Six innings. Three hits. One championship. Behind a dominant outing from Evan Ross, a clutch RBI double from Max Shursky, and a game-winning run in the sixth, Abington Little League Blue edged Moosic, 3-2, Saturday afternoon at the Ackerly Fairgrounds to capture the 2026 District 17 Majors Championship. The victory sends Abington to next week’s Section 5 Tournament as the Abington Little League All-Stars begin their quest to return to the Pennsylvania Little League State Tournament after last summer’s memorable run.

SportzWire has officially launched its free mobile app alongside the newly established SportzWire Community Impact Fund. Designed to transform how fans experience local athletics across Northeastern Pennsylvania, the ad-free app delivers live football scores, unbiased game recaps, and full team schedules directly to your mobile device. In partnership with The Luzerne Foundation, the Community Impact Fund will provide essential equipment and professional development to local student creators, while also driving critical civic outreach like food and clothing drives. This dual milestone reinforces our core belief in community over competition, supporting regional student-athletes and the next generation of sports media professionals.

Just a few months after opening its doors, Flanagan Speed & Performance has quickly become one of the area’s fastest-growing destinations for athletes looking to improve their performance.

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Football was in the air Thursday evening as approximately 400 to 500 young athletes filled the field at Wilkes University for the 2026 Valley League Youth Football Camp, creating an unforgettable atmosphere of energy, excitement, and community.

A spectacular combined no-hitter from Nora Piercy and Grace Eboli guided the Valley All-Stars 8-9-10 Minors to a resounding 14-0 shutout victory against Back Mt. Backed by an unstoppable 16-hit explosion—including a four-RBI day from Emma Fredericks—Valley\'s dominant performance locked down the diamond and left no room for a comeback.

North Pocono’s Youth Football camp and what the young athletes learned.

Two of District 2’s top lacrosse standouts are taking home one of the sport’s highest individual honors. Abington Heights’ Allie Rothenberger became a two-time USA Lacrosse All-American, while Crestwood’s Gia Caporuscio earned the prestigious recognition for the first time after a dominant junior campaign. Read more about their remarkable seasons and what’s next for both standout athletes.

Valley All Stars 8-9-10 Minors secured a 7-0 victory over Old Forge LL Minors All-Stars. Nora Piercy and Grace Eboli combined for 17 strikeouts, while the offense collected nine hits.

North Pocono Dandy Lion LL put together a complete championship performance Wednesday night at Dunmore Little League, defeating Dunmore 12-0 to capture the District 17 9-11 title. Joseph Tomcykoski struck out 11 over 4⅔ dominant innings, Anthony Clark collected three hits and three RBIs, and North Pocono broke the game open with a seven-run fifth inning to punch their ticket to the Section 5 Tournament.

From Player and Pitcher of the Year honors to a long list of First and Second Team selections, District 2’s best left their mark across Pennsylvania in 2026. State champions, state finalists, record breakers, and rising stars are all represented as the Pennsylvania Softball High School Coaches Association recognizes the Commonwealth’s elite. See which local standouts earned All-State recognition and relive the incredible seasons that put them among Pennsylvania’s best.

Mt Top 11\'s All-Star 2026 defeated Hazle Twp. 11u All-Star 2026 by a score of 17-2. Andrew Petros led Mt Top\'s dominant offense with two doubles, three RBIs, and three runs.

Championship softball was on full display Thursday night at Miles Street Community Park as Old Forge and North Pocono delivered an exciting District 17 8-9-10 Championship game before Old Forge pulled away to earn the title and a berth in next week’s Section 5 Tournament hosted at Mid Valley.

From future SEC stars to hometown heroes who powered unforgettable championship runs, District 2 made its presence felt across Pennsylvania. A total of 21 local players earned 2026 PSBCA All-State recognition, highlighting the incredible talent throughout the region. See which athletes landed First Team and Second Team honors, relive their standout seasons, and celebrate the players who proved they’re among the Commonwealth’s best right here!

A classic back-and-forth battle came down to the absolute wire on Thursday, as the Lake Ariel Agway All Stars secured a thrilling 9-8 walk-off victory over the Wayne Highlands All Stars. The game was deadlocked at eight apiece in the bottom of the seventh inning when Ethan P showed ultimate patience at the plate, drawing a bases-loaded walk to push across the winning run and seal the dramatic victory. Both teams displayed incredible grit throughout the contest, which featured multiple lead changes, clutch extra-inning relief pitching from Linden H, and a spectacular 13-strikeout performance out of the bullpen by Wayne Highlands\' David H.

A thrilling afternoon of Little League action at Tom Kilmer Field featured a classic pitching duel and a weather-shortened power display. Carbondale leaned on stellar pitching and timely hitting to squeeze past Wayne Highlands in a tight 5 to 3 battle. Meanwhile, Carbino / Archbald unleashed a massive offensive surge, dominating Christy Mathewson 9 to 1 in a contest cut short after four innings due to incoming storms.