Horutz, Sobeck claim Les Richards diving titles

Abington Heights and Tunkhannock athletes win high school diving championships

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Micah White of Abington Heights and Sophia Sobeck of Tunkhannock won the boys' and girls' titles, respectively, at the annual Les Richards Diving Championship held at Scranton High School on Friday, February 13, 2026.

Why it matters

The Les Richards Diving Championship is a prestigious high school diving event in the Scranton, Pennsylvania area, showcasing the top talent from local schools. Winning these titles is a significant accomplishment for the young athletes.

The details

White and Sobeck outperformed their competitors in the diving competition, which features multiple rounds of dives from the 1-meter springboard. The event is named after Les Richards, a longtime diving coach in the Scranton area who helped develop many successful high school divers over the years.

  • The Les Richards Diving Championship was held on Friday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Micah White

A diver for Abington Heights High School who won the boys' title at the Les Richards Diving Championship.

Sophia Sobeck

A diver for Tunkhannock High School who won the girls' title at the Les Richards Diving Championship.

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What they’re saying

“I am actually very surprised,”

— Sophia Sobeck, Tunkhannock High School diver (wn.com)

The takeaway

The Les Richards Diving Championship showcases the top high school diving talent in the Scranton area, with Micah White and Sophia Sobeck emerging as this year's champions in the boys' and girls' events, respectively.