Crestwood Comets

Under the lights of PNC Field, Crestwood staged a dramatic comeback, scoring eight runs in the top of the seventh to defeat Dallas 11-5 on Wednesday night.

In a game where runs were at a premium, Dallas edged out the Crestwood 2-1 on Tuesday, relying on timely offense and a stellar outing from ace pitcher Nina Barrouk.

Crestwood powered past Abington Heights 12-7 behind four goals from Gianni Piccolotti and a milestone faceoff win from Logan Lawson, who recorded his 200th career victory at the X.

The 2025 Pennsylvania Sports Writers All-State Girls Basketball Teams were officially released Thursday afternoon, and District 2 made a powerful statement, with nine standout athletes and one notable alum receiving statewide honors across multiple PIAA classifications.

Pittston Area’s softball team bounced back in a big way on Wednesday, powering past Crestwood 10–4 in an eight-inning showdown that showcased grit, timely hitting, and standout pitching from junior Samantha Herbert.

Hazleton Area made the most of their opportunities late, capitalizing on a key groundout by Shea Higgins and a lights-out bullpen to edge Crestwood 3-2 in a back-and-forth battle on Friday night.

James Bottger’s home run and six total bases fueled Wilkes-Barre’s offense, while Nathan Fritz pitched a complete game with eight strikeouts to shut down Crestwood 4–2 on the road.

Gia Caporuscio fired in 5 goals and Crestwood rolled past Lake-Lehman 18-4. Hannah Ziegler dominated the draw with 7 controls, and Addie Knorr added 4 goals in the win.

Crestwood looked to break the game open, and Chase Gaella hit a single to score two runs as the Comets secured a 6-2 victory over Nanticoke at Major League Field. Jaxon Fedak pitched four innings, striking out nine, while Paul Feisel and Connor Wagaman combined for three scoreless innings to seal the win.

Gallela’s Walk-Off Double Lifts Crestwood to 7-6 Extra-Inning Victory Over Wyoming Seminary.

Crestwood controlled possession thanks to a strong faceoff trio of Logan Lawson, Travis Dominski, and Brady Davidson, who combined for 14 wins at the X. In goal, Jadyn Thompson recorded an impressive 15 saves, while Ethan Zabroski added one in the second half to preserve the shutout.

In a game of two very different halves, Crestwood held off a fierce second-half surge by Lakeland to earn a 13-11 win in boys lacrosse action.

It was a dominant weekend for several local lacrosse programs, with Scranton Prep, Crestwood, and Abington Heights all turning in impressive performances. The Cavaliers overwhelmed North Pocono with a 15-1 victory, Crestwood’s girls edged Delaware Valley in a tight 10-8 battle, and Abington Heights rolled past Wyoming Area 16-2, showcasing firepower and depth across the board.

Crestwood controlled possession and made big plays on both ends of the field, with Caporuscio and Ziegler leading the charge in an early-season statement victory.

Their final score won’t tell the story — but the banners, the memories, and the milestones will. The best Crestwood girls basketball team ever didn’t just play for themselves — they played for every Comet that came before them.