Back-and-forth. Possession by possession. No breathing room. With Valley View refusing to fade, Scranton Prep delivered in the closing minutes at Mohegan Arena, clamping down defensively and knocking down clutch free throws to claim its fourth straight District 2 championship.

For three quarters, it felt like Dunmore’s night. But champions don’t panic, they adjust. And when the lights burned brightest in the fourth, Riverside’s stars answered, one possession at a time, until the crown stayed exactly where it’s been.

The Valley View Cougars 4th Grade Girls Travel Team went a perfect 3-0 at the Back Mountain Girls Shootout, earning the 4th Grade A Division championship and securing a spot in the State Championship set for March 13-15 in State College.

They were down 12 before they scored. The crowd grew restless. The memory of the last loss crept back in. But David Jannuzzi never wavered and neither did his team. From that moment on, this wasn’t about revenge. It was about resolve.

Four Lewisburg starters reached double figure scoring and rebounding as the Green Dragons punched their ticket to the PIAA 4A State Tournament. Cortland Michaels scored 11 and added seven assists to his stat line in addition to his six rebounds. Read more about the Green Dragons big night by clicking the link below.

Because front row isn’t just a seat in the arena, it’s a place in the story. And the story is still being written.

After spending the weekend watching NEPA Elite Volleyball compete across Pennsylvania, one thing is clear — this program is building something special. From gold medals and all-club finals to younger teams stepping up against older competition, the energy, teamwork, and culture stood out in every gym. NEPA Elite isn’t just winning matches… they’re helping lead the rise of volleyball in Northeast PA.

It wasn’t just loud, it was relentless. And when the game tightened and the pressure mounted, Riverside looked every bit like a team that’s been here before. Big shots. Calm at the line. Championship poise. In a game that demanded toughness, the Vikings delivered it possession by possession.

From the opening possession, it felt less like a semifinal and more like a reminder. Old Forge didn’t wait to see how the night would unfold, they dictated it. Threes fell, the paint was owned, and by the time the third quarter closed, the message was clear: the road to the 2A crown still runs through Old Forge.

Dallas showed resilience and composure when it mattered most, rallying late to defeat Valley View 46–43 in the District 2 Class 4A semifinals Friday night.

Behind Xaivier Jackson\'s 16, the Selinsgrove Seals were able to prevail over Bangor Area, 49-45. Noah Walter scored seven points and added nine rebounds. A combination of Jack Piecuch and the rest of the Seals defense helped Selinsgrove get a district playoff win, despite Jason Marcantonis\' 23-point scoring effort.

Holy Redeemer delivered a complete team performance Friday night, pulling away in the middle quarters to defeat Lake-Lehman 61–44 in the District 2 Class 3A semifinals and punch their ticket to the championship game.

When the nets start snapping early and often, confidence follows. And on this night at Scranton High, the Lady Knights turned a semifinal into a shooting clinic, raining threes and sending a clear message: they’re not done yet.

When the nets start snapping early and often, confidence follows. And on this night at Scranton High, the Lady Knights turned a semifinal into a shooting clinic, raining threes and sending a clear message: they’re not done yet.

Hazleton Area opened the District 2 Class 6A boys basketball playoffs with authority Wednesday night, defeating Scranton 58-40 behind a balanced offensive effort and a dominant third-quarter surge.