The Susquehanna Jr. Sabers are rewriting the playbook on youth football safety. As the first STYFC program to invest in Guardian Caps, they’ve put player protection at the forefront while growing the game at every level. With local support and bold leadership, the Jr. Sabers are proving that true strength comes from leading with care.

Lehigh’s ground-and-pound attack and stingy defense have the Mountain Hawks off to their best start in years. With playmakers like Jaden Green and Luke Yoder leading the charge and local standouts such as Aaron Crossley (Wyoming Area) and Connor Hilling (Valley View) adding to the mix, fans across the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern PA have plenty of reason to lock in as SportzWire expands its coverage to Division I football.

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.

In grueling heat and humidity, Pittston Area’s Isabella Dessoye executed her race plan to perfection at the Lackawanna County Commissioner’s Meet, surging late to overtake Valley View’s Sadie Loftus and claim a 20-second victory in 18:01.1. Valley View captured the team crown with five runners inside the top 20, edging Elk Lake’s strong trio at the front, while Wallenpaupack rounded out the top three. The day’s toughest race showcased grit across the field, highlighted by standout performances and a spirited finish from Old Forge’s Brynn Negvesky, who powered through with positivity to claim 29th place.

The seventh-ranked Misericordia University women’s soccer team has established itself as one of the premier programs in the nation, and the start of the 2025 season is proving no different. The Cougars are off to a perfect 4-0 start, rolling past their opponents with a mix of experienced leadership and new offensive firepower.

Rain poured throughout the Varsity Boys race at the Lackawanna County Commissioner’s Meet, but that didn’t slow Elk Lake’s star duo. Kendel Jones and Cody Adams went one-two with Parker Upright in fourth, yet Riverside’s depth proved too much to overcome. Led by Mikey Schimelfenig’s clutch third-place finish and four more inside the top 20, the Vikings claimed the team title with 51 points. Elk Lake settled for second with 61, just edging Wallenpaupack by a single point, as the Buckhorns placed eight runners in the top 25. The battle of front-runners versus depth highlighted District 2’s small school strength, promising a thrilling season ahead.

Wyoming Area dominated from start to finish in a 5-1 road win at Nanticoke, outshooting the hosts 25-1 and spreading the scoring across multiple players. Jules Potter struck twice while Ava Musinski, Sofia Menta, and Alana Zdaniewicz each added goals to seal the decisive win.

Hanover Area exploded for 393 total yards and three interceptions while Dewayne Downey and Deacon Eisenbach each scored twice, powering the Hawkeyes to a 47-0 win over Holy Cross. The Hawkeyes host Old Forge in Week 4, while the Crusaders travel to Carbondale.