Category: Nanticoke

At Hanover Area, Cristopher Diaz singled home Cole Kablick with one out in the bottom of the seventh to cap a three-run inning to lead Hanover Area over Mountain View in a 4-3 nonleague win Thursday.

Tyler Garrison had a double and RBI for Hanover Area. Nate Wright pitched the final 1.1 innings to get the win.

Ziggy Bradford and Jackson Gesford each had two hits for Mountain View. Jordan Jagger had a single and an RBI.

Crestwood 13, Nanticoke Area 3: At Berwick, Crestwood finished with 17 hits, 16 of them singles, in a win of a suspended game that resumed at Berwick.

Zack Stavish had two hits and three RBIs for the Comets, while Connor Wagaman had two hits, one RBI and two runs. Jaxson Fedak pitched 1.2 innings of relief with three strikeouts to get the win.

Derek Miller had a single for Nanticoke Area.

Crestwood 12, Valley View 2: At Berwick, the Comets picked up their second win of the day with a nonleague victory over Valley View. Caleb McManus had two doubles and five RBIs. Connor Wagaman had two hits and three RBIs, while Chris Litchkofski had a single and two RBIs.

Robert Reed pitched two innings of relief to get the win.

Tyler Scoblick and Jonathan Perez each had a single for Valley View.

Holy Redeemer 5, Wyoming Area 4: At Wilkes University, Holy Redeemer scored the game-winning run with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat Wyoming Area.

Jack Hurst had two hits, scored two runs and drove in one run for Holy Redeemer. Drew Cisney and Zach Schultz each had a single and RBI. Schultz got the final two outs in the top of the seventh to earn the win.

Jeremy Layland had two singles and an RBI…

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Nanticoke, MD (May 12, 2025) – A motor vehicle crash with injuries occurred Sunday, May 10, 2025, at the intersection of Nanticoke Rd and Jesterville Rd in Nanticoke, Maryland. Maryland State Police (Salisbury Barrack E) were dispatched to the scene after reports of a collision involving a vehicle and a dirt bike.

The crash involved a 13-year-old male who was injured in the incident. Emergency responders initially considered the need for aviation assistance due to the severity of the injuries, but it was later determined that Trooper 4 would not be required. The victim was transported for further medical care, though the extent of the injuries remains unclear.

At 4:56 PM, updates confirmed the age of the victim, and by 5:00 PM, responders determined that the aviation team would not be needed for transport. The situation is still under investigation, and authorities are working to determine the exact cause of the crash.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area while emergency responders manage the scene. Significant traffic delays are expected as the investigation continues.

Our thoughts are with the injured 13-year-old, and we hope for a full and swift recovery.

Dirt Bike Accidents in Nanticoke

Dirt bike accidents can often result in serious injuries, particularly for younger riders. The high-risk nature of dirt biking, combined with the unpredictable nature of collisions with vehicles, makes these incidents particularly dangerous. This crash highlights the importance of safety measures, including the use of protective gear and riding in designated areas.

As authorities continue their investigation, local law enforcement reminds all riders and drivers to exercise caution, follow traffic laws, and be vigilant in areas where both vehicles and off-road vehicles may be sharing the road.

If you or someone you know has been involved in a dirt bike crash or motor vehicle accident…

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Hanover Area is 8-2 against MMI Preparatory School since April of 2017 and they’ll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Hawkeyes will host MMI Preparatory School at 4:15 p.m. MMI Preparatory School took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Hanover Area, who comes in off a win.

Having struggled with four losses in a row, Hanover Area turned things around against Greater Nanticoke Area on Monday. They came out on top against the Trojans by a score of 9-6.

Caitlin Vigorito

05/05/25 vs Greater Nanticoke Area	11
05/01/25 @ Lake-Lehman	2
04/29/25 vs Holy Redeemer	5
04/24/25 vs Wyoming Area	2
04/23/25 @ Berwick	2
+ 8 more games

Caitlin Vigorito made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up six earned runs off ten hits. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.3 strikeouts per game. She was also solid in the batter’s box, going 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

In other batting news, Madison Ponko was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple was her first of the season. Krysta Shreve was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.

Hanover Area was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Greater Nanticoke Area only posted a batting average of .241.

Meanwhile, MMI Preparatory School was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as…

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  Hanover Area’s John Garnett gets a dig against Nanticoke Area in a boys volleyball game in Nanticoke on Thursday, May 8, 2025. BILL TARUTIS / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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  Hanover Area’s Aydin Craig, right, sets the ball against Nanticoke Area in a boys volleyball game in Nanticoke on Thursday, May 8, 2025. BILL TARUTIS / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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  Nanticoke Area’s Zachary Zubritski, right, battles Hanover Area’s Dylan Martin at the net in a boys volleyball game in Nanticoke on Thursday, May 8, 2025. BILL TARUTIS / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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  Nanticoke Area’s Ethan Yendrzeiwski, left, get the ball past Hanover Area’s Dylan Martin in a boys volleyball game in Nanticoke on Thursday, May 8, 2025. BILL TARUTIS / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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  Nanticoke Area’s Ethan Yendrzeiwski, left, goes for the kill against Hanover Area’s Chance Hall in a boys volleyball game in Nanticoke on Thursday, May 8, 2025. BILL TARUTIS / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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  Hanover Area’s Chance Hall, right, scores a point against Nanticoke Area defenders Jayden Teron and Ethan Yendrzeiwski in a boys volleyball game in Nanticoke on Thursday, May 8, 2025. BILL TARUTIS / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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  Nanticoke Area’s Jayden Wasielewski, left, scores a point off a deflection by Hanover Area’s Davyn Piatt-Ferreira in a boys volleyball game in Nanticoke on…

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Rain wiped out most of the local high school schedule on Tuesday.

In baseball, Lake-Lehman at Tunkhannock and Wyoming Seminary at MMI Prep were moved to Wednesday. Wyoming Area at Holy Redeemer was also postponed, but hasn’t been rescheduled.

In softball, Dallas at Wyoming Valley West and Hazleton Area at Crestwood were rescheduled for Wednesday.

The Wyoming Area at Delaware Valley boys lacrosse game was postponed, but hasn’t been rescheduled.

The Delaware Valley at Holy Redeemer girls lacrosse game was moved to Friday.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

Valley View 3, Nanticoke Area 2

Valley View outlasted Nanticoke Area, winning the final game 15-10.

Top players for Nanticoke Area were Brady Rushton (33 assists, 9 service points), Jayden Teron (15 blocks) and Zack Zubritski (15 kills, 20 digs).

Leading Valley View were Luke Stevens (13 kills, 5 digs, 4 aces, 2 blocks), Mike Shemonski (12 kills, 2 digs) and Antonio Farina (26 assists, 4 kills, 2 blocks).

Holy Redeemer 3, Crestwood 0

Holy Redeemer swept Crestwood in three close games 25-22, 25-20, 25-21.

Leading Redeemer were Joshua Rocha (37 kills, 4 blocks, 1 assist, 8 digs, 8 points), Jack Wasiakowski (37 assists, 2 blocks, 2 digs, 8 points, 3 aces) and Koirey Tang (6 kills, 5 blocks, 1 dig).

BOYS LACROSSE

North Penn 6, Crestwood 5

Kevin Schlude scored two goals for Crestwood in a non-conference road loss on Monday.

Cole Pugh, Gianni Piccolotti and Ashton Amend also scored for the Comets.

Lake-Lehman 10, Danville 5

Logan Law scored five goals and had two assists as Lake-Lehman defeated Danville on Monday.

Anthony Magnotta had two goals and four assists for the Black Knights. Hunter Palka scored a goal…

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May 7—WILKES-BARRE — As fast as Attorney Ellen M. Granahan requested bail be set for her teenage client, James Alberto Jr., Luzerne County Judge Michael T. Vough quickly denied.

Alberto Jr., 17, was before Vough on Wednesday for his monthly review hearing as he is jailed in an adult prison, the Luzerne County Correctional Facility, while facing charges he shot a 14-year-old boy in a drive-by shooting in Nanticoke nearly two years ago.

“Everything going good? Going to classes, getting outside, taking showers?” Vough asked.

“Yes, sir,” Alberto said.

The issue of Alberto not able to take showers was an issue in March as the county prison was routinely on lockdown that month.

Alberto is to remain jailed at the county prison as Assistant District Attorney Julian Truskowski said there remains no room at five juvenile detention centers in Pennsylvania and no space at a juvenile detention facility in Ohio.

Before Alberto is scheduled for trial on charges of criminal attempt to commit criminal homicide, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, arson, reckless burning, receiving stolen property and possessing a firearm by a minor, Vough is to entertain arguments by Granahan to transfer the case to juvenile court.

Alberto, then 16, was charged by the Pennsylvania State Police at Wilkes-Barre for the drive-by shooting in the area of West Green and Maple streets, Nanticoke, on July 21, 2023. A 14-year-old boy suffered wounds to his head and ankle.

Alberto was a passenger in a stolen Hyundai when he leaned out the window and allegedly fired multiple shots at the teenage boy.

The driver of the Hyundai, John Carl Pearce IV., 18, pled guilty to criminal conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, arson, theft and criminal conspiracy to commit access device fraud, and was sentenced to five-to-10 years in state prison.

After the shooting, Alberto and Pearce stole a 2013 Ford F150 truck from…

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On Tuesday at 4:12 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 4:30 p.m. for Broome, Cortland and Tioga counties.

The storms could bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph.

“At 4:12 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Richford, or 7 miles southwest of Marathon, moving north at 25 mph,” according to the weather service. “Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.”

Locations impacted by the warning include Virgil, Marathon, Lapeer, Hunts Corners and Center Lisle.

The weather service states, “For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.”

Staying safe as lightning approaches: Expert advice

Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, with the majority of these electrifying events occurring during the summer months. Unfortunately, lightning is responsible for claiming the lives of approximately 20 people annually, as reported by the weather service. The threat of lightning becomes more pronounced as thunderstorms draw nearer, peaking when the storm is directly overhead and gradually waning as it moves away.

To ensure your safety during a thunderstorm, keep these recommendations in mind:

Lightning safety plan:

• When venturing outdoors, it’s vital to establish a clear plan for seeking shelter in case of lightning.
• Monitor the sky for threatening signs and listen for the sound of thunder. If thunder is audible, it’s an indication that lightning is nearby.
• Seek a safe place to shelter, preferably indoors.

Indoors safety measures:

• Once you’ve found shelter indoors, abstain from using corded phones, electrical appliances, or plumbing fixtures, and refrain from approaching windows and doors.
• These precautions help reduce the risk of electrical surges, as lightning can follow conductive pathways.

Wait for the all-clear:

• After the last lightning strike or thunderclap, wait at least 30 minutes before resuming…

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