Scranton Prep Cavaliers

SCRANTON — Scranton Prep opened the PIAA Class 4A girls basketball state playoffs in commanding fashion Saturday night, defeating Lancaster Catholic 52–27 at the Xavier Center to advance to the Round of 16.

SCRANTON, PA — Fresh off capturing the District 2 Class 4A championship, Scranton Prep continued its postseason momentum Friday night with a composed 65–48 victory over Schuylkill Valley in the opening round of the PIAA state tournament.

WILKES-BARRE — On championship night at Mohegan Sun Arena, it was poise, depth, and star power that ultimately separated Scranton Prep from Dallas.

Back-and-forth. Possession by possession. No breathing room. With Valley View refusing to fade, Scranton Prep delivered in the closing minutes at Mohegan Arena, clamping down defensively and knocking down clutch free throws to claim its fourth straight District 2 championship.

Because front row isn’t just a seat in the arena, it’s a place in the story. And the story is still being written.

You can game-plan it. You can throw bodies at it. You can try to slow it down. None of it mattered Tuesday night. Jordan Shaffer owned the paint, the pace, and the moment as Abington Heights handed top-ranked Scranton Prep an 84–61 wake-up call in Division I action.

Scranton Prep closed out the 23rd Annual Lynett Memorial Tournament with a convincing 53 to 22 victory over Holy Cross, using defense, depth, and balanced scoring to control the consolation game from start to finish

A dominant fourth quarter lifted Scranton past Scranton Prep on Saturday, as the Lady Knights closed strong to secure a spot in the Lynett Tournament championship game against Dunmore.

Pennsylvania high school football excellence has a long memory and once again, District 2 talent is etched into it. Six local standouts have earned Mini Maxwell recognition, placing them among the state’s elite and one step closer to football immortality.

Holiday vibes filled the Xavier Center, but once the ball went up, Scranton Prep sent a clear message. Pajamas, stuffed animals, and a buzzing student section set the scene and by the end of the night, the Cavaliers had delivered a statement performance heading into the heart of the season.

The Tigers, fueled by a dominant passing attack led by senior quarterback Shane Leh and a relentless defensive front, outpaced a gritty Scranton Prep squad that leaned heavily on its run game but couldn’t keep up with Northwestern’s explosive offense.

Scranton Prep is moving on in the PIAA Class 3A playoffs after a resilient 28–21 road win Friday night at Milton Alumni Stadium. Mifflinburg struck first — and fast — using two explosive touchdown passes from quarterback Chad Martin to receiver Landen Murray, covering 88 yards and 76 yards on back-to-back possessions.

In a stormy District 2 3A Championship at Crispin Field, Scranton Prep dismantled unbeaten Berwick 42-7 to earn district glory. Senior quarterback Will McPartland went 9-for-9 for 226 yards and had six total touchdowns, while brother Braedon added 155 yards of offense and a score. The Cavaliers’ defense dominated, Sean McCormack recorded two sacks, and AJ Croom and Jake Rowell each grabbed interceptions, handing Berwick QB Brady Cleaver his first picks of the season.

From backyard swings to championship greens, Scranton Prep’s Cole Powell has turned a childhood hobby into a record-setting rise. The sophomore standout capped his dream season by becoming the first golfer in school history to win an individual state title finishing an incredible 7-under at Penn State’s White Course. With his calm focus, relentless drive, and gratitude for the family and coaches who shaped him, Powell continues to redefine what it means to stay wired on and off the course.

Scranton Prep made history at Dunmore Stadium, rolling past Jersey Shore 51–19 as head coach Terry Gallagher earned his 100th career win. Junior Noah Krzywiec’s 50-yard catch and two touchdowns set the tone, while senior quarterback Will McPartland accounted for four scores in a milestone night that reminded everyone Prep football remains a powerhouse in District 2.