NEPA Elite Volleyball Club continued to make a statement across the Northeast this weekend at the Irish Madness Invitational at Harrah’s in Atlantic City. Competing against 30+ teams from multiple states, NEPA Elite teams battled through high-level competition with 16U Wildfire and 17U Storm both finishing an impressive 4th place overall. Athletes representing over 28 schools across District 2, District 4, and District 11 came together to compete as one, proving that NEPA Elite continues to grow as one of the region’s most competitive and respected volleyball programs
Endless Momentum 15U Power delivered an outstanding performance at the KRVA Capitol City Freeze Tournament, capturing the gold medal in a competitive 15U Girls division featuring 22 teams. After battling through strong competition all weekend, the team secured the championship with a hard-fought three-set victory over Quickset 15 Blue of Frackville, PA (25-16, 20-25, 15-8), showcasing resilience, teamwork, and championship composure when it mattered most.
It was supposed to be just another competition day for Blue Ridge cheer. All levels were there, Triplet Littles, Middles, Bigs, and Raiders Varsity, but by the end of the night it became something much bigger, a farewell. The program closed an emotional chapter for longtime coaches Kara Winter and Lori Zawiski, two women who helped build Blue Ridge cheer into what it is today, leaving behind a legacy rooted in community, commitment, and the athletes they’ve shaped far beyond the mat.
STATE COLLEGE, PA — March 1, 2026 — Julia Natitus of Dallas High School won the girls’ 60-meter hurdles at the PTFCA Indoor State Championships, held at the Multisport Indoor Facility on the campus of Penn State University.
WILKES-BARRE — Championship games are supposed to test everything — poise, toughness, execution, and heart.
Hazelton Area\'s Evelyn Sheer AKA \"The Pink Nightmare\", the 1st seed, started off strong with a 27 second pin in the semifinals which advanced her to the finals. Crestwood\'s Samara Bailey, the 2nd seed and last year\'s runner-up, had also picked up a quick 24 second pin to advance her to the finals. This finals match was crazy with multiple takedowns and reversals.
Opening Day is next on the schedule, but the heartbeat of the season was already felt inside the ’26 Bill Howerton Media Day.
WILKES-BARRE — Under the bright lights of the Mohegan Sun Arena, Crestwood looked exactly like the team that has controlled District 2 Class 5A all winter long.
WILKES-BARRE — With about five seconds left and everything on the line, Janaya Martin delivered the moment every kid dreams about.
WILKES-BARRE — On championship night at Mohegan Sun Arena, it was poise, depth, and star power that ultimately separated Scranton Prep from Dallas.
On the biggest stage in District 2 at the Mohegan Sun Arena, Old Forge didn’t just win the 2A boys championship — they owned it. The Blue Devils raced out to a 26-4 lead after one quarter, stretched it to 43-12 at halftime, and never let the moment slip away in a 69-34 victory over Susquehanna.
WILKES-BARRE — The lights were bright. The crowd was loud. And when it mattered most, Abington Heights rose to the moment.
The crowd, the student sections, the atmosphere... All of it contributed towards Mount Carmel\'s thrilling 68-67 win over Shamokin tonight. Read more about how MCA clinched a state playoff berth by clicking the link below.
Physicality is the name of the game as Lewisburg wins their first District Title since 2022. Read more about Lewisburg\'s District IV title by clicking the link below.
From the opening possession Friday night at Mohegan Arena, the Cougars played like a team on a mission, rolling past Scranton 67-30 to capture the District 2 Class 6A championship in convincing fashion.