September 2025
Pittston outlasts Dallas in wild overtime thriller (VIDEO RECAP)
September 20, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Pittston Area overcame 3 interceptions, a blocked punt and a punt return TD to take Dallas to overtime, then got a 2-point conversion from FB Brody Spindler to walk it off at Dallas 36-35 in a wild game that many in the Back Mountain will remember for a long time. Dallas QB Talyn Geskey had […]
Riverside way too much for Montrose to handle
September 18, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Riverside WR Carmello Barnett had 2 TD’s in the first quarter, then added a 3rd score later on a 70-yard interception return for a TD in the 2nd half as the Vikings defeated Montrose 60-6 up at Bennett/Mullen Field in Montrose. Montrose received the opening kickoff, but after a quick 3-and-out it was a bad […]
The J-Man’s View of District 2: 3 Up, 3 Down
September 17, 2025 | Jared Samuel
I don’t know how we are doing it, but we’ve picked 4 straight great Friday games that we’ve covered. And it’s early! I feel like I’m playing the Eliminator, where you pick one team to win per week but then you can’t pick them again in the same season….it’s hard! Thankfully, I can usually pick […]
Scranton Prep wins a comeback thriller over Delaware Valley — VIDEO RECAP
September 13, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Last year up at Delaware Valley, Scranton Prep withstood a late rally and hung on to win 27-24. This game started out totally in favor of the Warriors as the Cavaliers had some miscues that led to 3 turnovers and a Delaware Valley lead at halftime. It’s funny how things can change very quickly in […]
The J-Man’s View of District 2: Sample Sizes
September 10, 2025 | Jared Samuel
The J-Man had 3 games to cover this past weekend…..whew! We went from pouring rain Thursday to warm temps Friday then back to cooler temps Saturday with rain actually moving kickoff times out later. It was 41 degrees this morning at the Captain’s Quarters, and colder for Sherryl when she left for work just after […]
Abington Heights gets hard fought win over Dallas — VIDEO RECAP
September 6, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Dallas overcame an early 13-point deficit to take a 14-13 lead, but a wild 2nd quarter ended with the Comets taking a lead they would not relinquish as Abington Heights defeated Dallas 40-28. Comet QB Nick Bradley threw for 2 scores and ran in another, and Comet RB Jayden Anglin had a rushing TD and […]
Wilkes-Barre gets a huge win at Valley View — VIDEO RECAP
September 6, 2025 | Jared Samuel
At the end of Wilkes-Barre’s 48-42 OT win against Stroudsburg last week, Coach Ciro Cinti said the defense did not play well except for the last 4 plays (4 straight stops in OT). This week, however, was a different story. Wilkes-Barre slugged it out with Valley View all night but it was the Wolfpack defense […]
Pocono Mountain East drenches Scranton
September 4, 2025 | Jared Samuel
With heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in the area, many wondered whether this game would happen. It did go on as scheduled, and Pocono Mountain East came ready to avenge a lopsided loss to Scranton last season as they shut out the Knights 45-0 in an impressive display on both sides of the ball. The […]
The J-Man’s View of District 2: Bring on the Fall Weather!
September 3, 2025 | Jared Samuel
The J-Man gives his thoughts, a recap of last week’s games and a look ahead at key matchups this week in District 2! I don’t know about you, but feeling that cool breeze on Friday night got me wanting the Fall weather. These football games are always so much better when the cooler, fall weather is […]
A Wild, Wild One: Wilkes-Barre wins OT thriller over Stroudsburg — VIDEO RECAP
August 30, 2025 | Jared Samuel
A normal District 2/District 11 crossover game turned into a wild one featuring 5 3rd quarter TD’s and when the dust settled it was the Wilkes-Barre Wolfpack emerging victorious in an overtime thriller 48-42. Stroudsburg QB Jack Mitchell had 1 rushing TD and threw 2 more to WR Essam Alrefai and 1 to TE Keegan […]
The J-Man’s View Of District 2: 2 games in before Labor Day!
August 27, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Who else remembers the days when the season started later? I remember, and though I might be dating myself a bit I recall those were the days before the State playoff system began. I’ll gladly take the trade-off! And now it means teams will have 2 games in before Labor Day — that will sure […]
Nativity BVM floods Holy Redeemer
August 23, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Nativity BVM scored early and often against a Holy Redeemer squad that is looking to gain some confidence and momentum early this season. The Green Wave had a 22-0 lead at halftime and invoked the mercy rule in the 3rd quarter to shut out the Royals 36-0 at Spartan Stadium in Kingston, PA. Green Wave […]
Riverside outlasts Dunmore in OT thriller
August 23, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Riverside and Dunmore traded punches all night, but it was the Vikings who were still standing at the end when Kicker Santino D’Amico drilled a 22-yard field goal in overtime to defeat the Bucks 17-14 at Dunmore Veterans Memorial Stadium. Dunmore received the opening kickoff and drained 8:23 off the clock as 6 different Bucks […]
The J-Man’s View of District 2: What week is it anyway?
August 21, 2025 | Jared Samuel
This whole Week Zero or Week One thing has me perplexed. I took plenty of math classes in high school and in college, and if I learned anything about zero it is this: it equals NOTHING. Good enough for me. Week 1 it is!! Welcome to my weekly look at all things District 2 in […]
2025 Wyoming Valley Conference Media Day
August 10, 2025 | Jared Samuel
2025 Wyoming Valley Conference Media Day by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Lackawanna Trail RB/DB Isaac Ryon
August 8, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Isaac Ryon RB/DB Lackawanna Trail High School Class Of 2026 Jersey #10 HT/WT 5’9″ 180 Twitter @IsaacRyon2026 Coach says: “Extremely explosive playmaker in all 3 phases, returning All-State“ Let’s get to know Isaac! Who is your favorite athlete (from any sport)? I’m probably going to say Tom Brady, straight up, because he’s a winner. What […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wyoming Area DL/OL Max Getzie
August 4, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Max Getzie Offensive Line/Defensive Line Wyoming Area High School Class Of 2026 Jersey #73 HT/WT 6’4″ 290 Twitter @MaxGetzie Coach says: “*Division 1 FCS/Ivy recruit — *2024 Stats: 15 Pancakes Blocks/ 0 Sacks, Team Rushing Yds 3,359 Yds/Rush. 8.1 Rushing TDs 46 Max has developed into a team leader, with excellent academics, high character, and […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wyoming Area WR Luke Kopetchny
July 30, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Luke Kopetchny Wide Receiver Wyoming Area High School Class Of 2027 Jersey #8 HT/WT 6’2″ 170 Twitter @LukeKopetchny1 Coach says: “Division 1 FBS/FCS/Ivy Recruit — *Currently ranked in the top 15 WRs in PA 2027 — *All State Selection as a Sophomore in Football and Basketball Luke led all of District 2 with 864 receiving […]
Lackawanna Conference Media Day 2025: Feeling Good
July 29, 2025 | Jared Samuel
(Featured photo above is Western Wayne #55 DL/OL Vinny Baldini and #68 DL/OL Paul Borowski) There was a common theme today as I spoke to a number of teams about the upcoming season: everybody is “feeling good” about their situation and progress, and all are looking forward to the start of the season. Lackawanna Trail […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know Delaware Valley RB/DB Mike Iuzzolino
July 29, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Mike Iuzzolino Running Back/Defensive Back Delaware Valley High School Class Of 2026 Jersey #26 HT/WT 5’10” 180 Twitter @MikeyIuzzolino Coach says: “Mike had a nice junior season. High expectations on both sides of the ball for this season.” Let’s get to know Mike! Who is your favorite athlete (from any sport)? Probably Saquon Barkley. I’m […]
91st Annual Scranton Lions Club Dream Game: County overwhelms the City
July 24, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Over the past few years, the Lackawanna Football Conference’s de-facto Senior Bowl, the Scranton Lions Dream Game, has been a close affair. When the rosters were announced, it looked like there were strengths and weaknesses on both sides. And as practices happened leading up to the 91st version of this game, you could sense that […]
Riverside’s Tavian Branch chooses Rutgers
June 11, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Riverside Vikings standout DL/OL has made his decision official: he’s headed to Rutgers. Branch made the announcement this morning in front of a crowd of supporters at the Riverside High School gymnasium. Surrounded by his family and supporters, he had many kind words and acknowledgments, especially for his mom and coach Harry Armstrong. Branch could […]
Pioneers defeat the Miners in the 74th Annual UNICO Game
May 30, 2025 | Jared Samuel
The Wyoming Valley Conference seniors got one more chance to put on a uniform, lace up the cleats and take to the turf in West Pittston as the 74th annual UNICO game was played on a soggy field at Wyoming Area’s Jake Sobeski Stadium. Early in the game, there were some wet ball issues, a […]
Scranton’s Dyjeere Weekes named to Big 33 Squad
February 14, 2025 | Jared Samuel
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 | Jared Samuel
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 […]
