Nearly 130 runners turned out Saturday morning to compete in the 15th Annual Habitat for Humanity 5K Run/Walk. Local distance runners Jason Kennedy and Tiffany Leventhal finished first in this, the second leg of the Wayne County Triple Crown.
The Lady 'Cats are struggling thus far in the 2010 Lackawanna League tennis wars. Under the direction of first year Coach Terry Lovelace, Western Wayne is still looking for that elusive first win of the campaign.
Honesdale's final dress rehearsal for the 2010 Lackwanna Football Conference season came Friday night. The Hornets, who are beginning their first campaign under Coach Jim Ludwig, hosted WVC poerhouse Hanover Area.
When the Wayne County Sports Hall of Fame holds its annual Induction Dinner at Woodloch Springs on September 25th, 24 new members will be added to its roll of honor. According to Chairman Tom Jenkins, tickets for the gala celebration are selling fast.
Former Honesdale High School star Morganne Firmstone is off to an outstanding start for her senior year of NCAA field hockey. The talented midfielder scored both goals in Monmouth's 2-1 overtime win against Villanova. It was the first time in school history that the Hawks defeated the Wildcats.
Bob Simons and Tommy Howe battled it out for the 2010 Honesdale Golf Club Senior championship this weekend. Howe, who was the 2-time defending champ, opened with a 69. But, he couldn't hold off the steady Simons, who copped his third senior crown with some electric putting on Sunday.
More than 200 boys and girls participated locally in this year's edition of the Hershey Track & Field Championships. Under the direction of Wayne County Parks & Recreation Director Ray Ofner, a dozen of those athletes advanced to the state finals.
Despite one of the league's most potent line-ups and a serious homefield advantage, Chet's simply couldn't cool off a red-hit Wargo Flooring squad. The "Red Soxx" outscored their hosts 11-0 over the final five innings en route to a 16-3 championship game triumph.
Western Wayne shrugged off the nasty weather and sloppy conditions en route to a stunning Week One Lackawanna League golf win over Honesdale. Kevin Karabin led the way, earning medalist honors with a 35 at Red Maples.
Honesdale leaned heavily upon its three senior captains and one outstanding sophomore in rolling to victory in Opening Day Lackawanna League tennis action. The Lady Hornets dominated visiting North Pocono en route to a 4-1 win.
Wargo Flooring has moved to within a single game of yet another Wayne County Men's Softball League championship. The Hamlin-based ballclub defeated Chet's by a score of 8-6 in Game One of the 2010 Finals.
Honesdale advanced to the District Two Class AAA semifinals last fall and came within a heartbeat of a spot in the championship game. This year, the Red & Black will be up against some stiff competition in the Wyoming Valley Conference.
Western Wayne's varsity football team turned in an impressive all-round performance this weekend in its first exhibition action. The Wildcats dominated Wilkes Barre Meyers, scoring three touchdowns while not allowing a single point defensively.
The Electric City Chargers hosted their Week Five Colonial Football Alliance encounter in Honesdale. This special contest against Conshohocken featured a moving pre-game ceremony in which Ted Wallingford's #12 jersey was officially retired.
Last fall, the Wildcats surprised nearly everyone on the local scholastic soccer scene by beating out perennial Lackawanna League powerhouse Valley View for the Division II title. This fall, Coach Matt Fitzsimmons' lads are back and looking to defend that crown.
Western Wayne's youth football program has officially closed out its exhibition slate. Afetr taking 2-of-3 games from archrival Honesdale, the Junior 'Cats are now ready for their Week One NAJFL battle with North Scranton.
Wargo Flooring completed another storybook comeback Tuesday night at Hamlin Elementary. With a 12-11 extra inning victory over Gravity Inn, Wargo's advanced to the 2010 championship series and a date with Chet's of Union Dale.
The Stingers A-Team will open its 2010 ACCJF regular season this weekend at Dunmore. Coach Dave Young's team will be playing a modified 8-on-8 format due to the exodus of players to local junior high programs.
Wayne Highlands spotted Paupack a 13-point lead in Saturday's Week One ACCJF clash on the shores of The Big Lake. Then, led by a monster outing from tailback Tristan Petroski, the Stingers surged back to post a wild 18-13 victory.
After losing out to Cherry Ridge in each of the past two seasons, The Crossroads is back atop the Wayne County Women's Softball world. This veteran ballclub defeated Cora's, 7-3, in Monday night's tournament title game.
