Basketball Recap: Hazleton Area Drops Season-High Score on North Pocono

Cougars

Margin (Wins)

12/06/25 vs Williamsport	51
11/28/25 vs Wyomissing	45
11/29/25 vs Nazareth Area	33
12/09/25 vs Scranton	29
12/15/25 @ North Pocono	23

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hazleton Area). They were the clear victors by an 82-59 margin over the North Pocono Trojans on Monday. The Cougars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matchups by 23 points or more this season.

Hazleton Area's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for North Pocono, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.

Looking ahead, Hazleton Area will be home for the holidays to greet Wyoming Valley West at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. As for North Pocono, they are taking a road trip to take on Scranton at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday.