Two WVC Coaches Break Down Crestwood-Hazleton Area Matchup

Neighboring rivals set to battle for Wyoming Valley Conference championship

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Crestwood and Hazleton Area, two state-ranked girls' basketball teams, are set to face off in a highly anticipated matchup for the Wyoming Valley Conference championship. Both teams are coming off deep runs in the PIAA tournament and boast all-star and NCAA Division I-level talent, with multiple scoring options and strong defensive capabilities.

Why it matters

This game features two of the top girls' basketball programs in the region, with a long-standing rivalry and a conference title on the line. The outcome will have significant implications for the teams' postseason aspirations and solidify the regional pecking order.

The details

Crestwood won the first meeting between the teams this season, 63-53, at Crestwood. The upcoming game will be the rubber match, with the winner taking home the Wyoming Valley Conference championship plaque.

  • The teams previously met on January 10, 2026, with Crestwood winning 63-53.
  • The championship game is scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Crestwood Lady Cougars

A state-ranked girls' basketball team with all-star and NCAA Division I-level talent, multiple scoring options, and a strong defensive presence.

Hazleton Area Comets

A state-ranked girls' basketball team with all-star and NCAA Division I-level talent, multiple scoring options, and a strong defensive presence.

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What’s next

The championship game is scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 2026, where the winner will be crowned the Wyoming Valley Conference champion.

The takeaway

This highly anticipated matchup between two of the top girls' basketball programs in the region will have significant implications for the teams' postseason aspirations and solidify the regional pecking order.