Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Montrose vs. Susquehanna

The Susquehanna Sabers boy's basketball team hosted Montrose on Tuesday night and suffered two defeats, with the JV team falling 55-37 and the Varsity losing 70-57.

The JV team (5-3) found themselves in a tight ball game in the second half, only to fade late in their 55-37 loss. Luke Falletta and Steve Frye each scored 9 points for the Sabers.

Andrzej Tomczyk led the Sabers (7-4, 1-2) with 30 points, 4 steals and 3 assists in the nightcap, but it wasn't enough in the 70-57 defeat.  Josh Wheeler added 11 points, while Mark Zappe recorded a team-high 7 rebounds.

The Sabers are off until Friday when they travel to Mountain View to play the Eagles.  JV game time is 6:00 PM.

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Susquehanna at Lackawanna Trail

The Sabers boys basketball teams earned a split in their games at Lackawanna Trail on Saturday afternoon with the JV team securing a 35-22 win, while the varsity suffered a 66-64 overtime defeat.

The JV Sabers (5-2) were led by Luke Falletta's game high 14 points.  Nate Carpenter added 6 points while Kyle MacDonald recorded 5 points.

On the varsity level, the Sabers (7-3, 1-1) were unable to hold onto a 14 point second half lead, eventually falling in OT by the score of 66-64.  Andrzej Tomczyk recorded 23 points and 4 assists while Cole Mallery recorded a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds to go along with 4 steals.  Dan Biegert, whose three-pointer forced overtime with 9 seconds left, also secured 8 rebounds.  Josh Wheeler scored 12 points, including 2 three-pointers.

The Sabers are off until Tuesday night when they face the Montrose Meteors at home.  JV game time is 6:00 PM.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Forest City vs. Susquehanna

The Susquehanna Sabers boys basketball teams both opened up Lackawanna League Division IV play with wins on Thursday night at home against the Forest City Foresters. 

The JV team was led by Steve Frye and Austin Felter, who both scored 10 points in the 48-38 victory.  Evan Stone and Luke Falletta both contributed 7 points each for the Sabers (4-2). 

In the nightcap, the varsity used a 23-10 4th quarter run on their way to a 67-50 victory.  Cole Mallery's double-double (25 points, 13 rebounds) and Andrzej Tomczyk's 16 points and 8 assists led the Sabers (7-2, 1-0).  Big men Mark Zappe and Zack Vaughn combined for 12 points and 12 rebounds, while Josh Wheeler added 9 points.

The Sabers travel to Lackawanna Trail on Saturday to take on the Lions.  JV game time is 1:00 PM.