The Montrose Varsity Competition Cheer team delivered a flawless game day performance at the Coast 2 Coast Hardrock Championship in Rochester, New York, hitting zero and bringing home first place in their division, Level Champion honors, and the Grand Champion title. The team now turns its focus to the All Out Cheer Nationals in Trenton, New Jersey on March 28.

Teams from every school in the Wyoming Valley Conference met at Dallas High School for a preseason Meet-the-Team and Media Day event.

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.

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.

The Comets delivered another statement performance in the PIAA Class 5A quarterfinals, defeating Lampeter-Strasburg 59–35 to advance to the state semifinals and continue what has been a remarkable season for the Mountain Top program.

WILKES-BARRE — Just a few weeks after the sting of a district championship loss, the Holy Redeemer girls basketball team has flipped the script in a big way.

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.

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.

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.

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