Nearly 100 young athletes from across Northeastern Pennsylvania filled Wilkes University on December 29 and 30 for a youth baseball camp that blended high energy skill work, live games, and real connections with college and Major League players. Organized by head coach Mike Guy, the two day camp emphasized versatility, confidence, and love for the game, with pros and Wilkes players working side by side to show kids that big dreams can start right here at home.

Alers buried a clutch three pointer with 10 seconds remaining while her team trailed by two, flipping the score and sealing a dramatic comeback victory in a tightly contested finish.

Scranton Prep closed out the 23rd Annual Lynett Memorial Tournament with a convincing 53 to 22 victory over Holy Cross, using defense, depth, and balanced scoring to control the consolation game from start to finish

OLD FORGE — The Pittston Area girls basketball team surged past Wyoming Area, 52–28, on Saturday, December 27, at Old Forge to advance to the championship game of the Anthony D. Badger Marseco Memorial Tournament.

High school sports are not defined by one season or one scoreboard. From fields and courts to pools, mats, and tracks, every sport carries moments of growth, resilience, and teamwork that shape athletes far beyond the final result. SportzWire is here to tell those stories, the ones that matter most.

Riverside used a strong middle stretch and a second-half surge from Mikayla Smith to earn a 39–32 girls’ basketball victory over West Scranton.

The Lady Trojans set the tone early, racing out to a commanding 30–2 lead by the end of the first quarter. North Pocono’s pressure defense and fast-paced offense continued to overwhelm Trail in the second quarter, sending NP into halftime with a decisive 53–10 advantage.

Basketball has been part of KJ’s life for as long as he can remember. He started playing the game at just five years old, and by the time he reached ninth grade, he had already earned the role of starting point guard—a position he has held ever since. For KJ, basketball has always been more than just competition.

Holiday tournament basketball tipped off at Lackawanna College as Dunmore used balance, defense, and a big third-quarter push to turn back Holy Cross, 50–36, in the Lynett Memorial opener.

A dominant fourth quarter lifted Scranton past Scranton Prep on Saturday, as the Lady Knights closed strong to secure a spot in the Lynett Tournament championship game against Dunmore.

Holiday hoops officially tip off today across District 2, as teams open tournament play and settle in for one of the busiest stretches of the basketball season. With packed gyms, back-to-back games, and championship brackets on the line, the holiday tournament season brings a postseason-like feel to December all while keeping an eye on the weather for any schedule adjustments. Fans are encouraged to stay alert for updates as tip-offs begin and the holiday basketball grind gets underway.

Pennsylvania high school football excellence has a long memory and once again, District 2 talent is etched into it. Six local standouts have earned Mini Maxwell recognition, placing them among the state’s elite and one step closer to football immortality.

District 2 was well represented on the 2025 Pennsylvania Football Writers’ Class 5A All-State Team, led by Pittston Area athlete Lucas LoPresto and Abington Heights wide receiver Gavin Anders, both earning statewide recognition among Pennsylvania’s top large-school performers. The Class 5A honors were headlined by Roman Catholic quarterback Semaj Beals, who was named Player of the Year, while Rick Prete earned Coach of the Year honors after guiding the Cahillites through another championship-caliber season. The All-State roster highlights elite talent from across the Commonwealth, spanning every phase of the game.

Easton capped a dream season in District 11 by placing three players on the 2025 Pennsylvania Football Writers’ Class 6A All-State Team, with quarterback Cole Ordway, linebacker Sean Kilpatrick, and defensive back Sean McPeek all earning statewide recognition. The Class 6A honors were headlined by La Salle College High School quarterback Gavin Sidwar, who was named Player of the Year after a dominant senior campaign, while Brett Gordon earned Coach of the Year honors. The selections recognize the Commonwealth’s elite big-school talent following another highly competitive season.