Wilkes-Barre Area edged Valley View 16-14 in a game defined by strong defensive stands and critical special teams plays. Both offenses found success in the second quarter, but the Wolfpack’s late field goal and a fourth-down stop in the closing minutes proved to be the difference.

The Misericoria University women\'s soccer team put on a commanding performance Wednesday night, shutting out Moravian University 4-0

Weston Yannone scored three times, including two pick-sixes, as Dunmore blanked Susquehanna 50-0 in front of a packed home crowd and improve to 2-1 on the season.

Ty’Meere Wilkerson ran for 237 yards and three touchdowns as Berwick powered past top-ranked Lackawanna Trail 33-12 in a heavyweight Week 3 showdown, signaling that the Dawgs are ready to bark like the old days.

Brett Yanoski threw for three scores and Mason Vinansky ran for two more as Mid Valley blanked Old Forge 42-0 on Friday Night Rivals. The Spartans move to 1-2 and gear up for Honesdale, while Old Forge searches for answers heading into Hanover.

Under the bright lights and a sea of yellow, Friday night’s matchup between Shamokin Area and Shikellamy High School was about more than football. The Shikellamy home opener was marked by a special “Yellow Out” to honor the memory of Alec Litchard, a local boy who tragically passed away from cancer last year. Fans from both schools united in a moving show of support for Alec’s family and the Alec’s Angels Foundation.

Heat was no match for Holy Redeemer’s Frank Pacelli, who took control early and never looked back in the Junior High Boys race at the Commissioner’s Invitational. Pacelli crossed the line in 9:16, a full 26 seconds ahead of Abington’s Jack Stopper. While Pacelli ran away with the individual crown, Stopper’s runner-up finish helped power Abington Heights to the team title, placing five runners in the top 14. Danville secured second place behind strong runs from Cade Mulcahy and Sam Didomenico, with Riverside rounding out the top three thanks to a third-place finish by Connor Moore.

Danville Area’s Isabelle Gabrielsen set the pace from the start and never looked back at the Commissioner’s Invitational, finishing in 10:18.6 for a nine-second victory over Scranton’s Vella Byrne. Gabrielsen’s win sparked a powerful team performance as Danville placed five runners in the top 13 to secure the title with just 35 points. Abington Heights finished second behind a strong run from Caroline Peoples, while Scranton rounded out the top three thanks to top-four finishes by Byrne and Meg Bartlebaugh.

Riverside senior Tavian Branch, who re-opened his recruitment in late August before the Vikings’ matchup with Hanover, is set to make an official visit to Penn State this weekend. The standout defensive lineman will get a closer look at James Franklin’s program as he weighs his options during a pivotal senior season.

Pocono Mountain East flipped the script on last year’s loss, storming past Scranton 45-0 behind big-play strikes from Justin Williams, Amari Green’s explosive runs, and a defense that never let the Knights get going. The Cardinals are 3-0 and rolling into next week with all the momentum.

If Week 1 served as a wake-up call, Week 2 shook the very foundation of the District IV football landscape. While some teams solidified their places, others saw their early momentum derailed—and new contenders have stormed into the spotlight.

Wyoming Area battled back from an early deficit and sealed a 3-2 overtime win over Holy Redeemer, with Ava Musinski netting the golden goal just over two minutes into extra time.

Lake-Lehman sophomore forward Kinley Purdy scored her 50th career goal on September 3rd, 2025, in a match against Wyoming Seminary.

Wallenpaupack rolled to a 3–0 victory over Valley View behind goals from Colby Bonagura, Robert Kratzer and Colin McClintock. Dylan Duggan and Ben Cumberland chipped in assists as the Buckhorns locked down a clean sheet with a strong defensive effort.

The fairways of Pine Hills turned green Thursday afternoon, not just for golf, but for a greater cause. Scranton golfers joined forces with the John Malvizzi Foundation to promote mental health awareness, wearing ribbons and carrying towels with messages like “You Matter” and “Be Kind to Your Mind.” While Riverside claimed the match victory, the evening’s true impact came from the message that student well-being extends far beyond the scorecard.