Like many adaptive sports teams, the Cardinals face steep challenges. Travel is logistically difficult and financially taxing — with the nearest team at least an hour away, and others as far as four or more hours. Equipment is also expensive: a good sports wheelchair can cost anywhere from $4,000 to $8,000. Ana credits the Kelly Brush Foundation with helping to cover the cost of her own chair. But what perhaps weighs heaviest is the emotional toll — the journey of adjusting to a new body, a new identity, and a world that still often lacks accessibility and awareness.

The 2025 Cougar Soccer Camp at Valley View kicked off with nearly 100 young athletes filling the field with energy, excitement, and admiration. While the drills were sharp and the sun relentless, it was the quiet moments like a camper gently playing with her coach Riley’s necklace as she knelt beside her that told the real story. This camp isn’t just about soccer. It’s about connection, community, and the next generation finding inspiration in those who once stood where they stand now.

“My life is about paying back and giving what I can to those who need it,” he says. This drive led him to found The Valley League, an adult basketball league in Allentown, PA, designed to give young people a safe space to escape the streets, be themselves, and find purpose through the game they love.

Now at the collegiate level, Brady is pursuing a degree in finance while continuing to chase his goals on the football field. His top priorities are earning a starting quarterback role and developing into the best version of himself both as a player and a person.

Excitement and energy filled the Regal Room in Olyphant as teams from across the Lackawanna Football Conference came together for Media Day. With the season just weeks away, players and coaches shared laughs, insight, and early-season energy—setting the tone for what’s shaping up to be a memorable 2025 campaign.

The summer of a lifetime just got even sweeter for Bethlehem’s finest. The Lehigh Little League 9/10 All-Stars made history on Saturday, defeating Upper Providence 3-1 to capture the Pennsylvania State Championship. With an 11-0 undefeated run through districts, sections, and states, this red-hot squad is now bound for the East Region Invitational in Rhode Island — and they\'re not done yet.

Wilkes-Barre, PA — Wilkes-Barre capped off an impressive weekend at the 2025 Keystone State Games with a 66–47 victory over Scranton in the Roundball Classic boys’ basketball championship game.

Former Boston University standout Sukhmail Mathon has officially signed with KK Krka, one of Slovenia’s most respected professional basketball clubs. The 6’10” forward/center joins the team for the 2025–26 season, competing in both the Slovenian First League and the ABA League.

While athletic competition is at the heart of the Keystone State Games, the event also serves as a celebration of Pennsylvania’s sports culture and community spirit. Families, fans, and athletes from all over the state gather not just to compete, but to connect, inspire, and uplift one another.

Down to their final outs in Fairchance, Abington battled with heart and pride. While their state run ends, these boys from NEPA showed what Little League baseball is all about—and left behind a legacy their community will never forget.

Downtown Scranton came alive with two days of high-energy hoops as over 50 teams from across NEPA hit the streets for the County’s 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. From grade school squads to seasoned adult competitors, champions were crowned and memories were made in one of the area’s most exciting summer traditions.

Shaw credits much of his journey to his parents, whose constant support has fueled him through highs and lows. Also to the game of football, he says, gave him structure, kept him focused, helped him earn a college degree, and kept him away from trouble.

Lackawanna College student-athletes continue to shine—on and off the field. With 57 Falcons earning NJCAA All-Academic honors and six teams named among the nation’s Academic Teams of the Year, the Falcons proved that excellence isn’t just a goal—it’s the standard.

William Marcy didn’t just play the game — he elevated it. The Susquehanna Sabers captain earned recognition as a recipient of the Brandon Burlsworth Character Award, honoring athletes who embody the highest standards of character, perseverance, and integrity — both on and off the field.

When the lights shine bright at John Henzes Veterans Memorial Stadium for the 91st Scranton Lions Club Dream Game, it won’t just be about touchdowns and tackles — it’ll be about tradition, legacy, and family. Logan Edwards, Demitrius Douglas, and Nick Kucharski each carry more than just their school pride into this historic all-star clash — they carry the last names that have already been etched into Dream Game lore. From Lackawanna Trail to Valley View, these younger brothers are ready to write the next chapter in their family’s football story, turning sibling rivalry into one final show of brotherly love on the gridiron.