Scranton Prep Cavaliers

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.

Valley View made Senior Night one to remember with a 3–0 shutout win over Scranton Prep. Callie Gillen scored twice and added an assist, while Mya Cesarini chipped in the final goal as the Cougars dominated from start to finish.

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.