PV wins Schuylkill Haven tourney

The fifth and sixth grade all-star team of the Panther Valley Youth Basketball Association won the Cully Classic Basketball Tournament at Schuylkill Haven Middle School. Twelve teams were entered in the tourney. PV won by defeating Blue Mountain in the finals. Before that, they gained wins over Tri Valley, Williams Valley, Tamaqua and United of Pottsville. Team members are, front from left, Eli Maynard, Brady Jones, Drew Kokinda, Thomas Buyce, A J Jewells; back from left, Chase Weaver, Tyler Black, Stephen Hood, Hayden Goida and Eli Feisel. In back are coaches, from left, Josh Black, Mike Crampsie and Jarrad Gruber. RON GOWER/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS