Old Forge Blue Devils

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.

The 2025-26 Pennsylvania Boys All-State Basketball Teams have officially dropped, and local talent made serious noise across the Commonwealth. Nico Antoniacci headlines the list as Class 3A Player of the Year, Old Forge landed two players on the 2A First Team with Logan Fanning and Cameron Parker, while J.J. Thomas was named Class 2A Co-Coach of the Year. District 4 and District 11 also added to a loaded regional showing. Full teams now live!

Blue Devils reign! Old Forge dominates Holy Cross 10-0 with 15 hits and Luke Olivieri's 10-K shutout gem.

Cloudy afternoon. Pre-break feel. Quiet crowd. Then one swing changed everything. Natalie Hricenak cleared the bases with a fifth-inning grand slam and just like that, No. 3 Mid Valley created separation in a game that felt tighter than the final score.

After a slow start and an emotional moment when senior Ryan DeMarco was forced to leave the game with an injury, the Blue Devils regrouped and delivered a gritty comeback to defeat Delone Catholic, 51–39, in the PIAA Class 2A Quarterfinals, punching their ticket to the state Final Four.

OLD FORGE — The postseason opened with authority Saturday night as Old Forge delivered a commanding performance in the first round of the PIAA Class 2A state playoffs, defeating East Juniata 79–37.