Dallas sophomore Molly Walsh and Holy Redeemer sophomore Bella Boylan were selected as the most valuable players in their divisions by the Wyoming Valley Conference girls basketball coaches.

Pottsville witnessed Linville Hill's exceptional shooting performance on Friday night, leading to a convincing win over MMI Prep in the state playoffs.

HAZLE TWP. — Bella Boylan made a 3-point shot to finish the first quarter on Friday night, putting Holy Redeemer ahead by five points.

The second round of the PIAA state basketball playoffs was tough for the Wyoming Valley Conference. Six teams entered the second round and only two came out successful — the Holy Redeemer girls and the MMI Prep boys.

In Northampton on Wednesday, Dallas witnessed firsthand why Archbishop Wood has been in the running for a state championship in 80% of the last decade.

The times and locations were arranged for Friday’s PIAA basketball state quarterfinals games featuring the Holy Redeemer girls and MMI Prep boys.