October 2022
Crestwood runs wild in victory over Wilkes-Barre Area
October 1, 2022 | John Kotsko
Since losing to Dallas on September 2nd, the Crestwood offense has been on a tear. Over their last three games, they have scored 40 points or more. The Comets continued their winning streak to four as they took a 45-14 victory at Wilkes-Barre Area. Crestwood Head Coach Ryan Arcangeli on tonight’s victory. “This goes to […]
Kotsko’s View: Wyoming Valley Conference Mid-Season Report
September 29, 2022 | John Kotsko
We are officially at the midway point of the 2022 High School Football regular season. In this article, I’ll be talking about all 14 WVC teams and where they are at in the District 2 Standings. With all that being said, here are the teams and we’ll also talk about the Week 6 games. Williamsport: […]
Nanticoke runs past Lake-Lehman
September 24, 2022 | John Kotsko
The Trojan offense took a hit as they were without star running back Zach Fox. Nanticoke looked to several players to step up to fill his role. Junior RB Mykal Julian answered the call as he rushed for 164 yards and three touchdowns. The Trojans defense only gave up four first downs as they defeated […]
Kotsko’s View: Winds of Change in the Wyoming Valley Conference
September 22, 2022 | John Kotsko
We have hit the fifth week of the 2022 High School Football season!!! According to the forecast I’ve seen, we are highs in the upper 50s. Although it does bode well for my collection of hoodies, it does mean this will be the coldest it will be so far this season. Might not be saying […]
Wyoming Area gets past Nanticoke
September 17, 2022 | John Kotsko
After a 1-2 start to the season, Wyoming Area was looking for a big win. Aaron Crossley scored three touchdowns and the Warriors defense forced two turnovers, returning a fumble for a score as they took the victory on the road. Wyoming Area Head coach Randy Spencer on the win tonight. “This victory is definitely […]
Kotsko’s View: On the right track in the WVC
September 15, 2022 | John Kotsko
We have hit the fourth week of the High School football season. The first three weeks are always the most interesting time. You get an idea of who the contenders are and what games can be big indicators of a team’s success. Teams can still right their path despite a 1-2 or 0-3 record. Alot […]
Hazleton Area Stifles North Pocono
September 10, 2022 | John Kotsko
The Hazleton Area Cougars defense forced an outstanding three and outs tonight and four first downs total. The Cougars used a balanced attack and an amazing defense to topple the North Pocono Trojans 51-7 at Harman-Geist Stadium. “We talked about how excited we were able to have a chance to protect the den. Being able […]
Kotsko’s View: Home debuts and Big games loom in the WVC
September 9, 2022 | John Kotsko
After a dry summer, was anyone hoping that we could end up with a few more dry days? Well, after three straight days of rain, we are finally getting a break and just in time as we head into this Friday with some interesting matchups. Wilkes-Barre Area opens up their new stadium on Friday night. […]
Dallas’s balanced attack propels them to win over Crestwood
September 3, 2022 | John Kotsko
When Mountaineers’ sophomore quarterback Brady Zapoticky started the game with an incompletion and an interception, it looked like a long game for him. However, he wasn’t fazed. Instead, in the second quarter, he threw two touchdown passes and Parker Bolesta added three rushing touchdowns in route to a 35-14 home victory over Crestwood. Dallas Head […]
Kotsko’s View: Big Performances and upsets in the WVC this past week
September 1, 2022 | John Kotsko
Week 1 of the 2022 season is now in the books and it is now onward to Week number two!!! Most say the biggest adjustments are from Week one to week two. There was one really big upset in the WVC as Crestwood knocked off Valley View at home after losing both of their matchups […]
Susquehanna starts strong in victory over Holy Redeemer
August 28, 2022 | John Kotsko
The Sabers started the scoring with a punt return and then scored on their first two possessions of the season and didn’t look back from there as Susquehanna got past Holy Redeemer 43-12 at King’s College. After the Sabers forced a punt, JJ Rosa received the punt and returned it 66 yards for […]
Hazleton Area rolls in second half to defeat Pittston Area
August 27, 2022 | John Kotsko
In the first quarter, it looked like Pittston Area and Hazleton Area were evenly matched as we headed to halftime. However, a close game at half turned into a 47-15 Hazleton Area victory at Pittston Area as the Cougars’ running attack proved to be the difference. “We feel like we can use some of our […]
Kotsko’s View: Fire Me Up For A New Season-Week One in the Wyoming Valley Conference!
August 26, 2022 | John Kotsko
I’m back for another season of High School Football and I’m fired up to talk about the upcoming games and hit the sidelines this season! Opening night always is an exciting time for the players. These players have been waiting eight to nine months to hit the gridiron. It’s crazy to think how fast the […]
Breaking Down The 2022 Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2
August 23, 2022 | John Kotsko
Opening Day is only a few short days away. Division 2 is looking to be one of the more interesting divisions to say the least. The Division has a 5A school, three 4A schools, two 3A schools and a 2A school in their division but that is what Division 2 emcompasses. With all that […]
Breaking Down The 2022 Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1
August 20, 2022 | John Kotsko
We are almost at Opening Night of the High School Football season. Months of preparation have come down to ten games and hopefully getting that elusive District Championship. Some would say the Wyoming Valley Division 1 Conference had a down year in 2021. Not this year. Nearly every team returns a large portion of last […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Joe Cronan-Hanover Area
July 25, 2022 | John Kotsko
Joe Cronan Hanover Area WR/DE Jersey #30 Height/Weight: 6’2 170 Twitter: @JosephCronan5 What has been your best memory of playing football? Getting a new coaching staff this season. Who is your biggest role model and why? Najee Harris because he was homeless as a kid and made to the NFL. He also plays behind the […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Aidan Jardine-Crestwood
July 14, 2022 | John Kotsko
Aidan Jardine Crestwood Class of 2023 OL/DL Jersey #68 HT/WT 6’3 260 Twitter: @JardineAidan Other Sports: Wrestling and Lacrosse Awards and Accomplishments: National Honor Society. Won a District Championship in Football and another District Championship in Lacrosse. Team Captain of the Crestwood Football Team last season What has your best memory of playing football? My […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Sean Dooner – Hanover Area Hawkeyes
July 6, 2022 | John Kotsko
Sean Dooner Hanover Area Class of 2023 Position: Wide Receiver/Safety Jersey #6 HT/WT 5’9 155 In Sean’s junior season, he had six catches for 127 yards and two touchdowns. What has been your best memory of playing football? My entire 8th grade year of football Who is your biggest role model and why? My grandfather. […]
State College Advances to 6A Quarterfinals
November 20, 2021 | John Kotsko
Photos Mark Helbley The Lions relied on a strong running game and a stout defense that kept Warriors star RB Joe Sciascia to under 100 yards and got two interceptions as State College took a hard-earned 28-19 victory over Delaware Valley at Harman-Geist Stadium. “This was a solid team-oriented victory. Several players stepped up and […]
North Pocono advances to the 4A Title Game
November 13, 2021 | John Kotsko
North Pocono’s gameplan according to their head coach Greg Dolhon is to mix in the run and passing games together. However, on this night, the run game did so well that they stuck to it. “We usually can throw the ball, our QB is great. Instead of having him throw, we had him run the […]
Kotsko’s View of the WVC-Breaking Down District 2 WVC Games
November 11, 2021 | John Kotsko
The first week of playoffs are now in the books and none of the results come as no surprise. That’s the thing about the first round of playoffs, there’s usually very little upsets. You might get one or two but most of the games are typically a mismatch. There are some very interesting matchups […]
Nanticoke wins the Eastern Conference 3A Championship over Schuylkill Valley
November 6, 2021 | John Kotsko
After an 0-3 start, the Trojans could’ve very easily have given up and called it a lost season but they ended up winning 4 of their last six games gave them a chance of playing for the Eastern Conference Championship game at home. In front of their home crowd, Nanticoke would use their running attack […]
Kotsko’s View: The PIAA District 2 Playoffs in the Wyoming Valley Conference – Let the Postseason Begin!!!
November 4, 2021 | John Kotsko
Welcome to November!!! You know what that means? That’s right, the days get shorter, colder and High School Football playoffs are upon us!!!! For some, the aspiration of a District or Eastern Conference Championship will come to fruition by the end of the month. For many, the dream will be dashed and some will have […]
Crestwood gets big victory over Valley West
October 30, 2021 | John Kotsko
With Noah Schultz out with an injury and the possibility of the postseason, the Crestwood defense kept Spartans star running back Isaiah Cobb in check as the Comets took the victory on their senior night 34-6. “It’s the seniors stepping up through what could be our last week. They wanted to leave this field the […]
Kotsko’s View of the WVC: Stormy Finish
October 28, 2021 | John Kotsko
With the exception of Week 1, the weather has been pretty good. However, our luck is about to come to an end as we are expected to get a lot of rain on Friday night into Saturday. Some games are getting moved to Thursday to avoid ruining the field, mostly the grass surfaces. Also I […]
