Scranton Prep Cavaliers

Senior attacker Brady Holmes stole the spotlight with an explosive eight-goal outing, powering the Scranton Prep Cavaliers past the Dallas Mountaineers in a dominant 20–8 win. With strong support from Mackie Lynott, Grady Toolan, and Braden McPartland, the Cavaliers showcased their offensive depth and gear up for a Friday night clash vs. Abington Heights.

Scranton Prep delivered one of the biggest upsets of the week, rallying in the bottom of the sixth to knock off No. 3-ranked Wallenpaupack 5-2 on Tuesday afternoon. Despite being unranked and trailing for much of the game, the Classics used a clutch sixth-inning surge and strong relief pitching to take down the heavily favored Buckhorns.

Allentown Central Catholic rode a nine-goal effort and a milestone moment from James McCarthy to a 16-11 win over Scranton Prep, as the midfielder celebrated his 100th career goal in Saturday’s nonleague showdown between District 2 & 11 heavyweights.

“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 high-scoring softball showdown on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Delaware Valley High School staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Scranton Prep 11-9. The Warriors, driven by clutch hitting and resilient pitching, erased an early deficit to secure the win.

Scranton’s own Rachael Rose is officially on the move. The 5’7” point guard enters the portal after a dominant run at Wofford, where she averaged 22.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 5.4 assists last season. With elite performances against Power 4 programs and a 40% clip from deep, Rose has quickly become one of the most coveted mid-major transfers in the country.

It was a dominant weekend for several local lacrosse programs, with Scranton Prep, Crestwood, and Abington Heights all turning in impressive performances. The Cavaliers overwhelmed North Pocono with a 15-1 victory, Crestwood’s girls edged Delaware Valley in a tight 10-8 battle, and Abington Heights rolled past Wyoming Area 16-2, showcasing firepower and depth across the board.

After a successful coaching career spanning high school and college basketball, Andrew Kettel has announced his resignation as head coach of Keystone College to focus on his family. Known for leading Scranton Prep to multiple championships and making Keystone a competitive program, Kettels influence extends far beyond the court. He has been a key figure in NEPA basketball, advocating for local athletes and spearheading the Coaches vs. Cancer initiative, which has raised over $3 million for cancer research. Though stepping away from coaching, his legacy in the region remains undeniable.

Scranton Prep’s season came to a tough end Saturday night as the Classics fell to Neumann-Goretti, 59-48, in the PIAA Class 4A quarterfinals. Despite trailing by just one point entering the fourth quarter, Prep couldn’t hold off a 10-0 run by the Saints, who pulled away late to secure the win.

Berks Catholic executed their defensive plan to perfection, limiting Packy Doherty and Brycen Martin and holding off Scranton Prep 51-47 in the PIAA 4A second round. Brody Martin (15 points), Packy Doherty (14), and Brycen Martin (11) paced Prep, but Zach Suski and Kingston McKoy (16 each) along with Bryce Gumby (12) led the Saints to victory.

Maya Jenkins etched her name into Scranton Prep history on Saturday, scoring her 1,000th career point in a dominant 56-34 win over Delone Catholic in the PIAA Class 4A first round. The senior guard reached the milestone in the fourth quarter, capping off a stellar performance that helped the Classics (24-1) advance to the next round. Scranton Prep’s defense fueled the victory, holding Delone Catholic to just four second-quarter points while Bella Dennebaum led the scoring effort with 14. Up next, the Classics face Allentown Central Catholic with a trip to the state quarterfinals on the line.

Scranton Prep caught fire in the second half, outscoring Northwestern Lehigh 39-19 and drilling 10 total three-pointers, including five each from Brycen Martin, 26 points and Packy Doherty, 25 points, en route to a 75-48 win in the PIAA 4A first round of the State Tournament.

For years, Scranton Prep has always been an obstacle for Valley View in achieving their goal for a District 2 Championship. Beyon McLean had a game high 26 points and Noah Veno added 13 points as Valley View took the District 2 4A Crown as they defeated Scranton Prep 66-53. “This is a great feeling. I’m just happy for our guys. It’s been a long coming. We’ve been runner-up the last two years. To finally break through, it’s something special.” Said Cougars head coach Mike Kurpis.

Scranton Prep wins 4A Girls District 2 Championship in Convincing Fashion When Valley View cut the lead down to eight in the third quarter, Scranton Prep needed to right the ship. Maya Jenkins got a three point play to stop the run and Jenna Hillebrand got a basket before the end of the quarter and pulled away in the fourth quarter to take a 62-36 victory over Valley View to win another District 2 4A Championship. Jenna Hillebrand had a game high 21 points and Maya Jenkins added 15 points. Even though the game was close in the third Classics head coach Bob Beviglia knew his team wouldn’t be denied. “I thought when we are able to get out and run. That’s when we are at our best. When we were able to get out in transition and outnumbered situations. That was the difference in the game.”

Scranton Prep erupted for 24 first-quarter points and never looked back, rolling past Wyoming Area 66-32 in the District 2 Class 4A semifinals. Packy Doherty (19 points) and Brycen Martin (13 points) led the charge as the Cavaliers locked in a spot in the district championship and the 4A state playoffs. Prep will face Valley View at Mohegan Sun Arena next Saturday at 4 PM with the district title on the line.