Story byRepublican & Herald, Pottsville, Pa. Quinn Burkitt, Republican & Herald, Pottsville, Pa. Sat, February 28, 2026 at 11:48 PM UTC·9 min readPOTTSVILLE — Williams Valley secured its second consecutive trip to the PIAA state playoffs Friday, pulling away for a 51-29 victory over Marian Catholic in the District 11 Class 2A final at Martz Hall. The Vikings (18-6) utilized an up-tempo second-half surge to steamroll the Fillies, while Executive Education (17-6) relied on a stout defensive performance to edge Schuylkill Haven, 39-33, in the District 11 Class 3A championship. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“We had the same feeling from last year and we wanted to win it again,” Williams Valley coach Shane Zellers said. “The girls showed up, scored enough points late, and just kept adding on.”The win marks the Vikings’ second straight district title over Marian, continuing a dominant post-season run that has become a program staple.“This was my goal from the beginning of the season,” said Ireland Kasper, who wanted the win for more than just the trophy. “I wanted to get my little brother a medal.
