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Abington Heights' Horutz and Tunkhannock's Sobeck claim diving titles
Horutz edges teammate Micah White in boys' competition, while Sobeck dominates girls' event at Les Richards Diving Championships
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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At the Les Richards Diving Championships in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Abington Heights teammates Ryan Horutz and Micah White finished first and second in the boys' competition, with Horutz rallying late to edge White by a narrow margin of 479.25 to 478.20. In the girls' event, Tunkhannock's Sophia Sobeck was the dominant performer, scoring 320.20 to claim the title.
Why it matters
The Les Richards Diving Championships serve as a preview for the upcoming District 2 Class 3A Championships, where the top divers in the region will compete. Horutz and White's close battle highlights the intense rivalry between the two Abington Heights standouts, while Sobeck's victory demonstrates her status as one of the top female divers in the area.
The details
In the boys' competition, Horutz and White traded the lead throughout the 11 dives, with White holding a slim advantage heading into the final round. However, Horutz delivered a strong performance in the final three dives, scoring 50 or better on all three attempts to edge his teammate. The girls' event was dominated by Sobeck, who scored consistently high marks, including a 36.3 on her final dive to secure the title.
- The Les Richards Diving Championships took place on Friday, February 13, 2026.
- The District 2 Class 3A Championships are scheduled for February 21, 2026.
The players
Ryan Horutz
A diver for Abington Heights High School who won the boys' competition at the Les Richards Diving Championships, edging out his teammate Micah White.
Micah White
A diver for Abington Heights High School who finished second in the boys' competition at the Les Richards Diving Championships, narrowly losing to his teammate Ryan Horutz.
Sophia Sobeck
A diver for Tunkhannock High School who won the girls' competition at the Les Richards Diving Championships with a score of 320.20.
What they’re saying
“I am actually very surprised. This is the only time that I have beaten Micah all season. We push each other, and we are self-coached. Being able to win this, and with my brother winning four in a row, I can keep it in the family, which is pretty special.”
— Ryan Horutz (The Times-Tribune)
“I think that I did really well. I am very happy that they got a new board here. There was a lot of bounce on that, and I did a lot of good dives, so I am proud of myself.”
— Micah White (The Times-Tribune)
“I was really, really happy. Especially because I just learned two new dives, like two days ago, that I just competed today. I was really proud of myself for not failing or getting unsatisfactory on either of them.”
— Sophia Sobeck (The Times-Tribune)
What’s next
The District 2 Class 3A Championships, where Horutz, White, and Sobeck will look to continue their strong performances, are scheduled for February 21, 2026.
The takeaway
The intense rivalry between Abington Heights' Horutz and White, as well as Sobeck's dominant performance, highlight the depth of diving talent in the District 2 region. The upcoming District 2 Championships will be a must-watch event as these top divers compete for the chance to advance to the state-level competition.
