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What Happened to Alyssa Thomas at Unrivaled? Digging Deeper Into Into WNBA Star’s Absence Against Phantom BC

Alyssa Thomas has always been the kind of player who makes her presence felt on the court. Whether it’s crashing the boards, orchestrating plays, or setting the defensive tone, she is the engine that keeps her team running. But when the Laces took the floor against Phantom BC on February 18, Thomas was nowhere to be seen. Her absence raised immediate questions, especially considering her role as one of the team’s most influential leaders.

As it turns out, the knee injury she suffered on January 23 has yet to fully heal—leaving both fans and teammates wondering when their captain will return. According to a recent post on X by Desert Wave Media, “Phoenix Mercury/Laces BC forward Alyssa Thomas is OUT (right leg) for the Laces tonight vs. Phantom and Phoenix Mercury/Rose BC wing Kahleah Copper (right leg) is OUT for Rose tonight vs. Vinyl.”

Although the Laces won the game 75-68 to improve to a 5-3 record, her absence was still a significant talking point. During their January 23 matchup against Phantom BC, Thomas exited in the fourth quarter after suffering a right knee injury, which she got while contesting a rebound with Rhyne Howard.

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She was seen clutching her knee in visible pain before being helped off the court by a trainer. The league announced that she would be re-evaluated the following morning, but nearly a month later, she has yet to make her return.

Despite losing their captain in that game, the Laces (then 3-0) pushed through to secure an 83-79…

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DISTRICT 2 BASKETBALL: Comets avenge loss to Nanticoke, move on in 5A tournament

WRIGHT TWP. — In a season of highs and lows for the Crestwood boys’ basketball team, the lowest moment might have been a 30-29 loss to Nanticoke in the teams’ regular-season finale just 12 days ago.

In a rematch on Tuesday, the Comets got 18 points from junior standout Ayden Agapito, scoring from six teammates and a stellar defensive effort in a 44-24 victory over the Trojans in a District 2 Class 5A quarterfinal.

The win sends No. 3-seeded Crestwood (14-9) into the district semifinals against No. 2 Abington Heights, Friday, in Clarks Summit. Nanticoke ended its season with a 7-16 record.

Crestwood's Jacob Feisel leaps in front of Nanticoke Area's Mike Stachowiak (40), Mathias Mitchell (45) and RJ Brogan (2).during the District 2 Class 5A quarterfinals Tuesday. BOB GAETANO / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERCrestwood’s Jacob Feisel leaps in front of Nanticoke Area’s Mike Stachowiak (40), Mathias Mitchell (45) and RJ Brogan (2).during the District 2 Class 5A quarterfinals Tuesday. BOB GAETANO / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Agapito, who didn’t play in the Comets’ loss at Nanticoke on Feb. 7, finished as the game’s leading scorer on Tuesday. Four of his seven field goals came from beyond the three-point arc. Gio Barna added six points on two triples and Jack Rodgers chipped in five for Crestwood.

Mathias Mitchell was the Trojans’ high scorer with nine points. RJ Brogan and Shane Pearson helped with five apiece.

NANTICOKE (24)

Brogan 2 0-0 5, E. Ball 1 0-0 2, Pearson 2 0-0 5, Mullery 0 0-0 0, Yendrziewski 1 0-0 2, Stachowiak 0 1-2 1, Mitchell 4 0-2 9, D. Ball 0 0-0 0. Totals 10 1-4 24.

CRESTWOOD (44)

Sechleer 1 0-2 3, Feisel 1 0-0 2, Barna 2 0-0 6, Wagaman 1 0-0 2, Scotti 0 1-2 1, Rodgers 2 1-2 5, Grevera 3 0-2 7, Agapito 7 0-0…

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Police Botter Jan. 8 to Feb. 13: Fires, Harassments and Paraphernalia.

Jessica VanWhy

News Editor

January 8- A woman reported that there was a man in a grey sweatsuit making gestures to her that made her feel unsafe while leaving a game at Koehler Fieldhouse. 

January 9- An officer was called to the University Ridge because a COCM employee was fired and refused to leave.

January 16- Paraphernalia was found in a University Ridge Apartment. 

January 16- Beats Headphones were reported missing from Mattioli Recreation Center. 

January 20- Fire alarm went off in Lenape Hall due to possible burnt food. 

January 21- Harassment was reported. 

January 21- ESU police were called to transport someone from Stroud Hall to Express Care. 

January 21- Laundry was reported missing from the second floor of Hawthorn Suites. 

January 22- The fire alarm went off in Hawthorn Suites due to vaping. 

January 23- Statutory sexual assault was reported. 

January 23- An RA saw a small amount of marijuana in a Hawthorn Suite. 

January 24- A wellness check was called to a Laurel Hall room. 

January 24- EMS was called in for a case of rape in the second floor hallway of Sycamore Suites. 

January 26- Fire alarm went off due to burnt food. 

February 1-  EMS was called to Sycamore Suites for an assault case. 

February 2- An RA called from the University Ridge for assistance in removing people from their apartment because they were smoking in their apartment.

February 4- Drug paraphernalia and a small amount of marijuana was found in a University Ridge apartment in a student’s living room during an RA search. 

February 4- An ESU student had an allergic reaction to medication and was transported from Hemlock Suites to the LVHP emergency room. 

February 7- There was a report of harassment in Lenape Hall. 

February 7- A student called…

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BOYS BASKETBALL: 2024-25 District 2 Championship Playoff Schedule

2024-25 DISTRICT 2 BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS

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DISTRICT 2-4 CLASS 6A SUBREGIONAL

Quarterfinals

Hazleton Area 69, Wyoming Valley West 33

Wilkes-Barre Area 66, West Scranton 27

Williamsport 55, Delaware Valley 49

Saturday’s semifinal

5-Williamsport (10-12) at 1-Scranton (16-6), 5 p.m.

Monday’s semifinal

3-Hazleton Area (12-11) at 2-Wilkes-Barre Area (16-9), 7 p.m.

Final, March 1

At Mohegan Sun Arena

Semifinal winners, 8 p.m.

DISTRICT 2 CLASS 5A

Quarterfinals

Crestwood 44, Nanticoke Area 24

Wallenpaupack 47, North Pocono 39

Friday’s semifinals

3-Crestwood (14-9) at 2-Abington Heights (12-10), 7 p.m.

4-Wallenpaupack (12-11) at 1-Pittston Area (14-8), 7 p.m.

Final, Feb. 28

At Mohegan Sun Arena

Semifinal winners, 8 p.m.

 

DISTRICT 2 CLASS 4A

Quarterfinals

Dallas 50, Tunkhannock 35

Valley View 57, Mid Valley 33

Wyoming Area 53, Berwick 51

Scranton Prep 57, Honesdale 43

Friday’s semifinals

4-Wyoming Area (16-8) at 1-Scranton Prep (17-6), 7 p.m.

3-Valley View (18-5) vs. 2-Dallas (18-8), 7 p.m.

PIAA qualifier third-place game, Feb. 25

Semifinal losing teams at higher seed, 7 p.m.

Final, March 1

At Mohegan Sun Arena

Semifinal winners, 4 p.m.

DISTRICT 2 CLASS 3A

Quarterfinals

Elk Lake 58, Montrose 43

Holy Cross 86, Lakeland 47

Dunmore 59, Holy Redeemer 52

Saturday’s semifinals

3-Elk Lake (20-3) at 2-Holy Cross (21-3), TBA

5-Dunmore (12-11) at 1-Riverside (22-1), 6 p.m.

Final, Feb. 27

At Mohegan Sun Arena

Semifinal winners, 8 p.m.

DISTRICT 2 CLASS 2A

Quarterfinals

Lackawanna Trail 47, Susquehanna 34

Mountain View 53, Forest City 36

Wyoming Seminary 56, Blue Ridge 39

Saturday’s semifinals

3-Lackawanna Trail (13-10) at 2-Mountain View (16-7), TBA

4-Wyoming Seminary (10-13) at 1-Old Forge (17-5), 1 p.m.

Final, March 1

At Mohegan Sun Arena

Semifinal winners, 2…

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The Federation of Aboriginal Nations of the Americas and the Metis of Canada Form an Alliance

The Federation of Aboriginal Nations of the Americas’ (FANA) Minister of International Affairs, Principal Chief Dr. Ronald Yonaguska Holloway of the SandHill Band of Lenape and Cherokee Indians (SandHill) has been working behind the scenes for many months with the Metis of Canada. Also working diligently with Principal Chief Holloway were FANA’s Ambassador to the eastern half of Turtle Island, Red Chief Lance Shauger of the SandHill, and Mr. Douglas Scott, FANA’s Ambassador to the Commonwealth and the Asia Pacific region.

Before I write about the agreement between the parties mentioned above, I would like to share some background information regarding the Metis of Canada.

The Metis of Canada is one of three legally recognized Indigenous peoples in Canada under the Constitution Act passed in 1982 in Canada.  The other two tribes are Inuit and First Nations.
They have a population of over 600,000 indigenous people spread throughout Canada’s Western and Northern regions.  

After months of negotiations, The Metis Alliance of Canada and FANA are working on several proposed projects.  This is being done so that the Alliance can meet the conditions and criteria required to join the Federation of Aboriginal Nations of the Americas. FANA’s Minister of International Affairs, Principal Chief Dr. Ronald Yonaguska Holloway will be assisting the Metis.

I quote from a press release that the Metis Alliance posted.  “…It is our goal to cultivate an environment conducive to reaching the ability of full ascension to The Federation of Aboriginal Nations of America; while Joining other pioneering indigenous institutions in reclaiming our rightful places on the world stage as indigenous global leaders. This is our international goal and responsibility in protecting our future generations through achieving our Creator given rights to actionable sovereignty; with all the rights and responsibilities therein. This agreement is wide-sweeping in scope. It…

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D2 BASKETBALL: Nocito scores 20, Mountaineers advance to Class 4A semis

Crestwood's Jacob Feisel leaps in front of Nanticoke Area's Mike Stachowiak (40), Mathias Mitchell (45) and RJ Brogan (2).during the District 2 Class 5A quarterfinals Tuesday. BOB GAETANO / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERCrestwood’s Jacob Feisel leaps in front of Nanticoke Area’s Mike Stachowiak (40), Mathias Mitchell (45) and RJ Brogan (2).during the District 2 Class 5A quarterfinals Tuesday. BOB GAETANO / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

DALLAS — Jude Nocito scored a game-high 20 points to lead Dallas past Tunkhannock, 50-35, on Tuesday in District 2 Class 4A boys basketball quarterfinal action.

Dallas, the No. 2 seed, will host No. 3 Valley View in Friday’s semifinals.

It was a 20-8 edge in the third quarter that allowed the Mountaineers to pull away for the win. Pat Flanagan was 5 for 5 from the free-throw line in an 11-point night.

Jayden Ransom scored 15, and Bode Lukasavage added 13 for the Tigers.

Class 5A

Crestwood 44, Nanticoke Area 24: At Crestwood, the Comets held Nanticoke Area scoreless in the first quarter, and limited the Trojans to just eight points in the first half to advance to the Class 5A semifinals.

The Comets will travel to No. 2 seed Abington Heights in Friday’s semifinals.

Ayden Agapito hit seven shots for a game-high 18 points, while Brady Grevara added seven.

Mathias Mitchell netted nine to pace the Trojans.

Class 6A girls basketball

Wilkes-Barre Area 51, Delaware Valley 48: At Wilkes-Barre Area, Jaida Underwood scored a game-high 32 points, 11 of them coming in the fourth quarter, as Wilkes-Barre Area advanced in the District 2 Class 6A playoffs with a win over Delaware Valley.

Wilkes-Barre Area, the No. 4 seed, will advance to Friday night’s semifinals to play top-seeded Hazleton Area at 7.

Diamond Thornton returned to the Wilkes-Barre lineup and…

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Carved, working military dogs on will be on display in March at Mohican Lodge

A wood sculptors of working military dogs will be on display throughout March at the Mohican Lodge in Perrysville.

James Mellick of Milford Center said the dog is the “totem animal” of the human being and many heroic stories can be told and remembered through this special bond between dog and human companion.

“There is no stronger bond than the one forged in the stress and heat of battle where both dog and handler too often sacrifice their life, limb and mental health,” he said.

That’s the sentiment of Mellick’s exquisitely carved, grand-prize winning and attendance record-setting wooden memorial sculptures, Wounded Warrior Dogs Project, that has been displayed at the National Military Museums of the Air Force, Marines and the U.S. Army over the last six years.

James and Marcia Mellick stand with with his Canine Warriors at the Air Force Museum in 2019. James Mellick's wood sculptures of working military dogs will be on display in March at the Mohican Lodge in Perrysville.

James and Marcia Mellick stand with with his Canine Warriors at the Air Force Museum in 2019. James Mellick’s wood sculptures of working military dogs will be on display in March at the Mohican Lodge in Perrysville.

While the Wounded Warrior Dogs continue to tour the country through museum exhibitions, Mellick has created a new display of canine sculptures that speak to the companionship of the Dogs of War and Peace and stories about real K9 teams.  This new group of dogs is being displayed closer to home in the Midwest, at smaller venues and veterans’ events.

Mellick, a Master Ohio Craftsman, sees this exhibit as a “homecoming” since he was born in Mansfield in 1947. As a preacher’s son, he grew up in Wellington, before attending Greenville University in Illinois, and earned his Master of Fine Arts at…

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Esopus History Museum Making Sure HV History Isn’t Forgotten.

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H.S. Girls Basketball: Crestwood rallies past Lake-Lehman in WVC semifinals

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0lfiLa_0yyPj56H00Crestwood’s Kate Gallagher goes up for a shot against Lake-Lehman’s Ella Wilson in Thursday night’s WVC girls basketball tournament semifinals. Fred Adams | For Times Leader

NANTICOKE — Surrendering 18 consecutive points is usually a sign of doom.

Yet, Crestwood overcame the offensive drought Thursday night in the Wyoming Valley Conference girls basketball semifinals at Nanticoke Area.

The Comets gained the lead on a rebound basket by Charlie Hiller with 26 seconds left to complete a fourth-quarter rally and a 48-45 victory over Lake-Lehman.

Jordan Andrews added a pair of free throws with 4.7 seconds left for Crestwood’s final points. A desperation 3-pointer by Lehman at the buzzer was well off the mark.

Crestwood (19-3) plays Hazleton Area (23-0) at noon Saturday for the championship at Wilkes-Barre Area. The game has been moved up two hours because of the threat of inclement weather. It will be moved to Sunday if postponed Saturday.

Lehman (17-6) will play Tuesday in the District 2 Class 3A playoffs against Carbondale Area.

Crestwood led 16-7 with 3:12 left in the first quarter, using its size advantage to get the ball inside to Hiller and Kate Gallagher. Abruptly, the bottom fell out of the offense.

Lehman’s Ella Wilson hit an outside jumper, triggering an 18-0 run that put the Black Knights ahead 25-16. During the run, Crestwood went away from the inside game and started firing up 3-pointers.

The Comets missed all five shots from behind the arc in the second quarter, something coach Mary Mushock-Namey believed swung the momentum.

“One-hundred percent,” Crestwood coach Mary Mushock-Namey said. “That’s something we talked about a lot over the past couple of weeks. We are a really good 3-point shooting team, but we’re starting…

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