Scranton Knights

The rosters for the 91st Annual Dream Game have been released, featuring standout senior athletes from across the region. Representing the City team under head coach Jake Manetti (West Scranton) are top talents like Treyvon Dickey (Scranton Prep), Gabe Franek (Dunmore), and Drew Kiesendahl (Wallenpaupack). On the County side, head coach Mike Schuback (Old Forge) leads a loaded roster highlighted by Zach Cwalinski (Valley View), Richie Kostoff (Riverside), and Mason Avery (Honesdale). The game is scheduled for July 23 at John Henzes Veterans Memorial Stadium.

On a night meant to honor their seniors, Valley View gave their home crowd plenty to cheer about with a dominant 16-0 shutout win over Scranton on Wednesday. Behind a flawless pitching performance from Taylor Cawley and an explosive four-hit, two-home-run game from Kalli Karwowski, the Cougars sent their seniors out in style.

“Limits exist only in the mind.” For Matt Marcinek, these aren’t just words—they’re a way of life. Born with cerebral palsy, Matt could’ve let the world define him by his condition. Instead, he forged a path no one saw coming. Through sweat, science, and sheer will, he became a respected grappling coach, a mental performance expert, and the founder of No Limits Grappling Academy—Scranton’s powerhouse of No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu. His journey isn’t just about martial arts. It’s about refusing to be boxed in. About transforming pain into purpose. About proving that greatness isn’t reserved for the lucky or the able-bodied—it’s earned by those who keep showing up, even when it’s hard. In every class he teaches, every student he guides, and every story of struggle he helps rewrite, Matt’s message rings loud and clear: You are not your limitations. You are your mindset.

In a dominant display of offense, Abington Heights High School overwhelmed Scranton High School with a 17-2 win on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The Comets came out swinging, scoring four runs in the first inning and exploding for eight more in the second, leaving the Knights struggling to keep pace.

Wallenpaupack needed just four innings to make a statement. With every starter contributing and the pitching staff nearly flawless, the Buckhorns made it clear they’re ready to be a force this season.

In a rain-soaked thriller that tested both skill and spirit, the Wilkes-Barre Area Wolfpack staged a stunning comeback to defeat the Scranton Knights 13-12 in extra innings. Down by seven runs early, the Wolfpack rallied behind clutch hitting, tight defense, and a dramatic walk-off single in the 8th inning to seal a game that will be remembered as one of the seasons most electrifying matchups.

Parkland survives and advances in thrilling fashion, thanks to Blake Nassrys last-second heroics. The Trojans now set their sights on Imhotep Charter in the PIAA 6A State Quarterfinals, looking to keep their championship hopes alive.

SCRANTON, PA – In a dramatic comeback, Scranton overcame a sluggish start to defeat Cheltenham 50-45 in the opening round of the PIAA 6A State Playoffs on Saturday night. The Knights, who were held scoreless in the first quarter, stormed back with a dominant second-half performance to punch their ticket to the second round.

With the game tied just before halftime. Tony Battaglia found Jayden Burrell in the corner and Burrell hit the three at the buzzer. “It was momentum building going into half.” Said Scranton head coach Tony Battaglia. The Knights used that momentum to propel them to their fifth straight District 2 6A Championship 44-35 over Hazleton Area. Tony Battaglia had a game high 15 points and Jayden Burrell added nine.

Late in the fourth quarter, Scranton pushed Hazleton Area’s lead down to six. The Lady Cougars ended up pulling away to win the District 2 6A Girls Basketball Championship 62-47 over Scranton. Kaitlyn Bindas had a team high 18 points and Sophia Benyo added 14. “We took the press off with 5 minutes to go and we did very good.” Said Hazleton Area head coach Joe Gavio of the change he made on defense.

Scranton punched its ticket to the Class 6A subregional championship with a thrilling 44-43 overtime win over Williamsport. Johnathon Levine led the way with 13 points, while Jayden Burrell added a double-double. The Knights clutch three-point shooting proved decisive as they now await their next challenge at the Mohegan Arena.

Scranton dominates the second half to defeat Wyoming Valley West 59-28 in the District 2 Class 6A semifinals. Chrissy Jacklinski led all scorers with 20 points, while Jaelyn Alers erupted for 17 second-half points, including three three-pointers. With the win, Scranton advances to the district final at Mohegan Arena on February 28 to face Hazleton.

Scranton’s Senior Night was a night to remember, as the Lady Knights finished their regular season with a 51-45 win over Valley View. Giada Costa reached 1,000 career points, a milestone that added even more emotion to an already special evening. Though Valley View’s second-half defense nearly sparked a comeback, Scranton’s second-quarter surge proved to be the difference.

The Scranton Lady Knights put on a clinic against Wallenpaupack, led by Chrissy Jacklinski’s 18-point outburst and Rhylee Bell’s dominant double-double. Their teamwork and relentless defense paved the way for a decisive 61-34 victory.

The Lady Knights delivered a dominant performance on the court, but the real victory was in the cause they played for. With a strong showing from the community and a powerful message of support, the Pink Out Game was about more than just basketball on Monday night.