Fog rolled over Bloomsburg University as the NEPA Invitational 2025 opened with the girls’ and boys’ junior high 3200-meter races. Shikellamy’s Carly Ross dominated the girls’ field in 11:10, while Danville claimed the team title with 91 points. On the boys’ side, Holy Redeemer’s Frank Pacelli edged Lewisburg’s Taylor Gulden-Luthi in a dramatic finish, clocking 10:00 to 10:01. District 2 runners shined with six top-12 finishes, led by Riverside’s Conner Moore in fifth. Lewisburg’s depth secured the boys’ team crown, while Crestwood placed second and Mid Valley edged Riverside by one point for fifth.

The NEPA Invitational 2025 at Bloomsburg University featured standout varsity races as Warrior Run’s Clair Dufrene cruised to a dominant win in the girls’ race, while Northwestern’s Michael Fritz captured the boys’ crown. Local teams Hazleton Area and Riverside impressed with depth and top finishes, with Riverside earning the boys’ team title.

At the 2025 Beware of the Barracuda Triathlon held September 27 at Eagle Rock Resort in Hazleton, Timmy Samec clocked ~1:19 to win the men’s Sprint division, while Alexis Buchala finished ~1:25 to top the women’s Sprint field.

From Easton’s 62-point explosion and Southern Lehigh’s grind-it-out win, to Schuylkill Haven’s statement victory and Minersville’s upset of Marian Catholic, Week 6 was pure chaos across District XI. With Tony Sibilla and Keith Groller delivering the breakdown — and fueled by Fit AF Nutrition — the rankings show which teams are still perfect and which ones are clawing for respect.

On homecoming night at Trojans Stadium, North Pocono rode three touchdowns from sophmore Joe Briskie and a pair of key interceptions to roll past Dallas and stay unbeaten. Briskie, sidelined by the Mountaineers a year ago with an injury, called the performance a redemption “beat down,” while praising his offensive line for paving the way.

Berwick stayed unbeaten in dominant fashion, pulling away for a 35-13 win over Wyoming Area in a clash of two teams that entered Friday night without a loss. The Bulldogs improved to 6-0, while the Warriors slipped to 5-1.

WarriorFest delivered a week of spirit and tradition at Delaware Valley, capped off by senior Mike Iuzzolino’s two rushing scores and 98-yard kickoff return, plus a 53-yard burst from Devin Estevez, as the Warriors defended the Black and Blue Jug with a 28–14 win over Abington Heights. DV (2–4) will host Long Island Lutheran next week, while the Comets (4–2) turn their attention to Scranton Prep.

Lehigh’s unbeaten run stayed alive thanks to a mix of power, creativity, and clutch plays, none bigger than Geoffrey Jamiel’s trick-play touchdown and Luke Yoder’s game-clinching burst. The Mountain Hawks proved they’re more than just hot out of the gate, they’re built to last.

Mid Valley’s Jacob Borrelli stole the spotlight in Week 4 of the Lackawanna League Cluster Meets, breaking both the course and school record with a blistering 16:37 to lead the Spartans past Riverside in a 27-29 thriller. Elk Lake’s Kendel Jones also etched his name into history with a 15:30 at Valley View, pacing a 1-2-3 sweep, while Wallenpaupack’s Aiden Janowicz edged Maxx Kelly by just 0.3 seconds in a dramatic finish. On the girls’ side, Abington’s Anna Pucilowski turned in a dominant 18:21 to keep the Comets unbeaten, Old Forge won by a single point over Mid Valley, and Wallenpaupack’s depth carried the day against Delaware Valley.

Week 5 Record: 13-4 Season Record: 72-23

Nick Burak scored twice, including a first-half free kick, as Valley View earned a 4-2 Division I win over Scranton in Peckville. Noah Symuleski and Jagger Roe also scored for the Cougars, while Ahmani Wilonja netted both goals for the Knights.

Valley View leaned on timely deep shots, a physical ground game, and a defense that refused to budge to shut out Scranton 28 to 0 at John Henzes Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Wyoming Area kept its perfect season alive with a 2–1 win over Holy Redeemer on Wednesday afternoon at the Luzerne County Sports Complex. Junior forward Ava Musinski continued her strong run of form, scoring both goals for the Warriors. Redeemer answered in the second half when Elyse Kunec buried the equalizer, but Musinski struck again to give Wyoming Area the edge they needed.

Week 5 across District 2 was about more than just football scores, it was about electric performances, clutch finishes, sideline style, and community spirit. From Kevin Vincent’s five-touchdown explosion for Holy Cross to Brody Spindler’s ice-cold overtime heroics for Pittston Area, the athletes delivered moments that will be remembered long after the lights went out. With our sponsors backing each feature and a great team of photographers capturing every angle, SportzWire continues to showcase the passion, pride, and power of NEPA sports.

Just when we thought Week 4 had flipped the script, Week 5 rewrote the entire playbook. In true District IV fashion, what looked like a return to order has instead given way to more volatility. Some teams solidified their status, others crumbled under pressure, and a few dark horses have suddenly become impossible to ignore. Comparing Week 4 to Week 5, it’s clear: the only constant in this season is change.