H.S. Boys Basketball: Kopetchny leads Times Leader All-WVC team

Wyoming Area's Luke Kopetchny named Player of the Year as several standouts earn All-Conference honors

Apr. 19, 2026 at 2:39am

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Luke Kopetchny of Wyoming Area was named the Times Leader All-WVC Boys Basketball Player of the Year after leading his team to a second consecutive division championship. Kopetchny was the top scorer in the conference, averaging 23.9 points per game and reaching the 1,000-point milestone during the season. Several other standout players from across the Wyoming Valley Conference were also recognized on the All-WVC teams.

Why it matters

The Times Leader's annual All-WVC Boys Basketball team highlights the top high school talent in the region, showcasing the hard work and skill of these student-athletes. Recognition on this prestigious team can help raise the profiles of these players and provide them with opportunities to continue their basketball careers at the collegiate level.

The details

Luke Kopetchny, a junior at Wyoming Area, was named the Times Leader All-WVC Boys Basketball Player of the Year after leading his team to a second straight division title. Kopetchny averaged a conference-best 23.9 points per game and was the only player to reach 500 points during the regular season. He also led Division 2 in free-throw shooting at 73.1% and was second in 3-pointers made with 38. Several other players were recognized on the All-WVC First and Second Teams, including standouts like Ayden Agapito of Crestwood, Kael Berry and Pat Flanagan of Dallas, and Dylan Stish of Hazleton Area.

  • Kopetchny scored his 1,000th career point midway through the regular season.
  • This is the second consecutive year Kopetchny has been selected to the Times Leader All-WVC team.

The players

Luke Kopetchny

A junior at Wyoming Area who was named the Times Leader All-WVC Boys Basketball Player of the Year after leading his team to a second consecutive division championship. Kopetchny averaged a conference-best 23.9 points per game and was the only player to reach 500 points during the regular season.

Ayden Agapito

A senior at Crestwood who was a second-team All-WVC selection in 2025 and took the next step as a versatile performer, averaging 15.1 points per game while helping Crestwood become the only WVC team to hold opponents under 40 points per game.

Kael Berry

A senior at Dallas who made up for missed time as a junior due to injury, becoming one of the top 3-point shooters in the conference and averaging 12.9 points per game.

Pat Flanagan

A junior at Dallas who was selected the Division 1 Player of the Year by the coaches, tying for the team scoring lead at 12.9 points per game while also providing toughness, rebounding, and defense inside the paint.

Dylan Stish

A junior at Hazleton Area who was a two-time All-WVC selection, finishing second in scoring in Division 2 at 16.7 points per game and reaching the 1,000-point milestone for his career.

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The takeaway

The Times Leader All-WVC Boys Basketball team showcases the exceptional talent and hard work of high school players across the Wyoming Valley Conference. These standout athletes have proven their skills on the court and are poised to continue their basketball careers, potentially earning opportunities to play at the collegiate level.