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By PA Prep LIVE

When Haverford’s offense is at its best, it’s all about balance. That and a little timely shooting doesn’t hurt.

Jake Ruane provided it Thursday with 14 points, one of three Fords in double-figures as Haverford notched its first win of the season, 54-48, over Garnet Valley.

The win is the first for Haverford in the league since Jan. 30, 2016, a span of 21 contests.

Ruane was one of five Fords to hit a 3-pointer, as did JT Smyth (11 points) and Dan Roe (12 points). Luke Verzella chipped in seven points for Haverford (1-4, 1-3 Central).

Connor O’Brien led Garnet Valley (2-2, 2-1) with 21 points, including four 3-pointers. Greg Vlassopoulos chipped in 14 points on a night where 1,000-point man Austin Laughlin was limited to seven.

Also in the Central League:

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By Steve Moore

You do not get any style points in basketball, all that matters are Ws and Ls.Thursday night at Great Valley, the host Patriots were unable to solve the shooting woes that have plagued them in the early going, but they had enough defense and grit to beat a game Sun Valley squad, 40-36, for a big Ches-Mont American Division victory that keeps Great Valley undefeated in league play.

The Patriots (3-0 Ches-Mont, 4-3 overall) never trailed in the game, but Sun Valley (0-3, 2-4) never seems to go away and the Vanguards were led by junior Vinny Dangelo, who led all scorers with 17 points. Great Valley held a 28-24 lead after three quarters, after the teams combined for only eight points quarter with bricks flying for both teams. Sun Valley also turned the ball over 14 times in the contest.

“It was not easy,” Great Valley coach Paul Girone said. “Coming into the season we figured our strength was our outside shooting but we have not shot well yet this season. It is very baffling, but we have to figure it out.”

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By Mike Drago

Ricki Lopez didn’t have to be told twice.He had an off night at Coatesville last week, heard about it and responded.

Reading High’s senior center came back with a big game Friday against La Salle College and was even more instrumental Tuesday, grabbing a game-high 14 rebounds as the Red Knights sprinted past visiting Chester 65-48 in their home opener.

“My mindset was be strong, be more active, box out, get on the boards,” Lopez said. “Like my coach (assistant J.T. Randall) said: ‘Touch bodies.’ That’s the big thing.”

Lopez threw his sizable 6-4 frame around against the Clippers (1-2), on the glass and in the open court.

He had five offensive boards, a pair of assists and came up with a key steal that sparked a 10-0 first-half run.

Later he brought the crowd at the Geigle to its feet when he took a pass from R.J. Dixon in transition and finished with a dunk.

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By Josh Verlin

As Jameer Nelson Jr. makes the transition from multi-sport athlete to basketball player, the biggest key, he said, is to stay aggressive and locked in at all times. At any time, any possession, he can come up with a key play. Relax and let up for a moment, and the opportunity might pass.

So when he stood on the wing in the final minute of the Haverford School’s game at St. Joe’s Prep on Wednesday afternoon, he didn’t relax and watch as Fords teammate Kharon Randolph dribbled his way through the Hawks’ defense. He stayed aggressive, cutting to the hoop, receiving the feed from Randolph and finishing strong at the rim.

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By PA Prep Live

Matt Dade was 9 of 13 from the free-throw line and poured in a game-high 24 points as Episcopal Academy downed Friends Central 65-52 in nonleague action.

Alex Capitano drained three 3-pointers and scored 20 points, while Jack Fitzpatrick added 10 points for the Churchmen, who outscored Friends Central by 16 points in the second half.

In other nonleague games:

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By PAPrepLive

Garnet Valley’s Austin Laughlin can relax. His quest for membership in the 1,000-point club is complete.

Laughlin tallied 18 points, including No. 1,000 of his career Tuesday night to pace the Jaguars to a 63-43 victory over Upper Darby in Central League boys basketball action.  

He is the sixth player in Jaguar history to reach that coveted milestone. Connor O’Brien took game-high honors for GV with 19 points. Neel Beniwal added 13 and Greg Vlassopoulos chipped in with 10.

Jalun Trent and Kymir Roper led Upper Darby with nine points each.

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By Michael Bullock

While we brought you our six preseason packages in those anxious days immediately preceding the start of the 2017-18 campaign, here’s a look at our first all-inclusive set of rankings for each and every classification.

So, enjoy, squawk and even ponder. There’s plenty more results to come.

Appearing below are all six of our top 10s, with PIAA district and this season’s record displayed in parentheses. Only those schools competing for PIAA state championships are eligible for ranking purposes.

(click on this link for rankings for all six PIAA classifications)

By Terry Toohey

As a child growing up in West Reading, Carl Schnellenbach was known as “Schnelly.”

That moniker was later shortened by a letter to become one of the most recognizable handles in Delaware County sports history.

“Schnell,” he said often. “It’s just Schnell.”

No first or last name was needed.

“That’s who he was,” said his son-in-law Chas Maiers, the assistant to the superintendent in the Ridley School District. “He wasn’t Carl and he wasn’t Mr. Schnellenbach. He was Schnell.”

Schnell died early Sunday morning at Taylor Hospice in Ridley Park. He was 84 and had been in failing health for a number of years.

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By Matthew De George

Penncrest 63, Strath Haven 36 – Tyler Norwood poured in 34 points, draining six 3-pointers and going 10-for-11 from the free throw line as the Lions (3-0, 2-0) rolled.

Ryan Morris led Strath Haven (1-3, 0-2) with 12 points.

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By Matthew De George

There were the customary handshakes on the court, a quick cheer led by the players in the locker room … and that was about all that feted Upper Darby’s victory Friday night.Never mind that it was the 300th in the coaching career of Bob Miller, split between Interboro and now his 23rd season at Upper Darby.

But if the celebration is to be tailored to the man of the hour, then the understated vibe fit perfectly. Even Miller, in recounting the 299 wins which preceded Friday’s 54-46 Central League decision over Haverford, started just about everywhere but with himself — a rattling off of assistant coaches he was fortunate to work with and a rapid turn of the spotlight onto the players.

“There’s been so many great (assistants) that have done so much, and you can’t win without players,” Miller said. “At the end of the day, 300 is nice, but it’s about Upper Darby’s kids.”

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