Where Every Sport Has a Story
December 28, 2025 Brad LoffHigh school sports are not defined by one season or one scoreboard. From fields and courts to pools, mats, and tracks, every sport carries moments of growth, resilience, and teamwork that shape athletes far beyond the final result. SportzWire is here to tell those stories, the ones that matter most.
Sportzwire Athlete of the Week: KJ Coles from Pocono Mountain West
December 28, 2025 Carrie Miner YapleBasketball has been part of KJ’s life for as long as he can remember. He started playing the game at just five years old, and by the time he reached ninth grade, he had already earned the role of starting point guard—a position he has held ever since. For KJ, basketball has always been more than just competition.
Chad Martin scores 18 as Mifflinburg boys basketball defeats Shikellamy 62-32
December 24, 2025 Benjamin SnyderIn a game where both squads had shining performances from their star players, rebounding and strong defense gave Mifflinburg the advantage. Between Chad Martin\'s scoring from all levels, and Jackson Griffith\'s elite ball movement, the Wildcats pulled through to a 30-point victory over the Braves. Read more by selecting on the title.
Valley View Pulls Away Early, Tops Pittston Area 60 to 40
December 22, 2025 Brad LoffValley View set the tone early and never looked back, building a first quarter lead and cruising to a 60 to 40 home victory over Pittston Area. Cash Roe led all scorers with 18 points, while Michael Muto and Jagger Roe added 14 apiece as the Cougars used balanced scoring and efficient shooting to control the game from start to finish.
Silent Night, Loud Statement: Prep Locks In Early, Rolls Past Delaware Valley in Home Opener
December 21, 2025 Justin BradleyHoliday 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.
Keating’s Historic Night Powers Nativity Past Williams Valley
December 21, 2025 Carrie Miner YapleThe senior delivered a performance that blended history with dominance, exploding for 45 points and hauling in 15 rebounds as the Hilltoppers pulled away from Williams Valley for a 75–58 Schuylkill League Division II victory in Pottsville. By the final buzzer, Keating hadn’t just led his team to a win — he had cemented his place at the top of Nativity’s scoring legacy.
Elk Lake Pulls Away Late to Defeat Northeast Bradford, 57–42
December 20, 2025 Carrie Miner YapleElk Lake used a strong second quarter and balanced scoring effort to earn a 57–42 win over Northeast Bradford on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in boys’ basketball action during the 2025–2026 season.
Riverside Pulls Away Late to Defeat Holy Cross, 64–46
December 19, 2025 Carrie Miner YapleA tense, defensive battle gave way to a second-half surge as Riverside flipped the script and pulled away from Holy Cross. After being held in check early, the Vikings erupted after the break, sparked by a dominant scoring burst that turned a tight halftime margin into a decisive 64–46 victory. One explosive quarter was all it took to separate a physical matchup into a statement win on the D2 hoops stage.
Tunkhannock Builds Lead in Middle Quarters to Defeat Western Wayne
December 17, 2025 Matt FlanaganTunkhannock used a balanced offensive effort and strong perimeter shooting to secure a 52–34 nonleague win over Western Wayne on Tuesday night at Tunkhannock.




