The Select Competition Basketball League (SCBL) completed Week 4 of its 16th fall season Sunday at Executive in Allentown with the Las Vegas Aces maintaining their undefeated record and the Dallas Wings earning their first victory.
Palin Coleman, a highly-recruited Division I prospect who began her career at Bethlehem Catholic and has continued to shine at the Perkiomen School, is one of the league’s biggest stars.
Here’s the report from league founder and director Ed Jennings:
Dallas Wings 52, Seattle Storm 42
The Dallas Wings broke into the win column with a 52–42 victory over the Seattle Storm, improving to 1–3.
Aliyah “AJ” Rosario led Dallas with 20 points, while Yana Smaltz added 19 as the two combined for 39 of the Wings’ 52 points. Gianna Rivera contributed six points, and Kamila Rios added five in the winning effort.
The Wings’ improved offensive execution and team play helped secure the 10-point victory, providing momentum heading into the final week of regular-season competition.
Alayna Kline led Seattle with 18 points, followed by Makayla Fonville with eight and Arianna Rosario with seven.
Dallas Wings (52): Aliyah “AJ” Rosario 20, Yana Smaltz 19, Gianna Rivera 6, Kamila Rios 5, Savannah Henry 2.
Seattle Storm (42): Alayna Kline 18, Makayla Fonville 8, Arianna Rosario 7, Tatiana Rico-Gray 5, Iyla Santiago 4.
Las Vegas Aces 61, Indiana Fever 42
The Las Vegas Aces continued their unbeaten run with a convincing 61–42 victory over the Indiana Fever, improving to 4–0 and remaining the SCBL’s girls division’s only undefeated team.
Coleman delivered a game-high 24 points to lead Las Vegas, while Ayva Radande added 14 and Brielle Parliman scored 13. The trio combined for 51 points as the Aces continued their strong offensive play.
Melina Cole paced Indiana with 16 points, followed by Isla Greaves with seven. Greta Lesko and Teja Jayant contributed six points apiece.
The Aces enter the final week of regular season play looking to complete an undefeated season.
Las Vegas Aces (61): Palin Coleman 24, Ayva Radande 14, Brielle Parliman 13, Bailey Parliman 5, Annalia Herrera 3, Cristina Ramos 2.
Indiana Fever (42): Melina Cole 16, Isla Greaves 7, Greta Lesko 6, Teja Jayant 6, Ariana Tranguch 5, Georgia Cole 2.
SCBL Girls Division — Week 4 Player of the Week
Aliyah “AJ” Rosario — Dallas Wings
Rosario scored a team-high 20 points to lead Dallas to its first victory of the season, a 52–42 win over Seattle. Her performance helped the Wings snap a three-game losing streak.
Honorable Mention
Yana Smaltz — Dallas Wings: Scored 19 points in the Wings’ first victory, combining with Rosario for 39 points.
Palin Coleman — Las Vegas Aces: Recorded a game-high 24 points in a 61–42 victory over Indiana, keeping the Aces undefeated at 4–0.
Girls Standings
ACES 4-0
FEVER 2-2
STORM 2-2
WINGS 1-3
NCAA Division
In the NCAA Division, for boys in grades 7-9, here’s the latest report from Jennings:
Michigan State 61, UVA 54
Michigan State continued its undefeated season, improving to 4–0.
Vincent Vargas led Michigan State with 13 points, while Calvin Coleman added 11. Ben Moralis contributed nine, and Silas Coleman scored seven as Michigan State secured its fourth consecutive victory.
Jackson Lewullis paced UVA with 19 points, while Jacob Bauer added eight. Brandon Ortega Cruz, Damahni Rolle and Jarell Walker contributed seven apiece.
Michigan State (61): Vincent Vargas 13, Calvin Coleman 11, Ben Moralis 9, Silas Coleman 7, Aries Nunnally 6, Evan Clark 6, Lucas Waterstradt 5, Dominic Nimeh 2, Lincoln Merkel 2.
UVA (54): Jackson Lewullis 19, Jacob Bauer 8, Brandon Ortega Cruz 7, Damahni Rolle 7, Jarell Walker 7, Noah Martinez 4, Ocean Wright 2.
St. John’s 57, Duke 50
Laz Lopez led St. John’s with 12 points, followed by Ethan Lewullis with nine. Ediel Lockhart and Izek Roshi contributed eight points apiece.
Duke’s Logan Lesko delivered the week’s highest individual scoring performance with 25 points, while Liam Quinn added 17. The pair combined for 42 points, but St. John’s balanced offensive effort proved to be the difference.
St. John’s (57): Laz Lopez 12, Ethan Lewullis 9, Ediel Lockhart 8, Izek Roshi 8, Gavin Graham 5, Zach Doemling 4, Cameron Townsend 4, Brayden Weber 4, Henry Mast 3.
Duke (30): Logan Lesko 25, Liam Quinn 17, Mason Nush 5, Nathaniel Northan 4. Individual scoring requires a one-point correction.
Wake Forest 55, Kansas State 37
Wake Forest improved to 2–2.
Calvin Reed led Wake Forest with 16 points, while Mason Cosbert added 11 and Houston Falwell scored nine. Ryan Vivona and Xavier Stoss contributed six points apiece as Wake Forest secured the 18-point victory.
Kaiden Libidinsky led Kansas State with 11 points, followed by Xavier Beyah with nine and Will Best with eight.
Wake Forest (55): Calvin Reed 16, Mason Cosbert 11, Houston Falwell 9, Ryan Vivona 6, Xavier Stoss 6, Arel Santiago 5, Johandry Prenza 2.
Kansas State (37): Kaiden Libidinsky 11, Xavier Beyah 9, Will Best 8, Bryce Davis 5, Evan Midstifer 4.
SCBL NCAA Division — Week 4 Player of the Week
Logan Lesko — Duke
Lesko earned Player of the Week honors after scoring a game-high 25 points against St. John’s. Despite the loss, Lesko delivered one of the week’s most impressive individual performances.
Honorable Mention
Liam Quinn — Duke: Scored 17 points against St. John’s, combining with Lesko for 42 of Duke’s 50 points.
Laz Lopez — St. John’s: Led his team with 12 points in a 57–50 victory over Duke.
NCAA Standings
Michigan State 4-0
UVA 3-1
Wake Forest 2-2
St. John’s 2-2
Duke 1-3
Kansas State 0-4