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November 5, 2025 | Carrie Miner Yaple

Sportzwire Spotlight: Michael Fritz — Running with Purpose

For Northwest Area High School senior Michael Fritz, running isn’t just a sport — it’s a way of life, a journey of faith, family, and perseverance. A standout in both Cross Country and Track, Michael has spent his high school career building a legacy of excellence, humility, and leadership.

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September 28, 2025 | Kevin Borrelli

NEPA Invitational 2025: Junior High 3200m Showcases Rising Stars

Fog rolled over Bloomsburg University as the NEPA Invitational 2025 opened with the girls’ and boys’ junior high 3200-meter races. Shikellamy’s Carly Ross dominated the girls’ field in 11:10, while Danville claimed the team title with 91 points. On the boys’ side, Holy Redeemer’s Frank Pacelli edged Lewisburg’s Taylor Gulden-Luthi in a dramatic finish, clocking 10:00 to 10:01. District 2 runners shined with six top-12 finishes, led by Riverside’s Conner Moore in fifth. Lewisburg’s depth secured the boys’ team crown, while Crestwood placed second and Mid Valley edged Riverside by one point for fifth.

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September 28, 2025 | Kevin Borrelli

Varsity Stars Shine at NEPA Invitational 2025 in Bloomsburg

The NEPA Invitational 2025 at Bloomsburg University featured standout varsity races as Warrior Run’s Clair Dufrene cruised to a dominant win in the girls’ race, while Northwestern’s Michael Fritz captured the boys’ crown. Local teams Hazleton Area and Riverside impressed with depth and top finishes, with Riverside earning the boys’ team title.

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September 26, 2025 | Kevin Borrelli

Week 4 Lackawanna League Cluster Meets Deliver Record Runs and Razor-Thin Finishes

Mid Valley’s Jacob Borrelli stole the spotlight in Week 4 of the Lackawanna League Cluster Meets, breaking both the course and school record with a blistering 16:37 to lead the Spartans past Riverside in a 27-29 thriller. Elk Lake’s Kendel Jones also etched his name into history with a 15:30 at Valley View, pacing a 1-2-3 sweep, while Wallenpaupack’s Aiden Janowicz edged Maxx Kelly by just 0.3 seconds in a dramatic finish. On the girls’ side, Abington’s Anna Pucilowski turned in a dominant 18:21 to keep the Comets unbeaten, Old Forge won by a single point over Mid Valley, and Wallenpaupack’s depth carried the day against Delaware Valley.

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September 21, 2025 | Kevin Borrelli

District 2 Runners Shine at Hershey’s Foundation Invitational

District 2 athletes made their presence felt at the Foundation Invitational in Hershey, turning in standout performances against some of the state’s best. Elk Lake and Riverside battled to second and third in the Single A boys race, while Kendyl Weisgold of Elk Lake grabbed a top-five finish in the girls competition. With multiple medalists and several teams cracking the top 20 overall, the day proved District 2 will be a force when the state championships return to the Park.

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