A seven-run fourth inning flipped a tight game into a dominant 9-1 victory over Somerset, keeping the Section 5 champs rolling through the Senior League State Tournament in DuBois. With 13 hits and a lights-out performance on the mound, this team is looking dangerous. Game two of a Thursday double header finds Mid Valley facing Newville this afternoon.

“High school is a great spot to be in,” he said. “You can touch so many different players and meet great people within the district. There’s a lot of opportunity for high school players to grow before they move on to college and start their lives.”

The Hazleton Area Lady Cougars delivered a defensive masterclass on Tuesday, overpowering Scranton Prep with a 31-22 victory. The Lady Cougars’ relentless pressure and interior dominance ensured they controlled the game from start to finish.

Back Mountain National came alive early and never looked back, riding a five-run third inning and a sharp relief outing from Jordan Rollins to defeat Abington, 10-2, in Thursday’s Section 5 elimination game at Ackerly Field. With the win, Back Mountain advances to face undefeated Valley View on Friday, needing 2 wins in what would be a double-header day to claim the sectional title and earn a trip to the state tournament in State College.

The final weeks of summer can feel like a blur—one moment you’re grinding through off-season workouts, and the next thing you know, the lights are back on and the season is here.

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.