Pittston Area Patriots

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.”

Abington broke open a close game with a six-run sixth inning and rode strong pitching from Evan Ross to defeat Pittston 13-3. Murphy Lyle delivered 3 RBIs, and the Abington announcer brought constant energy to every at-bat, fueling a dominant team effort at home.

Silvio Giardina closed out his decorated career at Pittston Area by being named The Citizens’ Voice Male Athlete of the Year, an honor earned through years of consistent excellence in both basketball and baseball.

A five-run fifth inning proved to be the difference as Palmyra used timely hitting and flawless defense to defeat Pittston 7–3 on Monday in playoff action.

In a tightly contested battle between two strong arms, Pittston’s Elijah Barr delivered a complete-game gem while his teammates made the most of limited opportunities to seal a 3-1 win over Abington Heights.

A team built on talent, toughness, and true character—the Lady Trojans are marching into the 5A final with momentum, heart, and a hunger for more. On Saturday, they reminded everyone that how you win is just as important as the scoreboard.

Entering their district playoff semifinal game against Dallas, the Pittston Area Patriots had a record of 20-0. They kept their perfect season alive in dominating fashion, scoring a 16-6 win over their division rival Dallas Mountaineers. The win sends the Patriots to their third straight PIAA District Two Class AAAAA championship game.

Despite a strong showing at the plate and a solo home run from Dominick Zangardi, the Dallas Mountaineers fell just short in a 3-2 loss to the Pittston Patriots on Wednesday.

Historic Night for Tunkhannock’s Erin Van Ness! The senior smacked her way into the record books, becoming the Tigers' all-time leader in hits and RBIs with a 4-for-4 night in a 19-7 win over Pittston. A career defined by consistency, capped by legacy.

In a battle of District 2 heavyweights, Pittston Area flexed its depth, firepower, and pitching prowess — proving why the top spot in the Coaches Poll still runs through the Patriots.

Fueled by a 10-run first inning and a four-RBI outing from Nick Innamorati, Pittston rolled past Berwick 19-4 on Monday, showcasing power at the plate and dominance on the base paths.

Lake-Lehman rallied for six runs in the sixth inning, capped by Kaitlyn Brudnicki’s inside-the-park home run, to erase a five-run deficit and defeat Pittston Area 11-10 in a wild Friday softball showdown.

Pittston Area’s softball team bounced back in a big way on Wednesday, powering past Crestwood 10–4 in an eight-inning showdown that showcased grit, timely hitting, and standout pitching from junior Samantha Herbert.

Pittston Area delivered an emphatic performance in this year’s edition of the “Battle of the Bridge,” cruising past Wyoming Area with an 11-1 victory on Sunday.

The Pittston Area Patriots continued their winning ways with a dominant 5-0 victory over the Wilkes-Barre Area Wolfpack on Monday. Fueled by outstanding pitching and timely hitting, the Patriots maintained their momentum in what has been an impressive season.