H.S. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Two WVC coaches break down Crestwood-Hazleton Area matchup
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Crestwood, Hazleton Area. Lady Cougars, Comets. Both state-ranked. Both coming off deep PIAA tournament runs. Both with all-star, even all-state talent and NCAA Division I-level athletes. Both with several scoring options. Both with the ability to put the clamps on defensively. Both supremely confident, unafraid but respectful of the other. Both leaving destructive paths in their wake. Only one local girls’ basketball power, however, will hoist the Wyoming Valley Conference championship plaque late Saturday afternoon following the rubber game of an intriguing season series between the neighboring rivals. The Lady Cougars won the first meeting, 63-53, at Crestwood back on Jan....