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.

For young basketball players looking to improve their game this summer, one of Northeast Pennsylvania’s biggest opportunities is heading back to the hardwood.

Few athletes from Northeastern Pennsylvania have traveled a basketball path quite like Kylie Lavelle. From Riverside High School to Drexel, Penn State and St. John’s, the Moosic native has continued to rise through the ranks. Now, her journey is taking her overseas after signing with Swiss club Helios Basket.

One day after graduating from Abington Heights, Pennsylvania’s 2025 Gatorade Player of the Year found himself back on the same fields where his baseball journey began. Before heading to Auburn later this summer, Nick Bradley returned to Abington Little League to give back to the community that helped shape him and inspire the next generation of dreamers.

Union Area struck early and never relinquished control Thursday, defeating Holy Cross, 7-3, in a state softball playoff matchup and bringing the Crusaders\' season to an end.

Southern Columbia put together a complete performance Thursday afternoon, combining timely hitting, strong pitching and error-free defense to earn a 9-2 victory over Mercyhurst Prep in state playoff action.

Facing an early five-run deficit, Valley View responded with the resilience that has defined its season, erupting for nine runs in the fourth inning and rallying past Blackhawk, 13-8, on Friday to capture its second consecutive state softball championship.

Twenty consecutive victories, a District 2 championship, and a trip to Penn State’s Beard Field highlighted a remarkable season for the Abington Heights Lady Comets. But on Thursday afternoon, a red-hot Shaler Area squad proved too much to overcome, ending the Comets’ championship run with a 10-0 victory in the PIAA Class 5A State Final.

Champions once again. Behind home runs from Callee Leffler and Hannah Aungst, a dominant relief outing from Jamie Dinger, and relentless pressure on the basepaths, Pine Grove rolled past Sharon, 7-1, on Thursday at Penn State’s Beard Field to secure its second consecutive PIAA Class 3A State Championship.

Southern Columbia Area punched its ticket to the next round of postseason play Monday, using timely hitting and a dominant performance on the mound to defeat Halifax, 2-0, in a tightly contested playoff matchup.

The rosters are set for the 92nd Annual Lions Club Dream Game as some of the top graduating seniors from across the Lackawanna Football Conference prepare for one final high school showdown. Meet the players and coaches representing the City and County squads ahead of the July 22 kickoff in Peckville.