The Classics punched their ticket to the PIAA Class 4A Final Four Saturday afternoon with a 49–43 victory over Susquehanna Township in the quarterfinal round, continuing what has been an impressive postseason run.

After a slow start and an emotional moment when senior Ryan DeMarco was forced to leave the game with an injury, the Blue Devils regrouped and delivered a gritty comeback to defeat Delone Catholic, 51–39, in the PIAA Class 2A Quarterfinals, punching their ticket to the state Final Four.

For Dallas High School junior Julia Natitus, track and field has become far more than just a sport—it’s a passion that began somewhat unexpectedly and has grown into a record-breaking career.

Holy Redeemer delivered one of the biggest upsets of the PIAA Class 3A Girls Basketball State Tournament Tuesday night, knocking off powerhouse Imhotep Charter, 67–62, in the second round.

The exclamation point came from Javian Porter. Porter rose above the defense for a powerful one-handed dunk that brought the Parkland crowd to its feet, effectively putting the game out of reach. Moments later, he added another dunk to seal the victory.

Wyoming Seminary delivered its biggest offensive stretch of the night in the fourth quarter, scoring 18 points when it mattered most. The late push proved just enough to overcome Marion Catholic and secure the 46–43 victory.

Athletically gifted and extremely versatile, Jackson stands out as one of the district’s top all-around players. His quick, shifty style allows him to create space and attack defenses in multiple ways, while his athleticism helps him contribute on both ends of the floor.

A packed Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Pennsylvania played host to an action-filled night of professional boxing Saturday as Northeast Boxing presented the St. Paddy’s Slugfest in front of an energized crowd. The card featured a mix of explosive knockouts and hard-fought decisions, with several fighters delivering standout performances under the bright lights.

Action. Elevation. Performance. Korey Francis goes for 28 points as the Friars of Monsignor Prendergast take down the Selinsgrove Seals, 68-35. Read more about the electric evening by clicking the link below.

Behind a balanced offensive attack and a blistering start, Hazleton Area High School powered past Garnet Valley High School, 71–34, Friday night in the first round of the Class 6A girls basketball state tournament.

LAKELAND — Mountain View High School opened the PIAA Class 2A girls basketball state playoffs with a hard-fought 50–44 victory over Northwest Area High School Friday night at Lakeland High School.

DUNMORE — Dunmore High School opened the PIAA Class 3A girls basketball state playoffs with a gritty 36–33 victory over Mount Carmel Area High School Friday night.

CLARKS SUMMIT — Abington Heights battled until the final buzzer Friday night, but Springfield Delco held on late to escape with a 49–47 victory in the opening round of the PIAA Class 5A state playoffs, ending the Comets’ season in a tightly contested matchup.

Valley View continued its postseason momentum Friday night, earning a convincing 58–44 victory over Montoursville in the opening round of the PIAA Class 4A state playoffs.

OLD FORGE — The postseason opened with authority Saturday night as Old Forge delivered a commanding performance in the first round of the PIAA Class 2A state playoffs, defeating East Juniata 79–37.