A team built on talent, toughness, and true character—the Lady Trojans are marching into the 5A final with momentum, heart, and a hunger for more. On Saturday, they reminded everyone that how you win is just as important as the scoreboard.

Despite battling rain, wind, and cold over the course of the two-day PIAA State Track & Field Championships at Shippensburg University, District 2 athletes rose above the elements and delivered medal-winning performances across multiple events. In a state as vast and competitive as Pennsylvania, with talent pouring in from every region, District 2 stood tall—capturing top-eight finishes in sprints, hurdles, relays, jumps, and throws.

Elk Lake flexed its offensive muscle Saturday with a rare feat—four home runs by players from four different grade levels—as the Lady Warriors rolled to an 18-3 mercy-rule win over Montrose.

It was a tough first inning for Holy Redeemer senior Drew Cisney. He allowed the first five Wyoming Seminary batters to reach base, giving up two runs on two hits, two walks and a hit batter. However, he was able to fight through both a rough first inning as well as a neck issue. “I was having neck issues that I’ve been having since that Wyoming Area game,” Cisney said in a postgame interview. “It was just like Wyoming Area, took some advil, put some ice on it and I was good.”

They play for the name on the front—and the sisters beside them. The Diamond Devils are title-game bound, fueled by grit, unity, and the kind of love that turns talent into something unbeatable.

Behind a standout performance from Nathan Fritz, Wilkes-Barre Area stormed back from an early deficit to defeat Williamsport 9-3 on Friday.

The game was defined by a masterful performance on the mound from Mount Carmel ace Drew Yagodzinskie. The right-hander delivered a complete game shutout, striking out eight batters over seven innings.

With bases loaded and the pressure mounting, Coach Mia shouted from third, “There is no one better here.” Emily Moyles didn’t flinch — she launched the next pitch deep to center for a grand slam that sent Valley View surging into the title game.

Doug Pua delivered at the plate and Lorenzo Hernandez dominated on the mound as Mid Valley knocked off Scranton Prep 4-1 to punch their ticket to the District II AAAA final.

Tennis. Volleyball. Track & Field. Softball. Lacrosse. Baseball. Abington Heights is alive with postseason pride—and the Lady Comets are riding the wave straight into the 5A championship game. One team. One mission. One win from more history.

Entering their district playoff semifinal game against Dallas, the Pittston Area Patriots had a record of 20-0. They kept their perfect season alive in dominating fashion, scoring a 16-6 win over their division rival Dallas Mountaineers. The win sends the Patriots to their third straight PIAA District Two Class AAAAA championship game.

Lila Kolcharno and Claire Helring powered a 14-run first inning as Holy Cross steamrolled Susquehanna 16-0 in the District 2 Single-A semifinal.

Evan Pedri couldn’t be contained, going 3-for-3 at the plate as MMI Prep erupted for 10 late-game runs to bury Forest City 12-2 in six innings. With Witner dealing on the mound and timely hits up and down the order, the Preppers punched their ticket forward in dominant fashion.

With stars shining, young talent rising, and their sights set on redemption, the Tunkhannock Lady Tigers are storming through the District 2 bracket. The next stop: Wyoming Area. The destination: Marywood. The mission: State-bound.

Riverside turned to Nicholas Bohenek in a pressure-filled semifinal, and he delivered five no-hit innings to shut down Western Wayne and lead the Vikings to a 5-2 comeback win in the District II AAA semifinal.