Mid Valley Spartans

From backyard beginnings to record-breaking glory, Mid Valley’s Sofia Goetter has turned pure passion into purpose. The senior standout midfielder recently etched her name in school history with 105 career goals, but her story runs deeper than stats. A two-time All-State honoree and Ohio State commit, Sofia is a leader defined by humility, drive, and heart. Whether she’s breaking records on the field, leading teammates through positivity, or giving back to her community, she proves that greatness comes from more than talent, it comes from character.

Mid Valley Stadium is the place to be this week as the community unites for a cause that’s bigger than the game. The Rally in the Valley kicks off Thursday night at 6 p.m. with a rivalry showdown against Valley View and continues Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with youth soccer, junior high games, and a boys varsity matchup against Forest City. Fans can enjoy food, t-shirts, basket raffles, and a chance to win amazing prizes like a Camelback Resort overnight stay or a 20-person RailRiders luxury box. Come out, fill the stands, and show your support for Coaches vs. Cancer!

Fog rolled over Bloomsburg University as the NEPA Invitational 2025 opened with the girls’ and boys’ junior high 3200-meter races. Shikellamy’s Carly Ross dominated the girls’ field in 11:10, while Danville claimed the team title with 91 points. On the boys’ side, Holy Redeemer’s Frank Pacelli edged Lewisburg’s Taylor Gulden-Luthi in a dramatic finish, clocking 10:00 to 10:01. District 2 runners shined with six top-12 finishes, led by Riverside’s Conner Moore in fifth. Lewisburg’s depth secured the boys’ team crown, while Crestwood placed second and Mid Valley edged Riverside by one point for fifth.

Mid Valley’s Jacob Borrelli stole the spotlight in Week 4 of the Lackawanna League Cluster Meets, breaking both the course and school record with a blistering 16:37 to lead the Spartans past Riverside in a 27-29 thriller. Elk Lake’s Kendel Jones also etched his name into history with a 15:30 at Valley View, pacing a 1-2-3 sweep, while Wallenpaupack’s Aiden Janowicz edged Maxx Kelly by just 0.3 seconds in a dramatic finish. On the girls’ side, Abington’s Anna Pucilowski turned in a dominant 18:21 to keep the Comets unbeaten, Old Forge won by a single point over Mid Valley, and Wallenpaupack’s depth carried the day against Delaware Valley.

On a night where soccer met something much larger, Mountain View found the back of the net twice in the second half to stay red hot. But at Spartan Stadium, the real highlight was Mid Valley’s commitment to raising awareness for mental health and rallying behind one of their own, proof that sports are about far more than wins and losses.

Mid Valley had a big day, with the boys cross country team knocking off last year’s league champs behind individual winner Jacob Borrelli and five Spartans finishing in the top nine, while the soccer team battled past Lakeland 2-1 thanks to goals from Tyler Narcoonis and Ethan Johnson.

Brett Yanoski threw for three scores and Mason Vinansky ran for two more as Mid Valley blanked Old Forge 42-0 on Friday Night Rivals. The Spartans move to 1-2 and gear up for Honesdale, while Old Forge searches for answers heading into Hanover.

Valley View and Mid Valley battled in more than just a non-conference matchup Thursday night. It was friends turned rivals for 80 minutes, with bragging rights on the line before they reunite as teammates for Anthracite FC. In the end, Gavin Walsh set up Braden Loff for the decisive second-half goal, giving the Cougars a 1-0 win on their home field.

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.

Legacy Under the Lights: 91st Dream Game Media Day Unites Past and Future of NEPA Football VALLEY VIEW — The scent of summer grass and the echo of cleats on concrete set the stage under the bleachers of Valley View’s football stadium, where dozens of the region’s top high school football players gathered for the 91st Annual Dream Game Media Day. It was more than a press event. It was a reunion, a farewell, a coming-of-age story all in one. Hosted by longtime broadcaster Tony Sibila and Honesdale’s new head coach George Howanitz, Media Day was filled with stories from players on the cusp of adulthood and from coaches whose roots run deep in Northeastern Pennsylvania’s football soil. “It’s like a family reunion,” Howanitz said. “There’s history in every name on the roster.”

Mid Valley used a five-run third inning and a balanced effort from both the circle and the plate to power past Back Mountain 7-3 in Section 5 play. Full recap now on SportzWire.com.

Anna T fanned 15 and added two hits at the plate to lead Jefferson Township to a 4-2 win over a resilient Mid Valley squad in Section 5 10U softball action. Nora P struck out 10 in a strong effort for Mid Valley, while Adaline O went 2-for-3 with an RBI.

Quinn B led the way with four RBIs while Grace E struck out seven in the circle, helping Mid Valley Little League Softball Minors earn a 16-0 win over Mountain Top on Saturday.

SportzWire will provide live audio broadcasts of Monday’s PIAA softball semifinals, featuring Valley View vs. Northwestern Lehigh and Mid Valley vs. Pine Grove Area. Tony Sibilla of Penn Sports Radio will call the Valley View game, while Nate Johns and Paul Bo will cover Mid Valley. All four teams fall within SportzWire’s coverage area. Listen live at SportzWire.com. Tickets are available now at PIAA.org.