Scranton Prep Cavaliers

On a night dedicated to childhood pancreatic cancer awareness, Abington Heights junior Jack Hartshorn drilled a 30-yard game-winning field goal with 11 seconds left to lift the Comets past Scranton Prep, 17–15. The former Cavalier capped a night of redemption and heart, snapping a six-game skid to Prep as teammates celebrated both victory and cause.

The Cavaliers kept their record spotless, finishing 15-0 and rolling past Riverside 295–340 to secure the Lackawanna League title. Cole Powell’s medalist 70 led the way, with five teammates close behind, as Scranton Prep now heads to Elkview for Monday’s Team Districts against Lake-Lehman.

Valley View protected home turf with a 3-1 win over Scranton Prep as Logan Cabrera opened the scoring and Braden Loff added two goals, while Soleil Shrestha netted the lone tally for the Cavaliers.

Back under the lights after an ACL injury in last year’s playoffs, Will McPartland delivered an unforgettable return, accounting for seven total touchdowns as Scranton Prep erased a huge deficit to edge Delaware Valley 49-44.

Valley View opened its 2025 season with a 14-10 victory over Scranton Prep in Archbald. Caleb Brown’s 48-yard touchdown pass to Gabe Davis and Tyler Muchal’s 18-yard scoring run highlighted the Cougars’ offense, while the defense locked down late to secure the win. Scranton Prep’s Mackey Lynett put the Cavaliers on the board with a fumble recovery touchdown, and Tyler Bianchi added a field goal, but Valley View’s balance on the ground and key second-half surge proved the difference.

The District 2 preseason coaches’ poll has arrived, and the message is clear: this isn’t one person’s opinion, it’s the collective voice of coaches across the region weighing in on who’s ready to bring the heat. Delaware Valley leads the Big School rankings, while Scranton Prep tops the Small Schools, both programs seen as steady systems built for long runs. Backed by the insight of those who know the game best, these rankings act like a finely tuned HVAC unit balanced, efficient, and powerful. Thanks to sponsor Kleinbauer Mechanical, family owned and operated, for reminding us that whether it’s football or HVAC, reliability and honest work always rise to the top.

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.”

The Hazleton Area Lady Cougars delivered a defensive masterclass on Tuesday, overpowering Scranton Prep with a 31-22 victory. The Lady Cougars’ relentless pressure and interior dominance ensured they controlled the game from start to finish.

Scranton Prep senior Caleb Rutkoski has been cleared to return to the football field after a long and demanding recovery from a torn ACL suffered during his junior season. The injury occurred on September 20, 2024, while Caleb was blitzing the quarterback. It brought a sudden halt to a promising year in which he played a major role on both sides of the ball as a fullback and outside linebacker.

The Classics Girls Basketball Camp is set to return this summer, running July 21–24 at the Xavier Center on the campus of Scranton Prep. Open to girls entering grades 4 through 8, the camp runs daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and offers a blend of individual instruction and team-oriented play.

In a evening that combined playoff nerves with program pride, Scranton Prep seized the spotlight — and made history in the process. From dominant draws to laser-accurate assists, the Cavaliers’ first step on the state stage looked anything but inexperienced.

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.

Doug Pua delivered at the plate and Lorenzo Hernandez dominated on the mound as Mid Valley knocked off Scranton Prep 4-1 to punch their ticket to the District II AAAA final.

Crestwood claimed the District Championship in boys lacrosse on Wednesday with an impressive 12-6 victory over Scranton Prep on Prep’s home field.

A seven-run first inning and dominant pitching from Taylor Cawley lifted Valley View past Scranton Prep in a 13-0 shutout to open the playoffs.