S. ABINGTON TWP. — The Abington Heights boys basketball team capped a historic season with a 67-55 over Mars Area High School in the PIAA Class 5A title game March 27 and was recognized for its accomplishment during a “Night of Champions” April 4 in the high school gymnasium. The Comets claimed the first basketball state title in school history. The team also won a seventh consecutive District 2 championship. Senior guard Jackson Danzig and junior forward George Tinsley were presented with basketballs during to ceremony as both scored the 1,000th point of their careers during the season.
Abington Heights boys basketball players and cheerleaders line the court during a Night of Champions April 4.
The Abington Heights boys basketball team was recognized for winning the state title during a Night of Champions at the high school April 4.
Fans salute the Abington Heights boys basketball team during a Night of Champions event April 4 at the high school.
Abington Heights High School Principal Andrew Snyder, right, presents junior George Tinsley with a basketball commemorating his 1,000th career high school point during a Night of Champions April 4.
Abington Heights senior basketball player Jackson Danzig was recognized for scoring the 1,000th point of his high school career during a Night of Champions April 4.
Members of the Abington Heights boys basketball cheerleaders make their way on the court during a Night of Champions April 4 at the high school.
Members of the Abington Heights boys basketball team, PIAA Class 5A champs, break into a Hershey’s chocolate bar during a Night of Champions April 4 at the high school.
An Abington Heights fan shows off his hat with signatures from members of the boys basketball team during a Night of Champions April 4 at the high school.