Montrose Meteors

Montrose junior Cara Evans has cemented her place in school history, becoming the first-ever tennis state champion for the Meteors after an undefeated season that showcased her talent and relentless work ethic. Balancing tennis and softball while maintaining high honors and ranking second in her class, Evans embodies excellence on and off the court. Fueled by dedication, family support, and community pride, she continues to raise the bar for what’s possible at a small school with a big heart.

The state’s biggest stage brought out the best in District 2’s top girls cross country teams and runners. Abington Heights senior Anna Pucilowski blazed her way to an 18th-place state medal, while Crestwood’s Katie Kozich and Delaware Valley’s Grace Holderith followed close behind with top-25 finishes. Elk Lake’s young core impressed in “Single A,” finishing just 41 points out of first with standout sophomore Kendyl Weisgold earning a 9th-place medal. Montrose, Wallenpaupack, and Valley View added strong team efforts in a day that showcased the depth, talent, and future promise of girls distance running across Northeast Pennsylvania.

Behind a 403-yard rushing assault and a clutch late touchdown from Timothy David, the Montrose Meteors rallied past Holy Redeemer 30–25 on Senior Night. Sawyer Aukema and Cason Petrak powered the ground game, while David’s interception sealed the Meteors’ second win of the season in Coach George Petrak’s rebuild journey.

Penn State head coach James Franklin touched down in Montrose by helicopter Thursday night to watch his newest Nittany Lion commit, Riverside’s Tavian Branch. The Vikings made sure his trip was worth it, erupting for a 60-6 rout of the Meteors in a dominant Week 5 performance.

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.

NFL legend and hometown hero Chris Snee brought the spark back to Montrose football this weekend, leading a free youth clinic alongside Varsity players and community sponsors—and following it up with $15,000 in donations to help power the future of the Meteors program.

Elk Lake flexed its offensive muscle Saturday with a rare feat—four home runs by players from four different grade levels—as the Lady Warriors rolled to an 18-3 mercy-rule win over Montrose.

Dunmore stormed into the District II Class 3A championship with a 15-0 semifinal win over Montrose, powered by a 3-hit, 5-RBI performance from Evan Mizenko and a shutout on the mound by Max Forgione.

Mountain View edged Montrose 5-4 on Thursday afternoon in a back-and-forth game that saw the Eagles take the lead for good in the bottom of the sixth.

Lackawanna Trail staged a thrilling late-inning comeback to edge Montrose 8-6 on Monday afternoon, using a five-run outburst in the bottom of the sixth to turn the tide and secure the win.

MONTROSE, CO — The Montrose Varsity Meteors pulled off a stunning comeback on Wednesday night, rallying in the final innings to edge the Mountain View Varsity Eagles 8-7 in a dramatic, back-and-forth battle.

The Spartans came out swinging and never let up. Despite a third-inning grand slam from Montroses Hudson Aukema that briefly shifted the momentum, Mid Valley's early offensive explosion—powered by Carter Musewicz and Brett Yanoski—kept the Spartans firmly in control. A clean game on defense and clutch hitting sealed a 15–5 statement win at home.

Montrose powered past Tunkhannock in a high-scoring 32-14 victory, led by Hudson Aukemas 8-RBI explosion and a relentless offensive onslaught that saw the Meteors score in every inning. Despite a grand slam from Ethan Dominick, the Tigers couldn’t keep pace in this unforgettable barn burner.

Montrose secured a 48-35 win over Blue Ridge, led by Sadie Jones’ 13 points and Carly Freys nine. A balanced offensive effort helped the Lady Meteors improve to 10-9 (9-2 conference). Despite the loss, Abigail Gelinger shined for Blue Ridge, scoring 28 of the teams 35 points, including 19 in the first half.

Montrose 3, Elk Lake 0 Gracie Dalton led the charge with a hat trick as Montrose secured a 3-0 victory over Elk Lake in Lackawanna League Division II action.