May 16, 2026 | Carrie Miner Yaple
District IV Track and Field District Championships
The opening day of the PIAA District 4 Track and Field Championships delivered fast times, record-breaking performances, and dramatic competition Thursday, May 14, as athletes across Classes AA and AAA battled for district medals and coveted spots at next week’s state championships.
May 16, 2026 | Brad Loff
Valley View Completes Historic Eight-Day Championship Double as Unified Athletes Leave Everything on the Track and Field
Down near the tracks edge, the noise from the infield was constant. There was no rail to separate the action, just the boundary line where passionate coaches stood screaming out split times, urging their athletes to find another gear. But the real story of the day unfolded right at the finish line. Frame after frame on my camera screen captured the absolute truth of the afternoon: competitors wearing completely different school colors running stride-for-stride, actively pulling each other along. You could see these athletes completely emptying the tank to cross the tape, some throwing their heads back in pure exhaustion, others letting out bursts of joy, and many collapsing into the arms of teammates or rivals alike. Looking at those frozen expressions, there was no doubt about it: every single competitor left a piece of themselves on that track.
May 3, 2026 | Carrie Miner Yaple
Sportzwire Athlete of the Week: Tim Leonard of WBA
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.
May 2, 2026 | Justin Bradley
Future Is #Wired: Tochelli Meet Delivers Next Wave of Track Talent
Speed was blazing, batons were flying, and future stars were everywhere Friday night at Lakeland High School. The 2026 Phil Tochelli Jr. High League Championship turned into a full showcase of the next generation across the Lackawanna Track Conference.
April 23, 2026 | Justin Bradley
Chasing Legends: Tim Leonard’s Sprint Surge Has NEPA Buzzing And the Ismail Brothers Are Watching
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.
Today's Schedule
April 13, 2026 | Carrie Miner Yaple
Sportzwire Athlete of the Week: Gavin Oprishko, Valley View
April 10, 2026 | Brad Loff
Rose's Hat Trick Highlights Riverside's Commanding Track Victory
March 12, 2026 | Carrie Miner Yaple
Sportzwire Athlete of the Week: Dallas Junior Julia Natitus Excels on the Track and in the Classroom
December 28, 2025 | Brad Loff
Where Every Sport Has a Story
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December 1, 2025 | Carrie Miner Yaple
Sportzwire’s Athlete of the Week: Southern Lehigh’s Multi-Sport Standout, Sean Steckert
November 5, 2025 | Carrie Miner Yaple
Sportzwire Spotlight: Michael Fritz — Running with Purpose
September 30, 2025 | Carrie Miner Yaple
Sportzwire Wired Athlete of the Week: Kevin Vincent – Legacy in Motion
June 18, 2025 | Marc Emile
Jack Gravine: Rising Star with a Champion’s Heart and a Quarterback’s Vision
June 1, 2025 | Brad Loff
Build-N-Athlete 5K & 10K Race 2025 – A Celebration of Fitness, Family, and Giving Back
May 14, 2025 | Justin Bradley
Beyond the Finish Line: What Track & Field Taught Me About Heart, Unity, and Unspoken Bonds
May 9, 2025 | Brad Loff
Celebrating Unity and Triumph: Valley View’s Inspiring Senior Night Unified Tri-Meet
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