With Jackson Pochas making his first start at quarterback and Chase Rosenkrans making program history, Lakeland had plenty to celebrate on opening night. Pochas accounted for two touchdowns, Rosenkrans became the Chiefs’ all-time career receptions leader and Lakeland pulled away from Wellsboro for a 27-6 victory Saturday night.

The Nittany Lions celebrated the milestone by turning their home opener into a commanding 5-0 victory over Bucknell at Jeffrey Field. Penn State controlled the match throughout the night, receiving goals from five different players while keeping the Bison off the scoreboard.

Riverside earned dual golf victories over Lackawanna Trail, led by match medalists Jake O\'Brien (35) for the boys and Frankie Wincovitch (41) for the girls.

Honesdale High School swept Dunmore High School 5-0 in a home tennis match on August 27, 2026, winning every singles and doubles matchup.

North Pocono Starts 1-0 after a hard fought games against Berwick.

Riverside swept Old Forge in both the boys and girls Lackawanna League golf matches at Pine Hills Country Club.

Every yard came at a premium Friday night as Allentown Central Catholic and Abington Heights traded defensive stands before the Vikings secured a hard-fought 10-3 Week 1 victory.

The 2026 North Pocono TrojanFresh off a historic 13-1 championship campaign, the North Pocono Trojans enter 2026 with high expectations and a target on their backs. Powered by senior quarterback Chase Zimmerman, Cornell commit Cole West, and a bruising ground attack led by Joe Briskie, head coach Greg Dolhon\'s squad is ready to forge its own identity and defend the District 2 crown.s Season Preview

New classifications. Realigned divisions. Championship rosters undergoing major makeovers. With 33 District 2 teams beginning their road toward Cumberland Valley, Nate Johns breaks down the biggest storylines and makes his picks for who will be standing with district gold when November arrives.

Football is back and so are the picks. After going 170-40 with an 80% success rate in 2025, Nate Johns puts his record back on the line with predictions for every District 2 Week 1 matchup.

More than a game. More than a final score. SportzWire and the John Malvizzi Foundation are teaming up again this fall to bring Game Day for Mental Health events directly to area schools using the power of high school sports, student involvement and community connection to create conversations that matter.

SportzWire is expanding its fall football coverage with a brand new lineup of original shows, headlined by Cleats & Clipboards. Hosted by veteran coaches Dan and George, the show moves beyond box scores to break down Pennsylvania high school football through real scheme design, trench play, and sideline adjustments. Catch Cleats & Clipboards alongside live District 4 pregame coverage from the Ben Snyder Sports Show and an upcoming fantasy football series live on Facebook, X, and www.sportzwire.com.

Wellsboro senior Piper Hoprich was presented with a state championship ring and portrait during the annual Fall Meet the Hornets this past Sunday.

Already a two-time PIAA state champion with Scranton Prep, junior Cole Powell added another chapter to his growing golf résumé with two tournament victories in four days including the first AJGA championship of his career.

Another field hockey season has arrived in Northeastern Pennsylvania, bringing a loaded group of championship contenders and young players prepared to make their mark. Crestwood enters as the early team to beat, but Wyoming Area, Lake-Lehman, Wyoming Valley West, Lackawanna Trail, Wyoming Seminary and the Wilkes-Barre Area Wolfpack all have the talent to make this race interesting.