Scranton Prep Downs Abington Heights in Girls Basketball Showdown

Ava Fenton leads Classics with 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 steals

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The top-ranked Scranton Prep girls basketball team defeated host and No. 4 Abington Heights, 46-34, in a key Lackawanna Division I matchup. Junior guard Ava Fenton led the Classics with 19 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 5 steals, while sophomore Chloe Mamera added 16 points and 8 rebounds. Scranton Prep won its ninth straight game and remained tied for first place in the division with North Pocono with two games left in the regular season.

Why it matters

This victory keeps Scranton Prep in the hunt for the Lackawanna Division I title, which the Classics have won for the past eight seasons. The win over a tough Abington Heights squad also shows the Classics' resilience after playing four division contenders in a seven-day span and winning all four games.

The details

Fenton scored 10 of her 19 points in the first quarter to help Scranton Prep take a 14-12 lead. The Classics extended their advantage to 31-20 after three quarters, as Abington Heights struggled offensively, scoring just two points in an 11:34 span between the second and third quarters. Mamera scored 10 of her 16 points in the second half to help seal the victory for Scranton Prep.

  • Scranton Prep beat North Pocono 52-37 on Jan. 30.
  • Scranton Prep beat Scranton 46-38 on Feb. 1.
  • Scranton Prep beat Valley View 66-52 on Feb. 3.
  • The Classics and Abington Heights played on Friday, Feb. 06, 2026.

The players

Ava Fenton

A junior guard for Scranton Prep who led the team with 19 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 5 steals.

Chloe Mamera

A sophomore for Scranton Prep who scored 16 points and grabbed 8 rebounds.

Deanna Klingman

The head coach of the Abington Heights girls basketball team.

Bob Beviglia

The head coach of the Scranton Prep girls basketball team.

Sarah Cantner

A player for Abington Heights who led the team with 9 points.

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What they’re saying

“She played great. She really showed up for us. Offensively, I wasn't too effective in the first half and Ava came out with three big layups in the beginning. She was great. She was our anchor today.”

— Chloe Mamera, Scranton Prep Sophomore (The Times-Tribune)

“I knew going in I had to have a tough mentality because if we won this game we'd stay tied for the league championship. We want to keep that streak going. Playing tough is just something I've always done. Defense is something I always take pride in and I always want to make sure I get steals and tips. Offense it was clicking so I just kept shooting.”

— Ava Fenton, Scranton Prep Junior (The Times-Tribune)

“I thought she played well, especially in the first half. We had trouble keeping her in front of us.”

— Deanna Klingman, Abington Heights Head Coach (The Times-Tribune)

“She is very cerebral, great basketball IQ. The thing that she did tonight was make plays for us offensively. I've been trying to coax her a little bit into doing that because everybody focuses on 32 (Mamera) and rightfully so. But Ava did a great job tonight taking some of the heat off when we really didn't have a lot of other options offensively. And defensively, she gets seven, eight, nine deflections a night. Just a great kid and the unquestioned leader.”

— Bob Beviglia, Scranton Prep Head Coach (The Times-Tribune)

What’s next

Scranton Prep hosts West Scranton on Tuesday and visits Wallenpaupack on Thursday. North Pocono entertains Wallenpaupack on Tuesday, then heads to Delaware Valley on Thursday. If the teams wind up tied, they will meet in a playoff to determine the Lackawanna Division I title.

The takeaway

Scranton Prep's victory over Abington Heights in this key divisional matchup keeps the Classics in the hunt for their ninth consecutive Lackawanna Division I championship. The team's resilience and leadership, especially from junior Ava Fenton, have been critical factors in their success this season as they navigate a challenging late-season schedule.