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Strong week for PA grad at LCCC
Ryan Nalaschi, of Hughestown, a two-year starter for the Luzerne County Community College Trailblazers and team captain, finished a recent week 11 for 21 with 10 RBIs.
A catcher for the team, …
Pizzano ranked number one
Brianna Taylor Pizzano, 10, was recently recognized by the United States Tennis Association Middle States division for finishing 2011 ranked Number One in Eastern Pennsylvania for Girls 10U Singles …
Historic wins for PA, WA girls soccer
On Thursday night under the lights at Tunkhannock 100 minutes of soccer could not produce a game-winner, but the 2-2 tie between Wyoming Area and Tunkhannock did produce a division winner.
By …
Seniors support healthy living
Senior centers, sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne-Wyoming Counties, recently celebrated National Nutrition Month with a healthy “Bowl Cuisine” luncheon, which included a …
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WAC team wins O’Brien prize
The Wyoming Area Catholic eighth-grade girls basketball team captured the O’Brien Tournament championship by beating St. Clare/St. Paul, 50-45.
Sara Flannelly led Wyoming Area Catholic with …
WAC girls second in league
The Wyoming Area Catholic fourth grade girls basketball team finished in second place in the St. Nicks/St. Mary’s third/fourth grade basketball league with a record of 13-0.
Errors come to haunt Patriots
HUGHESTOWN – The Pittston Area Patriots lost their shot at gaining first place in Division 1 East by dropping a heartbreaker to the Tunkhannock Tigers 3-2.
The Tigers jumped on top early …
Red hot WA in playoff quest
The last week of the high school tennis season was scheduled to wrap up this past week with Pittston Area playing three matches and Wyoming Area playing one, with one to play this coming week.
It …
Warriors, Patriots in playoff hunt
On paper Lizz Jones’s contribution to the Lady Warriors 5-0 win over Wyoming Sem on Wednesday at Tenth Street was minor, one assist.
On the field her contribution was major and immediate. …
Blue Devils knocked from first place
Old Forge’s stay atop the Lackawanna League Division II standings was short-lived after a frustrating loss to Mid Valley on Wednesday afternoon in Throop. But the Blue Devils proved they could …
St. Marello Golf tournament June 10
St. Joseph Marello Parish will host its 18th annual golf tournament at 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 10 at the Wilkes-Barre Municipal Golf Course. The golfers will have an opportunity to win a new car lease …
WA defeats PA in double OT
Captain Jenn Bone kept the Wyoming Area High School soccer team’s perfect season intact, scoring the winning goal in the Lady Warriors 2-1 double overtime victory over visiting Pittston Area on …
Lady Warriors host ziti dinner and craft show
The Wyoming Area Softball Parents Association will sponsor a Ziti Dinner and Spring Craft Show from noon to 5 p.m. today, Sunday, April 15 at the Wyoming Area Secondary Center cafeteria. Take-out …
‘Meet the Warriors’
The Wyoming Area baseball program presented "Meet the Warriors" on Sunday, March 25. A Mass was celebrated at St. Barbara’s Church followed by light refreshments at the Secondary Center …
Need for speed
The East Coast Auto Electric Race Team traveled the ZMax Dragway in Charlotte, North Carolina for its first race of the season today, April 15.
The team was founded by brothers Chuck and John …
Alumni basketball game forming
Former basketball players and cheerleaders from Seton Catholic, Wyoming Area and Pittston Area are invited to take part in the Greater Pittston Area Legends Basketball game on Saturday, April 28 at …
Nanticoke High School hosts slam dunk contest
The second annual Clifton R. Lewis Good Life Foundation Celebrity Basketball Game and Dunk Contest will take place on Saturday, April 28 at the Greater Nanticoke Area High School, 425 Kosciuszko St. …
PA rides 13-run inning to victory
Pittston Area kept pace with Coughlin and Hazleton atop Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 East as it answered everything the Crestwood Comets throw at it and every batter scored at least once …
Blue Devils pick up first win
Old Forge picked up its first win of the season with an 8-3 victory over Carbondale Area in a Lackawanna League Division II game on Thursday afternoon, April 12, in the Pioneer City.
The Blue …
Lady Warriors raise money for American Cancer Society
Wyoming Area High School girls basketball program recently took part in the Coaches vs. Cancer campaign. Money raised was donated to the local American Cancer Society. From left, kneeling, are Audrey …
A new beginning for Lady Patriots
The preseason was filled with changes for the Pittston Area High School softball team.
The Lady Patriots welcomed new coach Dave Deluca.
Deluca coached for two years at Crestwood and four …
Hopkins named to All-State second team
A Pennsylvania Sportswriters All-State second team selection in Class 3A topped off a year of achievements for Pittston Area High School girls basketball player Mia Hopkins.
The junior scored her …
Maloney leads WA to victory
The Wyoming Area High School baseball team finished on the winning end of a pitchers’ duel against Dallas High School on April 4.
Led by Dylan Maloney, the Warriors ended the afternoon with …
Coughlin defeats Pittston Area
Josh Featherman pitched a complete-game 6-0 shutout over Pittston Area at Hilldale Park on Wednesday, April 4.
After narrowly missing a perfect game last week against Crestwood, Featherman …
‘Meet the Patriots’
The “Meet the Patriots” baseball team banquet breakfast, sponsored by the Parents Association, was held on April 1 at the Woodlands Inn & Resort on Sunday, April 1. Team seniors were …
Radzwilka signs letter of intent
Sara Radzwilka,a senior at Wyoming Area, will continue her academic and athletic career at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.
The university recently awarded the senior an academic …
Blue Devil bats awaken in romp over Lakeland
It wasn’t the top half of the inning they were looking for, but the bottom half more than made up for it as Old Forge scored seven runs in the first inning on its way to a 16-6, six-inning …
Track and field season begins for Patriots
The Pittston Area High School boys and girls track and field team opened their season on Tuesday, March 27 at Dallas High School.
The girls lost 103-47, the boys lost 84-65.
Both teams will …
Pittston Area stays undefeated with win over Honesdale
The Pittston Area High School girls soccer team improved to 2-0 with a 4-0 win over Honesdale on Thursday, March 28.
“The girls played a great game. Very proud of how well they all worked …
Pittston Area represented in All-Star game
Wyoming Valley West’s Tara Zdancewicz was named Player of the Game after leading the West team to a 54-46 victory at the 43rd Dr. George P. Moses WVC Senior All-Star Classic held on Friday, …
Bulldogs win championship
The Pittston Bulldogs fifth-grade girls basketball tam recently won the Good Shepherd championship. From left, first row, are Kaleigh Walker, Jenna Smith, Alexa McHugh , Emily O’Brien, Christa …
A time for celebration
The Pittston Area High School boys basketball program was feted at Arcaro & Genell’s Restaurant, Old Forge, by the Pittston Area Basketball Parents Booster Club. Coaches, support staff and …
WA wrestlers place at state tournament
Several members of the Wyoming Area Wrestling Club qualified to compete at the PA Junior Wrestling Championships in Hershey on Friday, March 23.
At the high school level, Andy Schutz wrestled at …
Montgomery places in OBL
Montgomery Avenue Elementary School’s fourth-grade basketball team claimed third place in the Oblates Basketball League. Team members are, from left, first row, Caden Bonita, Evan Melberger, FJ …
Strong senior leadership helping Pittston Area
With an abundance of senior leadership, the Pittston Area High School girls track and field team expects to be a stronger group this season, and improve on its 4-3 record from last year.
The Lady …
OF hoping to find their groove early this season
A year ago, Old Forge softball coach Pat Revello faced the daunting task of replacing arguably not only the school’s greatest hitter but also the Blue Devils most decorated pitcher as the …
Talent returns to Lady Warriors
Several members of the Wyoming Area High School girls track and field team who achieved individual success last season will return to the team this year, including senior Sarah Radzwilka. …
Same goal for Blue Devils
When Old Forge Head Coach Tony DiMattia took the helm of at his alma mater last season he made one thing perfectly clear, the standard would be the standard.
Simply put, the captain of the Blue …
WA baseball player signs with Lackawanna College
Dylan Maloney, Harding, a senior at Wyoming Area High School, has signed on with Lackawanna College to play baseball during his college years. Shown at the signing are, from left, seated, Tom, Dylan …
‘Meet the Warriors Night’
To kick of the 2012 season, the Lady Warriors softball team held a “Meet the Warriors Night” at the Secondary Center cafeteria on Wednesday, March 21. Team members in attendance were, …
Wyoming Area senior swimmers honored
Seniors members of the Wyoming Area swim team and their parents who were honored recently are, from left, first row, Jim and Joyce Scrobola, Marc Hinkle, Sherry and Tim Dougherty, Gary and Judy …
Local swimmers compete in WB YMCA meet
Pittston Area swimmers Nina Prince and Erin Senese competed in the Wilkes-Barre YMCA St Pat’s age group swim meet recently. Senese placed second in the 100 yd. IM, third in the 50 yd. …
Patriots track and field return strong core
After finishing last season with an overall record of 5-2, the Pittston Area High School boys varsity track and field team returns a solid group of returning members with experience to help lead a …
Young group of Warriors expect to stay competitive
During his 14 years as head coach of the Wyoming Area High School track and field team, Joe Pizano has finished each season with a winning record. Last year was no different, with the Warriors ending …
Fahey chooses CNU
Scott Fahey, the grandson of Joe and Ann Fahey of Duryea, will continue his academic and athletic careers at Christopher Newport University (CNU) where he committed to play football .
CNU, located …
PA wrestlers place first in tournament
Three Pittston Area boys placed first in the Penn League Wrestling Tournament recently at the Wyoming Area Secondary Center Gymnasium. AJ Gorto, 10, took first place in the Midget division; Chris …
WA eighth grade girls finish second
The Wyoming Area eighth grade girls basketball team came in second place in the 7/8th Grade Wyoming Seminary Basketball League.
From left, first row, are Sarah Colbaugh and Jordan Kelly. Second …
Tennis season in full swing
The Pittston Area and Wyoming Area High School boys tennis teams opened the season this past week under incredible springtime conditions.
Both teams had two matches, finishing the week with …
One for the road
With departure time set for its annual trip to Fort Myers, Fla. for spring training at 3 p.m., Old Forge picked up its second win of the exhibition schedule yesterday morning, Saturday, March 24, …
WA wrestling wins division championship
The Wyoming Area Wrestling 2011-12 elementary team won the Division 2 championship in the Penn League.
The team finished 12- 2 in Penn League this season, its two losses coming out of its …
Warriors aim to stay competitive
As the baseball season approaches, the Wyoming Area Warriors boast a lot of talent but it is their maturity that may be their downfall this season.
“We have a lot of energy,” said …
Talented but untested roster
The Pittston Area baseball team may be young but it’s hoping its they can play through its inexperience and be successful this season.
“We expect to win a championship; that’s …
Wyoming Area High School Warriors head south
With baseball season right around the corner, the Wyoming Area Warriors took their preseason training one step further as they departed Friday morning, March 16, for their annual trip to West …
Local youth hockey team wins gold in Montreal
The Wilkes-Barre Wings Pee Wee A team took first place in the Canadian Cup Tournament in Montreal, Quebec at the
Les 4 Glaces ice rink this month, beating teams from New Jersey, Boston, and …
Self defense rankings conducted
Galli’s Fighting Chance School of Self Defense recently conducted rank testing for children’s classes. Students who participated in the test are, from left, first row, Sydney Kruszka, …
Preseason in full swing
The Pittston Area and Old Forge High School baseball teams faced off in a scrimmage on Saturday, March 17 at 10 a.m. at Pittston Area.
The teams played five and half innings, and ended the game on …
Old Forge Blue Devils honored at football banquet
The Old Forge High School football team recently honored members of the team for their contribution during the 2011 season at the Blue Devils Football Banquet held at All Season Banquet Facility in …
Wyoming Area ice hockey team
Above, is the Wyoming Area High School ice hockey team, from left, first row, Billy Weiss and Mark Paluski. Second row, Brittani Shearer, Aaron Dobbs, Aaron Lee, Allyson Tokar, Tyler Porfirio, David …
Basketball seniors honored
Seniors members of the Pittston Area boys basketball team and their parents were recently honored during Senior Night. From left, are Grace and Don Sklanka with Steven Sklanka, Maria and Carl …
Blue Devils show they still belong
After a season of disappointment, the Old Forge boys’ basketball team showed it still belongs.
The Blue Devils played a near-perfect first 15 minutes of basketball as it jumped out to its …
Church Farm too much for Old Forge
A difficult night shooting and a worse night handling the basketball proved to be the downfall for Old Forge in a season-ending 48-30 loss to the School at Church Farm on Friday night in a PIAA Class …
PA’s Hopkins named WVC Division 1 Player of the Year
Pittston Area superstar Mia Hopkins has been named the Wyoming Valley Conference’s Division 1 Player of the Year. But she wasn’t the only Lady Patriot player honored.
Four other …
Schutz wins NE Regional Bronze
Wyoming Area’s Andy Schutz became the first Warriors’ wrestler in more than 10 years to qualify for the PIAA Championships last week when the junior won the PIAA Class 2A Northeast …
Wesolowski earns trip to Hershey
Pittston Area heavyweight Chris Wesolowski may have suffered two disappointing losses to the same opponent in a week, but the Patriots’ senior has been anything but disappointing in his …
Schutz, Wesolowski fall short of PIAA medal
Wyoming Area’s Andy Schutz started off the 75th PIAA Wrestling Championships at the Giant Center in Hershey the right way – with a win.
Pittston Area’s Chris Wesolowski began his …
PA relay team just misses bronze
The Pittston Area 200 Free Relay team missed out on a bronze medal by six-hundredths of s second despite setting a season-best time of more than two seconds at the District 2 Championships at the …
Nardone wins three bronze on first day
Pittston Area freshman Mia Nardone broke on to the District 2 scene on Friday afternoon at the Wilkes-Barre CYC Pool, winning four medals – including three bronze on the first day of the …
Blue Devils take back D2 crown
One season after losing its stranglehold on the District 2 Class 1A title, the Old Forge girls’ basketball team emphatically reclaimed its title with brute force.
The Blue Devils held …
Win worth the wait for Devils
After waiting some 15 days to play a meaningful game, the Old Forge girls’ basketball team figured waiting another eight minutes wouldn’t be such a big deal.
And it …
TRIPLE THREATS
Wrestling in his third different weight class in three years, Wyoming Area’s Andy Schutz just did what he does best come this time of the year – win.
The junior grappler ran his …
Patriots stop streak without ‘Skate’
The Cross River Rivalry proved no difference on the ice as Pittston Area and Wyoming Area lived up to the usually intensity displayed when the rivals get together to play in the annual Blue …
Pittston Area’s Jamie Scarantino made it a three-peat last …
Pittston Area’s Jamie Scarantino made it a three-peat last Saturday night at Hazleton Area High School as the senior defeated Wallenpaupack’s Chase Gallick in a 7-3 decision to capture …
Dethroned
Old Forge’s reign as King of District 2’s smallest classification came to an end Friday night as Susquehanna defeated the Blue Devils, 53-45, at Scranton High School.
But the Class 1A …
