Twin Valley defeated Scranton Prep 11-9 to advance in the PIAA Boys AA playoffs. Drew Engle led Twin Valley with four goals; Braedon McPartland had seven points for Prep.
For young basketball players looking to improve their game this summer, one of Northeast Pennsylvania’s biggest opportunities is heading back to the hardwood.
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.
One day after graduating from Abington Heights, Pennsylvania’s 2025 Gatorade Player of the Year found himself back on the same fields where his baseball journey began. Before heading to Auburn later this summer, Nick Bradley returned to Abington Little League to give back to the community that helped shape him and inspire the next generation of dreamers.
Southern Columbia put together a complete performance Thursday afternoon, combining timely hitting, strong pitching and error-free defense to earn a 9-2 victory over Mercyhurst Prep in state playoff action.