Trojans Dominate Millersburg, Open Tri-Valley League Play with Decisive Win

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Dec 9, 2025
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The Upper Dauphin Area girls' basketball team (now 3-2 overall) announced their presence in the Tri-Valley League (TVL) on Monday night, opening their league schedule with a commanding 65-21 victory over rival Millersburg (0-2 overall)

The Trojans used a balanced scoring attack and suffocating defense to secure the 44-point win on their home court.

Fast Start Puts Game Away Early

Upper Dauphin wasted no time establishing control, jumping out to a 20-6 lead in the first quarter. They maintained the offensive pressure in the second, heading into halftime with a comfortable 37-16 advantage.

The second half saw the Trojans ramp up their defensive intensity, holding the Millersburg Indians to single digits in both remaining quarters (3Q: 13-3, 4Q: 15-2). The defensive clampdown ensured the win was never in doubt.

Trojans Led by Bingaman and Rothermel

Upper Dauphin’s scoring was spread across ten different players, led by a trio who reached double digits:

Alana Bingaman led all scorers with a game-high 17 points. Bingaman was effective from the perimeter, draining four three-pointers in the contest.
Junior Kate Rothermel dominated the paint, contributing 12 points on six two-point field goals.
Paige Williams added 10 points, helping fuel the Trojans' efficient offense, which included five total three-pointers as a team.
Delaney Smeltz also provided a strong contribution with 10 points.

Millersburg Scoring Struggle

The Millersburg Indians struggled to find answers against the relentless Trojans defense. They were led in scoring by Drue Bailey, who registered 5 points. Ruthie Wilt, Kennadie Miller, and Haylen Mongold each chipped in 2 points apiece for the Indians.

Up Next

Upper Dauphin (1-0 TVL) will look to continue their league success when they host another TVL foe, Line Mountain, on Thursday, December 11th, at 6:30 PM.

Millersburg (0-1 TVL) has a quick turnaround, traveling to face Mount Calvary Christian School on Tuesday, December 9th at 7:30 PM.