The Pittston Area girls basketball, under the leadership of head coach Kathy Healey, hope to be contenders in the Wyoming Valley Conference this year. The Lady Patriots will be led on the court by seniors Kristin Durling and Taryn Ashby.

Senior members of ther Pittston Area girls basketball team are, Kirsten Durling, left, and Taryn Ashby.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web1_PSD121116PAgirlsbasketball_1.jpgSenior members of ther Pittston Area girls basketball team are, Kirsten Durling, left, and Taryn Ashby. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

Members of the Pittston Area Lady Patriots basketball team are, from left, first row, from left: Kirsten Durling, Jada Sharp, Mary Silinskie, Cherokee Musto, Krista Maurizi, Kayleigh Walker, Nicole Zambetti, and Sam Christian. Back row, Hannah Getz, Emma Coles, Alexa Noone, Michalie Mazurkivich, Leah Hodick, Portia Weidlich, Andrea Ruby, Taryn Ashby, Lily Savoy, Megan Mihalka, Brooklyn Pedana, and Ellie Bartoli.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web1_PSD121116PAgirlsbasketball_2.jpgMembers of the Pittston Area Lady Patriots basketball team are, from left, first row, from left: Kirsten Durling, Jada Sharp, Mary Silinskie, Cherokee Musto, Krista Maurizi, Kayleigh Walker, Nicole Zambetti, and Sam Christian. Back row, Hannah Getz, Emma Coles, Alexa Noone, Michalie Mazurkivich, Leah Hodick, Portia Weidlich, Andrea Ruby, Taryn Ashby, Lily Savoy, Megan Mihalka, Brooklyn Pedana, and Ellie Bartoli. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

Lily Savoy, left, bounce a passe around Taryn Ashby during Pittston Area girls basketball practice.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web1_PSD121116PAgirlsbasketball_3.jpgLily Savoy, left, bounce a passe around Taryn Ashby during Pittston Area girls basketball practice. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

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Pittston Area girls basketball head coach Kathy Healey watches her players practice.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web1_PSD121116PAgirlsbasketball_4.jpgPittston Area girls basketball head coach Kathy Healey watches her players practice. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch

Mary Silinskie, right, tries to get past Brooklyn Pedana during Pittston Area girls basketball practice.
https://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/web1_PSD121116PAgirlsbasketball_5.jpgMary Silinskie, right, tries to get past Brooklyn Pedana during Pittston Area girls basketball practice. Bill Tarutis | For Sunday Dispatch