Mount Carmel’s perfect season nearly slipped away Friday night, but the Red Tornadoes found a way to keep their unbeaten record intact.

One of Scranton’s own is headed to the Big 12. Four-star Class of 2027 standout Zya Small, who began her high school career at Scranton High before continuing at Friends’ Central, has committed to West Virginia. The nationally ranked forward becomes a major addition to the Mountaineers’ future and another big-time college basketball story with roots right here in NEPA.

North Pocono continued its strong 2026 football season Friday night, dominating Wilkes-Barre Area from start to finish in a 44-7 victory.

Lakeland built a 21-point lead, weathered a furious Riverside push and responded through an emotional fourth quarter to remain unbeaten. Luke McFarland scored three times as the Chiefs moved to 6-0 with a 33-20 rivalry win.

Valley View football defeated Delaware Valley 28-7 behind two touchdowns from Jeffery Wasilchak and a 65-yard run from Marco Ruby.

Jacob Borrelli set a course record in 16:39 to lead Mid Valley at the Lackawanna Trail cross country cluster meet.

Nebraska volleyball remained undefeated with a 25-20, 25-17, 25-18 sweep of Penn State at University Park on October 1.

Penn State volleyball enters its match against Nebraska at 9-3, led by Kennedy Martin\'s 160 kills and 184.0 points this season.

Wyoming Valley West boys soccer defeated Scranton Prep 4-0, scoring three first-half goals in a nonleague match in Kingston.

Week 4 brings several game environments fantasy managers should be attacking. From the highest projected total on the slate to vulnerable secondaries and potential shootouts, Sportzwire breaks down five matchups that could push your starters to their ceilings and turn a few borderline options into legitimate lineup plays.

The stretch run is here. Nate Johns enters Week 6 at 73-25 this season and 243-65 all-time, with 17 more picks on the board and some big District 2 matchups waiting to test his momentum.

A supporter from the start, Envy Electrical is making a major new investment in Sportzwire as the two local brands expand their partnership and commitment to the future of area sports.

Mid Valley golf defeated Holy Cross 140-150 in a first round playoff match at Scott Greens, led by medalist Ian Scanlon\'s 34.

Nanticoke field hockey beat Delaware Valley 2-1 in overtime on Emma Brown\'s late goal in Wyoming Valley Conference play.Nanticoke Trojanettes, Delaware Valley Warriors, Girls Field Hockey, Wyoming Valley Conference, Division 2, Overtime

Wyoming Valley West boys soccer defeated Berwick 6-1 behind Chase Evanofski\'s hat trick in a nonleague match in Kingston.