West Scranton Invaders

West Scranton Invaders defeated Scranton 7-2, led by Kaleiah Connor's 10-strikeout pitching and Mckenna Brudnicki's 3 RBI, securing a road victory.

Kaleiah Connor was Player of the Game, pitching seven scoreless innings with 12 K's and hitting a two-run home run for West Scranton's 9-2 victory.

The Valley View Cougars shut out West Scranton 6-0 on Senior Night. Abbi Call threw a one-hit gem with 8 Ks and went 3 for 3 at the plate.

Friday night baseball at PNC Field brought clean defense, timely hitting, and a playoff-style atmosphere as Valley View and West Scranton squared off under the lights. And once the Cougars grabbed momentum early, they never really let it go.

It didn’t take long for West Scranton to grab control Monday night. One swing set the tone, and from there, the Invaders kept stacking quality at-bats, clean defense, and steady pitching in a game that never really slowed down.

Some nights are about wins. Others are about moments you don’t see often. Monday had both, as Nick Bradley filled up the zone, the stat sheet, and the record book in one dominant outing.

North Pocono Lady Trojans secured a decisive 7-2 victory over West Scranton, fueled by Riley Grambo's 2-for-2, three RBI performance.

By sunrise, Mike Munchak Way was already buzzing. Cars packed every available space, families lined the gates of Scranton Veterans Memorial Stadium, and kids from across Northeast Pennsylvania waited with cleats tied tight for one unforgettable day. When Saquon Barkley stepped onto the field, it turned a local football camp into a full-blown community moment.

For a few innings, this one had the feel of a close battle. Then West Scranton found its rhythm, strung together big innings, and turned the game into a convincing 12-2 win Tuesday afternoon.

Valley View Cougars edged West Scranton 6-5 in a thrilling softball match. Mady Minelli's 2 RBIs proved decisive in the nail-biting finish.

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.

Riverside used a strong middle stretch and a second-half surge from Mikayla Smith to earn a 39–32 girls’ basketball victory over West Scranton.

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.

When the final whistle blew, Austin Sostre didn’t just see a scoreboard he saw a promise kept. Four touchdowns, a Super Bowl win, and one powerful tribute to his former Jr Invaders coach, Tommy Selemba, who he calls a second parent and big reason he plays the game with so much heart. On a night where West Scranton lit up the scoreboard, Sostre made sure Coach Tommy’s legacy lived on.

Scranton left no doubt in this year’s Bell Game, storming past West Scranton 51-6 for a seventh straight rivalry win. Behind Brody Coyle’s dual-threat performance and a ground game that racked up over 220 yards, the Knights kept the Bell shining bright on their sideline.