Abington Heights Comets

Abington Heights used a dominant rushing attack and a 21-point second quarter to defeat Valley View 45–7 on Friday night in Clarks Summit. Jayden Anglin rushed for 155 yards and two scores, Nick Bradley accounted for three touchdowns, and kicker Jack Hartshorn went 6-for-6 on extra points and added a 28-yard field goal. Tristan Smith scored the Cougars’ lone touchdown in the third quarter, followed by a Braden Loff extra point. Halftime was delayed after Valley View was locked out of its locker room, leading to a late finish.

Abington Heights used a three-goal second half to surge past Valley View, 3-1, in an LIAA Division 1 showdown, with Joey Pivirotto netting twice to lead the Comets.

Abington Heights and Dallas traded haymakers in a storm-delayed thriller at the Pit, but Jayden Anglin’s 170 rushing yards and Nick Bradley’s 267 total yards with three touchdowns powered the Comets to a 40-28 win.

The District 2 preseason coaches’ poll has arrived, and the message is clear: this isn’t one person’s opinion, it’s the collective voice of coaches across the region weighing in on who’s ready to bring the heat. Delaware Valley leads the Big School rankings, while Scranton Prep tops the Small Schools, both programs seen as steady systems built for long runs. Backed by the insight of those who know the game best, these rankings act like a finely tuned HVAC unit balanced, efficient, and powerful. Thanks to sponsor Kleinbauer Mechanical, family owned and operated, for reminding us that whether it’s football or HVAC, reliability and honest work always rise to the top.

Legacy Under the Lights: 91st Dream Game Media Day Unites Past and Future of NEPA Football VALLEY VIEW — The scent of summer grass and the echo of cleats on concrete set the stage under the bleachers of Valley View’s football stadium, where dozens of the region’s top high school football players gathered for the 91st Annual Dream Game Media Day. It was more than a press event. It was a reunion, a farewell, a coming-of-age story all in one. Hosted by longtime broadcaster Tony Sibila and Honesdale’s new head coach George Howanitz, Media Day was filled with stories from players on the cusp of adulthood and from coaches whose roots run deep in Northeastern Pennsylvania’s football soil. “It’s like a family reunion,” Howanitz said. “There’s history in every name on the roster.”

Anna Pucilowski has built a career on discipline, resilience, and a love for the process. What started as a shift during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic has now blossomed into one of the most impressive distance running résumés in the state.

Both teams played with heart and hustle, but Carbino’s bats stayed hot through key innings to secure a 15-2 win over Abington in sectional tournament play.

Abington broke open a close game with a six-run sixth inning and rode strong pitching from Evan Ross to defeat Pittston 13-3. Murphy Lyle delivered 3 RBIs, and the Abington announcer brought constant energy to every at-bat, fueling a dominant team effort at home.

A .478 hitter with a 0.39 ERA? Nick Bradley’s junior season reads like a video game stat sheet—but the Abington Heights ace is just getting started. Gatorade’s top player in PA brings the heat on the field and in the classroom.

Allison Rothenberger and Sadie Gilbert each scored six goals to lead Abington Heights to a historic 15-10 victory over Hershey in the first round of the PIAA Class 2A girls lacrosse playoffs. The win marks the program’s first-ever state playoff victory and keeps the Comets’ perfect season alive at 21-0.

In a tightly contested battle between two strong arms, Pittston’s Elijah Barr delivered a complete-game gem while his teammates made the most of limited opportunities to seal a 3-1 win over Abington Heights.

The rosters for the 91st Annual Dream Game have been released, featuring standout senior athletes from across the region. Representing the City team under head coach Jake Manetti (West Scranton) are top talents like Treyvon Dickey (Scranton Prep), Gabe Franek (Dunmore), and Drew Kiesendahl (Wallenpaupack). On the County side, head coach Mike Schuback (Old Forge) leads a loaded roster highlighted by Zach Cwalinski (Valley View), Richie Kostoff (Riverside), and Mason Avery (Honesdale). The game is scheduled for July 23 at John Henzes Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Alyssa Lynch’s bat and Areilla Bell’s arm proved to be the winning combination as North Pocono edged Abington Heights 5-4 in a back-and-forth battle.

The Abington Heights Comets took down their division rival in the North Pocono by a score of 11-2 on May 24. The win will send the Comets back to the District Two 5A championship game for the first time since 2021, and the key component behind that was starting pitcher Nick Bradley.

Tennis. Volleyball. Track & Field. Softball. Lacrosse. Baseball. Abington Heights is alive with postseason pride—and the Lady Comets are riding the wave straight into the 5A championship game. One team. One mission. One win from more history.