Mid Valley never trailed and never let up — striking early and locking in on both sides of the ball to defeat Oil City 9-4 on Wednesday. With three double plays, six stolen bases, and 11 hits, the Section 5 champs kept their Senior League State Tournament run alive in commanding fashion.

Both teams played with heart and hustle, but Carbino’s bats stayed hot through key innings to secure a 15-2 win over Abington in sectional tournament play.

Reya Gregory’s clutch double in the fourth and Briella Vanblargan’s 12-strikeout gem fueled a come-from-behind 5-4 win for the Lady Wreckers over Northwest.

A bases-clearing triple from Amira Aldubayan sparked a fourth-inning rally as Valley View powered past West Suburban 8-5 to open the Pennsylvania Major Softball Tournament with a thrilling comeback win.

The Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association (PAHSSBCA) released its 2025 All-State selections, honoring the top high school softball players from across the Commonwealth. The list highlights exceptional talent, and this year’s roster is especially stacked with stars from Districts 2 and 4—regions long known for their softball success.

With elimination looming, Mid Valley answered the call — storming back from a 3-0 deficit to power past Chester Valley, 11-3, and stay alive in the Senior League State Tournament. Fueled by a five-run fifth inning and 13 total hits, the Section 5 champs bounced back in a big way after a tough extra-inning loss to DuBois in their opener.

Scranton turned into a football hot bed Tuesday evening as Super Bowl champ Saquon Barkley lit up Valor Field for a youth camp that drew hundreds of eager young athletes. The Whitehall standout and Pennsylvania native brought big-time energy, hands-on coaching, and inspiration to the field, giving local kids a night they won’t forget at Memorial Stadium.

Briella’s game-tying hit and shutdown relief led the Lady Wreckers to a 7-6 walk-off win over Warrington. One win away from states.

A new tradition in NEPA football takes the field. The Valley Football Conference is kicking off its inaugural season with a free youth camp at Wilkes University on July 11th, giving athletes the chance to train like the pros. With nine proud programs, elite instruction, and a Super Bowl showdown set for November, the VFC is more than a league — it’s the start of something special.

Abington broke open a close game with a six-run sixth inning and rode strong pitching from Evan Ross to defeat Pittston 13-3. Murphy Lyle delivered 3 RBIs, and the Abington announcer brought constant energy to every at-bat, fueling a dominant team effort at home.

Valley View put up 11 hits and didn’t allow a run in their 9-0 win over Back Mountain. Read the full stat breakdown from both sides in our recap.

Mid Valley used a five-run third inning and a balanced effort from both the circle and the plate to power past Back Mountain 7-3 in Section 5 play. Full recap now on SportzWire.com.

Rocco Skula dominated on the mound and delivered at the plate as Greater Pittston Township National powered past Mountain Top, 4-1, to win the District 16 Minors championship at West Side Baseball Park. With electric pitching and clutch hitting, GPT punched its ticket to Sectionals and kept their summer title run alive.

Hammett took over the men’s basketball program at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (PSWB) in March 2015. Over nine seasons, he built a powerhouse, amassing a record of 201-77, the best in school history.

Anna T fanned 15 and added two hits at the plate to lead Jefferson Township to a 4-2 win over a resilient Mid Valley squad in Section 5 10U softball action. Nora P struck out 10 in a strong effort for Mid Valley, while Adaline O went 2-for-3 with an RBI.