SCRANTON, PA — Fresh off capturing the District 2 Class 4A championship, Scranton Prep continued its postseason momentum Friday night with a composed 65–48 victory over Schuylkill Valley in the opening round of the PIAA state tournament.

Weatherly’s long awaited return to the PIAA boys basketball tournament ended Friday night as Plumstead pulled away for a 60 to 45 win behind big scoring efforts from Noah Kephart and Mason McCuen.

While the Tigers found success from beyond the arc—knocking down eight three-pointers compared to Dallas’ four—the Mountaineers made the most of their opportunities at the free-throw line. Dallas converted 13 of 16 attempts, while Northwestern Lehigh went 4 for 9, a key difference in a game where every point mattered.

Madison Falkowski is using field hockey to drive a life saving mission, leading a Huddle for Hearts tournament fundraiser aimed at raising awareness about Sudden Cardiac Arrest and helping place AED devices where young athletes play, practice, and compete.

NEPA Elite Volleyball Club continued to make a statement across the Northeast this weekend at the Irish Madness Invitational at Harrah’s in Atlantic City. Competing against 30+ teams from multiple states, NEPA Elite teams battled through high-level competition with 16U Wildfire and 17U Storm both finishing an impressive 4th place overall. Athletes representing over 28 schools across District 2, District 4, and District 11 came together to compete as one, proving that NEPA Elite continues to grow as one of the region’s most competitive and respected volleyball programs

Endless Momentum 15U Power delivered an outstanding performance at the KRVA Capitol City Freeze Tournament, capturing the gold medal in a competitive 15U Girls division featuring 22 teams. After battling through strong competition all weekend, the team secured the championship with a hard-fought three-set victory over Quickset 15 Blue of Frackville, PA (25-16, 20-25, 15-8), showcasing resilience, teamwork, and championship composure when it mattered most.

STATE COLLEGE, PA — March 1, 2026 — Julia Natitus of Dallas High School won the girls’ 60-meter hurdles at the PTFCA Indoor State Championships, held at the Multisport Indoor Facility on the campus of Penn State University.

It was supposed to be just another competition day for Blue Ridge cheer. All levels were there, Triplet Littles, Middles, Bigs, and Raiders Varsity, but by the end of the night it became something much bigger, a farewell. The program closed an emotional chapter for longtime coaches Kara Winter and Lori Zawiski, two women who helped build Blue Ridge cheer into what it is today, leaving behind a legacy rooted in community, commitment, and the athletes they’ve shaped far beyond the mat.

Hazelton Area\'s Evelyn Sheer AKA \"The Pink Nightmare\", the 1st seed, started off strong with a 27 second pin in the semifinals which advanced her to the finals. Crestwood\'s Samara Bailey, the 2nd seed and last year\'s runner-up, had also picked up a quick 24 second pin to advance her to the finals. This finals match was crazy with multiple takedowns and reversals.

Opening Day is next on the schedule, but the heartbeat of the season was already felt inside the ’26 Bill Howerton Media Day.

WILKES-BARRE — Championship games are supposed to test everything — poise, toughness, execution, and heart.

WILKES-BARRE — Under the bright lights of the Mohegan Sun Arena, Crestwood looked exactly like the team that has controlled District 2 Class 5A all winter long.

WILKES-BARRE — With about five seconds left and everything on the line, Janaya Martin delivered the moment every kid dreams about.

On the biggest stage in District 2 at the Mohegan Sun Arena, Old Forge didn’t just win the 2A boys championship — they owned it. The Blue Devils raced out to a 26-4 lead after one quarter, stretched it to 43-12 at halftime, and never let the moment slip away in a 69-34 victory over Susquehanna.

WILKES-BARRE — On championship night at Mohegan Sun Arena, it was poise, depth, and star power that ultimately separated Scranton Prep from Dallas.