Abington Heights Comets

Sunshine, fast times, district records, and unforgettable performances took over Scranton Memorial Stadium as the PIAA District 2 Championships delivered two electric days of track and field action. From Wilkes-Barre Area’s record-breaking relay to Olivia Thomas announcing herself as a statewide star, District 2’s biggest stage was loaded with moments that turned heads across Pennsylvania.

North Pocono defeated Abington Heights 9-7. Josh Kalinowski earned Player of the Game with three hits and two RBIs for the Trojans.

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.

Some nights are about wins. Others are about moments you don’t see often. Monday had both, as Nick Bradley filled up the zone, the stat sheet, and the record book in one dominant outing.

Abington Heights dominated Valley View 12-0 with a no-hitter. Adrianna Condrad led with two homers and a no-hit pitching performance.

Abington Heights Comets shut out Valley View 11-0. Player of the Game Nick Bradley led the charge, with 11 Ks over five flawless innings and 4 RBI at the plate.

Scranton Prep edged Abington Heights 14-13 in an offensive clinic. Braden McPartland starred with 5 goals, 2 assists for Prep.

Comets stun Patriots 4-3 in walk-off thriller! Avary Brister's 8th-inning double secured the dramatic victory.

Abington Heights defeats Delaware Valley 10-6, fueled by a dominant 4th quarter. Gavin Lindsay led the AH offense; Riley Smith’s 16 saves for DV were not enough.

Not a lot of offense. Actually… none. Nicholas Bohenek took the ball and took over the game. Six and two-thirds. Eleven punchouts. Zero hits. That’s not just a win. That’s a statement.

Adrianna Conrad was untouchable in the circle and lethal at the plate, guiding the Abington Heights Varsity Comets to a decisive 6-0 shutout over the Cougars. Conrad fired a complete-game gem, stifling the Cougars lineup while her offense provided plenty of run support. The Comets broke the game wide open during a massive four-run fourth inning, fueled by a clutch RBI double from Avary Brister. Despite a gutsy, 11-strikeout performance from Valley View ace Abbi Call, the Cougars simply couldn’t manufacture enough offense to counter the Comets momentum, which was emphatically capped off by a late-game solo blast from Sofia Adamsky.

CLARKS SUMMIT — Abington Heights battled until the final buzzer Friday night, but Springfield Delco held on late to escape with a 49–47 victory in the opening round of the PIAA Class 5A state playoffs, ending the Comets’ season in a tightly contested matchup.

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

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.

WILKES-BARRE — The lights were bright. The crowd was loud. And when it mattered most, Abington Heights rose to the moment.