Abington Heights Comets

DALLAS TWP. — Dallas entered Friday night looking to measure itself against one of District 2’s most respected programs.

Abington Heights eighth grader Gino Angelicola fired the low round as 68 seventh- and eighth-grade golfers from nine schools took part in the annual Pine Hills Junior Varsity Par 3 Chip & Putt Tournament.

Every yard came at a premium Friday night as Allentown Central Catholic and Abington Heights traded defensive stands before the Vikings secured a hard-fought 10-3 Week 1 victory.

New classifications. Realigned divisions. Championship rosters undergoing major makeovers. With 33 District 2 teams beginning their road toward Cumberland Valley, Nate Johns breaks down the biggest storylines and makes his picks for who will be standing with district gold when November arrives.

SportzWire is expanding its fall football coverage with a brand new lineup of original shows, headlined by Cleats & Clipboards. Hosted by veteran coaches Dan and George, the show moves beyond box scores to break down Pennsylvania high school football through real scheme design, trench play, and sideline adjustments. Catch Cleats & Clipboards alongside live District 4 pregame coverage from the Ben Snyder Sports Show and an upcoming fantasy football series live on Facebook, X, and www.sportzwire.com.

Abington Heights defeated Honesdale 151-159 in Lackawanna League golf, led by medalist Sebastian Meyer's 2-under-par 33.

Instant classics between city and county for the 92nd dream game

The Abington Wildcats 10U Kirkpatrick travel softball team continues to establish itself as one of the premier 10U programs in the country, earning top rankings in both USA Softball and USSSA while capping off an impressive spring season with a third-place finish at the USA Softball of Central Virginia Eastern National Championships.

Six innings. Three hits. One championship. Behind a dominant outing from Evan Ross, a clutch RBI double from Max Shursky, and a game-winning run in the sixth, Abington Little League Blue edged Moosic, 3-2, Saturday afternoon at the Ackerly Fairgrounds to capture the 2026 District 17 Majors Championship. The victory sends Abington to next week’s Section 5 Tournament as the Abington Little League All-Stars begin their quest to return to the Pennsylvania Little League State Tournament after last summer’s memorable run.

Two of District 2’s top lacrosse standouts are taking home one of the sport’s highest individual honors. Abington Heights’ Allie Rothenberger became a two-time USA Lacrosse All-American, while Crestwood’s Gia Caporuscio earned the prestigious recognition for the first time after a dominant junior campaign. Read more about their remarkable seasons and what’s next for both standout athletes.

From Player and Pitcher of the Year honors to a long list of First and Second Team selections, District 2’s best left their mark across Pennsylvania in 2026. State champions, state finalists, record breakers, and rising stars are all represented as the Pennsylvania Softball High School Coaches Association recognizes the Commonwealth’s elite. See which local standouts earned All-State recognition and relive the incredible seasons that put them among Pennsylvania’s best.

From future SEC stars to hometown heroes who powered unforgettable championship runs, District 2 made its presence felt across Pennsylvania. A total of 21 local players earned 2026 PSBCA All-State recognition, highlighting the incredible talent throughout the region. See which athletes landed First Team and Second Team honors, relive their standout seasons, and celebrate the players who proved they’re among the Commonwealth’s best right here!

Abington Little League put together another complete performance Tuesday night at Dunmore Little League, using a nine-run first two innings and a dominant effort on the mound to defeat North Pocono 10-0 in four innings during District 17 Minors pool play.

Abington Little League Blue wasted no time making a statement in District 17 Majors pool play, erupting for eight first-inning runs before cruising to an 11-0 victory over North East Connell at North Scranton Little League. Jaxon Hizny and Max Shursky combined on a five-inning no-hitter, while Evan Ross powered the offense with a two-run shot out of the park.

August Nealon collected three hits, Joseph Tomcykoski struck out eight, and North Pocono Dandy Lion used a six-run third inning to defeat Abington Little League 11-8 Thursday night at Aston Field in Spring Brook Township during District 17 11-Year-Old All-Star pool play.