Some weeks, it’s hard to come up with a topic for an editorial. Other times there is just too much material. Sometimes the questions that occur either have no clear answers, or answers so obvious they can’t stretch to a full editorial length. Those lead to editorials that are short, but sadly, not sweet.
White Haven may be facing a future without a pharmacy, as the Rite Aid company begins the process of closing all its stores. Some in the area have already been shut down. Regular shoppers of the store are sad, but not surprised, as they stock on the shelves has dwindled.
As Weatherly residents can attest, life is different, and not better, once your neighborhood pharmacy closes. If there are incentives that could help attract a buyer to the White Haven facility, they should be considered, as they would be well worth it for local quality of life.
At this point, incentives in the form of tax breaks may not be enough to save the apartment complex planned for the former Schwab School in Weatherly. Costs have risen dramatically since the project was proposed, with fears about the direction tarrifs will take the economy putting it on hold. Critics get what they have been pushing for an empty building that helps no one as it slowly deteriorates.
So few candidates are running in Tuesday’s primary that voters have no choices for many offices. Considering how many people are full of opinions they just have to share online about how things should be done, it’s surprising there aren’t at least a few people willing to put themselves out there to run, and not surprising that more than a few incumbents have decided not to seek re-election.
On the other hand, the choice of some people to run is surprising. White Haven council candidate Harvey Morrison is an incumbent. Normally that’s an advantage for a candidate. He hasn’t attended a council meeting for the past two years, though, which leads to an obvious question about why he should be elected again. A phone call placed by this writer to ask him that question went unanswered. Since the lack of candidates means he will be on the November ballot, we’ll keep trying to get a response.
From The Journal-Herald May 19, 2005
Clara R. Holder, Publisher
Steel Plant Days in Weatherly drew lots of visitors to the property the Weatherly Rotary was attempting to purchase and turn into a community facility. Tours included the old pattern shop, and a look at old equipment still on-site.
A front page photo showed the fire-damaged home of Rudy and Terry Schoch in East Side. The cutline listed efforts that were underway to assist the family.
An article highlighted the work of Trail Tenders to maintain the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, with 16 people coming out despite cold rainy weather to clean the part of the trail outside of White Haven.
The White Haven Planning Commission took on the issue of sidewalks in the community, noting that maintenance of the sidewalks is the responsibility of the property owner, along with the care of any trees. They praised the beauty of the flowering pear trees, obtained by the community’s tree commission through a grant.
The Weatherly Area School Board advertised for bids to construct a single story concession stand alongside the girls’ softball field, and also to purchase a new 2006 eightpassenger window van, with bids for both to be opened at the June meeting.
Seth’s Sightings included some interesting prices, such as movie tickets at $6 each (that we were sorry we invested in), and gas at $1.98.9 per gallon.
Eckley Miners’ Village announced a summer history camp for three days in July, featuring hands-on activities, coal mining and immigration history, storytelling, period arts and craft projects, cooking and quilting demonstrations,
period music, Civil War camp life experiences, outdoor games, science experiments, geography games and map reading, and more.
The AMVETS Post 253 scheduled a flag disposal ceremony for Flag Day, June 14, on the grounds of the White Haven VFW Post 6615. Worn or faded American or POW/ MIA flags for disposal could be deposited in a mailbox installed in front of the VFW.
Pictures showed the new Weatherly Cub Scout Pack 7 in a variety of activies, including a visit from Jim Thorpe Police Department human and K-9 officers, and a trip to the Bear Creek Nature Center.
St. Patrick’s Church held a raffle for a 1930’s design quilt made by Deb Tirico. The quilt included 42 different fabrics and hand appliqué work.
A tea to thank volunteers was held by the White Haven Area Community Library. Main speaker was Mary Ann Yonki, district consultant for the Pennsylvania Library Association, who worked closely with the WHACL Board as it developed the Engine House.
From The Weatherly Herald May 19, 1955
R.V. Faust, Publisher
R.R. Rahn was elected as principal of the area schools by the Weatherly Area Joint School Committee. The naming of a principal was required by the state “to bring up the standards of the area schools.”
The first person to drive over the bridge across the Black Creek after the first mesh flooring was put down was Herbert Warner, owner of the Central Garage.
“Jacob Pergosky, 77, of Rockport, who had been missing since the forepart of April, was found in a culvert at Judd’s Dam Hill, Weatherly R2, last Friday.”
Public Notices
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted in the Estate of Leona Ackers, a/k/a Leona M. Ackers, of 11 James Place, White Haven, Luzerne County, PA, who died on the 22nd day of February, 2025. All persons having claims against the estate are requested to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to the Executrix, Cynthia Derolf, 410 Buck River Road, Gouldsboro, PA, 18424, or her attorney:
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters of Administration have been granted to Maureen Younger of Conyngham, Pennsylvania, in the Estate of John William Donachie a/k/a John W. Donachie, late of Conyngham, Pennsylvania, who died on March 25, 2024. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to the Administrator named or to:
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News from the Weather ly Area Ministerium
Thank you to those who attended the Weatherly Area Ministerium Midweek Lenten Services. The services were a wonderful opportunity for the community to worship together and they were followed by a time of fellowship that everyone enjoyed. The offering at each of the services was designated for the Weatherly Shepherd House Food Pantry. A total of $690 was collected and donated to Shepherd House.
This year’s National Day of Prayer was observed by a service at Weatherly’s Waterfall Park and also a service at the Weatherly Plaza. Thanks to those who attended and participated in these services.
Each year one of the Weatherly area churches hosts baccalaureate for the WAHS senior class. This year’s WAHS Baccalaureate Service will be hosted by Zions Evangelical Lutheran Church on Sunday, June 1, at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Weatherly Area Elementary School Students of the Month for April, first row from left, 1st Grade: Edison Eroh and Leah Nolasco-Sanchez, 2nd Grade: Joseph Homanko, second rown, 3rd Grade: Rose Napolitano and Ivan Pollock, 4th Grade: Yaiko Lucero-Ruiz and Brynlee Steward, 5th Grade: Myah Makowiec and Jovian Beltran. Missing from the photo is 2nd Grade student Sawyer Snyder.
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WHACL news
The new White Haven Area Community Library logo T-Shirts are in and available for purchase at the front desk. Adult short sleeve Ts are $15$18, long sleeve are $20 - $22. Kids Ts are available for $12. Proceeds from the sales will benefit the library.
The new WHACL guest reader and craft activity program for children aged 6 and under has had a very successful start. It will continue through May and early June on Wednesdays from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Bring your little one for a fun time sharing a story, doing a craft and playing with new friends.
Library Summer Camp begins June 23 and will run Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 8 weeks. Campers will receive lunch and a snack each day. There is no cost. Advance registration is required and camp is limited to 50 kids per day. Campers must have completed kindergarten to participate. The link to register can be found on the WHACL Facebook page.
There will be a Beach themed Free Play event at the library
on Saturday, May 17, from 12 to 1:30. Kids aged 7 and older can enjoy crafts, games and light refreshments. Bring your own water bottle.
The Tot Room and Children’s Play Area at the library are available to the community whenever the library is open. Raining out? Come to the library and play a board game, do a puzzle, color, or play Legos. Make plans to meet up with a friend or make a new one. The Tot room also has plenty of toys to keep the younger ones entertained.
The Western Pocono Trout Unlimited and the WHACL will hold a Trout Festival on June 7. This should be a fun and educational activity for all ages. The Festival will feature Charlie Weaver’s famous smoked BBQ pulled pork. Tickets for the meal are $15 and are available at the library or at G&A Hardware. All proceeds will benefit the library summer camp program.
The library welcomes residents of the greater White Haven Community as well as visitors to our area. Computers and free wi-fi are available to everyone.
Weatherly Area Community Library
Book Donation
Lethal Prey, in honor of Bob and Karen’s 50th wedding anniversary, donated by JoAnn Garber.
Events at the library
Book Bingo ends May 31. The
winner will be chosen June 4. Summer Reading Program will take place July 28 – 31.
Save the Date Annual Basket Raffle October 4
Abigail Teodorescu
is May WAHS Senior
Abigail Teodorescu, daughter of Paul and Amber Teodorescu, Weatherly, has been named Senior of the Month for May at Weatherly Area High School.
Abby serves as the treasurer of the Class of 2025, and is a member of the varsity volleyball, cheerleading, and softball teams, as well as FBLA, Science Olympiad, Yearbook Club, Health Careers Club, SGA, and Interact.
In the community, Abby volunteers her time with the Weatherly Hillclimb and the Weatherly Festival. She is currently employed by Skipper Dippers Dairy Bar & Grill in Tamaqua.
Sponsors for the month of May are Delrose Awards, and Cloverdale Farms, Inc.
CHS Class of ’70 to meet
Crestwood High School
Class of 1970 is having a class meeting on Sunday, May 18, at the Wright Twp Park Pavilion from 1 to 3 p.m. All classmates are asked to attend.
The Park Road is closed from Route 309 to the Pavilion, so you must enter from South Main Road and come up through the park to the Pavilion.
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Seth’s Sightings May 15, 2025
Morning birdsongs have become part of my daily routine as the greening trees make them welcome. My goal is to match the birds with their music.
I was reading outside on our
patio when I heard quacking. We don’t live near any water, so it was a puzzle to sight three of the birds overhead, making their way to some nearby refuge.
It’s honeysuckle season – the rich aroma from the flowers sweetens the air and attracts
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honeybees. The rhododendron in our yard will bloom soon and add their delicate scent and colors to our area. Ornamental azaleas offer their colors orange and purple, to complete the mix, along with the promise of iris flowers in the near future. Also among the blooms are fine
Trout Festival brings family fun to WHACL
The third annual White Haven Trout Festival will be held on Saturday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.at the White Haven Area Community Library located at 121 Towanda Street in White Haven.
The library and adjacent Rail Yard Park will be filled with tents and displays featuring numerous organizations that manage conservation and recreational initiatives in the region. Retailers and vendors who deal in fishing products, outdoor gear and fly tying will be participating as well as having interactive activities for children.
New this year will be a group bike ride following the river on the D&L Black Diamond Trail, which will feature stops at historical sites that were important to the town of White Haven during the heyday of canal boats and freight trains. The bike tour will include local stories and pictures by a tour guide from the White Haven Historical Society. The first tour will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Trail Town Bike kiosk on Main Street. The second tour will
begin at 2:30 p.m. Registration is required, although free to participate. Riders can bring their own bikes or rent bikes from the kiosk. Call the library at 570-443-8776 to register.
Tickets for a smoked pulled pork dinner platter provided by Charlie Weaver’s restaurant are available at the library and at G&A Hardware Store on Main Street. Famous for his smoked meats, chef Tom Allegretto is offering pulled pork, mac and cheese and cole slaw for just $15. Meals will be served from 12- 3 p.m. and will be available for eat-in or take-out. Dining tents will be on site for people who want to eat at the festival.
Other foods being offered are hot dogs, soda, water, home baked goods and Woods Ice Cream. Proceeds from all food sales will be used to help fund the library’s summer children’s camp program.
Coinciding with the Trout Festival will be the first open air market of the spring sponsored by the Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce, which will be held at the corner of Main & Susquehanna Streets
Union Cemetery, Weatherly, is seeking part-time, year-round employees. Basic landscaping and maintenance duties involving manual and mechanical equipment for lawn care and excavation as necessary. Flexibility for weekend work is necessary. Email your interest in applying to: cembick.unioncemetery@gmail.com with name and contact information.
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be food trucks, vendors, fresh produce from Heller’s Orchards and Burger’s Farm Market. For more information, check out the Chamber and Library’s Facebook pages.
strings of flowers off our tall cherry trees.
It looks like a beautiful weekend for outdoor activity. I am tired of half days of rain – always the wrong half. This coming week looks to be a nice mix of springtime weather
Looking ahead, it is hard to believe that race weekend at Pocono Raceway is nearly here. NASCAR will be our neighbor the weekend of June 22.
Good health to you all. Thank you to readers who have sent cards and notes welcoming Seth’s Sightings back to these pages.
John Pavuk is running for re-election as Township Supervisor, a role in which I have demonstrated a track record of responsible leadership and unwavering dedication to the community. Throughout my tenure, I have been steadfast in my commitment to fiscal integrity and community advancement. By skillfully navigating the township’s financial landscape, I successfully achieved a balanced budget without the necessity of raising taxes on the residents, my commitment to ensuring financial stability while safeguarding essential services vital to the well-being of the township residents.
My dedication to fostering community development has proven pivotal in transforming neighborhoods, eradicating blight, and elevating the overall standard of living for locals. My approach and innovative strategies have been instrumental in reshaping the township’s landscape, breathing new life into areas previously marred by neglect and decay. My roles as Roadmaster and Vice Chairman, I have spearheaded initiatives to enhance and repair various roadways within the township, with a strong emphasis on promoting safety and ensuring the long-term resilience of the township’s infrastructure.
Through meticulous planning and hands-on involvement, my efforts have yielded tangible improvements to the township’s transportation network, benefiting both families and businesses.
With a consistent focus on progress, transparency, and the well-being of the community as my compass, I am resolute in my pledge to continue propelling the township towards a prosperous and vibrant future, where all residents can thrive and enjoy an enhanced quality of life.
Family-friendly comedian Rex Havens to highlight final GHCS concert of season
The Greater Hazleton Concert Series, Inc. is pleased to announce that Rex Havens – Women & Children First will headline the seventh and final concert of the 2024-2025 Season on Saturday, May 17, at 7:30 p.m. at Hazleton Area High School Auditorium, 1601 W. 23rd Street, Hazleton, where abundant free, lighted parking is available.
This is family-friendly standup comedy for all ages. Whether the battle is won or lost matters little in the end. When we’re able to examine honestly our strengths, weaknesses, insecurities, and incongruities,
with open minds, hearts and smiles, everyone wins.
Rex has been delighting comedy audiences for 20 years, in world-famous comedy clubs like The Improv, Catch-A-Rising Star, Funny Bones and Zanies, on television for Showtime, Comedy Central and Comic Relief, on radio with Bob & Tom and NPR, cruise ships worldwide, and corporate clients including GM, American Express, Texaco, 3M, CocaCola, IBM, Toshiba, Lowe’s, Johnson & Johnson, Ameritech, Proctor & Gamble, State Farm, Quaker Oats, Verizon and the IRS (“Working for the IRS is
Bach and Handel Chorale celebrating 40th anniversary with June concert
The Bach and Handel Chorale and Festival Orchestra, based in Jim Thorpe, will be celebrating its 40th anniversary of bringing music of the masters to Carbon County and beyond. Founded in 1984 by Randall Douglas Perry, who still serves as principal conductor, the Chorale draws from all walks of life for its membership.
The Chorale will present a 40th Anniversary Concert on Saturday, June 7, in St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 526 North Street in Jim Thorpe, beginning at 3 p.m. The concert will consist of choruses from works by Johann Sebastian Bach and Georg Frideric Handel, as well as music by Hammerschmidt, Perry and Thompson. The concert will open
with an orchestral piece, and will also include a Handel Organ Concerto, with Maestro Perry as organist on the St. Joseph pipe organ, accompanied by the Festival Orchestra.
Admission is $25 for adults, and Students and Seniors 65 and older are $20. Children under 10 will be admitted at no charge. This is a concert not to be missed as tickets are going fast. To order tickets, visit the Beacon Diner in Lehighton or Hometown, Soundcheck Records and Jingle Bells Christmas Shoppe in Jim Thorpe, or call the chorale office at 570-325-4794. Please consult the chorale website: www. bhchorale.org for additional information on tickets or the Chorale.
the only sure way to get money from them.”), and numerous non-profit and charitable organizations, such as St. Jude’s and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Rex has always believed that laughter is the best defense against a confusing and challenging world. Rex’s take on marriage and family has propelled him to performances in all 50 states and around the world, including London, Hong Kong, Amsterdam, Bermuda, Montreal, Barcelona,
Copenhagen, Aruba, Rome and Cannes.
The 2024-2025 Greater Hazleton Concert Series offers entertaining, professional performances to subscribers. Individual tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students. For concert information or tickets call, Cynthia at 570-436-6615, or Shirley at 570-384-1226. For more information on all GHCS concerts, visit www. hazletonconcertseries.org or visit our Facebook page.
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Comets’ Staude, Kozich first to punch their tickets to PIAA Championships
Crestwood runners win medals on first day of District 2 Track and Field Meet
A pair of Crestwood High School athletes punched their ticket to the state meet by virtue of their performances on the opening day of the District 2 Class 3A Track and Field Championships on Monday.
The two-day event, held at Scranton Memorial Stadium, was to wrap up on Tuesday evening, with additional athletes competing for a shot at states. Details from Day 2 of the district meet will appear in next week’s edition, as will a preview of the PIAA Track and Field Championships that will be held May 23-24 in Shippensburg.
Crestwood’s Mason Staude got the Comets’ lone gold medal in Monday’s boys’ 3200-meter run, putting up a winning time of 9:51.14 to secure the automatic bid to states. Running stride for stride with Ethan Williams for the first five laps, Staude pulled past Williams on the sixth of eight laps and checked out from there, winning the race by more than 16 seconds.
The other Crestwood athlete to punch her ticket to the state meet on Monday was Katie Kozich in the girls’ 3200-meter run.
Kozich clocked a time of 10:55.93 to finish second to Dallas’ Madison Hedglin (10:44.58) and also secure a state bid. Abington Heights’ Anna Pucilowski (10:58.62) took third and also qualified for states in the event. The state qualifying time is 11:07.
Other Crestwood placewinners from Monday’s finished events included: Logan Spaide (second in boys’ shot put), Anson Jumper (third in boys’ pole vault), Kaelyn Barker (fifth in girls’ 3200), Evelyn Kruczek (sixth in girls’ pole
Crestwood freshman Elijah Zeneski is fired up after winning the 110-meter high hurdles at the Wyoming Valley Conference Track and Field Championships last week at Wilkes-Barre Area High School. Zeneski also had the top qualifying time in the 110 highs at Monday’s District 2 Class 3A Track and Field Championships in Scranton.
Photo by Bob Gaetano
Honesdale (HON) 3½. 3200 Relay – 1. Hazleton Area (Owen Pollock, Franklin Ritz, Gavin Adams, Christian Matos) 8:09.77, 2. Abington Heights 8:23.10, 3. Pittston Area 8:30.16, 4. Scranton Prep 8:30.59, 5. Scranton 8:33.57, 6. Wilkes-Barre Area 8:36.41, 7. Delaware Valley 8:41.74, 8. North Pocono 8:46.87.
Triple Jump – 1. Kevin Lucas (HAZ) 45-8¼, 2. Cole West (NP) 45-1½, 3. Isaiah Lee (WA) 447½, 4. Andrew Lupinski (T) 43-3¼, 5. Nicholas Kondrosky (WA) 43-3, 6. Luke Kopetchny (WA) 43-2½, 7. Davon Underwood (WBA) 42-10¾, 8. Luicio Ridore (WS) 41-11. Shot Put – 1. Tom Fiorelli (VV) 52-1, 2. Logan Spaide (CR) 48-7½, 3. Josh Mruk (WA) 48-4, 4. Carter Plantz (AH) 47-3, 5. Elijah Henrie (BER) 45-4, 6. Mason Richards (NP) 44-10¼, 7. Hunter Pitcavage (DAL) 44-4, 8. Wyatt Rutherford (HON) 43-10¼.
vault), and Crestwood’s girls’ 3200 relay team, which placed third for the bronze.
Monday’s opening day also included qualifying heats in the 100- and 200-meter dashes as well as the 100-meter high hurdles. Crestwood freshman Elijah Zeneski led the qualifying in the boys’ 110 highs, and was the top seed heading into Tuesday’s final.
The Crestwood boys entered Tuesday’s competition second to Hazleton Area in the team standings. The Crestwood girls were fifth.
Results from the opening day of districts are as follows:
Pole Vault – 1. Darren Seiwell (HAZ) 14-3, 2. Karson Gibson (NP) 12-3, 3. Anson Jumper (CR) 12-3, 4. Jaedyn Sanchez (WBA) 11-9, 5. Owen Farro (SCR) 11-3, T6. David Choi (DV) 10-9, T6. Robert Quinn (HON) 10-9, T8. Sam Edsall (DV) 10-9, T8. Callahan Moore (SP) 10-9. Girls Team Standings (After Day 1) — 1. Dallas (DAL) 43, 2. Abington Heights (AH) 39.3, 3. Delaware Valley (DV) 28, 4. Wyoming Area (WA) 26, 5. Crestwood (CRE) 21.3, 6. Hazleton Area (HAZ) 18.3, 7. North Pocono (NP) 11, T8. Wallenpaupack (WAL) 10, T8. Nanticoke Area (NAN) 10, T10. Scranton (SCR) 6, T10. Tunkhannock (TUN) 6, T10. Honesdale (HON) 6, T13. Valley View (VV) 4, T13. Pittston Area (PA) 4, 15. Berwick (BER) 1. 3200 Relay — 1. Abington Heights (Erin Bartell,
See CHS TRACK, page 11
District 2 Class 3A Track and Field Championships Boys’ Team Standings (After Day 1) – 1. Hazleton Area (HAZ) 30, 2. Crestwood (CR) 24, 3. Wyoming Area (WA) 23, 4. (tie) Abington Heights (AH) 22, and Scranton (SCR) 22, 6. North Pocono (NP) 20, 7. Valley View (VV) 18, 8. Wilkes-Barre Area (WBA) 14, 9. Tunkhannock
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Wrecker athletes get top-10 finishes at Schuylkill League Meet
Weatherly Area athletes earned a pair of top-10 finishes at last week’s two-day Schuylkill League Track and Field Championships, held at Mahanoy Area High School.
In the girls’ meet, Kelly Reiner tossed the javelin 97 feet to place seventh. Blue Mountain’s Makayla Keck was the runaway winner of the event with a throw of 157 feet, 5 inches. Pine Grove’s Hannah Leninger was a distant second at 118-4.
In the boys’ meet, Weatherly Area’s 400-meter relay team of Matt Adler, Dominik Kokinda, Vincent Paisley and Derek Ochs placed 10th in a time of 51.97 seconds. Blue Mountain won the relay event in 41.43 seconds. Meanwhile, Marian Catholic’s Jake Tom leaped 22 feet to win the gold medal in the boys’ long jump. Seeded second in
the event, Tom was just off his personal best of 22-3.5.
Blue Mountain won the boys’ team title with 140.5 points, with Nativity coming in second with 103.5 points. The girls’ title went to Blue Mountain as well, with 158 points. Pottsville’s girls were second with 116.
Next up for the local athletes is the two-day District 11 Track and Field Championships, this week at Whitehall High School near Allentown. The event was to begin Tuesday and conclude Wednesday, weather permitting.
The top two finishers in each event in the District 11 Class 2A and Class 3A Championships advance to the PIAA Track and Field Championships, set for May 23-24 at Shippensburg University. In addition, those athletes who meet state
qualifying times and distances also move on to states.
Reiner, a junior at Weatherly, has a shot at advancing to the state meet in the javelin. She will need to finish either first or second at districts, or equal the qualifying standard of 121 feet.
State qualifying in the Class 2A boys’ 400-meter relay is 44.03 seconds.
SOFTBALL
Tri-Valley 15, Weatherly Area 0 - Six-run innings in both the second and third frames fueled Tri-Valley’s Schuylkill League three-inning victory over Weatherly last week.
Liv Winter and Lydia Bodichock both drove in three runs to power the Tri-Valley (13-5, 10-3 league) offense. Kora Rodichock struck out four in the
circle for the Bulldogs, pitching a three-inning shutout. She scattered two hits.
Molly Kislan and Mackenzie Rhodes had singles for the Lady Wreckers (4-14, 1-12).
BASEBALL
Mahanoy Area 11, Weatherly Area 1 - The Golden Bears scored eight times in the first inning, and went on to the Schuylkill League Division II win last week. The game was stopped in the fifth inning by the 10-run rule.
Mahanoy Area (4-15 overall, 2-10 league), which also scored three times in the third, finished with nine hits.
The Wreckers (2-16, 0-12) scored their lone run in the fifth inning and finished with four hits, including two from Kameron Jacoby.
Crestwood players set for annual UNICO All-Star Classic
Ten Crestwood senior football players are among those who have been chosen to play in the annual UNICO All-Star Classic, which will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, at Wyoming Area High School.
The game will showcase many of the top senior football players from the Wyoming Valley Conference.
Crestwood players who will suit up for the Miners squad include: Dane Dilodovico (OL/ DL), Kyle Draina (OL/DL), Alex Jaskiewicz (OL/DL), Carter Kennedy (LB), Colin Lazo (WR/ DB), Eli Meadows (FB/LB), Tom McLaughlin (DB), John Phillips (LS/LB), Corban Sellers (OL/ DL), and Matt Urban (LB).
Wyoming Valley West’s Bob Stelma will coach the Miners, while Wyoming Area’s Randy Spencer will coach the Pioneers. The following are the complete rosters for this year’s contest:
PIONEERS
Berwick — Billy Hanson, WR/DB; Julian Howie,WR/DB; Rocco Romeo, LB/FB/TE
Hazleton Area — Jeremy Ackerman, OL/DL; Carlos Gonzalez, WR/DB; Hunter Johnson, RB/ILB; Tommy King, OL/DL; Manny Salcedo, OL/ DL; Miguel Vasquez, WR/OLB; Austin Wilson, QB/DB
Holy Redeemer — Tom Dugan, QB/RB/LB; Nick Latinski, WR/CB; Brenden Makarczyk, OL/DL; Kacy Miller, OL/DL
Lake-Lehman — Cole Daniels. G/DE; Chris Sholtis. WR/OLB
Nanticoke Area — Trustin Allen, RB/LB
Wilkes-Barre Area — Sincere Carter, WR/DB; Christian Gayle, RB/LB; Jimmy Gryskewicz, OL/DL; Rex Hrabal, TE/FB/DL; Gabe Saracino, LB/ WR; Logan Sincavage, TE/FB/ LB
Wyoming Area — Michael Crane, RB/LB; Anthony DeLucca, QB; Chase DeSanto, OL/DL; Lidge Kellum, RB; Brady Jones, QB/FB/LB; Ryan Jones, WR/DB; Damian Lefkoski, WR/DB; Jacob Morgan, WR/LB; Nate Obrzut, DL; Paul Panek, OL; Tyler Reynolds, DL; Matt Rutkoski, LB; Andrew Steinberger, OL/ DL; John Turner, TE/P; Kevin Wiedl, TE/WR/LB
Wyoming Seminary — Giovanni Gallo, K MINERS
Crestwood — Dane Dilodovico, OL/DL; Kyle Draina, OL/DL; Alex Jaskiewicz, OL/ DL; Carter Kennedy, LB; Colin Lazo, WR/DB; Eli Meadows, FB/LB; Tom McLaughlin, DB; John Phillips, LS/LB; Corban Sellers, OL/DL; Matt Urban, LB
Dallas — Dylan Geskey, RB/ LB; Rowan Laubach, K/P; Gavin Lewis, WR/DB; Mike Lewis, WR/DB; Nate Malarkey, WR/ RB/DB; Clark Van Orden, OL/
Wyoming Valley West — Leland Alexander, WR/DB; Gavin Brady, OL/DL; Carson Brown, QB/DB; Jake Dubsskas, LB/RB; Kamau Ingram, P/QB/ DL/LB; William LeBron, LB/ RB; Tyler Mattie, WR/DB; Paul Riggs, RB/LB; Tyler Ruddy, TE/C/LB; Jiasen Smith, DB; Roger Staron, K; Nick Velders, WR/DB
Crestwood Sports Roundup
Comet teams seeded high for upcoming District 2 tournaments
The Crestwood girls’ lacrosse team has secured the No. 2 seed, and the Crestwood boys are the 3-seed for the upcoming District 2 Class 2A Lacrosse Championships.
The Lady Comets (14-3) closed out their regular season on Monday with a 23-5 dusting of Scranton Prep. Interestingly, it is Scranton Prep that Crestwood will play first at districts.
The second-seeded Lady Comets will host No. 7 Scranton Prep (9-7) in Thursday’s quarterfinal round, with a spot in next Monday’s semifinals at stake. The girls’ 2A title game is May 22.
Meanwhile, the Crestwood boys (12-6) won five of their last six regular-season games to wrap up the No. 3 seed for districts. The lone loss in that stretch was a 6-5 setback at District 1 North Penn.
The Comets will host No. 6 Lake-Lehman (8-9) in Thursday’s quarterfinal round. The boys’ semifinals are next Monday, and the finals are set for May 22.
BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL
Crestwood 3, Abington Heights 0Crestwood bounced back from recent setbacks to unbeaten Holy Redeemer and Abington Heights by beating Abington Heights in a straight-set sweep.
The 25-21, 25-19, 27-25 victory wrapped up a 12-3 regular season for Crestwood, its best several years, and also
locked the Comets into the second seed for the upcoming district playoffs.
JJ Stec paced the win with 15 kills, while Tommy McLaughlin added eight kills and six blocks at the net. Luke Joseph pitched in with 20 digs and six service points for Crestwood.
The Comets will host No. 7 seed Valley View (10-5) next Tuesday, May 20, in the District 2 Class 2A quarterfinal round. The winner will face the Western Wayne-Nanticoke survivor in the May 22 semifinals. The championship is May 29. Holy Redeemer (16-0) is the top seed.
The semifinal round will be played at the site of the highest remaining seeded team, while the final will be played at a neutral site.
BASEBALL
Wilkes-Barre Area 10, Crestwood 0 - Josh Mylet doubled, but Crestwood managed just three hits in a WVC Division 1 loss to the Wolfpack last week.
James Bottger was dominant on the mound for Wilkes-Barre, striking out 15 batters in a game that was shortened to six innings.
Omar Jerez and Dalton Flowers both went 3-for-4 to pace the Wolfpack offense. Jerez tripled, doubled and drove in four runners, while Flowers had a double and two RBI. Alex Hufford also drove in a pair for the winners.
The Comets bounced back in strong fashion Monday,
however, beating Dallas 5-3 as they evened their overall record at 9-9 with two games remaining.
Crestwood was to play Valley View (7-11) on Tuesday and Nanticoke (7-11) on Wednesday of this week to close out the regular season.
The Comets are currently No. 2 in the District 2 Class 4A ratings, behind only Mid Valley (16-4). Wyoming Area (11-8) and Scranton Prep (7-11) round out the top four.
SOFTBALL
Crestwood 11, Pittston Area 8 - Alexa Toniatti had two hits, including a triple, and drove in three runs as the Lady Comets outlasted Pittston Area last week.
Celia Stahlnecker had two hits, drove in a run for Crestwood, and Ella Richards added a pair of hits.
Crestwood built a 10-2 lead through the middle of the sixth before the Patriots rallied for six runs to make things interesting. Brooke Lenahan came in to put out the fire and save the WVC win.
Lili Hintze had three hits and three RBI for Pittston Area.
Crestwood 4, Northwest 1 - Ella Richards drove in two runs and Crestwood took control with a three-run third en route to the non-conference win last week.
Jorja Snyder and Brooke Lenahan also drove in runs for the Comets. Lenahan got the win, striking out eight through six innings. Northwest’s lone run was unearned.
Ava Ruckle had three hits and drove in the only run of the day for Northwest.
Hazleton Area 12, Crestwood 9 - The WVC rivals combined for 31 hits, with Hazleton Area coming out on top of the slugfest.
Kayla Lagowy went 3-for-4 with a double, Aleeyah Blanyar tripled and drove in three runs, and teammates Olivia Williams,
Nanci Major and Saige Klesh all doubled and had two RBI for Hazleton Area.
Madison Mendrzycki and Alekzandria Dutko both tagged home runs for Crestwood, and Jorja Snyder went 3-for-5. Ella Richards, Brooke Lenahan, Mendrzycki, Celia Stahlnecker and Alexa Toniatti all had two hits for the Lady Comets.
Despite Monday’s 8-3 setback against Dallas this week, the Lady Comets (9-10) were still seeded fifth in the District 2 Class 5A softball ratings. They were to play Wilkes-Barre Area (6-11) in their regular-season finale on Thursday.
BOYS’ TENNIS
Abington Heights continued its dominance in District 2 tennis last week, defeating Crestwood 3-0 to wrap up its 12 straight Class 3A championship. The final was a rematch of the 2024 final as Crestwood finished runner-up for a second consecutive season.
A quick sweep of the doubles points by the teams of Brady Comstock/Liam Farrell and Mike Klamp/Robby Lucas earned Abington Heights two team points right off the bat. Then, Praneel Mallaiah held off Tommy Biscotti 6-0, 6-2 at first singles to bring the match to a halt.
Crestwood had advanced to the final thanks to a 3-1 semifinal victory over Delaware Valley. In that matchup, Sean Rossi won in singles, as did the doubles teams of Aaron Kogoy/Will Savner and Ethan Zabroski/Mike Modrovsky.
In District 2 Class 2A singles play last week, Biscotti cruised through his first two matches Thursday, beating Wallenpaupack’s Igor Petek and fifth-seeded Alex Mullen from Delaware Valley.
However, a 6-0, 6-0 semifinal loss to eventual three-time district champion Praneel Mallaiah ended Biscotti’s singles tournament.
