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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.

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May 16, 2026 | Carrie Miner Yaple

Gillian Parsons: Sportzwire's Athlete of the Week

The latest Sportzwire Athlete of the Week honor, presented by Envy Electrical, goes to Holy Redeemer junior Gillian Parsons after an incredible all-around performance that helped lead the Royals girls lacrosse team through a dominant stretch.

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May 16, 2026 | Matt Flanagan

Harvey’s Lake Run Returns with Fast Times and Strong Turnout

The 2026 Harvey’s Lake Run brought runners back to one of northeastern Pennsylvania’s most scenic road races on Saturday morning, as athletes circled the lake on an 8.2-mile course under clear conditions and calm weather.

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May 16, 2026 | Brad Loff

Valley View Completes Historic Eight-Day Championship Double as Unified Athletes Leave Everything on the Track and Field

Down near the tracks edge, the noise from the infield was constant. There was no rail to separate the action, just the boundary line where passionate coaches stood screaming out split times, urging their athletes to find another gear. But the real story of the day unfolded right at the finish line. Frame after frame on my camera screen captured the absolute truth of the afternoon: competitors wearing completely different school colors running stride-for-stride, actively pulling each other along. You could see these athletes completely emptying the tank to cross the tape, some throwing their heads back in pure exhaustion, others letting out bursts of joy, and many collapsing into the arms of teammates or rivals alike. Looking at those frozen expressions, there was no doubt about it: every single competitor left a piece of themselves on that track.

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May 15, 2026 | Justin Bradley

Barr’s Big Stage: Pittston Powers Past No 1 Hazleton for WVC Championship Crown

No. 1 vs. No. 2. Championship atmosphere. Packed stands at Wilkes-Barre Area. Two of the District 2’s best meeting with a title on the line. Then Elijah Barr turned the stage into his own highlight reel. Barr launched two home runs, drove in four runs, and delivered a complete-game gem on the mound as Pittston Area took down top-ranked Hazleton Area 6-1 Friday night to capture the Wyoming Valley Conference championship.

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