On a holiday built on gratitude, the West Scranton Youth Center has shown our region what giving truly looks like. Over the past couple of weeks, youth wrestlers, artists, families, alumni, neighbors, and volunteers came together for two powerful food distribution nights, ensuring cupboards were full and spirits were lifted heading into Thanksgiving. What began as a simple idea to help a few families has grown into a community-wide movement of generosity and compassion, fueled by young athletes and supported by dozens of local partners. Today, as tables fill across NEPA, so does the pride in a neighborhood that refuses to let anyone go without.

Misericordia University used a blistering shooting performance and a wave of bench production to overpower Penn State Abington, 95–67, on Monday night at the Anderson Sports-Health Center. The Cougars improved to 4–2 on the season, while the Nittany Lions dropped to 0–8.

Our Wired Athlete of the Week, powered by Envy Electrical, is Northwestern Lehigh quarterback Shane Leh, who delivered one of the postseason’s sharpest performances 17-for-19, 222 yards, and 5 touchdowns in a 42–14 quarterfinal win over Scranton Prep. A driving force in the Tigers’ 30-game win streak, Leh’s calm leadership and team-first mentality continue to elevate everyone around him.

Nearly three decades after a group of Pittston friends bundled up for a casual Thanksgiving flag football game, the Greater Pittston Santa Squad’s “Thanksgiving Day Classic” has become one of the region’s most powerful holiday traditions. What started with a few laughs and a handful of toys now fuels a 501(c)(3) that delivers Christmas joy to more than 1,600 local children each year. This year’s game at Charlie Trippi Stadium brought out families, fierce rivals, and heart-of-gold volunteers and even delivered the emotional return of the long-lost MVP trophy. It’s a story of community, tradition, and the kind of hometown magic that only grows stronger with time.

The Misericordia University football team just wrapped up the kind of season that can change the direction of a program. Under first-year head coach Steve Cushing, the Cougars finished 7–4 overall and 7–2 in the MAC, earning a spot in the MAC–Centennial Bowl Series before falling 24–17 at Carnegie Mellon.

Lackawanna College’s Student Union turned electric as Coaches vs. Cancer NEPA welcomed teams from across the region for a media day that celebrated both the start of basketball season and a mission nearly two decades strong. Excitement, unity, and purpose defined a day that set the tone for what’s ahead this winter.

WHITEHALL TWP — North Pocono’s dream season came to a close Friday night, as the Trojans fell 28–6 to District 12 champion Cardinal O’Hara in the PIAA Class 4A state quarterfinals at Whitehall High School. Cardinal O’Hara scored on its opening 11-play drive and never trailed, leaning on a physical defense and a downhill run game to hand North Pocono its first and only loss of the year.

SLATINGTON – Lackawanna Trail’s season came to a halt Friday night, but it didn’t go quietly. The Lions traded blows with District 12 champion Belmont Charter in a PIAA Class 1A quarterfinal at Northern Lehigh’s Bulldog Stadium, eventually falling 52–40 in a misty, big-play shootout.

Tonight at 6:45 Delaware Valley hits the mats for their annual Black vs White showdown as the boys and girls wrestling teams battle for roster spots and early season placement. A fired up crowd is expected for one of the most competitive in house nights of the year. Click below to listen in live.

The Tigers, fueled by a dominant passing attack led by senior quarterback Shane Leh and a relentless defensive front, outpaced a gritty Scranton Prep squad that leaned heavily on its run game but couldn’t keep up with Northwestern’s explosive offense.

The first round of the PIAA high school football state playoffs is over and three District II teams advanced to the state quarterfinals. These squads only need to win two more games to advance to the state championships at Cumberland Valley.

The 2025 Hanover Hawkeye Classic delivered a full slate of grit, stamina, and statement victories on Sunday as youth wrestlers from across the region hit the mats at Hanover Area High School. Hosted by Pocono Mountain Youth Wrestling and PA Youth Wrestling, the preseason showcase offered a first look at rising talent and more than a few matches that had the gym rocking from whistle to fall.

Scranton Prep is moving on in the PIAA Class 3A playoffs after a resilient 28–21 road win Friday night at Milton Alumni Stadium. Mifflinburg struck first — and fast — using two explosive touchdown passes from quarterback Chad Martin to receiver Landen Murray, covering 88 yards and 76 yards on back-to-back possessions.

Lackawanna Trail arrived in Shamokin with momentum and left with even more, overpowering undefeated Line Mountain with toughness, timely plays, and a relentless ground attack. The Lions controlled the state opener from start to finish, earning a trip to the PIAA 1A quarterfinals.

The North Pocono Trojans improved to 13-0 Friday night with a 40–36 victory over Bishop Shanahan in the PIAA Class 4A state tournament. North Pocono opened the game with a 13-0 lead behind two early rushing touchdowns from Josiah Gray and carried a 13-7 advantage into halftime.