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July 29, 2026 | Brad Loff

Beyond the Sidelines: Why SportzWire Is Refusing to Back Down

As SportzWire continues to modernize local sports coverage, the pushback from the established landscape has only grown. Explore why we refuse to let administrative hurdles slow us down, and why our focus remains strictly on the sidelines and the students.

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August 7, 2026 | Justin Bradley

Justice Shoats Goes Pro: Former Holy Redeemer Star Signs Overseas Deal

The next chapter begins for one of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s finest. Former Holy Redeemer standout and Siena Saints guard Justice Shoats has signed his first professional contract with Clube Atlético Queluz in Portugal’s top basketball league, capping a collegiate career that included a MAAC championship, an NCAA Tournament appearance against No. 1 Duke, and All-Tournament honors. Now, the Wilkes-Barre native is taking his game overseas, becoming the latest local athlete to turn a hometown dream into a professional reality.

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August 7, 2026 | Matt Flanagan

On Borrowed Time: Ben Gravine’s Journey Back

Coming into the 2024 football season, Gravine was fresh off what he considered the best offseason of his career. He was stronger, faster and ready for what he believed could be a breakout junior season.

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August 5, 2026 | Cody Brady

Road to Williamsport: Four Champions, One Dream as Mid-Atlantic Battle Begins in Bristol

One region. Four state champions. One ticket to Williamsport. The road to the Little League World Series runs through Bristol, Connecticut, where four of the Mid-Atlantic’s best square off in a winner-take-all battle for a place on baseball’s biggest stage. Pennsylvania champion East Side joins unbeaten title winners from Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., in a field loaded with dominant pitching, explosive offenses, and players capable of changing a game with one swing. Can East Side continue its remarkable run after battling back through the Pennsylvania elimination bracket? Will Capitol Hill make history by becoming the first Washington, D.C., representative to reach Williamsport? Can Berlin’s high-powered lineup continue its offensive barrage, or will Delaware powerhouse Naamans ride its deep pitching staff back to the Little League World Series? Before the first pitch is thrown, dive into this comprehensive tournament preview featuring team breakdowns, key players to watch, statistical leaders, storylines, and matchup analysis from each state champion. Special thanks to Cody Brady of LSV Sports for providing the outstanding in-depth team analysis and research featured throughout this preview. Cody continues to deliver exceptional coverage of youth and high school athletics across eastern Pennsylvania. Be sure to check out and support LSV Sports for more outstanding local sports coverage.

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August 4, 2026 | Carrie Miner Yaple

East Side Completes Incredible Championship Comeback, Defeats Blue Mountain 12-8 to Capture Pennsylvania State Little League Title

After fighting through the elimination bracket and forcing a winner-take-all championship game with a victory the day before, East Side Little League completed one of the most remarkable runs of the Pennsylvania State Tournament, defeating Blue Mountain 12-8 to claim the 2026 Pennsylvania State Championship.

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