Final rosters are set for the 91st Lions Club Dream Game, with kickoff scheduled for Wednesday, July 23rd at 7:00 PM at John Henzes Memorial Stadium in Peckville. Both City and County squads are locked in, complete with jersey numbers, as top senior football talent from across the region prepares to clash in one of NEPA’s most iconic summer traditions.

Chris Parker has officially stepped down as head coach of the Wyoming Valley West boys basketball team, ending a five-year run marked by steady leadership and competitive play.

The Wyoming Area Alumni Ring of Pride Camp 2025 brought Warrior legends and future stars together at Jake Sobeski Stadium. Headlined by Penn State captain Dominic DeLuca and Lehigh standout Aaron Crossley, the camp celebrated tradition, talent, and the enduring impact of WA Football. With Coach Paul Marranca, Coach Spencer, and Lou “Bikes” Ciampi leading the charge, the event once again proved why the Ring of Pride is second to none.

Hunter Pitcavage, a rising junior at Dallas High School, is proving to be one of the most versatile and dedicated athletes in the region. A standout in football, wrestling, and track and field, Pitcavage has been grinding through a rigorous year-round training regimen that’s paying off—especially in the javelin.

Rooted in heart and built on hustle, the Five Star Heart Football Clinic returns to the Lehigh Valley with a dynamic new partnership between founder Robert McClarin and Penn State captain Nick Dawkins. This free youth clinic blends elite-level instruction, character-building competition, and powerful community connection—all designed to inspire the next generation of leaders both on and off the field.

From the Central Scranton Expressway to Beaver Stadium dreams — the roar of the Nittany Lions is heading to the Electric City. With registration already full, excitement is building as young athletes prepare for an unforgettable Saturday at the Nittany Lion Summer Impact Camp.

Legacy Under the Lights: 91st Dream Game Media Day Unites Past and Future of NEPA Football VALLEY VIEW — The scent of summer grass and the echo of cleats on concrete set the stage under the bleachers of Valley View’s football stadium, where dozens of the region’s top high school football players gathered for the 91st Annual Dream Game Media Day. It was more than a press event. It was a reunion, a farewell, a coming-of-age story all in one. Hosted by longtime broadcaster Tony Sibila and Honesdale’s new head coach George Howanitz, Media Day was filled with stories from players on the cusp of adulthood and from coaches whose roots run deep in Northeastern Pennsylvania’s football soil. “It’s like a family reunion,” Howanitz said. “There’s history in every name on the roster.”

They say Little League is just a game—but when you’ve lived it from the dugouts to the late-night planning sessions, through the tears, the triumphs, and the quiet, unforgettable moments—you know it’s so much more. From the lens of a mom and league VP, this is a story about heart, hope, and the kids who make it all worth it.

A new era is ticking closer for Pennsylvania high school basketball. The PIAA has taken its first major step toward adding a 35-second shot clock, signaling the end of stall-ball and the start of faster-paced, high-energy action on courts across the state. If approved in upcoming votes, the countdown begins for the 2028 season — and with it, a game-changing shift for players, coaches, and fans alike.

Madelyn Keating was nothing short of dominant during her high school career at Wyoming Area. A standout in both cross country and track, she earned an impressive 16 district and state medals—nine of them gold. Her senior year at districts was a sweep: gold in the 3200, 1600, 800, and 4x800 relay. She was the face of excellence in her league.

After dropping their first All-Star game in three years, Abington responded in a big way—cranking out 18 hits and shutting down Kingston/Forty Fort 10-3 in Game 2 of Wednesday’s doubleheader to secure the 2025 Little League Section 5 Majors Championship.

Greater Pittston Township is heading to states! Behind clutch hitting, dominant pitching, and a no-quit mentality, GPT fended off a late Abington rally to win the Section 5 Minors Championship 6-4 Tuesday night at Ackerly Field. With the title in hand, they’ll now take their shot on the big stage at the Pennsylvania State Tournament starting Monday at West Side Field.

Kingston/Forty Fort came out firing cruising to a 12-0 win over Greater Pittston Township in Tuesday’s weather-rescheduled elimination game at Jenkins Township Little League to punch their ticket to the Section 5 championship vs Abington.

In the fall, Logan will be entering his sophomore year at Liberty University, where he is part of the LU Bass Fishing Team — a competitive collegiate fishing program that has given him the chance to pursue his passion at a higher level. Last season, Logan and his fishing partner, Gavin Sheffer, placed 41st out of 300 boats in the ACA (Association of Collegiate Anglers) tournament held at Pickwick Lake in Alabama — a notable achievement in one of the country’s top college-level fishing events.

A five-run third inning broke the game wide open as Abington surged to a 9-2 victory over Kingston/Forty Fort in Section 5 winners bracket play Sunday at Lakeland Little League, earning a spot in the championship round.