Southern Lehigh senior Sean Steckert, a former SportzWire Wired Athlete of the Week and state champion, was named Player of the Year as the Pennsylvania Football Writers’ Association announced its 2025 Class 4A All-State Team. District 2 was prominently represented by North Pocono’s trio of Cole Zimmerman, Evan Wolff, and Cole West, highlighting the program’s strength across multiple units. Steckert’s honor capped a dominant season for Southern Lehigh, which also saw Phil Sams earn Coach of the Year recognition following a championship run.

Southern Lehigh senior Sean Steckert, a former SportzWire Wired Athlete of the Week and state champion, was named Player of the Year as the Pennsylvania Football Writers’ Association announced its 2025 Class 4A All-State Team. District 2 was prominently represented by North Pocono’s trio of Cole Zimmerman, Evan Wolff, and Cole West, highlighting the program’s strength across multiple units. Steckert’s honor capped a dominant season for Southern Lehigh, which also saw Phil Sams earn Coach of the Year recognition following a championship run.

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.

Unanimously voted No. 1 in the coaches poll, Riverside has more than justified its spot at the top of the boys basketball rankings. The Vikings are off to a perfect start and have consistently imposed their will against quality competition.

Whole-body cryotherapy triggers the body’s natural response to extreme cold. One of its key effects is stimulation of the vagus nerve in the neck, which plays a major role in brain health, heart health, and immune system function. As the body rapidly cools, it shifts into what’s known as temperature-induced ketosis, burning up to 500 calories per session.

WILKES-BARRE — Holy Redeemer continues to build momentum as the season unfolds, earning a solid 52–40 victory over Lake-Lehman on Monday night. Against a strong and disciplined Lake-Lehman team, the Royals showed balance on both ends of the floor, pulling away in the second half to secure another important conference win.

Valley View set the tone early and never looked back, building a first quarter lead and cruising to a 60 to 40 home victory over Pittston Area. Cash Roe led all scorers with 18 points, while Michael Muto and Jagger Roe added 14 apiece as the Cougars used balanced scoring and efficient shooting to control the game from start to finish.

Abington Heights made it uncomfortable. The fourth quarter got loud. And the margin shrank fast. But Pocono Mountain West stayed steady, trusted its composure, and closed out another gritty win.

The senior delivered a performance that blended history with dominance, exploding for 45 points and hauling in 15 rebounds as the Hilltoppers pulled away from Williams Valley for a 75–58 Schuylkill League Division II victory in Pottsville. By the final buzzer, Keating hadn’t just led his team to a win — he had cemented his place at the top of Nativity’s scoring legacy.

Unranked Crestwood delivered a statement performance on Saturday, knocking off Wilkes-Barre Area 56–39 in WVC Division I action. The Comets set the tone defensively, holding the Wolfpack to single digits in three of the four quarters and controlling the game from the opening tip.

Sometimes you just need to remind people who you are. After a bumpy start to the season with big expectations, Old Forge used a Saturday makeup game to do exactly that, locking in early, flexing depth, and rolling past Honesdale as December momentum started to swing back their way.

Holiday vibes filled the Xavier Center, but once the ball went up, Scranton Prep sent a clear message. Pajamas, stuffed animals, and a buzzing student section set the scene and by the end of the night, the Cavaliers had delivered a statement performance heading into the heart of the season.

Big energy, tight scores, and a little District 2 history. Competitive cheer took center stage Sunday at Wilkes-Barre Area, where one powerhouse kept rolling and two programs broke through to states for the first time.

Elk Lake used a strong second quarter and balanced scoring effort to earn a 57–42 win over Northeast Bradford on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in boys’ basketball action during the 2025–2026 season.