S. ABINGTON TWP. Abington Heights defeated Wyoming Valley West, 76-31, in a nonleague boys basketball game Monday night.

The Comets started the game on a 12-0 run before Tyler Yankosky scored the Spartans first basket with 2:31 left in the first quarter. Abington Heights then scored the next six points to lead 18-2 after the first quarter.

Abington Heights (2-0) scored the first 15 points of the second quarter before Draig Cooley-Ruff hit a shot for Valley West.

The Comets defense forced the Spartans into 16 first half turnovers and led 48-12 at the break.

Our team is so inexperienced right now, Wyoming Valley West head coach George Reimiller said. We have a whole bunch of young kids and some veteran players, but they dont want to play as a team. When we dont play as a team, you see what happens.

Tim Toro led Abington Heights with 14 points and seven rebounds. Clay Basalyga chipped in with nine points, six rebounds, six assists, and six steals.

We were in a trapping defense and our coach always stresses communication on defense so we were all talking and playing with a lot of energy, Basalyga said. It really worked for us today.

Sean Judge led Wyoming Valley West (0-2) with 10 points and three steals.

Meyers 76, Coughlin 66

Shahee Aurelus poured in a game-high 34 points on 11 field goals and 11 free throws to lead the Mohawks, who used a 19-6 run in the third quarter to overcome a deficit.

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Comets easily handle Spartans in boys hoops