Crestwood showed poise from the opening tip, breaking the pressure and controlling the tempo in a tough road environment. By staying patient against the press and capitalizing once it was beaten, the Comets turned defense into offense and pulled away in the second half for a statement win.

OLD FORGE, PA — Old Forge picked up a hard-fought Division II victory Thursday night, edging Lakeland 54–51 behind a standout all-around performance from senior center Logan Fanning.

HAZLETON, PA — Hazleton Area showcased its offensive depth and firepower Thursday night, rolling past Dallas 107–71 in a statement performance that featured balanced scoring and relentless pace on both ends of the floor.

The first meeting went Dunmore’s way. The rematch belonged to Riverside. With the student sections roaring and the pace set to full throttle, Riverside delivered a statement win fueled by star power and a crowd that understood the moment.

North Pocono spoiled a milestone night at Valley View, pulling away in the second half for a 60 to 43 Lackawanna Division I victory. Cora Castellani reached the 1,000 career point mark in front of a packed home crowd, finishing with 24 points and four three pointers, but the Lady Trojans took control after halftime behind a balanced scoring attack and strong defensive pressure down the stretch.

Xaivier Jackson and the Selinsgrove Seals hand Shikellamy a beatdown in front of a packed house. The Seals grabbed an early lead and put the contest out of reach. Hear more about Selinsgrove\'s major win and Xaivier Jackson\'s massive dunk by clicking the link below.

Michael, or “Mike” as so many know him, dedicated more than two decades to protecting others. Throughout his career with the Wilkes-Barre Fire Department, he served in many roles, answering countless calls without hesitation. On July 21, 2025, that career came to an abrupt close when he learned the diagnosis that no firefighter ever expects—an occupational cancer linked to years of exposure to contaminants breathed in while doing the job.

Mountain View and Carbondale Area turned a Unified Bocce match into a celebration of teamwork and inclusion. With SportzWire’s Jillian Loff capturing every moment, athletes and families cheered each roll and celebrated each others success. Mountain View earned the match win, while Carbondale Area honored senior Leonard DeMarco in a day filled with pride, encouragement, and community spirit.

Delaware Valley turned a one point halftime deficit into a statement win, defeating North Pocono 70 57 behind a dominant second half led by Trey Newton and Tyler Lombardo. The Trojans controlled the early tempo, but the Warriors flipped the script after the break and never looked back.

If you blinked Thursday night at Holy Cross, you probably missed a bucket or three. In a gym buzzing with packed student sections and playoff-level energy, Riverside turned the floor into a runway and sprinted past a dangerous Crusaders squad in a game that felt like late February arrived early.

Tuesday night at Carbondale Area Jr./Sr. High School was about more than baskets and buzzer-beaters. With green filling the gym and a powerful message at center court, basketball became the backdrop for something bigger, awareness, support, and community.

On January 16, 2026, against Lakeland, Nico reached a milestone few sophomores can claim, scoring his 1,000th career point. The achievement is another highlight in a résumé that already includes First Team All-State honors as a freshman, a recognition rarely given to players that young.

From start to finish, the Green Dragons controlled the pace of the basketball game. Leon Tucker II helped his Dragons grab an early lead, and efforts from numerous Lewisburg starters helped seal the deal. Both of Lewisburg’s wins over Mount Carmel were by more than 15 points, and during this matchup every Lewisburg starter reached double figure scoring. Read More by clicking the blue text below!

The 2025-26 high school basketball season is heating up across Pennsylvania. Division play is in full swing and the playoffs are only one month away. SportzWire has been running a weekly top 10 coaches poll, and here are the rankings for Jan. 18.

On a night where the message mattered just as much as the matchup, Mahanoy Area turned Joe Alansky Gymnasium into a stage for community, cause, and clutch play. Senior guard Felicia Bro delivered a game-high 25 points as the Lady Bears defeated Marian, 48–35, in front of a black-and-gold crowd united for Coaches vs. Cancer.