Old Forge Blue Devils

The wait is over for Lackawanna Trail. The Lions built a 21-point advantage and survived a furious fourth-quarter push from Old Forge to secure their first victory of the season, 21-14.

The stretch run is here. Nate Johns enters Week 6 at 73-25 this season and 243-65 all-time, with 17 more picks on the board and some big District 2 matchups waiting to test his momentum.

Lackawanna League golf results: Sebastian Meyer shoots even-par 36 as Abington Heights beats North Pocono, Valley View edges the Trojans 182-188, Honesdale rolls past Wallenpaupack, and Elk Lake's Hannah LaRue shoots 41 to beat Old Forge.

Halfway home. Five District 2 teams remain unbeaten and the races are only getting tighter. Fresh off a season-best 14-3 week, Nate Johns is back with 19 picks for a loaded Week 5 slate.

Old Forge controlled the action in a 36-6 win over Tunkhannock Friday night, but the lasting image came with 1:11 remaining. After an Old Forge player went down and medical personnel came onto the field, Tunkhannock walked out to join the Blue Devils as the final seconds ran off, both teams eventually gathering together in a show of sportsmanship and prayer.

THROOP — Mid Valley established control early and leaned on a dominant rushing performance from senior Kayden Barnauskas to defeat Old Forge, 14-0, Friday night at Spartan Stadium.

Riverside swept Old Forge in both the boys and girls Lackawanna League golf matches at Pine Hills Country Club.

New classifications. Realigned divisions. Championship rosters undergoing major makeovers. With 33 District 2 teams beginning their road toward Cumberland Valley, Nate Johns breaks down the biggest storylines and makes his picks for who will be standing with district gold when November arrives.

Instant classics between city and county for the 92nd dream game

Championship softball was on full display Thursday night at Miles Street Community Park as Old Forge and North Pocono delivered an exciting District 17 8-9-10 Championship game before Old Forge pulled away to earn the title and a berth in next week’s Section 5 Tournament hosted at Mid Valley.

A day of spirited play and great sportsmanship unfolded as Old Forge and North Pocono Minors All-Stars met for an exciting Little League matchup.

Holy Cross swept the 1A District 2 Championship 8-0 over Old Forge, with Ava Schmidt delivering a masterful Player of the Game performance.

The lineup cards are still being filled out and the season isn’t over just yet, but in Old Forge, the realization is beginning to settle in. One of the community’s own is preparing to step away from the dugout. Before the final chapter closes, Doug Noldy caught up with longtime Blue Devils head coach Tony DiMattia to reflect on a baseball journey rooted in family, pride, and the heartbeat of a small town.

If you like pitching duels, this probably wasn’t your game. But if offense, momentum swings, and nonstop action are your thing, Thursday’s clash between No. 9 Dunmore and No. 8 Old Forge delivered plenty of entertainment from the first pitch to the final out.

In what started as a tight game early on, the Crusaders exploded in the third inning, putting up 10 runs and completely shifting the momentum on their way to a 12-0 win over Old Forge on Sunday.