While athletic competition is at the heart of the Keystone State Games, the event also serves as a celebration of Pennsylvania’s sports culture and community spirit. Families, fans, and athletes from all over the state gather not just to compete, but to connect, inspire, and uplift one another.

Down to their final outs in Fairchance, Abington battled with heart and pride. While their state run ends, these boys from NEPA showed what Little League baseball is all about—and left behind a legacy their community will never forget.

Downtown Scranton came alive with two days of high-energy hoops as over 50 teams from across NEPA hit the streets for the County’s 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. From grade school squads to seasoned adult competitors, champions were crowned and memories were made in one of the area’s most exciting summer traditions.

Shaw credits much of his journey to his parents, whose constant support has fueled him through highs and lows. Also to the game of football, he says, gave him structure, kept him focused, helped him earn a college degree, and kept him away from trouble.

Lackawanna College student-athletes continue to shine—on and off the field. With 57 Falcons earning NJCAA All-Academic honors and six teams named among the nation’s Academic Teams of the Year, the Falcons proved that excellence isn’t just a goal—it’s the standard.

William Marcy didn’t just play the game — he elevated it. The Susquehanna Sabers captain earned recognition as a recipient of the Brandon Burlsworth Character Award, honoring athletes who embody the highest standards of character, perseverance, and integrity — both on and off the field.

When the lights shine bright at John Henzes Veterans Memorial Stadium for the 91st Scranton Lions Club Dream Game, it won’t just be about touchdowns and tackles — it’ll be about tradition, legacy, and family. Logan Edwards, Demitrius Douglas, and Nick Kucharski each carry more than just their school pride into this historic all-star clash — they carry the last names that have already been etched into Dream Game lore. From Lackawanna Trail to Valley View, these younger brothers are ready to write the next chapter in their family’s football story, turning sibling rivalry into one final show of brotherly love on the gridiron.

Indiana Little League rolled to back-to-back wins on Championship Monday, riding explosive offense and dominant pitching to secure the 2025 Junior League Softball East Regional title at Wilkes University. Next stop: Kirkland, WA.

Abington squared off in a prime-time showdown with unbeaten GEYA on Wednesday night at Fairchance Little League, but a fast start by the Section 7 champs proved too much to overcome. Now, the resilient group from Abington sets their sights on a bounce-back in the elimination bracket.

Growing up in Connecticut, this player got into basketball in high school after missing football tryouts. He decided to take the game seriously and found his way to NHTI in New Hampshire, where he played for two years. Eventually, he transferred to Penn State Wilkes-Barre, which became his home. His senior year started rough with a broken finger that kept him off the court. But just a few months later, he was back, helping his team win a national championship in 2023—a huge moment that showed his drive.

In 2019, he found his true calling in coaching and he hasn’t looked back. As he is now head coach of both the men’s and women’s basketball programs at Penn State Scranton. He believes it’s about more than wins and losses. It’s about culture, community, and creating opportunities for those often overlooked.

Now as the head coach of the Bangor Area High School football program, Coach Andrews is leading the team through a rebuilding phase. Two years removed from a strong senior class, the Slaters are coming off a tough 1-9 season. But under Andrews\' leadership, the focus remains clear: growth, resilience, and consistency.

Bases loaded. Two outs. Game on the line. And then… BOOM! Max Vazquez delivered a bases-clearing double to cap a wild fifth-inning rally as Abington came from behind to beat Pennridge 9-6 in Fairchance!

Abingtons defense held firm and their pitching delivered in the clutch as they edged Hollidaysburg 2-1 in a classic pitcher’s duel to kick off their Pennsylvania Little League State Tournament run on Monday.

Bellefonte came out strong in Monday’s 10U State Tournament opener in Drums, but Greater Pittston Township showed poise, grit, and plenty of fight as they now prepare for a bounce-back performance in the elimination bracket.