Palmerton captures LVKBL championship

The Palmerton Blue Bombers recently capped an outstanding season by capturing the Lehigh Valley Knee-Hi Basketball League Cadet Level (7th grade only) championship. Palmerton, which finished the season with a 17-0 record, defeated Phillipsburg 44-39 in the league title game. Team members were, front row, from left, Aiden Leister, Matt Machalik, Brayden Hosier and Bryce Marino. Back row, Trace Stahler, Jacob Grammes, Zack Anthony, Dominic Bojko, Mason Grate and coach Brian Stevko.