Crestwood Comets

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.

A classic pitchers duel turned into a nail biter Wednesday evening as Carbino Club All Stars 12U manufactured just enough offense to secure a hard fought 2 to 0 victory over Mountain Top 11/12. Elizabeth Troy earned the win for Carbino, tossing five and two thirds shutout innings, while Mountain Tops Emily Wenner turned in a dominant performance in the circle despite the tough loss, racking up an incredible 11 strikeouts over five innings.

Mountain Top 8-10 All Stars secured a decisive 14-4 victory over Hanover, driven by strong offensive performance, 15 stolen bases, and Adrianna Perugino's pitching.

Mountain Top Major Softball All Stars secured the District 16 championship with an 11-2 victory, completing an undefeated 5-0 tournament run. Emily Wenner starred with 16 strikeouts and 3 hits.

She’s only a freshman, but Isla Centak is already making national headlines. The Crestwood standout added another major accomplishment to her remarkable debut season, capturing the Freshman Girls Javelin Championship at New Balance Nationals at the University of Pennsylvania while continuing to cement herself as one of Pennsylvania’s top young track and field athletes.

NEPA Elite Volleyball Club Sending Three Teams to Nationals, Showcasing the Best of Northeast Pennsylvania.

I have spent thirty years around distance running, but this year's District 2 senior boys class is historic. These eight elite runners collected thirty-eight state trips, eighteen state medals, and sixty-four district medals. They rewrote the regional record books by relentlessly pushing each other to legendary heights.

Mid Valley wasted little time taking control Friday night in Throop. Joey Romanosky reached base five times and collected four hits, while the Spartans unleashed a six-run second inning and never looked back, rolling past Crestwood 12-4 to punch their ticket to the District 2 Class 4A championship game.

Crestwood secured a 17-9 victory, fueled by Logan Lawson's 18 faceoff wins, 6 goals, and 1 assist, earning him Player of the Game honors.

One of the Wyoming Valley’s most historic football traditions is getting a new backdrop for its diamond anniversary. The 75th UNICO Football Classic heads to Wilkes-Barre Area this month, bringing together the region’s top WVC senior standouts for one final night under the lights.

For six innings, Crestwood looked ready to leave PNC Field with a statement win. Then Dallas flipped the entire game upside down in one explosive inning, capped by a grand slam that sent the Mountaineers dugout into a frenzy.

Crestwood dominated Wilkes-Barre in a 20-0 shutout victory. Ty McConnell (3 goals, 1 assist) and Aiden Lazo (3 goals, 1 assist) led the offensive charge, supported by strong defense and face-off control.

Crestwood defeated Minisink 11-7. Cole Pugh (2 goals, 3 assists) was Player of the Game. Kevin Schlude led Crestwood with 4 goals; Mike Holland had 3 for Minisink.

After a top of the first inning rally, the Crestwood Comets led Dallas 3-0. Dallas then reset and started an offensive rally to take the lead 5-3 after the first inning. They continued playing with this high energy for the rest of the game, and secured the victory with a score of 8-5. This game was worth more than the win for the Mountaineers.

The 8th Annual Northwest Area Track Invitational delivered a full slate of standout performances across sprints, distance events, relays, and field competitions. With deep fields and strong early-season marks, several athletes established themselves as names to watch this spring.