Coach Tommy Selemba was more than a leader—he was the soul of the West Scranton Jr. Invaders. With unwavering dedication, he shaped not just players, but people, always putting the kids first and pouring his heart into every moment. From the sidelines to the stat sheets as a longtime All County Conference Junior Football League statistician, Tommys impact stretched far beyond the game. His legacy is one of love, service, and a community forever made stronger because of him.

In a rain-soaked thriller that tested both skill and spirit, the Wilkes-Barre Area Wolfpack staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Scranton Knights 13-12 in extra innings. Down by seven runs early, the Wolfpack rallied behind clutch hitting, tight defense, and a dramatic walk-off single in the 8th inning to seal a game that will be remembered as one of the seasons most electrifying matchups.

The Spartans came out swinging and never let up. Despite a third-inning grand slam from Montroses Hudson Aukema that briefly shifted the momentum, Mid Valley\'s early offensive explosion—powered by Carter Musewicz and Brett Yanoski—kept the Spartans firmly in control. A clean game on defense and clutch hitting sealed a 15–5 statement win at home.

Scranton’s own Rachael Rose is officially on the move. The 5’7” point guard enters the portal after a dominant run at Wofford, where she averaged 22.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 5.4 assists last season. With elite performances against Power 4 programs and a 40% clip from deep, Rose has quickly become one of the most coveted mid-major transfers in the country.

The Abington Heights boys lacrosse team put on a commanding performance against Lakeland, securing a decisive 10-2-3-5 victory. The Comets showcased their offensive prowess and solid defense throughout the contest, outscoring Lakeland in every quarter and controlling the game from start to finish.

Gallela’s Walk-Off Double Lifts Crestwood to 7-6 Extra-Inning Victory Over Wyoming Seminary.

Loyalsock Township captured the Pennsylvania state championship on Thursday night with a 55-43 victory over Shady Side Academy at the GIANT Center. In a game filled with physical defense, momentum swings, and key scoring runs, Loyalsock took control late and never looked back.

The 2024–2025 campaign cemented Miller’s legacy. Northwest posted a dominant 25-3 record, swept through the Mid-Penn Conference with a perfect 14-0 mark, and captured both the division and conference titles. The Rangers went on to win the District IV Championship and reached the PIAA Class 2A state semifinals—marking the program’s deepest playoff run in over 30 years.

Crestwood controlled possession thanks to a strong faceoff trio of Logan Lawson, Travis Dominski, and Brady Davidson, who combined for 14 wins at the X. In goal, Jadyn Thompson recorded an impressive 15 saves, while Ethan Zabroski added one in the second half to preserve the shutout.

The game began with DV establishing an early lead, scoring 5 goals in each of the first three quarters. Despite a valiant effort from Kingston, who managed to score once in the first and again in the fourth, they were unable to keep pace with the explosive DV attack.

Jules Galella crushed a grand slam and Ava Schmidt followed with one of her own as Holy Cross used two huge innings to dismantle West Scranton 15-2 in six frames. Schmidt also struck out nine in a complete game, while Lila Kolcharno led the hit parade with a 3-for-4 day.

Taylor Bolesta’s football journey is one that embodies grit, perseverance, and an unshakable belief in self. The former Stony Brook defensive tackle may not have entered his pro day with prototypical NFL size, but what he lacked in height and reach, he made up for in sheer effort, preparation, and heart.

Valley View used timely hitting, aggressive baserunning, and disciplined at-bats to take down Lakeland 10-4 on Thursday. With contributions up and down the lineup and a solid outing from Gianni Marino on the mound, the Cougars controlled the game from start to finish.

Amelia Bell dominated in the circle and at the plate, leading North Pocono to an 8-2 win over Dallas. Bell struck out 11 and added two hits and two RBIs, while Adysen Iyoobs two-run homer helped seal the victory. Dallas was led by Travers 2-for-2 effort and strong plate discipline, but the Lady Trojans pulled away with a big fifth and sixth inning.

Jules Galella continued her flawless start to the season, going 3-for-3 Thursday to improve to 6-for-6 overall as Holy Cross blanked Carbondale Area, 12-0. The Crusaders piled up 10 hits and stole six bases in the shutout win.