District 2
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Holy Cross Crusaders’ FB/LB Leland Wudarski
July 14, 2025 | Jake Mills
Leland Wudarski Holy Cross High School Class Of: 2026 Position(s): FB, LB Jersey Number: 20 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 185lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Twitter: @WudarskiLeland Coach Says: “Tough hard nosed kid who goes all out on every play. Very good blocker from his FB position who can also carry the ball. Defensively at […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wyoming Valley West DL/OL/FB Will Hebda
July 8, 2025 | Billy Splain
Will Hebda DL/OL/FB Wyoming Valley West Class Of 2026 Jersey #55 HT/WT 6’0/230 Other sports Track and Field Twitter: @WHebda31288 Coach says: “Wil will be a 3-year player for us. Offensively has played Guard and tackle, Defensively DE and NG. Strong in the Weight room, Great student. Also participates track” Let’s get to know Will! […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Honesdale Hornets’ RB/SS-Kobe White
July 7, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Kobe White Honesdale Hornets Class Of: 2026 Position(s): RB/SS Jersey Number: #7 Ht: 6’4 – Wt: 170lbs Other Sports: Wrestling, Track and Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: First Team All-LFC Division 2 Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @KobeWhite712940 —————————————– COACH SAYS: Kobe is a very hard worker and great leader, we’ll go as […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Lakeland QB/DE David Naniewicz
July 6, 2025 | Billy Splain
David Naniewicz QB/DE Lakeland Jr Sr High School Class Of 2026 positions you play Jersey #7 HT/WT 6’3” / 215 Other sports Basketball, Baseball First all star defensive end. Honorable mention first team all star Quarterback. Twitter @Dave_Naniewicz7 Coach says: “David has worked hard this offseason and looking to have a big year. He completed […]
2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Lakeland OG/DT Weston Loomis
June 25, 2025 | Billy Splain
Weston Loomis OG and DT Lakeland Jr Sr High School Class Of 2026 Jersey #65 HT/WT 6’1 262 lb 46 Total Tackles 10 TFL’s and 3 QBH in 2024 Other sports Track and Field Twitter @weston_loomis65 Coach says: “Weston has worked very hard the last two years in the weightroom. He has slimmed down this […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Mid Valley QB Brett Yanoski
June 20, 2025 | Billy Splain
Brett Yanoski QB Mid Valley Class Of 2026 Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’10 165 1328 Passing yards 11 TD’S in 2024 Other sports you play Baseball 2x District Champion in Baseball, Division Co-Champions 2024 Football Twitter @YanoskiBrett Coach says: “Brett is entering his second full season as our signal caller. He also played 6 games as […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Dunmore Bucks RB/DB-Ryan Mecca
June 17, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Ryan Mecca Dunmore Bucks Class Of: 2026 Position(s): RB/DB Jersey Number: #23 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 165lbs Other Sports: Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2023 District Champion Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @rmecca2322 ——————————— COACH SAYS: Ryan is an explosive speed runner when he gets to the outside of the perimeter, and we […]
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 […]
2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Berwick DT/LT James “JJ” Leonard
June 10, 2025 | Billy Splain
James “JJ” Leonard DT//LT Berwick Area Class Of 2026 Jersey #56 HT/WT 6ft, 260lbs 31 solo tackles and 6 TFL First team WVC defensive tackle Twitter @Jjleonard50 Coach says: “JJ Leonard is a coach’s dream. He will be a four-year starter for the Dawgs and is one of the main anchors of the trenches on […]
2025 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Berwick RB Ty’Meere Wilkerson
June 3, 2025 | Billy Splain
Ty’Meere Wilkerson Running Back Berwick Class Of 2026 Jersey #5 HT/WT 6’1/195 Football Stats (2024 Season): Rushing: 66 carries for 810 yards and 10 touchdowns Rushing Average: 12.3 yards per carry Receptions: 11 for 104 yards and 1 touchdown Other sports Track and field Team MVP 2024 Holds Berwick single-game rushing record of 366 yards. He achieved this record […]
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 […]
Pioneers Win 74th Annual Unico Game 21-7 (Video Highlights)
May 29, 2025 | Jake Mills
The Pioneers defeated the Miners 21-7 in the 74th Annual Unico Game. The Pioneers were led by Wyoming Area running back Lidge Kellum who had 2 touchdowns. The Pioneers consisted of players from Wyoming Area, Berwick, Hazleton Area, Holy Redeemer, Lake-Lehman, Nanticoke, Wilkes-Barre Area and Wyoming Seminary. Anthony DeLucca out of Wyoming Area scored the […]
2025 Unico All-Star game Live Stream and rosters
May 28, 2025 | Billy Splain
Live Coverage begins at 6:50! PIONEERS – Coach Randy Spencer, Wyoming Area Berwick — Billy Hanson, WR/DB; Julian Howie,WR/DB; Rocco Romeo, LB/FB/TE Hazleton Area — Jeremy Ackerman, OL/DL; Carlos Gonzalez, WR/DB; Hunter Johnson, RB/ILB; Tommy King, OL/DL; Manny Salcedo, OL/DL; Miguel Vasquez, WR/OLB; Austin Wilson, QB/DB Holy Redeemer — Tom Dugan, QB/RB/LB; Nick Latinski, WR/CB; […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wyoming Valley West DE/OT Liam Corbett
May 27, 2025 | Billy Splain
Liam Corbett Wyoming Valley West Class Of 2026 DE and OT Jersey #69 HT/WT 6’2 215 Other sports Track and Field Twitter @liamcorbett_26 Coach Says: “Liam will be a 3-year player for us. Offensively has played Center Guard and tackle, Defensively DE and DT… Also participates track. Dedicated to the program, great leader Let’s get […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Pittston Area IOL/DT Gunnar Zaledonis
May 2, 2025 | Hunter Myers
Gunnar Zaledonis IOL / DT Pittston Area High School Class of 2026 Jersey #74 HT/WT 6’2 / 275 Other Sports – Track & Field 2022 – 1st Team All Wyoming Valley Conference Twitter – @GunnarZale Coach says “Gunnar will be a four-year starter on our offensive line, which speaks volumes about his consistency and talent. […]
The STATE of PA Presents: Tips, Training & Tales by Fitness Headquarters
February 23, 2025 | Billy Splain
The PFN crew took a trip to Wilkes-Barre to visit our new site sponsor, Fitness Headquarters. We invited the coaches and players from Wyoming Valley West and Wilkes-Barre to talk about their programs and the legends from within. Billy, Jared and Jake Mills got some great quotes from all. Brian and Mike shared what they […]
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 […]
District 2 well represented on PA football writers Class 1A, 3A All-State teams
December 27, 2024 | Jared Samuel
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 | Jared Samuel
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 […]
Troy eliminates Riverside to advance to Class 2A title game
November 30, 2024 | Jared Samuel
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 […]
(Video) Troy punches ticket to Cumberland Valley with win over Riverside
November 30, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
(Video Recap) Troy defense too much for Riverside, as Troy pitches a shutout in the second half and will play next Friday at Cumberland Valley (Click Link below for a full Video Recap of the game)
PIAA State Class 2A Semifinal preview: Troy vs. Riverside
November 27, 2024 | Jared Samuel
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 […]
Riverside Survives and Advances to State Semifinals with victory over Williams Valley
November 24, 2024 | John Kotsko
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 […]
Northwestern Lehigh drops Scranton Prep
November 24, 2024 | Jared Samuel
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 […]
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