Posted by Matt Flanagan | SportzWire | December 23, 2025 | Photo courtesy of Sportzwire
WILKES-BARRE – Holy Redeemer continues to build momentum as the season unfolds, earning a solid 52-40 win over Lake-Lehman on Monday night. Against a strong and disciplined Lake-Lehman team, the Royals showed poise on both ends of the court and pulled away in the second half to secure another important conference win.
The game remained close through the opening two quarters before Redeemer found themselves pulling away after halftime. A decisive 16–8 third quarter shifted control firmly in favor of the Royals as defensive stops led to effective offensive possessions and limited Lake-Lehman’s ability to respond.
Offensively, McKenzie Chimock paced Redeemer with 17 points and was a consistent presence throughout the night. Kourtney Jeziorski finished with 10 points, while Liz Bilbow and Kira Millard each added eight, giving the Royals consistent production from multiple spots in the lineup.
Defensively, Redeemer was sharp and organized, especially on the perimeter. Senior guard Tessa Cegelka rose to the challenge of guarding Lake-Lehman standout Kinley Purdy, helping keep the tempo and forcing tough possessions. While the defensive effort was collective, this match played a role in keeping Redeemer’s composure during key stretches.
Lake-Lehman was led by Kinley Purdy and Kathryn Morgan, who each scored nine points, but sustained scoring proved difficult as Redeemer tightened up defensively after halftime.
Now 8–1 overall, Holy Redeemer continues to look like a team moving in the right direction. With last year’s district championship loss to Dunmore still fresh in their minds, the Royals are steadily positioning themselves for another push back to the arena. Wins like this one — poised, balanced and controlled — reflect that the group is gaining confidence as the stakes continue to rise.
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