Wilkes-Barre Wolfpack

Hazleton Area struck early and never looked back Thursday afternoon at Wilkes University, defeating Wilkes-Barre Area 6-2 to capture the District 2/4 Class 6A Championship. Dom Marino’s first-inning home run sparked a six-run start, while Freddie Corrado and Jack Esposito combined to shut the door as the Cougars secured their seventh consecutive district crown.

Millionaire Mountain delivered another postseason thriller and once again Wilkes-Barre walked away celebrating. Facing elimination late and trailing entering the seventh inning, the Wolfpack fought back before Nathan Fritz delivered the decisive blow in the ninth, sending Wilkes-Barre to a second straight District 2-4 Class 6A championship appearance with a dramatic 5-2 victory over top-seeded Williamsport.

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.

One of the Wyoming Valley’s most historic football traditions is getting a new backdrop for its diamond anniversary. The 75th UNICO Football Classic heads to Wilkes-Barre Area this month, bringing together the region’s top WVC senior standouts for one final night under the lights.

Crestwood dominated Wilkes-Barre in a 20-0 shutout victory. Ty McConnell (3 goals, 1 assist) and Aiden Lazo (3 goals, 1 assist) led the offensive charge, supported by strong defense and face-off control.

After falling behind early, the Mountaineers answered with a six-run first inning and never looked back, pulling away for a 10-5 win over Wilkes-Barre.

Leonard, a member of the Wilkes-Barre Area boys track and field team, competes in the 100m, 200m, 4x100 relay, and 4x400 relay. Most recently, he delivered a series of remarkable performances, highlighted by a blazing 10.4-second 100-meter dash against Pittston—a time rarely seen in the region for decades.

Momentum changed hands more than once Friday night in Kingston, but Wyoming Valley West owned the final moment that mattered most. After surrendering the lead in the middle innings, the Spartans answered with a composed seventh-inning rally and walked off Wilkes-Barre, 6-5, in one of the more entertaining finishes of the season.

A 10.4 flashes on the stop watch, and suddenly history feels within reach. Wilkes-Barre Area’s Tim Leonard isn’t just winning races, he’s stepping into a conversation that hasn’t been touched in decades, with encouragement now coming from the very names that built it.

Marino blasts 2 HRs, 3 RBIs as Hazleton Area Cougars crush Wilkes-Barre 7-1. Corrado fans 12!

BETHLEHEM — Liberty opened the PIAA Class 6A boys basketball state playoffs with a strong second-half performance Saturday, defeating Wilkes-Barre Area 61–52 to advance to the Round of 16.

WILKES-BARRE — Championship games are supposed to test everything — poise, toughness, execution, and heart.

They were down 12 before they scored. The crowd grew restless. The memory of the last loss crept back in. But David Jannuzzi never wavered and neither did his team. From that moment on, this wasn’t about revenge. It was about resolve.

Hazleton Area built an early lead, weathered a second quarter surge, and delivered in the closing moments to edge Wilkes Barre Area 44 to 43 in a tightly contested boys basketball battle. The Cougars made just enough plays down the stretch to survive a late push and secure the one point victory in front of the home crowd.

In an environment that felt more like late February than mid-January, Dallas and Wilkes-Barre Area delivered a high-level, playoff-caliber battle Tuesday night that lived up to the hype.