2015 Susquehanna County Christmas Tournament

The Sabers saw their record fall to 1-7, 0-0 on the year as they dropped two games in the 2015 Denise Reddon Susquehanna County Christmas Tournament on December 28 & 29.

On Monday night, the Sabers found themselves in a 16 point hole after one quarter, but slowly dug their way out, eventually forcing two overtimes before succumbing to Blue Ridge 55-52.  Tyler Williams led all scorers in the game with 25 points and 13 rebounds.  Mason Deakin added a career-high 17 points, and joined backcourt mate Garret Grausgruber with a team-high 3 assists.  Bryce Baldwin added 7 points and 6 rebounds.

In Tuesday's consolation game, the Sabers dropped a 57-40 decision to the Elk Lake Warriors.  Williams once again led the Sabers in scoring with 14 points.  Eric Lee and Garret Grausgruber each scored 8 points.  Lee also led the team in rebounding with 6 boards.  Freshmen Adam Rockwell came off the bench and added 4 second half blocks to the effort.

For his efforts, Tyler Williams was named to the all-tournament team along with Elk Lake's Bailey Newhart, Blue Ridge's Austin Harper and Montrose's Chris Guyette and Austin Smith.  Smith was named the tournament MVP.

Tyler Williams was named to the all-tournament team
at  the Susquehanna County Christmas Tournament.
(photo courtesy of Northeast Exposure)

The Sabers begin Lackawanna League Division IV play on Saturday, January 2nd as they travel to Forest City to take on the Foresters.  JV game time is set for 1:00 PM.

Home vs. Mountain View

After digging themselves out of an early 13-0 deficit, the Sabers (1-5, 0-0) were unable to finish the job on Monday night at home, falling to the Mountain View Eagles by the score of 57-42.  Within 2 points multiple times in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, a 9-0 run by the Eagles in the 3rd quarter put the game out of reach.

Tyler Williams' 21 points led the team, while Mason Deakin handed out a team high 6 assists to go with his 5 points and 5 rebounds.  Fellow freshman Bryce Baldwin scored 9 points and Eric Lee pulled down a team high 7 rebounds.

The JV Sabers were victim to a three point dagger at the buzzer in a 32-29 loss in their contest.  Alex McHugh, who scored a team high 9 points, hit a long two point field goal to tie the game at 29 with under 10 seconds to play.

The Sabers are off until December 28th when they host the Susquehanna County Christmas Tournament.  First round action is against the Blue Ridge Raiders at 7:30 PM.

Home vs. Freedom Village

Tyler Williams recorded a double-double with 28 points and 10 rebounds and Mason Deakin hit for 16 points on Friday night as the Sabers (1-4, 0-0) varsity squad recorded their first victory of the season over Freedom Village, 62-47.  Bryce Baldwin scored 7 points, Garret Grausgruber contributed 6 and Eric Lee pulled down 6 rebounds.

The Sabers took advantage quickly during an 18-4 first quarter burst in which they hit four three pointers.

The JV Sabers also recorded their first victory of the season by the score of 42-36.  Adam Rockwell and Jarrett Dininny each scored 7 points to lead the Sabers.

The Sabers return to action on Monday night when they host the Mountain View Eagles at 6:00 PM.

Home vs. Wyoming Seminary

Tyler Williams scored 17 points, pulled down 6 rebounds and had 3 steals on Friday night, but the effort was not enough as the Sabers saw their record fall to 0-4, 0-0 on the season in a 51-34 loss to the visit Wyoming Seminary Knights.  Adam Rockwell added 6 points while Garret Grausgruber and Mason Deakin combined for 6 assists.  

Travis Craig's team high 7 points led the way for the Sabers in their 41-19 loss in the JV contest. 

The Sabers return to action on Friday night as they host Freedom Village at 6:00 PM. 

Opening Weekend Recap

The Sabers JV Boys Basketball teams opened up their 2015-2016 season with losses at the hands of Sayre and Wyalusing as part of the Raiders Classic, held at Blue Ridge high school on Friday and Saturday night.

On Friday night, Tyler Williams tallied 21 points and 8 rebounds to lead the Sabers' effort in a 41-38 loss to Sayre.  Mason Deakin contributed 7 points and Adam Rockwell a team high 4 assists.

On Saturday afternoon, the JV Sabers began their season with a loss against Wyalusing.  Travis Craig, Alex McHugh and Jarrett Dininny each scored 5 points.  In the Varsity contest, 28 turnovers led to the demise of the Sabers, who held the Rams to 15 second half points but could not dig their way out of an 18 point halftime deficit in a 47-33 defeat.  Tyler Williams scored 11 points and pulled down 9 rebounds, Bryce Baldwin scored 8 points and secured 5 boards and Adam Rockwell scored 6 points, tallied 8 rebounds and recorded a team high 2 steals.

The Sabers host the Riverside Vikings on Tuesday night in their home opener.  JV game time is set for 6:00 PM.

Season Opener

The 2015-2016 regular season will begin for the Sabers boys basketball teams on Friday and Saturday nights in the Raiders Classic at Blue Ridge High School.  On Friday night, the Sabers take on Sayre at 6:00 PM in varsity action only.  Saturday will see the JV Sabers get their season under way at 2:00 against Wyalusing, followed by the same matchup of varsity teams at 3:30.