Lake-Lehman Black Knights

In the fall, Logan will be entering his sophomore year at Liberty University, where he is part of the LU Bass Fishing Team — a competitive collegiate fishing program that has given him the chance to pursue his passion at a higher level. Last season, Logan and his fishing partner, Gavin Sheffer, placed 41st out of 300 boats in the ACA (Association of Collegiate Anglers) tournament held at Pickwick Lake in Alabama — a notable achievement in one of the country’s top college-level fishing events.

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.

Her college journey hasn’t always been smooth. As a freshman, Rachel found herself in and out of the lineup, struggling mentally with the uncertainty of her role. But by the fourth game of the season, she earned a starting position and never looked back.

Lake-Lehman’s standout two-sport athlete Ella Wilson was named the Citizen’s Voice Female Athlete of the Year last night, a well-deserved honor for one of the most accomplished and dedicated athletes in the region.

Looking to the future, both plan to stay connected to field hockey through coaching. Lyla wants to “train younger kids so they can fall in love with the sport like I did,” while Bella envisions coaching and staying active with friends. Their desire to give back reflects the gratitude they feel for those who guided them.

The true definition of tough, disciplined, and resilient, Jacob Simoson has built his football journey on perseverance and purpose. A graduate of Lake-Lehman High School, Jacob is now a senior Offensive Guard for Bloomsburg University.

Her achievements extend far beyond athletics. She is also a member of the National Honor Society with a flawless 4.0 GPA, Ella is a model of what it means to be both a student and athlete.

Ava Hazelton struck out 13 and Mid Valley rallied in the 6th to take down Lake-Lehman 6-4 in a back-and-forth playoff thriller. Cortazar tripled, Larson drove in two, and the Spartanettes move on.

Lake-Lehman High School is home to one of Pennsylvania’s most exciting young duos—identical twin sophomores Bodhi and Finn, who are turning heads and rewriting the record books.

One hour after taking down Wyoming Valley West 9-8 in a continued game from their own senior night, the Dallas Mountaineers beat the Lake-Lehman Black Knights 11-3 on their senior night. The Mountaineers played a complete game on both sides of the ball, led by junior pitcher Dominick Zangardi and senior outfielder Kaden Coyne.

It was a masterclass on the mound Tuesday afternoon as Jacob Snyder led Wyoming Area to a 2-0 victory over Lake-Lehman in a tightly contested pitchers’ duel.

In a milestone-filled outing, Lake-Lehman’s Hannah Chipego dominated in the circle and at the plate, recording her 500th strikeout and 100th career hit to lead the Knights past Berwick, 8-2.

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.

The 2025 Pennsylvania Sports Writers All-State Girls Basketball Teams were officially released Thursday afternoon, and District 2 made a powerful statement, with nine standout athletes and one notable alum receiving statewide honors across multiple PIAA classifications.

Lake-Lehman continued its dominant stretch on the diamond with a convincing 10-2 victory over Wyoming Area on Monday, powered by a near-flawless outing from Hannah Chipego and an offensive surge led by freshman Brooke Reilly.