Big Spring boys basketball falls to Selinsgrove

Landon Sallie and Joven Strine combine for 31, but it isn't enough to defeat Selinsgrove.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

Despite solid contributions from Landon Sallie and Joven Strine, Big Spring boys basketball fell to Selinsgrove on Monday. Selinsgrove's Xaivier Jackson scored a game-high 23 points in the victory, while Mac Defazio added 18 points. Sallie and Strine scored 16 and 15 points, respectively.

Why it matters

High school basketball games are important community events that showcase the talent and dedication of local student-athletes. This matchup between Big Spring and Selinsgrove highlights the competitive nature of the sport and the passion of the players and fans.

The details

Selinsgrove's Xaivier Jackson led all scorers with 23 points, while teammate Mac Defazio contributed 18 points to the victory. For Big Spring, Landon Sallie scored 16 points and Joven Strine added 15 points, but their efforts were not enough to overcome Selinsgrove.

  • The game took place on Monday, February 10, 2026.

The players

Xaivier Jackson

A player for the Selinsgrove basketball team who scored a game-high 23 points.

Mac Defazio

A player for the Selinsgrove basketball team who scored 18 points.

Landon Sallie

A player for the Big Spring basketball team who scored 16 points.

Joven Strine

A player for the Big Spring basketball team who scored 15 points.

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The takeaway

This game showcases the competitive spirit and talent of high school basketball players in the local community. While Big Spring fell short, the performance of Sallie and Strine demonstrates the dedication and skill of the team.