Things sure look interesting in the Lancaster Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department’s Junior Basketball Conference after only four weeks of league play.

The Sixers and Rockets knocked off the Wolves and Heat, respectively, from the ranks of the unbeaten last Saturday at the Lancaster Middle School gym. The results created a four-way knot for first place, as all four teams have each won three out of their first four starts.

Junior Conference

Sixers 50, Wolves 49

The Wolves led in this one early on with a 26-20 advantage at the intermission. However, a 30-23 Sixers turnaround, where they were defensively dynamic with strong man-to-man defense, played a huge part in the success.

Daniel Corbi and Conor Sullivan were in the twin-digit scoring column for the Sixers as they accounted for 16 and 10 points in that order. Gray Warrington’s eight points, Zach Penska and Ryan Sullivan’s six points each, and Vito Fulciniti’s four points all mattered as the Sixers are now part of that four-team log jam for the top spot.

For the Wolves (3-1), whose final shot of the game hit iron as time expired, Joe Biniaszewski and Alex Konst divided 32 points, while teammate Thomas O’Donnell was also in the double-digit scoring category with 11 points.

Tyler Sokolowski’s four points and Tim Molik’s two points just fell short in this well-played game.

Rockets 31, Heat 27

Continuing in the Junior Basketball Conference, the Rockets (3-1) knocked the Heat from an unblemished slate as they posted a 31-27 verdict. The contest was tight from the opening tip to the final whistle with the Heat grasping to a slim, 14-13, lead at the half.

The Rockets turned it around in the second half as Wesley Watson tallied eight of his game-total 12 in the second half to spearhead the win. Watson also owned the boards with six rebounds while dishing out three assists to add insurance to the comeback win.

Vito Zagarrio notched seven points while cleaning the glass six times. Kevin Walter and Mike Niewiemski divided 12 points in the success. Niewiemski also added six rebounds as the Rockets dominated the boards on both ends of the court.

Jason Glauser led the Heat with a 12-point effort. Joe Andreessen scored six points, Collin Reformat notched four points, Joshua Schaner meshed three points and Connor O’Brien added two points in a tough-luck loss. O’Brien and Schaner divided 12 rebounds to lead the Heat in those statistical numbers.

Magic 44, Wizards 42

In a companion Junior Conference matchup, the Magic (2-2) are now at the .500 plateau for the season as they bested the Wizards (1-3), 44-42, in yet another close-to-the-vest contest.

A 26-22 lead at the half held up for the Magic as they were outscored 20-18 in the second half to just eke out the win.

Nick Parucki brought home the bacon for the Magic as his 21 points led all scorers. Andy Fellner and Tyler Tomasik divided 20 points, while Nick Cumbo was adding two points in a supporting-scoring role for the Magic.

Matt Devic’s 11 points; Joseph Barberio, John Ostermeier and Mark McManus’ six points each; Jesse Kucewicz’s five points; and Jeffrey Krakowiak’s four points along with Joshua Sager and Ryan Ostermeier’s two points apiece just fell short on the Wizards’ side of the tally sheet.

Hawks 51, Raptors 49

In the battle of winless clubs, the Hawks (1-3) handed the luckless Raptors (0-4) another frustrating loss, 51-49, in the final Junior Conference game of the week. The game was nip and tuck from start to finish with the score tied, 22-22, at the half.

The teams continued to trade baskets throughout the second half, only to have time run out on the Raptors in their final possession of the game. All four of the Raptors’ heart-pounding losses this season are by a combined total of only nine points. They could realistically be one of the top teams at this point with some better luck with a missed shot here, a clanked free throw there or a lost rebound.

The Hawks’ Mitch Fuller was scoring with metronome regularity, as his 31 points on 13 shots from the floor and five of 10 from the charity stripe led all scorers. Conner Fuller was also in the double-digit scoring column with 12 points, while Garrett Conwell and Jason Nicpon divided eight points in a satisfying Hawks’ win.

The Raptors kept themselves in the game as Brad Belote tallied 18 points, J.J. Pesany notched 14 points, Kyle Nunn scored seven points and Brian Jandzinski registered six points, while Sam Haefner added two points in another hard-to-swallow loss.

Midget Conference

Grizzlies 47, Thunder 40

Meanwhile, the Lancaster Recreation Department’s boys basketball West Conference Grizzlies (2-1) took sole possession of first place as they stopped the Thunder (1-2), 47-40, last Saturday at the Como Park Elementary School gym.

The Grizzlies led by a 24-18 margin at the intermission before outscoring the Thunder, 23-20, in the second frame for the final verdict.

Nicholas Barberio’s 13 points, Jimmy Purpura’s 11 points, Johnny Rogowski’s 10 points, Konstantin Nokolov’s six points, Daniel Puerner’s four points, John Lapiana’s two points and Brett Beetow’s free throw all played a part in the Grizzlies’ balanced scoring triumph.

Brady O’Brien’s 14 points topped the Thunder scorecard. Connor Donhauser and Joseph Nicpon divided 20 points, while Brendan O’Brien’s six points completed the Thunder scoring for the day.

Nuggets 38, Clippers 21

In a companion Midget Conference West fray, the Nuggets (1-2) broke away from a close, 12-7 first-half lead to finally defeat the Clippers (1-2), 38-21.

Again, another balanced scoring log featured the Nuggets’ first win in three trips to the hardwood. Matthew Merrill’s 10 points paved the road for the Nuggets in the scoring department. Riley Quinn, Gianlucca Fulciniti and Mason Benz each tallied six points; Johnny Peresan and Evan Benz split eight points; while Dominic Fulciniti and Evan MacPeek added a free throw each in the final summary.

Trevor Reformat’s eight points led the Clippers’ scoring. Brothers Jacob and Jeremy Calo divided 12 points, while Kyle Backert added a free throw in setback.

Bulls 47, Bobcats 22

Later in the day, in the Midget Conference West, the Bulls (3-0) kept their unblemished slate intact as they more than doubled the Bobcats (2-1), 47-22.

The Bulls led, 25-14, at the break and never looked back on this one. Henry Mazurek and Adam Crowe were forces to be reckoned with, as they registered 22 and 15 points, respectively, to propel the Bulls to their consecutive success.

Dean Gallagher’s eight points and Zachary Clowe’s two points all found the Bulls’ side of the scoresheet.

Owen Adamec and Jonathan Kisker split 14 points for the Bobcats. Ryan Mansell’s four points and two points each from Jason Mansell and Bobby Trusiak rounded out the Bobcats’ production for the day.

Braves 57, Blazers 45

In the final Midget Conference game of the week, the Braves (2-1) jumped into a second-place East knot with the Bobcats as they cooled the Blazers (0-3), 57-45.

Brothers Jakob and Jackson Jerebko were a one-two scoring combination for the Braves as they tallied 21 and 10 points, respectively, to set the scoring table for the Braves. Trevor Perkins’ nine points, Maxwell Molino’s seven points, Gage Smith’s six points and Steven Blatto’s four points played a supporting role in the Braves’ win.

Derek Walter had a marquee scoring game for the Blazers, as his 20 points topped their list. Connor Majchrowicz and Lucas Jachimiak pitched in eight points apiece, while Michael Anzalone scored six points with Christopher Handy adding three points for the winless Blazers.

Girls Bantam Conference

Bears 12, Huskies 10 (OT)

Hope Harrington’s layup with 10 seconds remaining in overtime provided the 12-10 margin victory for the Bears (2-0) as they edged the Huskies (0-2) in the first game of a double header at the Como Park Elementary School gym.

A well-distributed scoring parade provided the Bears with their second win in two appearances. Shay Ciezki’s four points topped the Bears’ scoring list, while Gabriella Czech, Madison Handley, Abriana Will and Harrington each added two points.

Kaylee Doering’s six points captured game-scoring honors for the Huskies, while Kathryn Vallely and Brooke Bauer each added two points in the loss.

Bulldogs 26, Spartans 24 (OT)

In the second game of the Bantam twin bill, Stephanie Herrnreiter’s full-court fast-break layup in another overtime session was the difference in the Bulldogs’ (2-0) 26-24 squeaker over the Spartans (0-2).

The Bulldogs led, 18-8, at the half, only to find the game tied at 24 all after regulation play as the Spartans fought back, only to see Harrington’s game-winning shot end thoughts of a comeback win.

Herrnreiter’s 16 points paced the Bulldogs’ scoring statistics. Ivy Vallely’s eight points and Stephanie Will’s two points also dotted the Bulldogs’ scorecard as they remain tied for first place with the Bears.

Kathryn Weidman’s 10 points, Victoria Roberson’s six points, Abigail Helenbrook’s four points, and two points each from Eden Vallely and Mattea Gill kept matters close.

Girls Midget Conference

Robins 14, Cardinals 8

Turning to the Lancaster Recreation Department’s Girls Midget Basketball Conference, the Robins (2-1) found themselves in a three-way lock for first place with the Cardinals and Jays as they dealt the Cardinals (2-1) a 14-8 setback.

Amber Conklin, Emily Handy and Larissa Kate Robinson divided 12 points equally, while Rebecca Myers added two points for the Robins.

The Cards had Amanda Highway’s four points top their scoresheet, while Andrea Cottrell and Meghan Swiatek divided four points.

Jays 22, Eagles 2

In a final Girls Midget Conference game, Olivia Kincanon’s 10 points, Paige Genewick’s six points, Hannah Josker’s four points and Laura Booth’s two points were way more than enough in the Jays’ (2-1) 22-2 conquest of the Eagles (0-3).

Natalie Lian’s two points were the only scoring for the Eagles.