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.

RIVERSIDE — Riverside opened the PIAA Class 3A state playoffs in dominant fashion Saturday, defeating Mifflinburg Area 74–50 to advance to the second round.

DELAWARE VALLEY — In one of the most dramatic games of the opening round of the PIAA Class 6A state playoffs, Delaware Valley battled past Abington Ghosts in overtime, securing a thrilling 56–54 victory Saturday night.

WARRIOR RUN — Warrior Run opened the PIAA Class 3A state playoffs with a strong performance Saturday night, defeating Dunmore 72–54 to move on to the next round.

BETHLEHEM — Liberty opened the PIAA Class 6A boys basketball state playoffs with a strong second-half performance Saturday, defeating Wilkes-Barre Area 61–52 to advance to the Round of 16.

GWYNEDD VALLEY — North Pocono earned a hard-fought road victory Saturday afternoon, defeating Gwynedd Mercy 42–35 in the opening round of the PIAA Class 5A girls basketball state playoffs.

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Valley View used a strong second-half performance to pull away Saturday afternoon, defeating Blue Mountain 49–28 in the opening round of the PIAA Class 4A girls basketball state playoffs.

SCRANTON — Scranton Prep opened the PIAA Class 4A girls basketball state playoffs in commanding fashion Saturday night, defeating Lancaster Catholic 52–27 at the Xavier Center to advance to the Round of 16.