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August 17, 2025 | Carrie Miner Yaple

Sofia Riddle: Wyoming Area’s Rising Star Blazing a Trail in Track, Academics, and Leadership

Track is Her True Passion Though Sofia is involved in multiple sports, track has captured her heart. “Track is not all about placing and winning medals,” she explains. “It is about dedication, pushing my limits, competing, and most of all having fun and trying to beat my own times.” Her passion for the sport emerged during her 7th-grade year, when she made the difficult choice to step away from soccer — a sport she had played all her life — to focus on running.

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June 1, 2025 | Brad Loff

Build-N-Athlete 5K & 10K Race 2025 – A Celebration of Fitness, Family, and Giving Back

🏃‍♂️ Build-N-Athlete 5K & 10K Recap – A Race With Purpose 🏃‍♀️ On June 1st, the community came together in Peckville, PA for the first-ever Build-N-Athlete 10K, alongside a packed 5K and Kids Fun Run. From record-breaking finishes to family fun, basket raffles, and kids’ games, it was more than a race—it was a celebration of unity, wellness, and youth empowerment. Proceeds supported Build-N-Athlete, a nonprofit working to make sports gear and mentorship accessible for underprivileged youth in NEPA. With powerful finishes, smiling faces, and an unforgettable mission, this event proved—we’re not just building athletes. We’re building futures. 🌟 Learn more or get involved at buildnathlete.org

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October 23, 2024 | Brad Loff

Abington Heights Secures Girls AAA Title at PIAA District 2 XC Championships

Abington Heights Secures Girls AAA Title at PIAA District 2 XC Championships The 2024 PIAA District 2 Cross Country Championships in Meshoppen, PA, were an exciting showcase of talent on October 23, 2024, at the Wyoming County Fairgrounds. The Girls AAA race was dominated by Abington Heights, who clinched the team title with a score of 32, besting strong competition from Crestwood and Hazleton Area.

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October 23, 2024 | Brad Loff

Dallas Claims Victory in Girls AA Team Competition at PIAA District 2 XC Championships

Dallas Claims Victory in Girls AA Team Competition at PIAA District 2 XC Championships At the 2024 PIAA District 2 Cross Country Championships held on October 23, 2024, at the Wyoming County Fairgrounds, the Dallas girls’ cross-country team emerged as the champions in the Girls AA division. In a tightly contested race, Dallas secured the team title with a score of 71 points, edging out Valley View, who finished second with 74 points. Dallas’s win was propelled by a stellar performance from senior Madison Hedglin, who took the individual title with a time of 18:27.2. Hedglin’s dominant run set the tone for her team, with Sarah Williams placing 3rd (19:43.9) and Erika Doran finishing 6th (20:35.6), providing the necessary support to capture the championship.

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