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August 20, 2026 | Carrie Miner Yaple

Northwest Area Football Enters a New Era Under First-Year Head Coach

A new era is underway at Northwest Area, and first-year head coach Greg Mullins is making it clear from the outset that this program is not interested in simply going through the motions. Mullins has taken over the Northwest Area football program with a straightforward philosophy: work hard, compete every day, and build a culture where winning becomes the result of doing the little things the right way.

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August 18, 2026 | SportzWire

District 4 Football: Saturday’s Full Scrimmage Schedule

District 4 football gets its first test Saturday as teams hit the field for a full day of preseason action. Check out the complete August 22 scrimmage schedule, with matchups and start times from across the district.

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July 25, 2026 | Brad Loff

A Region Prepares for the Passion of Fall Football

The long, humid days of summer are giving way to cool fall evenings, local firefighter picnics are in full swing, and high school football is back across Districts 2, 4, and 11. Behind every Friday night kickoff is an entire community at work—from parents dropping off Gatorade and local businesses supplying food drops, to the band, cheer, drill, and color guard teams perfecting their routines under the sun. As the season begins, turn off the TV, head out to the stadium, grab a bite at the concession stand, and take in the unmatched atmosphere of local sports. The SportzWire team will be out in full force capturing every moment, so be sure to follow along at SportzWire.com, download our Mobile App, and find us on social media by searching SportzWire!

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July 23, 2026 | Steven Abbatiello

City All-Stars Break Seven-Year Drought in 92nd Scranton Lions Club Dream Game Thriller

Instant classics between city and county for the 92nd dream game

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July 12, 2026 | Justin Bradley

Penn State Stars Inspire the Next Generation at 5th Annual Nittany Lion Summer Impact Camp

For the fifth consecutive summer, the Nittany Lion Summer Impact Camp transformed Riverfront Sports into a classroom for football, leadership, and community. Current Penn State student-athletes, collegiate standouts, local coaches, and community partners came together to provide hundreds of young athletes with a free, first-class experience, while North Pocono graduate Evan Wolff’s return as a Penn State linebacker highlighted the camp’s growing tradition of local athletes giving back.

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