Elk Lake continued its dominant spring with another offensive explosion, overwhelming Mountain View 13-2 on Friday afternoon in Dimock.

TUNKHANNOCK, PA — On a warm Saturday afternoon in Tunkhannock, two of the area’s top softball programs collided in a battle defined by pitching dominance and defensive precision. And in the end, it was McKenzie Hannon and the Tigers who stood tall.

In a Saturday showdown that saw surges of offense and a gritty comeback attempt, Western Wayne held off Wyoming Area 6-3 to claim a hard-fought road victory.

Lake-Lehman bounced back in a big way on Saturday, overpowering Honesdale 9-1 behind a complete team performance and a masterful showing on the mound from Sam Finarelli.

Shamokin struck early, plating three runs in the first inning to quickly seize control. The Indians added insurance with a run in the third and another in the sixth to cap off a six-hit, five-run performance. The Indians tallied six hits and played clean defensively, committing no errors in the field.

Williamsport wasted no time getting on the board, erupting for five runs in the first inning. They kept the momentum going with six more in the third and added another in the fifth. Liberty, however, kept pace with three runs in the opening frame, followed by four in the third, and turned up the heat in the later innings—scoring two runs apiece in the fifth, sixth, and seventh innings to seal the comeback.

Adrian Brito, a 6\'6\" senior forward from Pocono Mountain West, has been selected to represent the Dominican Republic’s 19U National Team at the FIBA World Cup in Switzerland this summer. The East Stroudsburg University commit has been a force for the Panthers, helping lead them to a District XI championship and surpassing 1,400 career points. Now, he\'s set to showcase his talent on the international stage.

Speed, strength, and records ruled the night at the 2025 Godek Twilight Invitational, where Dunmore and Crestwood walked away with team titles. From Natalie Talluto’s triple win to Kendel Jones’ distance dominance and Dunmore’s 4x4 heroics, the meet brought the heat and set the tone for a thrilling postseason ahead.

Abbi Call joined the 200-strikeout club and then went 4-for-4 with two home runs in Valley View’s 14-3 rout of Thomas Jefferson Friday, leading the Cougars with a three-hit, nine-strikeout performance in the circle.

Lake-Lehman rallied for six runs in the sixth inning, capped by Kaitlyn Brudnicki’s inside-the-park home run, to erase a five-run deficit and defeat Pittston Area 11-10 in a wild Friday softball showdown.

The 2025 Pennsylvania Sports Writers All-State Girls Basketball Teams were officially released Thursday afternoon, and District 2 made a powerful statement, with nine standout athletes and one notable alum receiving statewide honors across multiple PIAA classifications.

The Hurricanes rode a strong offensive showing and a steady scoring effort to a 9-5 victory over Nativity BVM on Wednesday in high school baseball action.

POCONO SUMMIT, PA — In a game full of offensive fireworks and wild momentum swings, the West Scranton Invaders rallied with a massive late-inning surge to defeat Pocono Mountain West 13-10 on Thursday afternoon.

For many, sports are an escape—an outlet for joy, competition, discipline, and purpose. But behind the wins, highlight reels, and headlines, there lies a truth that’s gaining more attention than ever: athletes struggle with mental health too.

Palisades wasted no time getting on the board, scoring two runs in the first inning and adding two more in the second to take an early 4-1 lead. After tacking on a run in the fifth, the Pirates broke the game open with a four-run sixth inning to stretch the advantage to 9-2.