Old Forge trailed by eight points at halftime. However, the Blue Devils refused to fail, because this game was for No. 2 — ...

Old Forge basketball players have been determined and focused since a heartbreaking loss 367 days ago. On that day, the Blue Devils battled and drew within five points of powerful Linville Hill.

Maybe it was seeing fallen teammate Ryan DeMarco being wheeled into the gymnasium, his surgically repaired leg. Maybe it was the inspirational shirts the players and coaches wore in his honor that had ...