After the final buzzer sounded and the emotions settled, Cameron Parker and Logan Fanning took a moment to look back on their senior season—and found plenty to be proud of.

Though their journey ended with a tough loss to Sewickley Academy in the PIAA Class 2A championship game at the Giant Center in Hershey, the Old Forge duo walked away with silver medals and heads held high. Their season was nothing short of remarkable: a second straight District 2 Class 2A title, a dominant run through the state playoffs, and a hard-fought battle against one of the strongest teams in Pennsylvania, regardless of classification.

This week, their hard work paid off in a big way. Parker and Fanning were both named first-team all-state selections in Class 2A by the Pennsylvania Sports Writers. Their head coach, JJ Thomas, shared Class 2A Coach of the Year honors with Sewickley Academy's Mike Iuzzolino—a fitting recognition for a coach who helped guide his team to the brink of a state title.

The Lackawanna League's success didn't stop there. Riverside's Nico Antoniacci was named Class 3A Player of the Year, while teammate Brayden Rose earned a spot on the Class 3A third team. Scranton Prep senior Packy Doherty and Wyoming Area's Luke Kopetchny both landed on the Class 4A second team.

"They were two guys who were a huge part of our success and are very deserving of the awards and accolades they have received," Thomas said of Parker and Fanning. "They, along with the rest of the team, worked very hard. It is a great way to cap off their careers."

Parker, the heartbeat of the Blue Devils for two seasons, was a second-team all-state pick as a junior. This year, the 6-foot guard averaged 17.6 points per game, including a blistering 108 points in five state playoff games. His 36-point outburst against previously undefeated United in the semifinals was a performance for the ages. Over his career, he played in 97 games, scored 1,206 points, grabbed 242 rebounds, dished out 161 assists, and swiped 117 steals—while knocking down 145 three-pointers.

"At an early age, we saw something in Cam," Thomas said. "We brought him up as a freshman knowing that he would have an impact, and he delivered. He put us on his back offensively and had really great performances last year and throughout this year's playoff run. He put in the time and the work. He was a special player and, like his teammates, a special person."

Fanning's story is one of resilience. After a serious injury sidelined him as a sophomore, the 6-foot-7 post player returned stronger than ever. This season, he was named the Lackawanna Division II Defensive Player of the Year while also expanding his offensive game. He averaged 16.2 points, 11.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 2.6 blocks per game, recording an impressive 19 double-doubles along the way.

For both players, the all-state honors are the perfect capstone to a season that will be remembered for years to come—and a reminder that hard work, heart, and teamwork can take you all the way to Hershey.