Crestwood Comets

Dallas and Crestwood face off Friday night in what’s shaping up to be a pivotal Wyoming Valley Conference showdown. The Mountaineers, hosting at home with a 2–5 record, hope to lean on home-field advantage and momentum after a recent 35-13 win over Wyoming Valley West. Crestwood, meanwhile, enters this matchup at 4–3 and is looking to flip the narrative in this rivalry.

Crestwood field hockey continues to uphold one of Pennsylvania’s most respected traditions, and the 2025 squad has once again positioned itself among the state’s elite. Behind an experienced senior class and a balanced, disciplined approach, the Comets have built an impressive record with key victories over Warwick, Oley Valley, Wyoming Area, and Northwest Area — showcasing the structure and poise that define the program.

Fog rolled over Bloomsburg University as the NEPA Invitational 2025 opened with the girls’ and boys’ junior high 3200-meter races. Shikellamy’s Carly Ross dominated the girls’ field in 11:10, while Danville claimed the team title with 91 points. On the boys’ side, Holy Redeemer’s Frank Pacelli edged Lewisburg’s Taylor Gulden-Luthi in a dramatic finish, clocking 10:00 to 10:01. District 2 runners shined with six top-12 finishes, led by Riverside’s Conner Moore in fifth. Lewisburg’s depth secured the boys’ team crown, while Crestwood placed second and Mid Valley edged Riverside by one point for fifth.

It was a picture-perfect evening for field hockey, and two of District 2’s premier programs delivered a battle worthy of the setting. Crestwood, ranked No. 1 in the latest coaches’ poll released earlier today, defended their home turf with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over rival Lake-Lehman.

Valley View with a statement win on the road, grinding out a 24–13 victory over Crestwood. The Cougars leaned on their rushing attack as Jeffery Wasilchak punched in two short touchdowns and Tyler Muchal added another score, while sophomore kicker Braden Loff connected on a 41-yard field goal and went 3-for-3 on extra points. Valley View’s defense made key stops late, including an interception from Ashby Bachman, to close out the win. The defending District 2 Class 4A champions will now look ahead to their home opener against Wilkes-Barre Area   .

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.

The Hazleton Area Lady Cougars delivered a defensive masterclass on Tuesday, overpowering Scranton Prep with a 31-22 victory. The Lady Cougars’ relentless pressure and interior dominance ensured they controlled the game from start to finish.

The Crestwood Comets punched their ticket to the District 2 Class 4A championship game with a commanding 10-0, five-inning win over Wyoming Area in Monday’s semifinal matchup at home.

Crestwood claimed the District Championship in boys lacrosse on Wednesday with an impressive 12-6 victory over Scranton Prep on Prep’s home field.

But Derek’s success didn’t stop at the high school level. In his first year at Western New England, he has already earned a slew of accolades that many athletes can only dream of by the end of their college careers.

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.