Panther Valley head coach Emilie Baker talks about the Panthers' five-set win over Allentown Central Catholic on Thursday and advancing to the District 11 Class 2A championship for the fifth consecutive season. BRAD HURLEY/TIMES NEWS

Jeff Garcia's hat trick powered Northwestern to a 5-1 victory over Bangor in the District 11 Class 3A quarterfinals on Thursday. The fourth seeded Tigers will face top seed Southern Lehigh Tuesday in the semis. Garcia talks about the victory and facing the Spartans, who defeated Northwestern on penalty kicks in the Colonial League final.

The Weatherly boys cross country team won the Class 1A title at the District 11 Cross Country Championships on Tuesday. Senior Scotty Zoscin, who was third and an individual champ a year ago, talks about what the first team title means to the program.

The Northwestern boys cross country team captured its second straight District 11 title Tuesday, winning the Class 2A crown. Sam Bower paced the Tigers with a runner-up finish. The sophomore talks about the accomplishment and the team's goal for next week's state meet.

JJ McDowell helped Lehighton snap a two-game losing streak with a 28-20 victory against Pine Grove on Friday. The senior had a career high in rushing with 253 yards on 25 carries and three touchdowns to earn Times News Football Player of the Week honors. McDowell talks about the performance and this week's game against unbeaten North Schuylkill.

Panther Valley picked up a 34-6 win against Shenandoah Valley on Saturday. Senior Louis Clouser, who ran for 238 yards and scored three touchdowns for the Panthers, talks about the performance.

Lehighton's Jayvon McDowell after Friday's win against Pine Grove. SAM MATTA/TIMES NEWS

The Raiders talk after Friday's victory against Pen Argyl. EMMETT MCCALL/TIMES NEWS

Northwestern's Cade Christohper after Friday's victory against Saucon Valley. CHUCK HIXSON/TIMES NEWS

Northern Lehigh head coach Joe Tout after Friday's win against Salisbury. ROD HECKMAN/TIMES NEWS