Scranton Prep hangs on to defeat Delaware Valley
September 14, 2024
There’s not a better time of year to visit Delaware Valley. This weekend is homecoming and also “Warrior Days” which features plenty of craft vendors and food tents. A huge crowd was on hand for all of it, and also a big game was on tap as the Scranton Prep Cavaliers paid a visit to […]
Wallenpaupack outlasts North Pocono in a thriller
September 14, 2024
About 30 miles from “The Electric City” of Scranton PA lies Lake Wallenpaupack. The host Buckhorns, off to a good 2-1 start to the season, were coming off of a nice road win up at Honesdale. The North Pocono Trojans had some good momentum with a 3-0 start to their season. Tonight, all of the […]
Canisius (NY) hands Scranton Prep their first loss
September 7, 2024
When Scranton Prep wanted to be able to opt out of some of their Lackawanna Conference schedule in order to play some higher caliber competition, some wondered how that would work out. The Cavaliers went on the road last week and played a tough Loyola Blakefield (MD) team, and the name most heard in preparation […]
Western Wayne gets convincing win over Wyoming Area
September 7, 2024
All week the hype had been building up for the matchup of 2 early-season powerhouses. Wyoming Area, fresh off a 49-41 defeat of defending 4A State Runner-Up Dallas, was riding a wave of excitement. Meanwhile, Western Wayne had just handed Lackawanna Trail a convincing 28-7 defeat and had some momentum of their own. Something had […]
Scranton climbs over Pocono Mountain East
September 5, 2024
Many writers are saying a multitude of things about some early success stories in this young high school football season. We’ve certainly heard them all: “It’s still early” or “Wait until they have some injuries”, and then there’s the famous “They haven’t played anybody good yet.” The Scranton Knights have probably heard a lot of […]
Scranton Prep over Loyola Blakefield (MD) in a thriller
August 31, 2024
A recipe for success is to challenge yourself. We have been seeing teams in District 2 start to do this, emulating what Delaware Valley and others have done to prepare themselves for tougher competition later in the year. This season the LIAA let Scranton Prep out of the normal schedule and accommodated their desire to […]
Valley View drops Crestwood in District 2 Class 4A Action
August 30, 2024
Early in a season, the goal of most teams is to avoid injury and get consistency on both sides of the ball. After 0-1 starts, both Crestwood and Valley View were beset by injuries. The Cougars were coming off of a lopsided 33-0 loss at Scranton Prep that saw the loss of QB Zach Cwalinski […]
Western Wayne too much for Susquehanna to handle
August 24, 2024
A new year and a new season usually means a new opportunity for teams chasing glory. Western Wayne and Susquehanna Community are both certainly looking at things this way. Susquehanna had 5 wins last year with a new head coach and some young players who already have experience, and Western Wayne made it to the […]
Jersey Shore upends Dallas in a thriller, 28-21
August 23, 2024
The recipe for post-season success has been playing tougher opponents early in the season and giving your team opportunity to grow early in the campaign. Tonight’s game was exactly that, for both teams. Jersey Shore ended up last season losing to Selinsgrove in the District 4 playoffs, while Dallas rode their great momentum all the […]
2024 Lackawanna Football Conference Division 2 Preview
August 19, 2024
LFC Division 2 teams had a great year in 2023, representing well in the District 2 playoffs and also a substantial PIAA State Playoff run for one of them to boot. Let’s take a look at these teams heading into the 2024 season! Dunmore Bucks Head Coach: Kevin McHale 2023 Record: 12-2 The Bucks lost […]
Wyoming Area Ol/DL Chase DeSanto commits to Sacred Heart
August 17, 2024
Wyoming Area Warriors standout OL/DL Chase DeSanto has made his college choice, and he will be joining the Sacred Heart Pioneers. A year ago, he was a PFN Coaches-Select All State Selection as a Junior for the Warriors. A 6′ 4″ 280 lb stalwart force on the Lines for Wyoming Area, DeSanto is looking to […]
2024 Lackawanna Football Conference Division 3 Preview
August 15, 2024
LFC Division 3 has a storied past — could this be the year we see that potential fulfilled again? Let’s take a look at the teams! Carbondale Area Chargers Head Coach: Jeff Arthur 2023 Record: 3-8 The Chargers head into this season with some inexperience at QB after losing Darryl Bennet to graduation. Freshman […]
2024 Lackawanna Football Conference Division 1 Preview
August 13, 2024
Division 1 of the Lackawanna Football Conference was quite competitive last year, as all 7 teams made the District 2 playoffs. This year should be very competitive as well, top to bottom. Let’s take a look at the teams! Abington Heights Comets Head Coach: Joe Repshis 2023 Record: 7-5 The Comets return QB Nick Bradley, […]
2024 Wyoming Valley Conference Media Day: Ready for Hard Work to Pay Off!
August 8, 2024
Players and coaches from all 13 Wyoming Valley Conference teams attended Media Day today, held at Wilkes-Barre Area High School. It was a great atmosphere with a lot of chatter and high hopes for the 2024 season. Fresh off of a PIAA Class 4A State Runner-Up season, Coach Rich Mannello’s Dallas Mountaineers were a popular […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Dallas RB/LB Dylan Geskey
August 5, 2024
Dylan Geskey RB/LB Dallas Class Of 2025 Jersey #4 HT/WT 5’10” / 205 Other sports: Baseball Twitter/X: @DylanGeskey Coach says “2023 season 1,465 yds/16 games. Sat out the second half of 6 games. 27 TD’s. 0 fumbles on 268 carries. NPF WVC Division 1 MVP. PFN Coaches Select second team offense. Times Leader All WVC […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Pittston Area OL/DL/FB Brody Spindler
August 3, 2024
Brody Spindler DL/OL/FB Pittston Area Class Of 2026 Jersey # 55 HT/WT 5’11″/230 Sophomore year stats of note: 267 rushing yards, 4 rushing TD’s as FB Other sports: Wrestling (went 31-9 as a Sophomore at 215 lbs) Coach says “Brody is a returning 2 year starter for the Patriots who also played nearly every minute […]
Lackawanna Football Conference Media Day: These teams are “excited”
July 30, 2024
Today was Media Day for the 2024 season of the Lackawanna Football Conference, hosted by The Regal Room in Olyphant. Coaches and players from many of the Lackawanna Conference teams were on hand to enjoy some food and recognition, as well as plenty of pictures and questions. After a 12-2 season in 2023, a few […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Pittston Area DB/WR Lucas Lopresto
July 30, 2024
Lucas Lopresto DB/WR Pittston Area Class Of 2027 Jersey # 1 HT/WT 5’10″/ 170 Freshman year stats of note: 38 receptions for 679, 8 TD’s Other sports: Basketball, Track & Field Twitter/X: @lucaslop46 Coach says “Lucas played in just about every minute of every game as a freshman last season and became one of the […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Dallas QB Brady Zapoticky
July 27, 2024
Brady Zapoticky QB Dallas Class Of 2025 Jersey #11 HT/WT 6’0″ / 190 Other sports: Basketball Twitter/X: @BradyZapoticky Coach says “2023 season: 124/235 2,041 yds. 8.89/att. 127.56/game. 26 TD’s. 7 INT’s. Sat out the second half of 6 games. NPF All District 2 First Team. Times Leader 1st Team. Citizens Voice All Star”. LET’S GET […]
Scranton Lions 90th Annual Dream goes to the County squad, 35-28
July 19, 2024
Last year’s Dream Game was an overtime thriller with the County getting the field goal in OT to win 23-20. With this year’s contest, both teams were stacked with standouts from all of the Lackawanna Conference teams. The City squad looked like they had the offensive firepower to finally turn the tables on the County […]
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