Kevin Vincent couldn’t be stopped. The Crusaders’ senior exploded for 219 yards and five touchdowns on just 11 carries, powering Holy Cross to a 54–22 victory over CMVT. With the win, the Crusaders improved to 2–3 and set the stage for a Week 6 matchup against Holy Redeemer.

District 2 athletes made their presence felt at the Foundation Invitational in Hershey, turning in standout performances against some of the state’s best. Elk Lake and Riverside battled to second and third in the Single A boys race, while Kendyl Weisgold of Elk Lake grabbed a top-five finish in the girls competition. With multiple medalists and several teams cracking the top 20 overall, the day proved District 2 will be a force when the state championships return to the Park.

From Whitehall’s miracle comeback and Liberty’s Fontanez firing on all cylinders, to Colton Reber’s 353-yard explosion and Marian Catholic’s Top 10 breakthrough, Week 5 in District XI had everything. With Tony Sibilla and Keith Groller delivering the breakdown, and fueled by Fit AF Nutrition, the rankings reveal who’s unbeaten, who’s climbing, and who’s making some noise heading into Week 6.

Valley View dominated every phase of the game Friday night at Honesdale, with a relentless ground attack, stifling defense, and flawless special teams leading to a 49-8 win.

On a night where mental health awareness took center stage, Western Wayne’s Quinn Swartz delivered a 200-yard, three-touchdown performance to push the Wildcats to 2–3 with a 21–14 win over Old Forge. The Blue Devils had a milestone of their own to cheer, as senior Chris Rasmus tied the program’s career receptions record with 101.

KINGSTON — Lake-Lehman delivered one of the season’s most dramatic comebacks Friday night, erasing a two-goal deficit in the final minutes to defeat Wyoming Seminary 3-2 in overtime in a Wyoming Valley Conference boys soccer matchup.

DALLAS TWP. — Pittston Area defeated Dallas for the first time since 2013, earning a dramatic 36-35 overtime victory on Friday night in Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 play.

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.