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Riverside Survives and Advances to State Semifinals with victory over Williams Valley

November 24, 2024

Within 2 and a half minutes of the second quarter, the game completely changed, Riverside recovered back to back fumbles and turned the two turnovers into two touchdowns which made it 28-7 at halftime. Williams Valley didn’t go away easily. They made it 28-21 with 10:49 to go but Riverside held on to get the […]

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Riverside advances to 2A State Quarterfinals

November 16, 2024

After the first touchdown from Lansdale Catholic, it looked like it was going to be a long night for the Riverside defense. However, after the opening drive touchdown, the defense did not give up a single point and forced four turnovers. Chase Taddonio ran for two touchdowns in the second half overcoming a 7-0 halftime […]

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Williamsport wins District 2/4 Subregional Title

November 9, 2024

At lunch time, Williamsport head coach Mike Pearson came outside and was pleased with the weather. The wind was howling, which continued on to kickoff at Wilkes-Barre Area. “I’m texting my coaches saying the wind’s coming from the northwest to the southeast, their field runs from north to south.” Pearson said. The wind was a […]

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Wyoming Area gets past Carbondale to advance to the District 2 3A Semifinals

November 2, 2024

Coming in, it looked like an even matchup with Carbondale and Wyoming Area sporting big offensive lines and looking to run the football. The Warrior line dominated both sides of the ball as Lidge Kellum who scored three touchdowns in the games first 13 minutes and the defense pitched a shutout as Wyoming Area took […]

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Hanover Area takes the San Souci Struggle

October 26, 2024

As the clock ticked down, the Hanover Area sideline was celebrating. After losing 8 straight games to their rivals, the Hawkeyes defense forced four turnovers and used a balanced attack on offense to take a 16-14 victory at Nanticoke to take the San Souci Struggle. “Our guys were resilient enough to hang in there and […]

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Wilkes-Barre Area gets past Crestwood

October 19, 2024

With the chance of the number 1 seed in the District 2/4 6A Subregional, Wilkes-Barre Area needed a big win on senior night. The Wolf Pack defense came up big as they did not allow any second half points and Jake Howe threw a touchdown pass to Achilles Fuentes late in the third quarter to […]

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Honesdale gets the road victory at Nanticoke

October 12, 2024

It took Honesdale over an hour to get to Nanticoke. It took 13 seconds for Mason Avery to give the Hornets the lead. Avery returned the opening kickoff 73 yards and added three touchdowns as Honesdale took the 56-7 victory at Nanticoke. “Mason Avery’s been dynamite for us.” Honesdale head coach Paul Russick said. “There […]

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PSAC Week in Review Week 5

September 29, 2024

California (PA) 49 Gannon 7 Vulcans quarterback Davis Black threw for 297 yards and four touchdowns to four different receivers and D’Avay Johnson caught six passes for 103 yards and a touchdown and California defeated Gannon to go to 3-1 on the season. Jayden Whitaker scored the lone touchdown for Gannon. Lock Haven 24 Millersville […]

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Crestwood gets past Pittston Area

September 28, 2024

There was one word that Crestwood head coach Ryan Arcangeli can say about senior Lincoln Bibla. “Special.” Arcangeli said. “He’s a strong kid, his character is strong. He works so hard and deserves this.” Arcangeli continues. Bibla had two rushing touchdowns as Crestwood got their road victory at Pittston Area 21-14. Bibla on his performance […]

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Crestwood defeats Nanticoke in convincing fashion

September 21, 2024

With Jaden Shedlock out for the season with an injury, several players are required to step up if Crestwood is to make the District playoffs. The Comets had seven different players score touchdowns as Crestwood defeated Nanticoke in convincing fashion 55-0. “You feel for the kid as this is his second straight season-ending injury. Comets […]

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PSAC In Review Week 3

September 16, 2024

East Stroudsburg 24 Gannon 7 Tyrig Lewis rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown as the Warriors improved to 3-0 with a victory over Gannon. East Stroudsburg’s defense held the Golden Knights to under 100 rushing yards. Gannon quarterback Jayden Whitaker threw for 206 yards and running back David Morgan scored the lone touchdown. Kutztown […]

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Western Wayne improves to 4-0 with win over Crestwood

September 14, 2024

The defense for Western Wayne stepped it up in a big way on Friday night. The Wildcats got key fourth down stops to pitch a shutout and Josh Vinton added two touchdowns as Western Wayne defeated Crestwood 21-0 in Mountain Top. “Our defense is legitimate. They are playing well. I don’t what it is with […]

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Valley View’s Defense Comes Up Big in Win over Wilkes-Barre Area

September 7, 2024

  After Valley View failed to get the two point conversion, it looked like the Wolf Pack were going to come out victorious in this matchup. However, The defense came up big with an interception and as Wilkes-Barre Area was driving down the field. Gianni Marino got an interception to seal the game as the […]

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Wyoming Area goes to 2-0 with victory over Dallas

August 31, 2024

Wyoming Area came into this game looking to prove something in their home opener. The Warriors used their ground game behind a stellar offensive line to go to 2-0 and take a 49-41 victory over Dallas. Lidge Kellum on the win tonight. “It was great, it was absolutely amazing. Everyone stepped up. Our line did […]

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Nanticoke Head Coach Scott Dennis passes away

August 22, 2024

Nanticoke Trojans Head Coach Scott Dennis passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday. He was 55. He was an assistant coach at Berwick before becoming the head coach at Holy Redeemer and Central Columbia. He was an assistant coach at Nanticoke for two seasons before becoming the head coach for the 2024 season. Nanticoke’s Week 1 home […]

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2024 Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 Preview

August 21, 2024

Berwick Head Coach: CJ Curry 2023 Record: 3-8. Lost to Valley View in the District 2 4A Quarterfinals 2024 Schedule Berwick drops down to Division 2 and into the 3A Classification. They will need to replace several starters from last season on offense. Most of them being skill position players. The offensive line will be […]

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2024 WVC Division 1 Preview

August 19, 2024

  Crestwood Comets Head Coach: Ryan Arcangeli 2023 Record: 5-6. Lost in District 2 4A Quarterfinals to Nanticoke 2024 Schedule The Comets are led by junior quarterback Jaden Shedlock whose last season ended early due to an injury. Shedlock rushed for 859 yards and 10 touchdowns. He threw for 472 yards and four touchdowns. Colin […]

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Scott Dennis appointed as Nanticoke head coach

February 17, 2024

Scott Dennis was appointed on Thursday night as head coach of the Nanticoke Trojans. Dennis replaces Ron Bruza who resigned in November. The Trojans finished last season 7-5, losing to State Finalist Dallas in the District Semifinals. Dennis served as an assistant coach under Bruza the past two seasons and has also served as head […]

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District 2 gets 4 selected to the PFN 5A All-State Team

January 5, 2024

District 2 got four selections to the PFN 5A All-State Team. Delaware Valley got three players selected. Tight End Aidan Black got a second team selection. Middle Linebacker Justin Kalitsnik got a second team selection and safety Ryder Machado also got a second team selection. Abington Heights wideout Mason Fedor got on the second team. […]

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Scranton Prep gets 4 selections to 3A PFN All-State Team

January 5, 2024

Scranton Prep had four selections for the PFN 3A All-State Team. Senior Andrew Summa was selected as first team outside linebacker. Senior Cameron Palermo was pick as a second team defensive end. Junior Tae Weeks got the nod at second team cornerback. Senior Liam Barrett got the lone selection as a second team defensive athlete. […]

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Seven District 2 Players Make 4A All-State Writer’s Team

December 30, 2023

Seven players made the Pennsylvania Writer’s All-State Team in 4A. Players that made the 4A from District 2 are Dallas wideout Zach Paczewski and kicker Rowan Laubach. Nanticoke running back Zach Fox and defensive end Jaidyn Johnson. Wyoming Area running back Aaron Crossley, Valley View Linebacker Gianni Marino. North Pocono kicker Brady Mapes which gave […]

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Two District 2 Football Players Sign Letter of Intent

December 21, 2023

Two players in District 2 signed letters of intent to play football. Aiden Black of Delaware Valley signed his letter of intent to attend Stanford University. Aaron Crossley of Wyoming Area signed his letter of intent to attend Lehigh University. #WyomingAreaFootball Congrats to our WA Football RB/LB Aaron Crossley on signing his NLI Scholarship today […]

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PIAA 2A State Semifinal Preview: A Look at Dunmore

November 30, 2023

Southern Columbia vs Dunmore Fri 7 PM Harman-Geist Memorial Stadium in Hazleton How they got here Click to see 2A Bracket:  2023 Schedule About Dunmore: Dunmore won the District 2 2A District Title by defeating Riverside. The Bucks have scored 41 points in their last two games. They now face off against perennial state power […]

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