{"id":163677,"date":"2026-04-12T06:35:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T06:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/163677\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T06:35:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T06:35:11","slug":"2025-26-times-tribune-all-region-girls-basketball-team-scranton-times-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/163677\/","title":{"rendered":"2025-26 TIMES-TRIBUNE ALL-REGION GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM \u2013 Scranton Times-Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Valley<\/p>\n

Valley View\u2019s Cora Castellani leaps for the hoop during the basketball game against North Pocono at Valley View High School on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (REBECCA PARTICKA\/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n

\"Scranton<\/p>\n

Scranton Prep\u2019s Chloe Mamera shoots a free throw during the basketball game at Abington Heights High School on Friday, Feb. 06, 2026. (REBECCA PARTICKA\/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n

\"Scranton\u2019s<\/p>\n

Scranton\u2019s Chrissy Jacklinski (2) shoots over the Hazleton Area defense during the District 2 Class 6A championship game at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Twp. Friday, February 27, 2026. (SEAN MCKEAG \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n

\"North<\/p>\n

North Pocono\u2019s Ella Clementoni, right, hits a three-pointer against Dallas defender Caitlyn Mizzer in a District 2 Class 5A girls basketball semifinal in Dallas Twp. on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2026. BILL TARUTIS \/ CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER\n<\/p>\n

\"Abington<\/p>\n

Abington Heights\u2019 Emma Coleman moves past Scranton\u2019s Jaelyn Alers and Abigail Stalica during the basketball game at Scranton High School on Monday, Jan. 05, 2026. (REBECCA PARTICKA\/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n

\"Dunmore\u2019s<\/p>\n

Dunmore\u2019s Amanda Dempsey (10) drives toward the basket during the District 2 Class 3A girls basketball championships in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (JASON ARDAN \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n

\"North<\/p>\n

North Pocono\u2019s Anna Clementoni, right, grabs a defensive rebound ahead of Dallas\u2019 Odessa Kanton in a District 2 Class 5A girls basketball semifinal in Dallas Twp. on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2026. BILL TARUTIS \/ CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER\n<\/p>\n

\"Scranton<\/p>\n

Scranton Prep\u2019s head coach Bob Beviglia calls out to his players during the basketball game at Valley View High School in Archbald on Thursday, Jan. 08, 2026. (REBECCA PARTICKA\/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n

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Valley View\u2019s Cora Castellani leaps for the hoop during the basketball game against North Pocono at Valley View High School on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (REBECCA PARTICKA\/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n

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PLAYER OF THE YEAR<\/p>\n

Addison Kilmer<\/p>\n

Mountain View, 6-foot-2 senior, center<\/p>\n

Pennsylvania Sportswriter Class 2A Player of the Year \u2026\u00a0Led Lackawanna League with 27.4 points. \u2026 Had four games with 40-plus points, including a season-high 45 against Susquehanna on Jan. 2. \u2026 12.6 rebounds, 80.0% FT (152-190), 55 3-pointers, 127 blocks, 74 steals. \u2026 Lackawanna League Division III Coaches Player of Year, Defensive Player of Year and first-team all-star. \u2026 Helped Mountain View (21-7) win the Lackawanna League Division III title, its second straight District 2 Class 2A title and fourth district title in a row and advance to PIAA quarterfinals before losing to Southern Columbia. \u2026 In the District 2 final against Wyoming Seminary, she scored 31 points, including 16 of the team\u2019s 20 points in the fourth quarter as Lady Eagles overcame 10-point deficit to beat Wyoming Seminary, 47-43. \u2026 Kilmer finished with 2,271 points, which ranks second in Lackawanna League history behind Amber Jacobs of Abington Heights (2,433), 1,396 rebounds, 518 blocks, 268 steals and 171 3-pointers. \u2026 East Stroudsburg University commit. \u2026 Was Class 2A first-team all-state as a junior and Class 1A Player of the Year and first-team all-state as a sophomore. \u2026 Fourth All-Region selection.<\/p>\n

Cora Castellani<\/p>\n

Valley View, 5-foot-5 Junior, Guard<\/p>\n

Pennsylvania Sportswriters Class 4A second team all-state. \u2026 Led Valley View in all categories except rebounding (2nd). \u2026 18.6 points, which ranked fifth overall in Lackawanna League (2nd in Division I). \u2026 69 3-pointers, 5.0 rebounds, 93 assists, 105 steals, 66.4% FT (69-104). \u2026 Lackawanna League Division I Coaches Player of Year, Defensive Player of Year and first-team all-star. \u2026 Scored 1,000th career point Jan. 28. \u2026 Helped Valley View go 20-7, finish District 2 Class 4A runnerup to Scranton Prep for third straight season and advance to PIAA second round before losing to two-time state champ Neumann-Goretti. In that loss, she had a season-high 29 points, six rebounds, three steals and two blocks. \u2026 Also scored 29 points against West Scranton on Jan. 23. \u2026 First All-Region selection.<\/p>\n

Chloe Mamera<\/p>\n

Scranton Prep, 6-foot Sophomore, Forward<\/p>\n

Pennsylvania Sportswriters Class 4A second team all-state. \u2026 Averaged 18.5 points, which ranked sixth overall in Lackawanna League (3rd in Division I). \u2026 Had season-high 31 points against Valley View on Feb. 3. \u2026\u00a07.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.7 steals, 1.5 blocks, 11 3-pointers, 66.5% FT (82-126). \u2026 Lackawanna League Division I Coaches first-team all-star. \u2026 Good moves around the basket. Has soft, smooth fadeaway jump shot. \u2026 Helped lead the Classics to 23-7 record, a fourth straight District 2 Class 4A title and trip to the PIAA semifinals before losing to two-time champ Neumann-Goretti, 59-51. \u2026 First All-Region selection.<\/p>\n

Chrissy Jacklinski<\/p>\n

Scranton, 5-foot-7 Junior, Guard<\/p>\n

Averaged 18.3 points, which ranked seventh overall in Lackawanna League (4th in Division I). \u2026 Had season-high 34 points against Delaware Valley on Feb. 10. \u2026 6.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 59 3-pointers, 72.9% FT (70-96). \u2026 Was a Lackawanna League Division I Coaches first-team all-star and all-defensive team. \u2026 Scored her 1,000th career point Feb. 2 against west Scranton. \u2026 Excellent outside shooter. \u2026 Was named tournament Most Valuable Player after helping Scranton win 22nd Lynett Memorial Girls title. \u2026 Scranton finished runner-up to Hazleton Area in District 2 Class 6A for second straight year. \u2026 Scranton had an 11-14 record, but played a challenging schedule. Their 14 losses came against teams with a combined 191-55 record. \u2026 Third All-Region selection.<\/p>\n

Ella Clementoni<\/p>\n

North Pocono, 5-foot-9 Junior, Guard<\/p>\n

Averaged 14.2 points, which ranked 10th overall in Lackawanna League (6th in Division I). \u2026 Scored season-high 31 points against Wallenpaupack on Feb. 10. \u2026\u00a03.7 rebounds, 99 assists, 73 steals, 59 3-pointers, 80.5 FT% (70-87). \u2026 Was Lackawanna League Division I Coaches first-team all-star. \u2026 Scored her 1,000th career point Feb. 28 in District 2 final loss to state semifinalist Crestwood. \u2026 Good all-around player with quickness to drive to the basket, good outside shot and solid defender. \u2026 Helped North Pocono end Scranton Prep\u2019s eight-year reign as Lackawanna Division I champion, finish as District 2 Class 5A runnerup and reach PIAA second round before losing to eventual state runnerup Archbishop Wood. \u2026 First All-Region selection.<\/p>\n

Emma Coleman<\/p>\n

Abington Heights, 5-foot-9 Junior, Guard<\/p>\n

Averaged 19.1 points to rank fourth overall in Lackawanna League and first in Division I. \u2026 Scored season-high 34 points against Delaware Valley on Jan. 2. Also had 29-point performances against Plainfield, New Jersey, on Dec. 12 and Bethlehem Liberty on Dec. 30. \u2026 5.3 rebounds, 49 assists, 69 steals, 29 3-pointers, 81.3 FT% (91-112). \u2026 Lackawanna League Division I Coaches first-team all-star. \u2026 Named to all-tournament team at State College Tipoff event in December. \u2026 Helped Lady Comets go 15-9 overall before losing to eventual state semifinalist Crestwood in District 2 Class 5A semifinals. \u2026 Has 806 career points. \u2026 First All-Region selection.<\/p>\n

Amanda Dempsey<\/p>\n

Dunmore, 5-foot-7 Senior, Guard<\/p>\n

Averaged 10.8 points, which ranked fifth in Lackawanna League Division II. \u2026 Scored season-high 24 points against Easton on Jan. 24. \u2026 41 3-pointers, 5.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.2 steals, 70.7% FT (41-58). \u2026 Was named to all-tournament team at 22nd Lynett Memorial Girls Tournament. \u2026\u00a0Lackawanna League Division II Coaches Player of the Year and all-defensive team. \u2026 Helped Dunmore win its 13th consecutive Lackawanna League division title and extend its league winning streak to 108 games. \u2026 Lady Bucks won their third District 2 Class 3A title in four years and reached PIAA quarterfinals before losing to Hughesville and finish 24-4. \u2026 First All-Region selection.<\/p>\n

Anna Clementoni<\/p>\n

North Pocono, 6-foot Sophomore, Forward<\/p>\n

Averaged 11.9 points, which ranked seventh in Lackawanna League Division I. \u2026 Had season-high 23 points against Honesdale on Nov. 29. \u2026\u00a0Led team with 7.5 rebounds. \u2026 20 assists, 43 steals, 12 blocks, 66.7% FT (68-102). \u2026 Was Lackawanna League Division I Coaches first-team all-star and all-defensive team. \u2026 Showed great improvement from her freshman to sophomore year. \u2026 Good inside moves, soft touch around basket. \u2026\u00a0 Helped North Pocono end Scranton Prep\u2019s eight-year reign as Lackawanna Division I champion, finish as District 2 Class 5A runnerup and reach PIAA second round before losing to eventual state runnerup Archbishop Wood. \u2026 First All-Region selection.<\/p>\n

COACH OF YEAR<\/p>\n

Bob Beviglia, Scranton Prep<\/p>\n

Despite having five senior starters graduate, he guided the Classics to a 23-7 record with a new, younger starting lineup. They won their fourth straight District 2 Class 4A title and advanced to the PIAA Class 4A semifinals before losing to Neumann-Goretti, 59-51. The Saints went on to win their second straight state title. \u2026 Has a career record of 240-52 in 11 seasons.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Valley View\u2019s Cora Castellani leaps for the hoop during the basketball game against North Pocono at Valley View…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":163678,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[305,178,180,179,726],"class_list":["post-163677","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-scranton","tag-high-school-sports","tag-scranton","tag-scranton-headlines","tag-scranton-news","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/163677","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=163677"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/163677\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/163678"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=163677"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=163677"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=163677"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}