Cash Roe returns and sparks Cougars to win over Hanover Area

Valley View advances to District 2 Class 4A semifinals after 65-30 victory

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Cash Roe, the leading scorer for Valley View, returned from injury and helped lead his team to a 65-30 win over Hanover Area in the District 2 Class 4A boys basketball quarterfinals. Roe finished with 11 points and 5 rebounds in limited playing time as the fourth-seeded Cougars advanced to the semifinals to face top-seeded Dallas.

Why it matters

Valley View was the defending District 2 Class 4A champion, but had lost two of their last three games before Roe's injury. His return provided a big boost for the Cougars as they look to defend their title and advance deeper into the playoffs.

The details

Roe was diagnosed with an injury that was initially thought to have ended his season, but he was cleared to play in Tuesday's quarterfinal game. His presence sparked the Cougars, who seized a 19-4 lead in the first quarter and never looked back. Valley View's defense was relentless, forcing 11 turnovers in the first half to build a 44-17 halftime lead.

  • Cash Roe suffered an injury that was expected to end his season at the end of the regular season.
  • Valley View lost to Scranton Prep and then lost two more games without Roe, dropping to the No. 4 seed.
  • Roe was cleared to play in Tuesday's quarterfinal game against No. 5 Hanover Area.

The players

Cash Roe

The leading scorer for Valley View, who averaged 15.1 points per game during the regular season.

Jagger Roe

Cash Roe's brother and a senior guard for Valley View, who was devastated by his brother's injury but helped get him involved early in the quarterfinal game.

Valley View

The fourth-seeded team in the District 2 Class 4A boys basketball playoffs, and the defending district champions.

Hanover Area

The fifth-seeded team in the District 2 Class 4A boys basketball playoffs, who were defeated 65-30 by Valley View.

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What they’re saying

“I always set goals for myself, and when I found out that I couldn't play, it bummed me out. I wasn't going to be out there competing with my brothers and my brother, Jagger. When I got the news that I could play, it was great.”

— Cash Roe (The Times-Tribune)

“It stunk hearing that he couldn't play. Knowing how good he had been for us all season, and having it happen after we lost to Scranton Prep was tough. We knew that we had to do a little more, but having him back is really nice.”

— Jagger Roe, Senior Guard (The Times-Tribune)

“We always want to play well at home. The Den is a special place to us. It's sad with it being the last game in our gym, but I am happy we got a win. Once we found out that Cash was back in the lineup, it flipped a switch in my head, and it got me and the whole team excited about the game.”

— Noah Symuleski (The Times-Tribune)

What’s next

Valley View will play at No. 1 Dallas (22-3) on Friday at 7 p.m. in the District 2 Class 4A semifinals.

The takeaway

Cash Roe's return from injury provided a major boost for the defending champion Valley View Cougars, who were able to dominate Hanover Area and advance to the District 2 Class 4A semifinals. The Cougars will now face their toughest test of the playoffs against top-seeded Dallas as they look to defend their title.