Scranton’s Dyjeere Weekes named to Big 33 Squad
February 14, 2025
Scranton Knights DT/OL Dyjeere Weekes was named to the Big 33 roster today. Weekes, at 6 ft. 3 in. 300-lbs, has been a stalwart on both lines for the Knights, especially the last 2 seasons. He had 51 total tackles on defense this season, with plenty of pressure applied to opposing backfields. Dyjeere has received […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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