.
The Sabers will play host to the Blue Ridge Raiders on Tuesday night as they finish the first half of league play. JV game time is set for 6:00 PM.
Mark Zappe's 11 points, 15 rebounds and 6 blocks were not enough as the Sabers varsity team lost their 5th game in a row by the score of 46-40. The loss brings the Sabers record to 4-10, 1-4 on the season.
Josh Wheeler led the team with 13 points and Christian Miller pulled down 12 rebounds to go with his 6 points.
The Sabers will play host to the Blue Ridge Raiders on Tuesday night as they finish the first half of league play. JV game time is set for 6:00 PM.
Friday, January 17, 2014
Elk Lake vs. Susquehanna
On Friday night, the Susquehanna Sabers built a 6 point halftime lead over the undefeated Elk Lake Warriors, only to see that advantage evaporate in the 2nd half, as the Sabers' record fell to 4-9, 1-4 on the year with a 70-53 loss.
Mark Zappe put together a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds, to go along with 4 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks to lead the Sabers' effort. Fellow senior Josh Wheeler scored a team-high 16 points, collected 5 steals and handed out 3 assists. Luke Falletta also registered double figures with 11 points, while Christian Miller chipped in with 8 points and 7 rebounds.
The JV Sabers dropped also lost their game to the Warriors by the score of 68-42. Jack Avery led the way with 15 points, which included 4 three-pointers. Garret Grausgruber also reached double figures with 10 points.
The Sabers will travel to Northeast Bradford on Saturday for a 6:00 PM JV start time.
Mark Zappe put together a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds, to go along with 4 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks to lead the Sabers' effort. Fellow senior Josh Wheeler scored a team-high 16 points, collected 5 steals and handed out 3 assists. Luke Falletta also registered double figures with 11 points, while Christian Miller chipped in with 8 points and 7 rebounds.
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| Mark Zappe scores two of his 11 points on Friday night against Elk Lake. (photo courtesy of Terri MacDonald) |
The JV Sabers dropped also lost their game to the Warriors by the score of 68-42. Jack Avery led the way with 15 points, which included 4 three-pointers. Garret Grausgruber also reached double figures with 10 points.
The Sabers will travel to Northeast Bradford on Saturday for a 6:00 PM JV start time.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Old Forge vs. Susquehanna
On Tuesday night, the Susquehanna Sabers welcomed the Old Forge Blue Devils to Susquehanna High School. Unfortunately, the visiting Blue Devils walked away with two victories.
Christian Miller's 13 points, 9 rebounds and 3 steals, along with Luke Falletta's 11 points and 8 rebounds, were not enough as the varsity Sabers fell 54-39 to bring their season record to 4-8, 1-3 on the year. Mark Zappe 6 points and 7 rebounds, while Austin Felter handed out a team-high 5 assists.
The JV Sabers absorbed a tough loss, 62-21. Jack Avery's 7 points led the team.
The Sabers' next contest will be Friday night, when they host the Elk Lake Warriors. JV game time is set for 6:00 PM.
Christian Miller's 13 points, 9 rebounds and 3 steals, along with Luke Falletta's 11 points and 8 rebounds, were not enough as the varsity Sabers fell 54-39 to bring their season record to 4-8, 1-3 on the year. Mark Zappe 6 points and 7 rebounds, while Austin Felter handed out a team-high 5 assists.
The JV Sabers absorbed a tough loss, 62-21. Jack Avery's 7 points led the team.
The Sabers' next contest will be Friday night, when they host the Elk Lake Warriors. JV game time is set for 6:00 PM.
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Susquehanna vs. Montrose
The Sabers JV and Varsity basketball teams traveled to Montrose on Saturday afternoon and dropped a pair of contests to the Meteors.
The Sabers are off until Tuesday, when they host the Old Forge Blue Devils. JV game time is set for 6:00 PM.
The Sabers are off until Tuesday, when they host the Old Forge Blue Devils. JV game time is set for 6:00 PM.
Friday, January 10, 2014
Susquehanna vs. Mountain View
The Sabers JV and Varsity boys basketball teams dropped a pair of decisions to the Mountain View Eagles on Friday night at Mountain View High School.
Mark Zappe's 12 points and 13 rebounds, to go along with fellow big man Christian Miller's 10 points and 13 rebounds, were not enough to offset a tough shooting night by the Sabers (4-6, 1-2) as they fell to the Eagles 50-36. Luke Falletta also registered double figures for the Sabers, scoring 11 points to go with 4 rebounds and assists.
The JV team found themselves in a hole at halftime, but played a courageous second half before falling to the Eagles 50-40. Brady Towner led three Sabers in double figures with 13 points, while Tyler Williams added 11 points and Jack Avery scored 10 points.
The Sabers travel to Montrose tomorrow afternoon to take on the Meteors. JV Game time is set for 4:00 PM with varsity to follow.
Mark Zappe's 12 points and 13 rebounds, to go along with fellow big man Christian Miller's 10 points and 13 rebounds, were not enough to offset a tough shooting night by the Sabers (4-6, 1-2) as they fell to the Eagles 50-36. Luke Falletta also registered double figures for the Sabers, scoring 11 points to go with 4 rebounds and assists.
The JV team found themselves in a hole at halftime, but played a courageous second half before falling to the Eagles 50-40. Brady Towner led three Sabers in double figures with 13 points, while Tyler Williams added 11 points and Jack Avery scored 10 points.
The Sabers travel to Montrose tomorrow afternoon to take on the Meteors. JV Game time is set for 4:00 PM with varsity to follow.
Monday, January 6, 2014
Susquehanna vs. Forest City
Mark Zappe's career-high 21 points, along with 9 rebounds and 2 blocks, led a strong effort by the Sabers on the road on Monday night as they secured a 58-54 victory over the Forest City Foresters.
Zappe teamed with forwards Christian Miller (11 points, 10 rebounds) and Luke Falletta (13 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds) to score 45 of the Sabers' 58 points. Josh Wheeler's 7 points and 6 assists, along with Austin Felter's 4 points and 3 assists, helped the Sabers move their record to 4-5, 1-1 on the season.
In the JV contest, the Foresters scored a 45-24 victory over the Sabers. Tyler Williams led the team with 10 points, while Brady Towner chimed in with 7 points.
The Sabers will travel to Montrose on Thursday night to take on the Montrose Meteors. JV game time is set for 6:00 PM.
Zappe teamed with forwards Christian Miller (11 points, 10 rebounds) and Luke Falletta (13 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds) to score 45 of the Sabers' 58 points. Josh Wheeler's 7 points and 6 assists, along with Austin Felter's 4 points and 3 assists, helped the Sabers move their record to 4-5, 1-1 on the season.
In the JV contest, the Foresters scored a 45-24 victory over the Sabers. Tyler Williams led the team with 10 points, while Brady Towner chimed in with 7 points.
The Sabers will travel to Montrose on Thursday night to take on the Montrose Meteors. JV game time is set for 6:00 PM.
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Lackawanna Trail vs. Susquehanna
The Sabers opened Lackawanna League Division IV play on Saturday afternoon by dropping both the JV and Varsity contests to the visiting Lackawanna Trail Lions.
Josh Wheeler tallied a team-high 12 points and 7 assists, Luke Falletta contributed 10 points and Mark Zappe scored 8 points and pulled down a team-high 6 rebounds, but it was not enough for Sabers (3-5, 0-1) as they came up short 51-43 against Trail.
The JV team suffered a similar fate as they dropped a 41-23 game to open league play. Brady Towner's 9 points led the team.
The Sabers embark on a three game week on Monday, as they travel to Forest City to take on the Foresters. JV game time is 6:00 PM.
Josh Wheeler tallied a team-high 12 points and 7 assists, Luke Falletta contributed 10 points and Mark Zappe scored 8 points and pulled down a team-high 6 rebounds, but it was not enough for Sabers (3-5, 0-1) as they came up short 51-43 against Trail.
The JV team suffered a similar fate as they dropped a 41-23 game to open league play. Brady Towner's 9 points led the team.
The Sabers embark on a three game week on Monday, as they travel to Forest City to take on the Foresters. JV game time is 6:00 PM.
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