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The Abington Heights boys and Scranton Prep girls came out victorious in key late-season meets to each finish 9-0 and claim championships in Lackawanna League swimming.<\/p>\n
Abington Heights won the boys title over Delaware Valley (8-1) and Scranton Prep (7-2).<\/p>\n
The Comets were never threatened.<\/p>\n
Their closest meet was the Feb. 4 first-place showdown in which they routed Delaware Valley 123-62.<\/p>\n
Abington Heights won its nine meets by an average of 104 points.<\/p>\n
The girls\u2019 title came down to the final meet of the season.<\/p>\n
Delaware Valley had a chance to force a three-way tie for first, but Scranton Prep won on the road, beating the Lady Warriors 106-70 Feb. 12.<\/p>\n
Abington Heights finished second with an 8-1 record.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, the league title came down to Scranton Prep getting past Abington Heights 86-80 on Jan. 29.<\/p>\n
Delaware Valley was 7-2, placing third.<\/p>\n
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