Holy Redeemer Royals

The lights were bright, the fireworks loud, but the biggest celebration came from the Holy Redeemer sideline. Brady McDermott’s four-touchdown night ended a 24-game drought as the Royals rallied past Susquehanna, 27-20, to spoil the Sabers’ annual night game and set a new tone for the season.

Wyoming Area battled back from an early deficit and sealed a 3-2 overtime win over Holy Redeemer, with Ava Musinski netting the golden goal just over two minutes into extra time.

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.

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.