Facing an early five-run deficit, Valley View responded with the resilience that has defined its season, erupting for nine runs in the fourth inning and rallying past Blackhawk, 13-8, on Friday to capture its second consecutive state softball championship.

Union Area struck early and never relinquished control Thursday, defeating Holy Cross, 7-3, in a state softball playoff matchup and bringing the Crusaders\' season to an end.

Twenty consecutive victories, a District 2 championship, and a trip to Penn State’s Beard Field highlighted a remarkable season for the Abington Heights Lady Comets. But on Thursday afternoon, a red-hot Shaler Area squad proved too much to overcome, ending the Comets’ championship run with a 10-0 victory in the PIAA Class 5A State Final.

Champions once again. Behind home runs from Callee Leffler and Hannah Aungst, a dominant relief outing from Jamie Dinger, and relentless pressure on the basepaths, Pine Grove rolled past Sharon, 7-1, on Thursday at Penn State’s Beard Field to secure its second consecutive PIAA Class 3A State Championship.

Southern Columbia Area punched its ticket to the next round of postseason play Monday, using timely hitting and a dominant performance on the mound to defeat Halifax, 2-0, in a tightly contested playoff matchup.

A five-run second inning proved to be all Abington Heights needed Monday afternoon at Patriots Park. Eva Kane launched an inside the park grand slam and Adrianna Condrad delivered another masterclass in the circle as the Lady Comets blanked Upper Dublin, 7-0, to punch their ticket to the PIAA Class 5A Championship Game.

The rosters are set for the 92nd Annual Lions Club Dream Game as some of the top graduating seniors from across the Lackawanna Football Conference prepare for one final high school showdown. Meet the players and coaches representing the City and County squads ahead of the July 22 kickoff in Peckville.

If you grew up around here in the late ’80s and early ’90s, you probably don’t need somebody to explain who Bobby Sura is.

Twin Valley defeated Scranton Prep 11-9 to advance in the PIAA Boys AA playoffs. Drew Engle led Twin Valley with four goals; Braedon McPartland had seven points for Prep.

After putting together one of the most accomplished lacrosse careers in recent Misericordia history, Shook came back home this season to Lake-Lehman High School—not to revisit old memories, but to help build something lasting.

Holy Cross Crusaders secured a dramatic 6-5 walk-off victory over Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs. Keira Bauman delivered the decisive run at Elm Park Williamsport, PA.

One step closer to Penn State. Behind another dominant performance from ace Ava Hazelton and a timely offensive surge, Mid Valley shut out Villa Joseph Marie 8-0 Thursday afternoon in the PIAA Class 3A Quarterfinals. The victory sends the Spartanettes to the state semifinals, where they will be one win away from playing for a PIAA championship.

Chartiers-Houston Bucs ended Montrose Meteors\' season with a 13-1 win. Taryne Drilak (10 Ks, 3 RBIs) and Seanna Riggle (3 RBIs) led the Bucs. Montrose\'s Anna & Cara Evans had 2 hits apiece.

Valley View Cougars defeated Archbishop Carroll 2-0 to advance. Abbi Call starred with a 1-hit shutout and 14 Ks. Zoie Krupovich had 3 hits for the Cougars.

Twin Valley used an early offensive surge and never allowed the Lady Comets to fully settle in, defeating Abington Heights, 17–8, in the opening round of the PIAA Class 2A girls lacrosse playoffs