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October 3, 2026 | Justin Bradley

From Scranton to the Big 12: Zya Small Commits to West Virginia

One of Scranton’s own is headed to the Big 12. Four-star Class of 2027 standout Zya Small, who began her high school career at Scranton High before continuing at Friends’ Central, has committed to West Virginia. The nationally ranked forward becomes a major addition to the Mountaineers’ future and another big-time college basketball story with roots right here in NEPA.

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September 21, 2026 | Carrie Miner Yaple

Sportzwire AOTW: Kinley Purdy of Lake Lehman

For Lake Lehman junior Kinley Purdy, sports have always been about more than statistics, championships and individual accomplishments. They’re about playing with friends, competing with teammates and, most importantly, having fun.

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August 1, 2026 | Kyle Purdy

Junior Clutch: Their Last Run Together Ends with an HGSL Title

With a little over a minute left in the Hoop Group Showcase League championship game, Chuck Hiller called a timeout. The coach of the Wyoming Valley Junior Clutch 17u girls’ basketball team didn’t have a play to draw up or a substitute to get in. Hiller just wanted that last huddle together with a team he has coached for 4 years. “I just told them how proud I was of them and that it was an honor to be a part of it.” Hiller said. Junior Clutch won that game 77-35, securing the HGSL Championship, in their final game of the season.

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July 30, 2026 | Justin Bradley

More Than $100,000 Raised: Coaches vs Cancer NEPA Continues to Unite Communities On and Off the Court

From packed high school gymnasiums to the fairways of Valley Country Club, the fight against cancer continues to bring Northeastern Pennsylvania together. After 29 schools combined to raise more than $100,000 during the 2026 Suits & Sneakers campaign, Coaches vs. Cancer NEPA is preparing for another signature fundraising event that promises to make another huge impact.

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June 14, 2026 | Justin Bradley

From Moosic to Switzerland: Kylie Lavelle Signs with Helios Basket

Few athletes from Northeastern Pennsylvania have traveled a basketball path quite like Kylie Lavelle. From Riverside High School to Drexel, Penn State and St. John’s, the Moosic native has continued to rise through the ranks. Now, her journey is taking her overseas after signing with Swiss club Helios Basket.

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