Lake-Lehman Black Knights

For a few innings, Dallas looked ready to land a statement punch in the Back Mountain rivalry showdown. Then Lake-Lehman answered. Behind another electric outing from JMU commit Hannah Chipego and a relentless offensive response, the Knights erased an early five-run deficit to stun Dallas 8-6 Thursday night in a rivalry matchup that felt every bit like postseason softball. With 12 more strikeouts added to her career total, Chipego now sits just three away from the Wyoming Valley Conference all-time strikeout record.

One of the Wyoming Valley’s most historic football traditions is getting a new backdrop for its diamond anniversary. The 75th UNICO Football Classic heads to Wilkes-Barre Area this month, bringing together the region’s top WVC senior standouts for one final night under the lights.

Every time Hannah Chipego steps into the circle lately, history seems to follow. Friday night added another chapter, as the Lake-Lehman ace piled up strikeouts, added another dominant outing to her résumé, and reached a career milestone that only a few ever touch. With major matchups against Athens and Dallas looming next week, the Black Knights looked more than ready.

Lake Lehman defeated Holy Redeemer 10-8 in lacrosse. Olivia Oliver spearheaded Lake Lehman's offense with six goals, earning Player of the Game honors.

Lake-Lehman secured its third consecutive victory, advancing its record to 10-5 with a decisive 4-1 win over the Hanover Area Hawkeyes.

Chipego’s athletic career has been anything but one-dimensional. Early in high school, she balanced multiple sports, competing in field hockey and basketball before making the decision to step away from both after her sophomore year. Her junior and senior years saw her return to the soccer field, adding another layer to her already impressive athletic résumé.

The 8th Annual Northwest Area Track Invitational delivered a full slate of standout performances across sprints, distance events, relays, and field competitions. With deep fields and strong early-season marks, several athletes established themselves as names to watch this spring.

Chipego’s no-hitter and clutch homeruns from both her and Kaitlyn Brudnicki led Lake Lehman past St. Marys in a non-conference game on Thursday.

Lake-Lehman edged out Dallas in a competitive girls lacrosse matchup, securing a 13–11 victory in a game defined by balanced scoring and strong individual performances on both sides.

NEPA Elite Volleyball Club continued to make a statement across the Northeast this weekend at the Irish Madness Invitational at Harrah’s in Atlantic City. Competing against 30+ teams from multiple states, NEPA Elite teams battled through high-level competition with 16U Wildfire and 17U Storm both finishing an impressive 4th place overall. Athletes representing over 28 schools across District 2, District 4, and District 11 came together to compete as one, proving that NEPA Elite continues to grow as one of the region’s most competitive and respected volleyball programs

Holy Redeemer delivered a complete team performance Friday night, pulling away in the middle quarters to defeat Lake-Lehman 61–44 in the District 2 Class 3A semifinals and punch their ticket to the championship game.

WILKES-BARRE — Holy Redeemer continues to build momentum as the season unfolds, earning a solid 52–40 victory over Lake-Lehman on Monday night. Against a strong and disciplined Lake-Lehman team, the Royals showed balance on both ends of the floor, pulling away in the second half to secure another important conference win.

The Lake-Lehman Knights captured the District 2 Class 2A Championship with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Tunkhannock last week. The decisive moment came in the 64th minute when senior Andrew Mathes found the back of the net, securing the program’s first district title since 1998 and capping off another dominant performance from a team that’s been in control all season.

The sting of last year’s loss still lingered in the locker room, but when the final whistle blew at Spartan Stadium, the Lake-Lehman Black Knights knew something special had been achieved. With a hard-fought 2-1 win over the Wyoming Area Warriors, the Black Knights hoisted the District II Class A championship trophy — a symbol of redemption, resilience, and belief.

The latest District 2 Coaches Poll has taken shape, and with the postseason fast approaching, the top five teams are beginning to separate themselves — setting up what could be one of the most competitive playoff stretches in recent memory.