Honesdale Hornets

Lake-Lehman bounced back in a big way on Saturday, overpowering Honesdale 9-1 behind a complete team performance and a masterful showing on the mound from Sam Finarelli.

🚨 Breaking News from SportzWire 🚨 Honesdale has landed one of District 2’s most respected coaches. Former Valley View head coach George Howanitz is officially taking over the Hornets football program—coming out of retirement and bringing a winning pedigree to Wayne County.

HONESDALE — After a tough stretch of games, Honesdale softball got back on track Monday afternoon with a steady 6-3 win over Western Wayne, sparked by a strong middle-inning surge and a complete game effort in the circle.

Carbondale Area came through in the clutch on Friday afternoon, securing a dramatic 5-4 walk-off win over Honesdale in eight innings in a back-and-forth battle.

“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.

The Honesdale Varsity Hornets kicked off their season in dominant fashion with a 6-1 road win over the Wilkes-Barre Wolfpack.

On a night of honoring legends, Sophia Talutto created her own legacy, leading Dunmore to a thrilling 56-49 overtime win over Honesdale, securing the Lackawanna League Division II title with clutch performances on both ends of the court.

Honesdale, PA — On Monday, January 6, 2025, the Honesdale Hornets delivered a commanding performance on their home court, defeating the Western Wayne Wildcats 48-20 in a Lackawanna Division II boys’ basketball matchup. The Hornets’ balanced scoring, led by Rylan Montgomery, propelled them to victory as they improved their record to 6-5 overall and 2-1 in league play.

District 2 Final Rankings Set the Stage for Playoff Showdowns The final regular-season rankings Powered by Coach Howanitz for District 2 Big School and small school teams have been released by SportzWire, with Valley View securing the top spot after an impressive season. Dallas and Delaware Valley closely followed at #2 and #3, respectively, each proving their strength and consistency. With the rankings now finalized, these teams turn their focus to the playoffs, where they’ll have the chance to prove their dominance on the field.

Dallas Claims Victory in Girls AA Team Competition at PIAA District 2 XC Championships At the 2024 PIAA District 2 Cross Country Championships held on October 23, 2024, at the Wyoming County Fairgrounds, the Dallas girls’ cross-country team emerged as the champions in the Girls AA division. In a tightly contested race, Dallas secured the team title with a score of 71 points, edging out Valley View, who finished second with 74 points. Dallas’s win was propelled by a stellar performance from senior Madison Hedglin, who took the individual title with a time of 18:27.2. Hedglin’s dominant run set the tone for her team, with Sarah Williams placing 3rd (19:43.9) and Erika Doran finishing 6th (20:35.6), providing the necessary support to capture the championship.

Valley View Tops Honesdale 4-2 in Division I Match. Andrew Burman opened the scoring for Valley View at the 19:52 mark, followed by a goal from Jagger Roe at 35:53, giving the Cougars a 2-0 lead heading into halftime. Honesdale responded early in the second half when Ryan Brescia scored just over a minute after play resumed at 46:31, cutting Valley View’s lead to 2-1. However, the Cougars regained control as Jacob Bekele struck at 56:37, followed by a goal from Braden Loff, assisted by Kissel, at 63:34 to extend Valley View’s lead to 4-1

SportzWire Big School Top 10: Week 9 Update Powered by Coach Howanitz. As we head into Week 9, the battle for dominance in District 2 football is intensifying, with some teams rising and others slipping as the playoff picture begins to take shape. Here’s a breakdown of how the SportzWire Big School Top 10 has shifted following last week’s action, with results that shook up the middle of the rankings and saw new faces enter the fray. No Change at the Top At the very top, Valley View continues to assert itself as the #1 team in the district, holding off a tough challenge from Delaware Valley, winning 35-25 to improve to 7-1. The Cougars, powered by their consistent defense and big plays, remain the team to beat. Dallas stays strong at #2 after a commanding 37-14 victory over Crestwood, bringing their record to 5-3. The Mountaineers are proving that they can contend with the top teams, and they remain right on Valley View’s heels.