From Pittston Area’s record-setting duo of Ferentino and LoPresto to McPartland’s seven-touchdown comeback, Week 4 featured unforgettable efforts across the region. SportzWire spotlights the athletes and teams who defined the week, all powered by our sponsors, captured by our photographers, and designed by Shawn Kane.

Riverside, Mid Valley, Abington Heights and Elk Lake each showcased their depth in a packed week of Lackawanna League cluster meets, with standout wins from Mikey Schimelfenig, Seamus Wallace, Anna Puculowski and Kendle Jones leading the way across the region.

Penn State head coach James Franklin touched down in Montrose by helicopter Thursday night to watch his newest Nittany Lion commit, Riverside’s Tavian Branch. The Vikings made sure his trip was worth it, erupting for a 60-6 rout of the Meteors in a dominant Week 5 performance.

District IV may have its favorites, but in this wild 2025 season, nothing is guaranteed once the lights come on Friday night.

Week 3 Record: 13-4 Season Record: 59-19

In a tri-match against Scranton Prep and Elk Lake, Morgan Chilek etched her name into Valley golf history with a stunning hole-in-one on Elkview’s ninth hole. Using a six iron, Chilek delivered the shot of the day, sending her ball straight to the pin and into the cup for a moment she’ll never forget.

LEHMAN TWP., Pa. — The Lake-Lehman boys soccer team dealt Tunkhannock its first defeat of the season with a 3–0 win Monday in Wyoming Valley Conference play.

When the District 2 Coaches Poll was released this week, there was a new name among the top programs: Wilkes-Barre Area. Ranked No. 5, the Wolfpack are earning recognition for a season that feels different — one built on grit, balance, and a belief that they belong with the best.

Valley View protected home turf with a 3-1 win over Scranton Prep as Logan Cabrera opened the scoring and Braden Loff added two goals, while Soleil Shrestha netted the lone tally for the Cavaliers.

In Schuylkill County, few names carry the weight that Nativity BVM senior Trey Keating does. A record-setting scorer on the basketball court, a key contributor in baseball, and now a leader on a 15-1 golf team, Keating’s impact stretches far beyond athletics. He’s a Distinguished Honor student, Student Body President, and a role model who credits his family, coaches, and community for shaping his journey. Humble yet relentless, Trey isn’t chasing attention, he’s chasing excellence, and Nativity BVM is stronger for it.

Parkland’s first-quarter blitz, Peyton Falzone’s fireworks, and Williams Valley’s run-game clinic, Week 4 in District XI delivered blowouts, barnburners, and breakout stars. With Tony Sibilla and Keith Groller breaking down the movement, fueled by Fit AF Nutrition, see who surged, who survived, and what’s next as No. 1 is set to meet No. 2.

It was a picture-perfect evening for field hockey, and two of District 2’s premier programs delivered a battle worthy of the setting. Crestwood, ranked No. 1 in the latest coaches’ poll released earlier today, defended their home turf with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over rival Lake-Lehman.

Tunkhannock shook off early adversity and rolled to a 42–6 road win over Greater Nanticoke Area on Friday night, opening Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 play with a statement.

All the scores and highlights from week 4 in District 2 Football.

Scranton left no doubt in this year’s Bell Game, storming past West Scranton 51-6 for a seventh straight rivalry win. Behind Brody Coyle’s dual-threat performance and a ground game that racked up over 220 yards, the Knights kept the Bell shining bright on their sideline.