Holy Redeemer Royals

While athletic competition is at the heart of the Keystone State Games, the event also serves as a celebration of Pennsylvania’s sports culture and community spirit. Families, fans, and athletes from all over the state gather not just to compete, but to connect, inspire, and uplift one another.

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.

Now, back on track and determined, Tessa has clear goals for her senior year: help lead her soccer team to a fourth straight district title and win a district championship in basketball. Her dedication and perseverance are stronger than ever.

South Williamsport earned a 10–0 shutout victory over Holy Redeemer on Monday in a PIAA Class 2A playoff game. The Mountaineers collected 14 hits and scored in five separate innings, ending the game in seven innings.

Mary Lombardi’s four-hit game and Anne Carter’s 11 strikeouts helped Holy Redeemer erase an early deficit and secure an 8-4 postseason win over Elk Lake.

Holy Redeemer made a statement Friday at Casey Park, blanking Dunmore 10-0 in a complete team performance that featured dominant pitching and explosive offense.

It was a tough first inning for Holy Redeemer senior Drew Cisney. He allowed the first five Wyoming Seminary batters to reach base, giving up two runs on two hits, two walks and a hit batter. However, he was able to fight through both a rough first inning as well as a neck issue. “I was having neck issues that I’ve been having since that Wyoming Area game,” Cisney said in a postgame interview. “It was just like Wyoming Area, took some advil, put some ice on it and I was good.”

In an exciting game, the Lancers defeated Holy Redeemer at home with a score of 6-2, highlighting their perseverance and collaboration.

Holy Redeemer put together a complete performance on Saturday afternoon, riding timely hitting and a strong start from Cody Quaglia to a 5-1 victory over Wyoming Area.

In a battle of District 2 heavyweights, Pittston Area flexed its depth, firepower, and pitching prowess — proving why the top spot in the Coaches Poll still runs through the Patriots.

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

Anne Carter was electric in the circle Friday evening, striking out 11 batters in a complete game effort to guide the Holy Redeemer Varsity Royals to a 6-3 win over Berwick.

“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.

In a commanding performance, Delaware Valley (DV) stormed past Holy Redeemer with a decisive 15-2 victory. The Warriors showcased their offensive firepower and solid defense, improving their record to 4-1, while Holy Redeemer remains winless at 0-4.

Valley View’s offense exploded for 11 runs behind home runs from Kalli Karwowski, Abbi Call, and Emily Moyles, while Taylor Cawley’s bases-clearing double highlighted a five-run sixth inning. Karwowski, batting .500 with three home runs on the season, continued to lead the charge. On the mound, Call delivered six strong innings, allowing just one unearned run and striking out four. Cora Castellani also stayed red-hot with a .667 batting average, and Ashlyn Palickar contributed two hits and an RBI. Holy Redeemer was limited to five hits, with Mary Lombardi scoring their only run.