Carbondale Chargers

Carbondale Area came through in the clutch on Friday afternoon, securing a dramatic 5-4 walk-off win over Honesdale in eight innings in a back-and-forth battle.

Forest City couldn’t climb out of a deep second-inning hole, falling 7–4 to Carbondale Area on Wednesday afternoon. A five-run outburst by Carbondale in the second inning created early separation, and despite a strong push late, Forest City came up short

Kayleigh Graham and Sienna Baker each went deep, but it was Forest City’s five-run second inning and steady effort from Adrianna Stokes that sealed a 9–5 win over Carbondale Area.

“Limits exist only in the mind.” For Matt Marcinek, these aren’t just words—they’re a way of life. Born with cerebral palsy, Matt could’ve let the world define him by his condition. Instead, he forged a path no one saw coming. Through sweat, science, and sheer will, he became a respected grappling coach, a mental performance expert, and the founder of No Limits Grappling Academy—Scranton’s powerhouse of No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu. His journey isn’t just about martial arts. It’s about refusing to be boxed in. About transforming pain into purpose. About proving that greatness isn’t reserved for the lucky or the able-bodied—it’s earned by those who keep showing up, even when it’s hard. In every class he teaches, every student he guides, and every story of struggle he helps rewrite, Matt’s message rings loud and clear: You are not your limitations. You are your mindset.

Jules Galella continued her flawless start to the season, going 3-for-3 Thursday to improve to 6-for-6 overall as Holy Cross blanked Carbondale Area, 12-0. The Crusaders piled up 10 hits and stole six bases in the shutout win.

The Dunmore Bucks opened their 2025 District 2 high school baseball season with a dominant 23-2 win over Carbondale Area in four innings. Evan Mizenko led the offensive surge with 6 RBIs, while Mason Stets tossed a complete game with 6 strikeouts. Dunmore exploded for 10 runs in the second inning and never looked back. The Bucks next face West Scranton on Saturday, while Carbondale aims to bounce back Monday against Lakeland.

PITTSTON TWP. — A dominant second quarter propelled No. 2 seed Pittston Area past Berwick, 53-31, in the district quarterfinals on Wednesday night. The Patriots, who held just a one-point lead after the first quarter, erupted for 23 points in the second to create a comfortable cushion that Berwick never recovered from.

In a thrilling Lackawanna Division III showdown, Carbondale Area secured their first win of the season, narrowly defeating Susquehanna 46-45. Cole Becchetti and Francisco Roman combined for 39 points, leading the Chargers to victory. Despite a strong effort from Griffin Fisk, who tallied 13 points, the Sabers fell just short in a game defined by clutch plays and missed opportunities.

The stage was set for a thrilling showdown in the 52nd Annual Pete Turonis Holiday Classic Championship as the unbeaten Valley View Cougars faced off against the Mid Valley Spartans. What began as a tightly contested battle turned into a second-half statement from the Cougars, who emerged victorious with a 47-35 win to claim their third consecutive tournament title.

As the final moments slipped away at Jake Sobieski Stadium in West Pittston, Carbondale head coach Jeff Arthur took a moment with each of his seniors as they left the field, embracing them and expressing his gratitude. This was more than just a goodbye; this was a celebration of a journey. These seniors had been with Arthur from the beginning of his tenure at Carbondale, a group he once led in the Jr. Chargers organization. Together, they had delivered Carbondale’s first winning season in seven years, leaving a legacy that underclassmen could build upon.

SportzWire District 2 Week 10 Small School Top 10: Powered by Coach Howanitz Week 9 brought exciting matchups that caused some shuffling in the District 2 Small School rankings. Let’s break down how each team’s position has changed and analyze the key Week 9 games that led to the updates in the Week 10 rankings. 1. Scranton Prep (Previously: 1) Result: Scranton Prep 27, Jersey Shore 19 Scranton Prep remains the top team in the district after securing a solid win over Jersey Shore. With a 7-1 record, they are proving why they are a powerhouse in the small school division. Their defense and offensive execution have kept them at the top for yet another week.