Lake-Lehman Black Knights

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.

Lake-Lehman erupted for six runs in the bottom of the third inning and never looked back, taking down Tunkhannock 10-4 in a dominant home win Friday afternoon.

Lake-Lehman’s consistency proved to be the difference, as the Black Knights racked up points in nearly every event, including key sweeps in the 800m, high jump, and triple jump.

In a competitive dual meet on the track and in the field, the Northwest Area girls track and field team came up short against a strong Lake-Lehman squad. Despite several standout individual performances, the Lady Rangers were defeated with a final score of 88-62.

“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.

Gia Caporuscio fired in 5 goals and Crestwood rolled past Lake-Lehman 18-4. Hannah Ziegler dominated the draw with 7 controls, and Addie Knorr added 4 goals in the win.

Wyoming Area asserted its dominance on both sides of the track Thursday afternoon, winning 39 of 52 total scoring positions and sweeping Lake-Lehman in decisive fashion. Gashi and Gravine stole the show with multi-event wins, while depth in relays and field events propelled both squads to triple-digit team scores.

March 21, 2025 – Tunkhannock, PA — The Tunkhannock Tigers opened their 2025 season with a dominant 12–5 win over Lake-Lehman, showcasing a complete team effort fueled by efficient scoring, strong midfield control, and relentless hustle on both ends of the field.

The 2024-2025 Wyoming Valley Conference (WVC) Division 2 Girls Coaches’ All-Stars list highlights the league’s best, with Ella Wilson (Lake-Lehman) earning MVP honors after a dominant season, racking up 396 points and leading her team to success. Ella Stambaugh (Wyoming Seminary) was named Player of the Year, lighting up the scoreboard with an impressive 515 points, while Coach Charlie Lavan (Lake-Lehman) took home Coach of the Year honors for his leadership. Joining them on the First-Team All-Stars are top performers like Bella Boylan (Holy Redeemer), Kate Reed (Nanticoke), and Kinley Purdy (Lake-Lehman), each making a major impact for their teams. Meanwhile, McKenzie Chirnock (Holy Redeemer), Kathryn Morgan (Lake-Lehman), and Lourianna Alston (Tunkhannock) headline the Second-Team selections, showcasing the depth of talent in the WVC. With a mix of seasoned seniors and rising underclassmen, this year’s All-Stars not only delivered standout performances but also set the stage for the future of Wyoming Valley Conference girls’ basketball.

After an 18-0 run by Lake-Lehman that spanned the first and second quarter, Crestwood was down nine. The Lady Comets slowly chipped away at the lead and took a short lead early in the third quarter. Crestwood trailed as much as seven in the fourth quarter but ended up not allowing any more Lake-Lehman points as Charlie Hiller had a team-high 13 points including a putback basket with 26 seconds left and Kate Gallagher added 10 points as the Lady Comets advanced to the WVC Finals with a 48-45 victory over Lake-Lehman.

Kathryn Morgan delivered a standout performance, scoring a game-high 25 points to lead Lake-Lehman to a crucial 65-60 victory over Holy Redeemer in a battle for first place in WVC Division 2. Morgan’s clutch shooting, combined with strong contributions from Ella Wilson (14 points) and Delcia Biscotto (11 points), secured the Lady Black Knights a two-game lead in the standings with four games remaining. Head coach Charlie Lavan praised his team’s effort, particularly their poise and execution. “Kathryn is as steady as they come. All the kids came up with clutch plays tonight. Foul shooting was excellent. We’re in a good spot, and we’re going to keep working,” Lavan said. Morgan echoed the sentiment, sharing, “Finishing shots has been a struggle for me, but today they were falling. Our team worked well together—it was a really good night.” Holy Redeemer fought valiantly, led by Megan Albrecht’s 20 points and McKenzie Chimock’s 14. Despite their late rally, the Lady Royals fell short as Lake-Lehman held firm in the final minutes, with Biscotto sinking six crucial free throws to seal the win.