Scranton Prep Cavaliers

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.

With the top spot in District 2 on the line, Delaware Valley and Scranton Prep went toe-to-toe in a battle of 14-1 powerhouses. But when the dust settled, it was the Warriors who stole the spotlight—exploding for six unanswered goals in the fourth quarter to silence the home crowd and claim a dominant 12-5 victory. Fueled by grit, momentum, and a whole lot of fire, DV proved why they're a force to be reckoned with.

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.