Sunday, November 30, 2025

North Schuylkill Dominates Hanover Area in Season Opener Under New Head Coach Anthony Agosti

The Anthony Agosti era at North Schuylkill started with a statement win Saturday afternoon as the Spartans rolled past Hanover Area, 54-18, in the opening game of the 2025–2026 boys basketball season.

North Schuylkill controlled the game from the opening tip, jumping out to a 14–3 lead after the first quarter and never looking back. Aggressive defense and balanced scoring allowed the Spartans to extend their advantage to 26–10 by halftime and 46–15 after three quarters. The defense tightened even further in the final frame, holding Hanover to 3 points.

Eight Spartans found their way into the scoring column, showcasing the depth Agosti emphasized coming into the season.

North Schuylkill Scorers

  • Jude Maziekas – 13 (three 3-pointers)
  • Julian Nelson – 9
  • Sam Wall – 8 (2-for-2 from the foul line)
  • Cam Kacilowicz – 8
  • Caden Mengel – 7
  • Xavier McNally – 5
  • Logan Damiter – 2
  • Lucas Hannon – 2

Hanover Area Scoring

Hanover managed to break through at times from deep, but the Spartans’ defense prevented any consistent runs.

  • Josh Rivera – 6 (two 3-pointers)
  • Angel Tejedo – 4
  • Jayden Coleman – 3
  • Conor Richardson – 3
  • Trayvon Lucas – 2

North Schuylkill returns to action at home on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, when they host Bloomsburg.