September 2026
Dallas continues strong start, drops Abington Heights
September 11, 2026 | Jared Samuel
Dallas used their 2-headed running attack, strong QB play and some great defense to surge to an early lead in their 42-23 defeat of Abington Heights. RB Hunter Pitcavage had 3 rushing TD’s, RB Mark Saracinaj had 2 rushing TD’s and QB Talan Geskey had a rushing TD. Abington Heights got 2 passing TD’s from […]
Scranton Prep dominates all phases of the game, defeats Trinity
September 4, 2026 | Jared Samuel
Scranton Prep went into their pre-season very quietly this year. After last year’s state playoff run, the losses from graduation seemed to be adding up. There were questions as to who would play QB and how they would fill the shoes of a number of offensive and defensive playmakers. Apparently, those questions have been answered…….and […]
Lakeland gets big opening win over Wellsboro
August 29, 2026 | Jared Samuel
Lakeland played a balanced game and showcased their dynamic offense in a 27-6 win over Wellsboro. The game was a replacement game for Lakeland who originally had received a forfeit earlier in the week. The Chiefs got 2 running TD’s from RB Evan Lonzinski and a rushing and passing TD from WR turned QB Jackson […]
North Pocono dominates 1st half to defeat Berwick
August 29, 2026 | Jared Samuel
North Pocono rolled out to a large halftime lead only to come up lame in the 3rd quarter and held on to defeat Berwick 36-20. Trojan RB Joe Briskie had 2 short yardage touchdowns, RB Jayden Taylor had a rushing TD. Berwick QB Brady Cleaver threw for a score and ran for a score. Berwick […]
District 2 Season Preview: Wyoming Valley Conference
August 27, 2026 | Jared Samuel
We’re finally here, on the doorstep to another season of high school football. As we get set to watch some games, let’s take a look at the Wyoming Valley Conference (WVC). This season, the layout has changed for the WVC and there are now 3 divisions. Division 1: Hazleton Area, Pittston Area, Wyoming Valley West, […]
District 2 Season Preview: Lackawanna Football Conference
August 27, 2026 | Jared Samuel
We’re finally here, on the doorstep to another season of high school football. As we get set to watch some games, let’s take a look at the Lackawanna Football Conference (LFC). Division 1: Abington Heights, Delaware Valley, North Pocono, Scranton, Scranton Prep, Valley View, Wallenpaupack, West Scranton Abington Heights had some significant losses from graduation. […]
City defeats County in a thriller to win the 92nd Annual Dream Game
July 24, 2026 | Jared Samuel
At halftime of the 92nd Annual Dream Game, Lackawanna Trail Coach Steve Jervis was honored as the Scranton Lions Club Man of the Year. He gave a nice, complimentary speech and thanked many people who have made his journey happen and enjoyable. It was a very nice and calm moment. It also was the only […]
75th edition of the UNICO Game ends in a 14-14 tie
May 29, 2026 | Jared Samuel
The pomp and circumstance leading up to this special edition of the UNICO Game, the de-facto Senior bowl for the Wyoming Valley Conference, was certainly special. WVC legends Greg Skrepenak, Qadry and Raghib Ismail came to town to promote not only the game but the fundraising efforts spearheaded by the Anzalone Law Offices. The game […]
Naniewicz named to PA Writers’ Class 2A All-State Team
December 24, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Lakeland Senior QB David Naniewicz has been named to the PA Writers’ Class 2A All-State under the “Athlete” designation, and with good reason: he’s a great athlete. The 6-3 215lb signal-caller led a Lakeland resurgence which saw the return of the Chiefs that we all knew was coming. Lakeland went 11-2 on the season and […]
Abington Heights’ Gavin Anders, Pittston Area’s Lucas LoPresto named to PA Writers’ Class 5A All-State Team
December 23, 2025 | Jared Samuel
District 2 Class 5A standout Wide Receivers Gavin Anders and Lucas LoPresto were named to the PA Writers’ Class 5A All-State Team. Anders, a 6-1 185 lb senior, had 74 receptions for 1,158 yards and 9 TD’s as the Comets went 9-3 and again advanced to the District 2 title game. Gavin seemed to always […]
Berwick’s Wilkerson, Gordner and Scranton Prep’s McPartland named to PA Writers’ Class 3A All-State Team
December 23, 2025 | Jared Samuel
District 2 landed 3 standout players on the PA Football Writers’ Class 3A All-State team. Berwick had 2 honorees with RB Ty’Meere Wilkerson and OL Matt Gordner, and QB Will McPartland made the squad for District 2 champion Scranton Prep. The Bulldogs are back! Berwick went 11-1 on the year and a big reason for […]
Lackawanna Trail’s Ryon, Evans make PA Football Writers’ Class 1A All State team; Ryon named POTY
December 23, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Isaac Ryon has been named PFN’s PA Football Writers’ Class 1A All-State Player of the Year. He and Offensive Lineman Lucas Evans both made the all-state squad to cap a terrific year for the Lions. Evans, a 6-3 265 lb stalwart for Trail, was a big (literally) reason that the Lions Wing-T offense performed so […]
Turnovers Doom Bishop McDevitt in State Title Loss to Roman Catholic
December 6, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Last year’s Class 5A title game was a wild one between Roman Catholic and Bishop McDevitt that ended up in overtime, with a missed field goal and a barely made field goal in the extra period being the difference in a 34-31 Bishop McDevitt victory for their 3rd State Championship. And when both teams advanced […]
Bishop Guilfoyle falls short in bid for 6th State Title
December 4, 2025 | Jared Samuel
As the defending Class 1A state champs, Bishop Guilfoyle came into the game playing strong defense, having shut out 3 of their last five opponents. Their offense had also been stout, putting up 184 points in their five playoff games. Unfortunately, the Marauders could not get going against Clairton, who played a very strong game […]
PIAA Class 5A Title Game Preview: Bishop McDevitt
December 4, 2025 | Jared Samuel
BISHOP MCDEVITT CRUSADERS vs ROMAN CATHOLIC CAHILLITES PIAA District 3 – Class AAAAA League: Mid Penn Conference – Commonwealth Head Coach: Jeff Weachter OVERVIEW The defending Class 5A state champ Crusaders are ready for the chance to repeat. They have won a state title 3 times and have won the District 3 title 18 […]
PIAA Class 1A Title Game Preview: Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders
December 3, 2025 | Jared Samuel
BISHOP GUILFOYLE MARAUDERS vs CLAIRTON BEARS PIAA District 6 – Class A League: Laurel Highlands League – East 1 Head Coach: Justin Wheeler OVERVIEW The defending Class 1A state champ Marauders are back in the title game. They have won a state title 5 times since 2014 and have won the District 6 title 10 […]
Bishop Guilfoyle hammers Belmont Charter, advances to Class 1A Title Game
November 28, 2025 | Jared Samuel
One week after Bishop Guilfoyle gave up over 300 yards of offense to a very athletic Westinghouse team, they were faced with a similar foe in the Class 1A East semifinal. Belmont Charter had showcased their elite speed and athleticism in defeating a tough Lackawanna Trail squad and they were seemingly up to the challenge […]
Class 1A East Semifinal Preview: Belmont Charter vs. Bishop Guilfoyle
November 27, 2025 | Jared Samuel
District 12 Champion Belmont Charter (10-1) 2025 SCHEDULE vs. District 6 Champion Bishop Guilfoyle (12-2) 2025 SCHEDULE How they got here: Belmont Charter defeated Lackawanna Trail in a wild 52-40 shootout Bishop Guilfoyle scored on their first drive and held on as they defeated Westinghouse 7-6 A look at the Belmont […]
Belmont Charter over Lackawanna Trail in a wild shootout
November 22, 2025 | Jared Samuel
After a scoreless first quarter, Belmont Charter took advantage of 3 turnovers by Lackawanna Trail that turned into 20 points and 2 turnovers on downs that turned into another 12 points and the Tigers defeated the Lions 52-40 on a misty night at Northern Lehigh Bulldog Stadium in Slatington. For the game, Belmont RB Shyneem […]
PIAA Class 1A Quarterfinal Preview: Belmont Charter vs. Lackawanna Trail
November 20, 2025 | Jared Samuel
District 12 Champion Belmont Charter (9-1) 2025 SCHEDULE vs. District 2/11 Sub-Regional Champion Lackawanna Trail (12-1) 2025 SCHEDULE 11/21 7pm at Northern Lehigh How they got here: Belmont Charter got their first ever PIAA State playoff win last week with a 36-20 victory over York Catholic. Lackawanna Trail got the win over previously undefeated […]
Lackawanna Trail holds off Line Mountain, advances to State Quarterfinals (VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS)
November 15, 2025 | Jared Samuel
This particular matchup was billed as Line Mountain’s passing attack vs. Lackawanna Trail’s Wing-T running attack, and also whose defense would step up to make the stops. Line Mountain’s passing game was effective at times and their defense played strong for a good part of the game, while Lackawanna Trail’s defense played tough enough against […]
Bishop McDevitt drops Exeter Township, advances to District title game (VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS)
November 15, 2025 | Jared Samuel
As we get to playoff time, things usually boil down to who can stop the run. For both Exeter Township and Bishop McDevitt, this was most certainly the case as the 2 teams squared off in a District 3 semi-final matchup. It was the Crusaders who solved the puzzle the fastest though, using a balanced […]
Lakeland too much for Dunmore, wins District 2 Class 2A Championship (VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS)
November 8, 2025 | Jared Samuel
On a windy and rainy night up on the hilltop at Lakeland High School, the Chiefs played host to the Dunmore Bucks. Lakeland played great defense, and used a balanced offensive attack early to keep Dunmore off track, and the Chiefs defeated the Bucks 27-7 for the District 2 Class 2A Championship. Lakeland QB David […]
The J-Man’s View of District 2: Championship week!!
November 5, 2025 | Jared Samuel
It was a wild opening week for the District 2 playoffs. We had 3 teams who came in with 5-5 records that advanced to the championship game! If you have read any of my articles up to this point, then you probably already know why that happened….but if not, here’s the secret sauce: the programs […]
