Scranton Prep Advances to Class 4A Final

Cavaliers defeat Wyoming Area 73-47 to reach championship game

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Scranton Prep, the No. 2 seed, defeated Wyoming Area 73-47 in the District 2 Class 4A semifinals on Friday night. Senior captain Packy Doherty led the Cavaliers with 30 points, while Charlie Skoff added 13 points and 5 offensive rebounds. Scranton Prep will face Wyoming Valley Conference champion Dallas, the No. 1 seed, in the championship game on Saturday.

Why it matters

This game marks Scranton Prep's ninth appearance in the District 2 Class 4A championship game in the last 10 years. The Cavaliers are looking to avenge their silver medal finish from last season and capture the district title.

The details

Scranton Prep came out with intensity, building a 22-4 lead in the first quarter. Doherty scored 7 early points, while Brody Martin and Charlie Skoff also contributed. Wyoming Area's Luke Kopetchny scored 14 of his team's 16 points in the second quarter, but Scranton Prep maintained a 35-20 lead at halftime. In the third quarter, the Cavaliers' press forced 8 Wyoming Area turnovers, leading to a 12-2 run that extended their advantage to 48-26. Kopetchny scored 10 points in the fourth quarter, but Scranton Prep closed out the 73-47 victory.

  • The District 2 Class 4A semifinal game was played on Friday, February 20, 2026.
  • The District 2 Class 4A championship game will be played on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 4 p.m.

The players

Packy Doherty

The senior captain of the Scranton Prep basketball team, who finished with 30 points in the semifinal victory.

Charlie Skoff

A Scranton Prep player who came off the bench to provide 13 points and 5 offensive rebounds.

Luke Kopetchny

The athletic sharpshooter for Wyoming Area, who scored a game-high 35 points in the losing effort.

Brody Martin

A Scranton Prep player who ignited the team's fast start with a 3-pointer and another bucket.

Max McGrath

A Scranton Prep player who had 4 points in the victory after returning from an injury.

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What they’re saying

“This was one of the main goals throughout the season, especially after losing last year. We kind of took things for granted last year. We are going to do everything we can to get this.”

— Packy Doherty, Senior Captain, Scranton Prep (The Times-Tribune)

“We all knew what was on the line, and that was a chance to go to Mohegan and play for a championship. With Max back, coming off the bench again, I had to bring that spark that I was bringing. I just wanted to do whatever the team needed.”

— Charlie Skoff, Scranton Prep Player (The Times-Tribune)

“We always try to come out with defensive intensity. That leads to our offense. We are a team that likes to push the ball. In pregame, our goal is to control the pace of the game. We want to get stops and get out and run.”

— Brody Martin, Scranton Prep Player (The Times-Tribune)

What’s next

Scranton Prep will face Wyoming Valley Conference champion Dallas, the No. 1 seed, in the District 2 Class 4A championship game on Saturday at 4 p.m. Both finalists have also qualified for the PIAA Championships.

The takeaway

Scranton Prep's dominant performance in the semifinals sets up a highly anticipated championship matchup against Dallas. The Cavaliers are determined to avenge last year's silver medal finish and capture the District 2 Class 4A title, continuing their streak of success in the tournament.