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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
September 19, 2025 | Kevin Borrelli
Dominant Performances Highlight Busy Week of Lackawanna League Cross Country Cluster Meets
September 10, 2025 | Kevin Borrelli
Lackawanna League Week 2 Cross Country Rundown: Big Wins and Standout Performances
September 10, 2025 | SportzWire
Mid Valley delivered a pair of statement wins on the local sports scene, showing strength both on the trails and on the pitch
September 6, 2025 | Kevin Borrelli
Holy Redeemer’s Pacelli Dominates Junior High Boys Race at Commissioner’s Invite
September 6, 2025 | Kevin Borrelli
Riverside Depth Overpowers Elk Lake Duo in Varsity Boys Commissioner’s Meet
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