In a competitive dual meet on the track and in the field, the Northwest Area girls track and field team came up short against a strong Lake-Lehman squad. Despite several standout individual performances, the Lady Rangers were defeated with a final score of 88-62.

Steven Moore, a promising 6’9”, 215-pound power forward with a 6’11” wingspan, has officially announced that he will be continuing his high school education at The Hill School and reclassifying to the class of 2027. This strategic move places Moore among the growing number of high-level student-athletes opting to reclassify in pursuit of long-term success both on the court and in the classroom.

Ariella Bell was untouchable, tossing a perfect game with nine strikeouts, while Riley Grambo went 3-for-3 at the plate as North Pocono shut out West Scranton 10-0 in five innings.

Sportzwire Community — This is Our Moment! Eddie Kaufman, a 20-year-old baseball star and one of our own, is fighting leukemia. A simple cheek swab this Thursday could be the match that saves his life. Let’s show up like we always do.

In a tightly contested girls lacrosse matchup on the road, Sem came out on top with a nail-biting 10-9 win over Delaware Valley. It was a back-and-forth battle from start to finish, with both teams showing grit, hustle, and firepower on offense.

Forest City couldn’t climb out of a deep second-inning hole, falling 7–4 to Carbondale Area on Wednesday afternoon. A five-run outburst by Carbondale in the second inning created early separation, and despite a strong push late, Forest City came up short

Kayleigh Graham and Sienna Baker each went deep, but it was Forest City’s five-run second inning and steady effort from Adrianna Stokes that sealed a 9–5 win over Carbondale Area.

James Bottger’s home run and six total bases fueled Wilkes-Barre’s offense, while Nathan Fritz pitched a complete game with eight strikeouts to shut down Crestwood 4–2 on the road.

MONTROSE, CO — The Montrose Varsity Meteors pulled off a stunning comeback on Wednesday night, rallying in the final innings to edge the Mountain View Varsity Eagles 8-7 in a dramatic, back-and-forth battle.

Gabby Hieber blasted a two-run walk-off home run in the ninth and threw a complete game in the circle, leading Wallenpaupack to a dramatic 6–4 extra-inning win over North Pocono.

Avery Taddeo led the charge at the plate, going 2-for-3 with 4 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Nolan Fagnano and Andrew Walter each delivered timely hits, driving in three runs apiece and crossing the plate twice themselves. Gino Birch was a sparkplug on the base paths, scoring four runs to keep the offense rolling.

Senior standout Jordany Rodriguez etched his name into Wilkes-Barre Area history Wednesday night, recording his 500th career kill as the Wolfpack rolled to a straight-set victory over Lackawanna Trail. Backed by a resilient team effort and strong performances from Nick Delescavage and Rylie Ramirez, Wilkes-Barre improved to 6-1 on the season — proving they’re not just winning, they’re building a championship mindset.

In a highly anticipated clash between two of the area’s top-ranked boys’ lacrosse teams, Delaware Valley delivered a statement win, defeating previously unbeaten Abington Heights 16-5. The game, played at Abington Heights under cold and rainy conditions, marked the first loss of the season for the Comets, who entered the matchup with a perfect 6-0 record.

“Limits exist only in the mind.” For Matt Marcinek, these aren’t just words—they’re a way of life. Born with cerebral palsy, Matt could’ve let the world define him by his condition. Instead, he forged a path no one saw coming. Through sweat, science, and sheer will, he became a respected grappling coach, a mental performance expert, and the founder of No Limits Grappling Academy—Scranton’s powerhouse of No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu. His journey isn’t just about martial arts. It’s about refusing to be boxed in. About transforming pain into purpose. About proving that greatness isn’t reserved for the lucky or the able-bodied—it’s earned by those who keep showing up, even when it’s hard. In every class he teaches, every student he guides, and every story of struggle he helps rewrite, Matt’s message rings loud and clear: You are not your limitations. You are your mindset.

Smash Master Wrasslin’ lit up Scranton’s Voodoo Brewing Co. with their all-ages banger, “It Was All A Dream,” delivering high-flying chaos, steel chair battles, and crowd-fueled passion straight from the heart of the 570. This rural wrasslin’ revolution continues May 4 with their next big showdown—don’t miss the action!