From a state silver medalist to a national champion, Dallas standout Hunter Pitcavage delivered the throw of his life on the biggest stage. The Mountaineers junior uncorked a personal-best 224-foot throw on his final attempt at Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Oregon, capturing gold and recording a mark that now ranks among the very best in the country.
She’s only a freshman, but Isla Centak is already making national headlines. The Crestwood standout added another major accomplishment to her remarkable debut season, capturing the Freshman Girls Javelin Championship at New Balance Nationals at the University of Pennsylvania while continuing to cement herself as one of Pennsylvania’s top young track and field athletes.
After the 2025 season, it looked like the ABL had reached the finish line. The league, originally created by Thomas Baseski and built over several years into one of Northeast Pennsylvania’s biggest summer basketball staples, was expected to come to an end.
A Shore Conference All-Star, former Marywood standout, and familiar face within the Lakeland community, Tyler Waters has been named the new head coach of Lakeland Boys Basketball. Waters succeeds Trevor Tellip and brings a vision built on grit, accountability, and creating an atmosphere Chiefs fans will be excited to rally behind.
Scranton Prep Girls Basketball put together a strong early-summer showing at the Church Road Invitational, finishing with an 8–1 record and winning the tournament championship.