Gillian Parsons\' dominant 7 goals, 1 assist, 7 ground balls, and 9 draw controls propelled Holy Redeemer to a 19-5 win over Wallenpaupack. Allie Desciak hit her 50th career goal.
Scranton Prep crushed Trinity 16-2, led by Owen McPartland\'s 5 goals and 1 assist. Will McPartland added 4 goals in the offensive showcase.
Senior night energy and a first-inning offensive explosion made for a pretty memorable Friday evening at North Pocono. Before the crowd could even settle in, the Lady Trojans were already piling up runs on the way to a dominant 13-1 win over Delaware Valley. With seniors Olivia Charles, Amelia Bell, and Paige Dymek honored before first pitch, North Pocono delivered the kind of performance that matched the occasion.
Every time Hannah Chipego steps into the circle lately, history seems to follow. Friday night added another chapter, as the Lake-Lehman ace piled up strikeouts, added another dominant outing to her résumé, and reached a career milestone that only a few ever touch. With major matchups against Athens and Dallas looming next week, the Black Knights looked more than ready.
Some games are competitive. Others turn into complete takeovers. Friday belonged entirely to Abington Heights, as the Comets paired explosive offense with perfection in the circle during a dominant 12-0 win over Wallenpaupack. Adrianna Conrad was untouchable from the opening pitch, firing a five-inning perfect game while striking out eight of the 15 batters she faced.
Friday night baseball at PNC Field brought clean defense, timely hitting, and a playoff-style atmosphere as Valley View and West Scranton squared off under the lights. And once the Cougars grabbed momentum early, they never really let it go.
The lineup cards are still being filled out and the season isn’t over just yet, but in Old Forge, the realization is beginning to settle in. One of the community’s own is preparing to step away from the dugout. Before the final chapter closes, Doug Noldy caught up with longtime Blue Devils head coach Tony DiMattia to reflect on a baseball journey rooted in family, pride, and the heartbeat of a small town.
Holy Redeemer celebrated Senior Night with a dominant 17-1 victory over Midd West, featuring several significant individual milestones by the Holy Redeemer squad.
Western Wayne defeated Holy Cross 4-3 with a late rally, fueled by Jake Grodack\'s pivotal hit. Despite the loss, freshman Chase Rutkoski starred for Holy Cross with 2 hits and a game-tying solo home run.
Berwick Bulldogs mercy-ruled Nanticoke 12-1. Emma Welsh delivered 5 RBI, including a home run.
For six innings, Crestwood looked ready to leave PNC Field with a statement win. Then Dallas flipped the entire game upside down in one explosive inning, capped by a grand slam that sent the Mountaineers dugout into a frenzy.
The Tunkhannock Varsity Tigers put together a complete performance Thursday, using timely hitting, aggressive base running , and strong pitching to earn a 15-0 win over Wyoming Valley West.
If you like pitching duels, this probably wasn’t your game. But if offense, momentum swings, and nonstop action are your thing, Thursday’s clash between No. 9 Dunmore and No. 8 Old Forge delivered plenty of entertainment from the first pitch to the final out.
Top-10 matchup. Packed tension. Two ace pitchers trading blows. Thursday night had all the ingredients of a postseason softball game, and Holy Cross rose to the moment behind Ava Schmidt’s electric performance in the circle. In a showdown between No. 5 Mid Valley and No. 7 Holy Cross in the latest SportzWire Coaches Poll, the Crusaders leaned on big swings and dominant pitching to earn a 5-2 road win.
Two leagues. Two days. Hundreds of athletes. Rain, records, relay battles, and postseason-level energy packed Whitehall Athletic Complex as the EPC and Colonial League Championships delivered one of the premier track and field showcases of the spring. From record-breaking runs to team-title races that stayed tight into the final events, the Lehigh Valley’s best turned Whitehall into the center of the track world Tuesday & Wednesday.