Silvio Giardina closed out his decorated career at Pittston Area by being named The Citizens’ Voice Male Athlete of the Year, an honor earned through years of consistent excellence in both basketball and baseball.

Moosic 9-10 All Stars built an early lead with team-wide contributions and smart play, but NP Jefferson 8-9-10 battled throughout with effort and class on full display.

The Bombers cruised to a 15-5 win over the Fightins in the Lackawanna League’s Field of Dreams Game, held Saturday at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders’ PNC Field. The showcase featured 42 senior all-stars from across the league.

The Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association has released its 2025 All-State Team, and few regions stood taller than Districts 2, 4, and 11. With a deep lineup of First and Second Team honorees across all classifications, these districts showcased the state’s premier high school talent. From small schools to powerhouse programs, this year’s selections reflect not just individual excellence, but the strength of baseball across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania. Many of these standout seniors will soon take the field again at the inaugural PSBCA East vs. West All-Star Game at Medlar Field, capping off a season—and career—worth celebrating.

As the state comes together for this milestone event, players from across Pennsylvania will take the field wearing their school colors one final time. For District 2, the showcase carries added pride with six seniors earning selections: Nick Ledger (Hazleton Area), Silvio Giardina (Pittston Area), Max Forgione (Dunmore), and Thomas LaCoe (Abington Heights) headline the group, representing a region that continues to produce top-tier baseball talent. Their inclusion is not just a reward—it’s a reflection of the consistent excellence cultivated in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

In the end, it was a complete team effort that secured the championship for the undefeated Red Barons—stellar pitching, timely hitting, sharp defense, and relentless base running all played their part in crowning them league champions.

A key second-inning surge proved to be the difference-maker as Mount Carmel plated two runs early to grab momentum. They added an insurance run in the fourth, and while the Eagles managed a lone tally in the third, it wasn’t enough to overcome the Red Tornadoes’ defensive sharpness and timely hitting.

A five-run fifth inning proved to be the difference as Palmyra used timely hitting and flawless defense to defeat Pittston 7–3 on Monday in playoff action.

In a tightly contested battle between two strong arms, Pittston’s Elijah Barr delivered a complete-game gem while his teammates made the most of limited opportunities to seal a 3-1 win over Abington Heights.

Elk Lake came out swinging, but it was Old Forge who came out on top—and now they’re headed to the district championship.

Fans were treated to a masterclass in postseason baseball, with both teams locked in a scoreless duel through four innings. But in the top of the fifth, the Red Tornadoes finally cracked the code.

The Crusaders’ offense exploded with 14 hits, highlighted by a seven-run second inning and a five-run third that quickly put the game out of reach. Palmerton struggled both at the plate and in the field, managing just four hits and committing five costly errors, more than their run total.

The Crestwood Comets punched their ticket to the District 2 Class 4A championship game with a commanding 10-0, five-inning win over Wyoming Area in Monday’s semifinal matchup at home.

The 416 Project honors the lives of Shane Rivenburgh and David Duchnik—two beloved Lakeland alumni whose legacies continue to inspire through community-driven efforts. From impactful legislation like Shane’s Law and the Blue Light Law, to events such as the Shane Rivenburgh Big Ball Classic and the David Duchnik Memorial Golf Tournament, their memory fuels a mission of giving back. With over $100,000 already raised toward a planned indoor baseball training facility in Scott Township, this story is not just about loss—it’s about how a community comes together to build something lasting in their name.

Cohen Orlandini’s go-ahead single in the seventh capped off a gritty comeback by Elk Lake, who battled back from a two-run deficit to eliminate Holy Cross 4-3 in Saturday’s playoff matchup.