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Riverside nets 3 on the PA Football Writers All-State Class 2A team

December 28, 2024

A 13-2 record and deep state playoff run was evidence that the Riverside Vikings were a good squad this season.  Now, the Vikings have added 3 standouts to the PA Football Writers All-State team for Class 2A.     #2 QB/DB Chase Taddonio, a 5-11 195 lb. senior garnered the honors in the “Athlete” category […]

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District 2 well represented on PA football writers Class 1A, 3A All-State teams

December 27, 2024

Congratulations are in order for a number of young men from District 2 who were named to the Pennsylvania Football Writers All-State team. Headlining the Class 1A team were 4 standouts from Lackawanna Trail. #10 RB Isaac Ryon , a 5-10 180 lb. junior ran for 1719 yards and 26 TD’s on the season and […]

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Scranton Prep QB Louis Paris commits to Franklin & Marshall

December 20, 2024

Scranton Prep QB Louis Paris, who this year became the first player in school history (and the first player in District 2 since 2012) to throw for 1,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards in the same season, has announced his commitment to attend and play for Franklin & Marshall College. An injury early in […]

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Avonworth’s valiant effort falls short in OT thriller loss to Northwestern Lehigh

December 7, 2024

The Avonworth Antelopes came into their state title appearance with a 12-3 record.  If you look more closely, their losses were to 4A powers Aliquippa and Thomas Jefferson and then there was the loss to Beaver on the last week of the regular season.  Then came the playoffs, which saw the Antelopes get big revenge […]

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Troy holds off Central Clarion to win the Class 2A State Title

December 6, 2024

On a freezing cold day at Cumberland Valley’s Chapman Field, the Troy Trojans finally climbed to the top and saw the view. It was a beautiful sight to see, for sure. Troy withstood a strong 3rd quarter from Central Clarion as a 12-3 halftime lead was erased, and it was a wild second half with […]

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2024 PIAA Class 2A Title Game Preview: The Troy Trojans

December 5, 2024

Troy v Central Clarion 2024 PIAA Class 2A Title Game Friday, 1pm Troy Trojans PIAA District 4 – Class AA League: Northern Tier League, Large School Division Head Coach: Jim Smith   Overview:  The Trojans “..have had their sights set..” on playing for a State Title as Head Coach Jim Smith has said on previous […]

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Troy eliminates Riverside to advance to Class 2A title game

November 30, 2024

It was a brisk night in Towanda for the PIAA Class 2A East Semifinal between 14-0 Troy and 13-1 Riverside. The Trojans came in with a dominant 42-16 win over Bedford, while the Vikings held on for a 28-21 victory over Williams Valley. The winner of the game would punch their ticket to Chapman Field […]

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PIAA State Class 2A Semifinal preview: Troy vs. Riverside

November 27, 2024

It’s State Semifinal time, and both of these squads have endured a lot to get to this point.  Let’s take a look at both teams heading into this huge game! Riverside (13-1) PFN State Class 2A #4 ranked The Vikings are coming off a huge win against Williams Valley.  Head Coach Harry Armstrong said that […]

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Northwestern Lehigh drops Scranton Prep

November 24, 2024

It was another rematch in the State playoffs for these 2 teams, and there were significant venue changes and weather delays before the matchup could finally take place. Northwestern Lehigh was a perfect 13-0 on the season and fresh off of a big win over Conwell-Egan, while Scranton Prep was 12-1 and came in after […]

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PIAA Class 3A State Quarterfinal Preview: Northwestern Lehigh vs. Scranton Prep

November 21, 2024

We are finally out of the District-level games and into the State Quarterfinals. Let’s take a look at both teams heading into this huge game! Northwestern Lehigh (13-0) PFN State Class 3A #1 ranked The Tigers are hoping for a return to Cumberland Valley and a shot at the elusive state championship they missed out […]

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Scranton Prep downs Wyoming Area for the District 2 Class 3A crown

November 16, 2024

When you have two teams at 11-1 playing for a district title, the hype is going to be huge. That was the case this week with the District 2 Class 3A Championship. Wyoming Area had reeled off 9 straight wins after a tough loss up at Western Wayne in week 3. The Warriors were a […]

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District 2 Class 3A Championship Preview: Wyoming Area at Scranton Prep

November 14, 2024

It all comes down to this one, and it’s been building up since the opening weekend in District 2. A head-to-head matchup of 2 juggernauts with the District 2 Class 3A Championship on the line. Let’s take a look at both teams heading into this huge game! Wyoming Area (11-1) PFN State Class 3A #10 […]

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Wyoming Area holds off Western Wayne in a 2-OT playoff thriller

November 9, 2024

The intensity going into this game was off the charts. Back in week 3, Western Wayne got the better of Wyoming Area with a hard-fought 34-23 victory. That game seemed like a distant memory as both squads entered this game at 10-1, having played great defense and executing stout running attacks. With both Warrior RB […]

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East Stroudsburg South holds off Whitehall to claim D11 5A title

November 8, 2024

The matchup was a storied one as the Whitehall Zephyrs (5-6) came to Stroudsburg to play East Stroudsburg South Cavaliers (9-2) for the District 11 5A title. Earlier in the season, the Cavaliers had defeated the Zephyrs 38-7, but as the teams warmed up you could sense that things would be different in this one. […]

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District 2 Playoffs Week 2 Preview

November 7, 2024

The first week of the D2 playoffs is in the books, so let’s take a look at where things stand as some classes will decide champions this week! Class 1A — sub-regional with District 11 Tri-Valley (7-4) at Lackawanna Trail (10-1) In Lackawanna Trail’s 47-20 win over Nativity BVM, RB’s Demitrius Douglas and Isaac Ryon […]

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Dallas throttles Honesdale to advance to District 2 Class 4A final

November 2, 2024

Sometimes an opening round playoff game can intrigue you a bit. Such was the case with Honesdale paying a visit to the Back Mountain to play Dallas. The Hornets entered at 6-4 having won 4 straight and touting a strong rushing attack led by RB Mason Avery and a stout offensive line. Dallas came in […]

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District 2 Playoff Preview

November 1, 2024

Final District 2 Standings 1A 1. Lackawanna Trail (9-1) 2. Old Forge (4-6) 3. Holy Cross (3-7) 2A 1. Riverside (9-1) 2. Susquehanna Community (6-4) 3. Dunmore (4-6) 4. Lakeland (3-7) 5. Holy Redeemer (0-10) 3A 1. Scranton Prep (9-1) 2. Western Wayne (9-1) 3. Wyoming Area (9-1) 4. Mid Valley (7-3) 5. Lake Lehman […]

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District 2 playoff brackets are set

October 27, 2024

  The PIAA District 2 playoff brackets are all set, with games starting Friday 11/1. The PIAA District 2 Football playoffs are all set! Watch for coverage updates from the D2 crew for https://t.co/GmTcPa0lcO!@PaFootballNews @sasimagerypfn @NEPASportsPage @NEPAYinzer_pfn @Teejaypr @Mason_PFN @BPtashinski @CCHastings1863 @WilliePAFN @LindseyB_PFN pic.twitter.com/2PZi0jQIu9 — Jared Samuel (@jaredsamuelpfn) October 27, 2024

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Lackawanna Trail defeats Riverside for the LFC Division 3 title

October 26, 2024

The Lackawanna Football Conference Division 3 title was on the line as Riverside made the trip up to play at Lackawanna Trail. Riverside was a perfect 9-0 while Trail’s only loss was to a tough Western Wayne squad. The stakes were high and there was a playoff-type atmosphere right up until the opening kick. Once […]

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Western Wayne hammers Dunmore, takes LFC Division 2 crown

October 25, 2024

It was a rare Thursday Night Lights matchup as Western Wayne came into Dunmore Veterans Memorial Stadium to play the Bucks.  The Wildcats, 8-1 on the season, were looking to get healthy after struggling with injuries the last 2 games, while Dunmore, 4-5 on the season after a loss to Honesdale last week, was looking […]

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Mid Valley upends Western Wayne

October 19, 2024

Mid Valley had a promising start to this season, reeling off 4 straight wins before falling short up at Lackawanna Trail in week 5. The Spartans then went 1-2 in their next 3 games to enter their matchup with Western Wayne at 5-3. The Wildcats opened up the season a perfect 8-0, outscoring their opponents […]

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Dallas gets the best of Crestwood in the Battle of 2 Mountains

October 12, 2024

After last year’s wild matchup, a lot of hype preceded this year’s version of the Dallas/Crestwood game. Both teams came into the game at 4-3 with some momentum, with Back Mountain’s Dallas having won 4 straight and Mountaintop’s Crestwood winners of 3 straight. The tension during pre-game was very noticeable, and as a mid-fall chill […]

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Wilkes-Barre Area uses strong second half to defeat Pittston Area

October 5, 2024

It certainly looked to be a good matchup on paper as the Pittston Area Patriots made the short trip down River Street to face the Wilkes-Barre Area Wolfpack. Both teams entered at 2-4, Pittston coming off a tough loss against Crestwood and Wilkes-Barre reeling a bit from a shutout loss to Hazleton. Prior to the […]

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