Elk Lake Warriors

Leah Traver put on a show at the plate, launching two home runs and driving in three runs as Elk Lake rolled past Susquehanna, 12-0, in a five-inning mercy-rule victory on Monday.

Holy Redeemer pulled off a thrilling comeback on Friday night, rallying late to edge out Elk Lake 3-2 in a classic pitchers’ duel.

Elk Lake continued its dominant spring with another offensive explosion, overwhelming Mountain View 13-2 on Friday afternoon in Dimock.

In a tightly contested battle on Friday afternoon, Elk Lake held off a late seventh-inning rally from Mid Valley to secure a 3-2 victory on the road.

The Warriors erupted for seven runs in the third inning, which included three hits. Braydon McMicken drew a walk to score one, Brayden Miller’s single brought in another run, and Felker's sacrifice fly plated two more. Sherman followed with a two-run single, and an error allowed one additional run to score.

In a dominant display on Tuesday, the Tunkhannock Area High School softball team cruised to a 10-0 victory over Elk Lake Junior/Senior High School. The Tigers controlled the game from start to finish, scoring in every inning and holding Elk Lake scoreless.

What stood out in this game was Marian Catholic’s sharpshooting from beyond the arc. The team hit 10 three-pointers on the night, providing a significant boost to their offensive attack. Elk Lake struggled to match that perimeter shooting, and despite a game-high 23 points from Leah Traver, the team couldn’t keep up with Marian Catholic’s balanced scoring.

Elk Lake has been a problem for Mountain View this season. Defeating them twice in the regular season. Mountain View played one of their best games on defense all season as they held Elk Lake to 17 points as the Eagles took the District 2 2A Championship 34-17 over Elk Lake. Brooklyn Anderson had a game high ten points and Addison Kilmer had all nine points in the fourth quarter. “I thought our defense was great. To get this type of effort, I could not have imagined a better effort.” Said Mountain View Head Coach Corey Gesford.

Elk Lake held off a late surge from Holy Cross to secure a 46-40 victory in the District 2 2A semifinals. Katie McGlynn led the Lady Warriors with 13 points, while Leah Traver added 11. Mollie Urban paced Holy Cross with a game-high 16 points, including three three-pointers. Elk Lakes strong perimeter shooting and early lead proved key as they advanced to face No. 2 Mountain View in the championship game on Friday at 4 p.m. at Mohegan Arena.

The Les Richards Swimming Championships delivered a thrilling showcase of speed, endurance, and teamwork as swimmers set records, secured victories, and proved their dominance in the pool. With standout performances from Scranton Prep, Elk Lake, and Tunkhannock, the event highlighted both individual brilliance and collective team effort.

NEPA Elite District 2 Girls Basketball Rankings (1/14/25) Big School: Scranton Prep holds the #1 spot, with Hazleton and Valley View rounding out the top three. Abington climbs to #4 after a strong week! Small School: Dunmore leads the pack at #1, followed by Holy Redeemer at #2. Lake-Lehman makes a big move to claim the #3 spot! Which team do you think will make the biggest leap next week? Drop your thoughts below! #HighSchoolBasketball #NEPAElite #District2 #GirlsHoops

Elk Lake’s swim team made waves on Wednesday night, ending Scranton Prep’s 73-meet winning streak with a thrilling 98-84 victory. The Lady Warriors celebrated their milestone win with pure joy, even tossing their coaches into the pool during the post-meet festivities. The triumph was fueled by standout performances from Hannah Howell and a sweep in diving, solidifying Elk Lake as a team to watch this season.

Dunmore Takes Top Spot in D2 Small School Girls Basketball Rankings The Dunmore Lady Bucks have claimed the No. 1 spot in the latest NEPA Elite rankings, thanks to Lake-Lehman’s decisive 65-35 victory over former top-ranked Holy Redeemer. Dunmore solidified their position with a commanding 51-34 win over Western Wayne, showcasing their dominance on both ends of the court. The shakeup has fans buzzing about a potential rematch between Dunmore and Holy Redeemer at the Mohegan Sun Arena, a matchup that promises to deliver fireworks. With teams like Elk Lake and Mountain View also making strong statements, the road to the championship is shaping up to be fiercely competitive.

Montrose 3, Elk Lake 0 Gracie Dalton led the charge with a hat trick as Montrose secured a 3-0 victory over Elk Lake in Lackawanna League Division II action.