NTL BOYS BASKETBALL: NEB'S STANTON HEADLINES BC ALL-STARS (April 12, 2026)

BY CHRIS MANNING
Northern Tier Sports Report
It was an exciting season for area boys’ basketball teams with NEB and Towanda claiming league titles, while the Panthers won their first district title since 1991.

Leading the way for NEB was point guard Eli Stanton. The furnace that heats the house that was the Panthers this year, Stanton’s ability to run the point, get to the basket, and defend the other team’s best perimeter player were just some of his on court contributions, as his leadership and competitiveness drove NEB to their historically good season with averages of 10.3 PPG, 3.9 APG, 3.6 RPG, and 2.3 SPG.

Stanton is the Bradford County Boys Basketball All-stars Player of the Year.

Troy’s Trey Teribury put up 16.4 PPG as he took over the number one option for the Trojans this year. His ability to shoot from deep, and get to the rim, while also possession a solid mid-range game, makes him the Offensive Player of the Year.

Towanda’s Markell Garner proved to be a defensive force in the middle, averaging 8.3 RPG and 2.7 BPG, he also put up 10.4 PPG. Garner is the Defensive Player of the Year.

As a freshman Athens’ Aidan Briggs put up 8.5 PPG, 1.8 APG, and 1.0 SPG to help fuel the Wildcats bounce back season. He’s the Newcomer of the Year.

NEB’s historic run this year - which included an undefeated season against the Large School teams - makes Paul Burgert and his staff the Coaching Staff of the Year.

FIRST TEAM
Eli Stanton, NEB - See above.

Trey Teribury, Troy - See above.

Boom Thompson, Towanda - 10.6 PPG, 5.5 APG, 4.7 SPG, 4.0 RPG, ran the floor as well as anybody for the Large School champions.

Lucas Schultz, Athens - 13.9 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 2.1 SPG, one of the top shooters in the league.

Darrius Farrell, Towanda - 11 PPG, 2.7 SPG, one of the area’s top slashing threats, and a clutch shooter.

Cooper Brown, NEB - 14.4 PPG, 4.5 RPG, eclipsed the 1,000 point and 500 rebound plateau as he led the Panthers in scoring this year.

SECOND TEAM
Markell Garner, Towanda - See above.

Spencer Martin, Troy - 9.9 PPG, 5.4 APG, 3.8 RPG, ran the offense and defended the other team’s top perimeter player.

Nick Grazul, Athens - 10.2 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 2.1 APG, 1.6 SPG, one of the best guards in the NTL.

Clay Wilks, NEB - 10.3 PPG, 9.0 RPG, a double-double threat and one of the best post scorers in the NTL.

Tyler Caplan, Wyalusing - 15.0 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 2.4 SPG, one of the most dynamic off the dribble players in the NTL.

James Friend, Athens - 8.2 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 4.2 BPG, one of the best paint defenders in the NTL with his size and athleticism.

THIRD TEAM

Myles Kershner, Wyalusing - 9.5 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 1.8 APG, 1.8 SPG, 1.2 BPG, a versatile scorer and excellent shot blocker.

Aidan Briggs, Athens - See above.

Josiah Pesesky, Troy - 6.1 PPG, 6.4 RPG, 1.5 APG, an athletic player who did a lot for Troy as a freshman.

Lucas Vincent, Towanda - 8.0 PPG, 2.3 APG, 2.6 SPG, 3.7 RPG, a versatile scorer who gave Towanda size inside.

Monte Whitehead, Canton - 8.8 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 1.0 SPG, 1.0 BPG, went wherever the young Warriors needed him.

Declan Berry, Sayre - The leading scorer for Sayre who could put up points in a hurry.

ALL-NEWCOMER
Josiah Pesesky, Troy
Aidan Briggs, Athens
Pryor Teribury, Troy
Riley Johnson, Sayre
Graham Welles, Towanda
Nate Gross, NEB



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