Susquehanna vs. Old Forge

On Friday night, the Sabers JV and Varsity basketball teams suffered two defeats at the hands of the Old Forge Blue Devils.  With the loss, the Varsity team's record fell to 5-15, 2-8 on the season.

Mark Zappe scored 14 points and pulled down 4 rebounds to lead the Sabers scoring effort.  Christian Miller chipped in with 9 points and 5 rebounds, while senior Kyle MacDonald knocked down two three-pointers and finished with 6 points. 



Mark Zappe led the Sabers with 14 points on Friday night at Old Forge.
(photo courtesy of Terri MacDonald)

In the JV contest, Brady Towner's 6 points led the Sabers in their 52-22 defeat. 

The Sabers will travel to Elk Lake on Tuesday night to face the Warriors.  JV game time is set for 6:00 PM.

Mountain View vs. Susquehanna

The Susquehanna Sabers ended their home regular season schedule on Tuesday night against the Mountain View Eagles, and dropped a 62-60 OT loss to bring their season record to 5-14, 2-8 on the season. 

Luke Falletta's three-pointer at the end of regulation sent the game to overtime tied at 51.  In overtime, a back and forth game saw another Falletta three-pointer give the Sabers the lead at 60-59, but a long three pointer by Mountain View's Chad Wescott at the buzzer left the Sabers defeated on Senior Night. 

Falletta's 18 points and 10 rebounds led the way, followed closely by senior Mark Zappe's 16 points and 14 rebounds. Fellow seniors Brandon Soden (11 points), Josh Wheeler (5 points, 8 assists) and Kyle MacDonald (3 points, 2 rebounds) finished their home playing careers. 

The JV team also finished their home schedule with a loss to the Eagles.  Kasey Burdick led the Sabers with 12 points.

Sean Branning knocks down a foul shot during the JV game on Tuesday night.
(photo courtesy of Terri MacDonald)

The Sabers will travel to Old Forge on Friday night to take on the Blue Devils.  JV game time is set for 6:00 PM.

Montrose vs. Susquehanna

On Saturday afternoon, the Susquehanna Sabers hosted the Montrose Meteors in the 6th Annual Coaches vs. Cancer game. 

Josh Wheeler's 12 points and Mark Zappe's 10 points and 7 rebounds were not enough as the Sabers (5-13, 2-7) dropped their game with the Meteors 59-43.  Luke Falletta added 9 points for the Sabers, who led 11-8 after the 1st quarter, but fell behind in the 2nd quarter and never recovered.

Josh Wheeler shoots for 2 of his game-high 12 points on Saturday afternoon against the Montrose Meteors. 
(photo courtesy of Terri MacDonald)

The JV Sabers dropped a 51-32 contest to the Meteors as Garret Grausgruber and Tyler Williams both tallied 8 points.

The Sabers will host the Mountain View Eagles on Senior Night on Tuesday.  JV game time is set for 6:00 PM.