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October 21, 2024 | Brad Loff

Calvert’s Goal Lifts Abington Heights to Third Straight Lackawanna League Title

Abington Heights secured the Lackawanna League Division I girls soccer title with a 1-0 victory over Valley View on Monday night. Lilia Calvert scored the game’s lone goal just under three minutes into the second half, giving the Lady Comets their third consecutive championship and 10th overall. This marks the first title for head coach Meghan Noone, who previously served as an assistant in 2022 and 2023. Abington Heights outshot Valley View 17-9, with corner kicks favoring the Lady Comets 5-4. Goalkeeper Olivia MacPherson recorded six saves for Abington Heights, while Valley View’s Megan Rucks tallied 11. Abington Heights improved to 16-1 overall and 12-1 in the league, while Valley View dropped to 16-2 overall and 11-2 in league play.

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October 19, 2024 | Brad Loff

Valley View Overcomes Slow Start to Secure 35-10 Win Over Wyoming Valley West

Nick Kucharski powered Valley View’s offense with 143 rushing yards and a touchdown, while quarterback Zach Cwalinski threw for two touchdowns. Kicker Braden Loff was reliable as ever, converting all five of his extra point attempts. The night was also special for seniors Jack Kovack and Joey Valvano, who both notched their first career touchdowns. Valley View Overcomes Slow Start to Secure 35-10 Win Over Wyoming Valley West.

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October 18, 2024 | Brad Loff

Montrose 3, Elk Lake 0

Montrose 3, Elk Lake 0 Gracie Dalton led the charge with a hat trick as Montrose secured a 3-0 victory over Elk Lake in Lackawanna League Division II action.

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October 18, 2024 | Brad Loff

Valley View Dominates North Pocono in 4-0 Victory

Valley View Dominates North Pocono in 4-0 Victory Valley View’s girls’ soccer team continued their strong season with a commanding 4-0 win over North Pocono in a Lackawanna League Division I matchup. Callie Gillen led the charge with two goals, propelling the Cougars to a crucial victory. The scoring began in the first half when Callie Gillen found the back of the net twice in quick succession. Her first goal came off an assist from her sister, Sophia Gillen, at 24:27. Less than a minute later, she doubled the lead, scoring again with an assist from Smith at 25:07.

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October 16, 2024 | Doug Noldy

Heroes On and Off the Field: Football and Firefighting Unite at Lackawanna Trail and Lakeland High Schools

Heroes On and Off the Field: Football and Firefighting Unite at Lackawanna Trail and Lakeland High Schools. For Lackawanna Trail football players Bubba Gow, Logan Edwards, Timmy Richmond, Colby Stanton, and Aaden Cobb, the firehouse is as familiar as the football field. For some, firefighting runs in the family. For others, it’s an opportunity to give back to the community that’s supported them throughout their lives. Either way, these young men have found a way to balance the heavy responsibilities of school, football, and firefighting—a feat that sets them apart as true local heroes. Lakeland’s Firefighter on the Field Just a few miles away at Lakeland High School, senior Ethan Kilmer is also balancing football and firefighting

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