Louis Lussi got an early start toward his four 3-pointers and Jacob Hunter broke loose for 13 points in the third quarter Saturday afternoon as Holy Redeemer remained unbeaten in Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 boys basketball by rolling over visiting Hanover Area, 70-39.
Lussi finished with 18 points and Hunter had 17.
Darryl Wright added 12 points.
Lussi had 12 by the end of the first quarter, hitting two of his 3-pointers while helping the Royals get in front, 16-10.
Wright had nine points in the second quarter as the lead expanded to 30-16 at the half.
By the time Hunter was done taking his turn, the Royals did not need another big quarter. They took a 56-28 lead into the fourth.
David Popson led the Hawkeyes with 10 points.
In the only Saturday night WVC Division 2 boys basketball game:
Nanticoke 53, Wyoming Seminary 28
Second-place Nanticoke held visiting Wyoming Seminary to two points in the first quarter to take control early.
Jaidyn Johnson and Ibn Jordan-Thomas scored 14 points each to lead the Trojans.
Nanticoke led 13-2 after one quarter, 26-9 at halftime and 43-15 going to the fourth quarter.
Teddy Kraus led the Blue Knights with seven points.
MORE WVC DIVISION 2 BOYS BASKETBALL COVERAGE
Friday’s Wyoming Area-MMI Prep game: Warriors shut down Preppers late – NEPA Sports Nation.
Thursday’s Holy Redeemer-Nanticoke first-place battle: Royals stop Trojans for first place – NEPA Sports Nation.
Thursday’s Hanover Area, Wyoming Area wins: Hawkeyes, Warriors win on road – NEPA Sports Nation.
