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Lackawanna Today
By the People, for the People
Pioneer Panthers Rout Lackawanna Steelers 70-39
The Panthers extend their winning streak against the Steelers to 5 games.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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The Pioneer Panthers easily defeated the Lackawanna Steelers 70-39 on Tuesday, continuing their recent dominance in the matchup. This was the Panthers' fifth consecutive win over the Steelers, and their first road victory of the season, improving their record to 6-7. Lackawanna, meanwhile, is on a 14-game losing streak dating back to last season and remains winless at 0-13.
Why it matters
The lopsided victory highlights the growing gap between the two teams, with Pioneer establishing itself as the clear favorite in this local rivalry. For Lackawanna, the loss extends their struggles and raises questions about the team's ability to turn things around this season.
The details
In the previous matchup between the teams, Pioneer barely edged out Lackawanna 61-59. However, this time around the Panthers dominated from start to finish, cruising to a 70-39 win. The victory was Pioneer's first on the road this season.
- The game was played on Tuesday, February 9, 2026.
- Pioneer's previous 5 games against Lackawanna were: 02/03/26 - Away 70-39 W, 01/07/26 - Home 61-59 W, 01/20/25 - Home 61-43 W, 01/04/25 - Away 64-53 W, 02/03/23 - Home 50-36 W.
The players
Pioneer Panthers
The high school basketball team from Pioneer, New York.
Lackawanna Steelers
The high school basketball team from Lackawanna, New York.
The takeaway
The lopsided victory for the Pioneer Panthers over the struggling Lackawanna Steelers highlights the growing gap between the two teams in this local rivalry. While Pioneer has established itself as the clear favorite, Lackawanna's extended losing streak raises concerns about the team's ability to turn things around this season.
