Wallenpaupack Buckhorns

Sunshine, fast times, district records, and unforgettable performances took over Scranton Memorial Stadium as the PIAA District 2 Championships delivered two electric days of track and field action. From Wilkes-Barre Area’s record-breaking relay to Olivia Thomas announcing herself as a statewide star, District 2’s biggest stage was loaded with moments that turned heads across Pennsylvania.

Wallenpaupack Area edged Wyoming Area 2-1 in a tight, pitching-dominated contest. Thomas Kiersted pitched 6 strong innings, allowing his team to rally for two runs in the fourth and secure the narrow victory.

Gillian Parsons' dominant 7 goals, 1 assist, 7 ground balls, and 9 draw controls propelled Holy Redeemer to a 19-5 win over Wallenpaupack. Allie Desciak hit her 50th career goal.

Some games are competitive. Others turn into complete takeovers. Friday belonged entirely to Abington Heights, as the Comets paired explosive offense with perfection in the circle during a dominant 12-0 win over Wallenpaupack. Adrianna Conrad was untouchable from the opening pitch, firing a five-inning perfect game while striking out eight of the 15 batters she faced.

North Pocono Lady Trojans rolled past Wallenpaupack Area 11-2 behind Amelia Bell's complete game and powerful offense.

Wallenpaupack Area’s Logan Caruso ‘26 has been selected to play in the 2026 Big 33 Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA) East-West All-Star Game, which will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Cumberland Valley High School's Chapman Field.

Valley View Cougars edged Wallenpaupack 5-2 in a defensive battle. Grace Munley led with 7 strikeouts, supported by clutch hits from Coral Kelly and Ashlyn Palickar to secure the win.

Wallenpaupack Buckhorns trounced Honesdale 11-0. Kiersted fueled a powerful offense, while Cameron Lynch delivered a stellar complete game shutout on the mound.

DALLAS — The No. 2 seed Dallas Mountaineers punched their ticket to the PIAA District 2 Class 5A semifinals Wednesday night with a commanding 45-22 win over No. 7 Wallenpaupack.

West Scranton picked up a 53 to 44 Lackawanna Division I victory over Wallenpaupack on Saturday night, highlighted by a milestone moment from senior guard Nate Schimelfenig, who scored the 1,000th point of his career early in the first quarter and finished with a game high 18 points.

Wallenpaupack standout Emma Ey has taken a major step onto the national stage, earning selection to the 2026 U16 USA Women’s National Field Hockey Team. The rising sophomore’s journey from local fields to national team training camps reflects years of dedication, elite production, and a deep love for the game that continues to open doors at the highest levels of competition.

The “Single A” boys’ race was the highlight of the day, showcasing District 2’s best as Elk Lake stormed to a state championship and Riverside claimed silver. Led by Kendle Jones’ blazing 16:05 runner-up finish, Elk Lake’s top trio set the tone early, while sophomore Trevor Upright and senior Whalen Kinney sealed the title with clutch second-half surges. Riverside countered with tight pack running from Mikey Schimelfenig and the Connor brothers to secure second place. District 2 shined across the board with standout medal runs from Susquehanna’s Maxx Kelly, Lackawanna Trail’s Avery Ronchi, and solid performances from Lakeland and Blue Ridge to cap an unforgettable day for the region.

Valley View closed out Senior Night with a 20-7 win over Wallenpaupack behind 285 rushing yards and three touchdowns, setting up a Halloween home playoff showdown with Dallas.

More than 400 Wallenpaupack Youth Soccer League members filled the field for the annual Youth Soccer Night, high-fiving varsity players and soaking in the spotlight before watching Valley View edge the Buckhorns, 2-1. The evening celebrated community, inspiration, and the next generation of players.

Wallenpaupack rolled to a 3–0 victory over Valley View behind goals from Colby Bonagura, Robert Kratzer and Colin McClintock. Dylan Duggan and Ben Cumberland chipped in assists as the Buckhorns locked down a clean sheet with a strong defensive effort.