District 2
Scott Dennis appointed as Nanticoke head coach
February 17, 2024 | John Kotsko
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 […]
Scranton Knights QB/FS Billy Maloney commits to Seton Hill
January 29, 2024 | Jared Samuel
It was a great year for Scranton Knights QB/FS Billy Maloney. On the offensive side, he rushed for 975 yards with 10 TD’s and had 94 completions for 1293 yards and 11 TD’s. But on the defensive side of the ball, Maloney made his mark–during the regular season, he had 75 tackles and 10 passes […]
District 2 gets 4 selected to the PFN 5A All-State Team
January 5, 2024 | John Kotsko
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. […]
Dallas Mountaineers Coach Rich Mannello wins PFN Coaches-Select Class 4A Coach of the Year
January 5, 2024 | Jared Samuel
The Dallas Mountaineers went undefeated in District 2, won the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 title and the District 2 title, and they weren’t done yet. A deep state playoff run with overtime victories over Bonner-Prendie and defending state champion Bishop McDevitt found the Mounts in the state title game for the 2nd time in […]
A strong showing for District 2 as 9 players make 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 4A All-State Team
January 5, 2024 | Jared Samuel
In a year where a District 2 team went undefeated and ended up as State Runner-Up (Dallas), it is no surprise that quite a few standout players from both the Wyoming Valley Conference and the Lackawanna Conference made the 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 4A All-State Football Team. The Wyoming Area Warriors placed 3 on the […]
Scranton Prep gets 4 selections to 3A PFN All-State Team
January 5, 2024 | John Kotsko
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. […]
Dunmore, Riverside add 5 standouts to 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 2A All-Star 2nd Team
January 4, 2024 | Jared Samuel
Dunmore’s Danny Pigga and Riverside’s Reese Gaughan lit up the stat sheets all season, and it’s no surprise to see both make the 2nd team for PFN’s Coaches-Select Class 2A All-State Football Team. A total of 5 players made the 2nd team team for District 2, 1 from Riverside and 4 from Dunmore. For the […]
Lackawanna Trail adds 3 to 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 1A All-State Football Team
January 4, 2024 | Jared Samuel
The Lackawanna Trail Lions had a terrific season in 2023 with a record of 13-1, losing only to eventual state champion Steelton-Highspire. A trio of Lion standouts were key contributors in the effort, and they have made the 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 1A All-State Football Team. Making it onto the 1st team squad is #20 […]
CJ Curry announced as new Berwick Head Coach
January 2, 2024 | Mason Eddinger
The Berwick School Board voted to confirm the arrival of new Head Football Coach CJ Curry. The Curry name has a legacy very few have in the state of Pennsylvania. CJ’s grandfather, George Curry was one of the most successful coaches in state and national history. His dad, Cozmas Curry, was a star running back […]
Seven District 2 Players Make 4A All-State Writer’s Team
December 30, 2023 | John Kotsko
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 […]
Delaware Valley posts 3 standouts to the 2023 Class 5A PA Writers All-State Team
December 29, 2023 | Jared Samuel
The Delaware Valley Warriors had 3 standout players make the 2023 Class 5A PA Football Writers All-State Team. On offense it was #87 Senior TE Aiden Black making the squad. Black, who will be attending Stanford after graduation, had 22 receptions for 420 yards and 5 TD’s but also was a huge contributor from […]
Scranton Prep’s Summa makes the 2023 PA Writers Class 3A All-State Team
December 28, 2023 | Jared Samuel
#6 Senior LB Andrew Summa of the Scranton Prep Cavaliers was named to the 2023 PA Writers Class 3A All-State Team. The Cavaliers finished the 2023 season with a 12-2 record, and Summa was a key contributor on both sides of the ball. As a TE Summa had 18 receptions for 373 yards and 6 […]
Dunmore, Riverside add 4 players to the 2023 PA Writers Class 2A All-State Team
December 28, 2023 | Jared Samuel
A competitive rivalry in District 2 added 4 players onto the 2023 PA Writers Class 2A All-State team. The Dunmore Bucks had 3 players make the team and the Riverside Vikings added another after standout 2023 seasons from both teams. For the Vikings, it was none other than #4 Senior WR Reese Gaughan who made […]
Lackawanna Trail puts 3 on the 2023 PA Writers All-State 1A Team
December 28, 2023 | Jared Samuel
The Lackawanna Trail Lions placed 3 young men on the 2023 PA Writers All-State 1A team. Leading the way for the Lions is #20 Senior RB Lukas Gumble, who accounted for 31 total TD’s and rushed for over 1600 yards this past season. Joining him on the All-State squad is #23 […]
Two District 2 Football Players Sign Letter of Intent
December 21, 2023 | John Kotsko
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 […]
Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt (State Semis & Finals…plus Golf)
December 11, 2023 | Matt Herring
Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best match ups in the Commonwealth. Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week Zero to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Friday, December 1 3A Northwestern Lehigh (14-0) vs. 3A Wyomissing (12-1) Friday, December 1 […]
Dallas vs. Aliquippa & Steelton-Highspire vs. Fort Cherry Highlights
December 8, 2023 | Shane Lux
Steelton-Highsphire vs. Fort Cherry Dallas vs. Aliquippa
Dallas falls short of the dream, loses to Aliquippa in the finals
December 8, 2023 | Jared Samuel
A dream season came to an end as Dallas found Aliquippa to be too much to handle in a 60-14 loss at Chapman Field on the campus of Cumberland Valley High School. Dallas couldn’t get the early stops in the game. Aliquippa RB Tiqwai Hayes was a force to be reckoned with as he ran […]
4A – Aliquippa v. Dallas (PHOTO GALLERY)
December 8, 2023 | Sykotyk
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Aliquippa v Dallas Pregame/Halftime/Postgame report
December 7, 2023 | Billy Splain
Join our staff for our pregame, halftime and postgame reports. Pregame report at 6:40, Halftime, then Post game immediately after the game!
2023 Class 4A Title Game Preview: Dallas
December 6, 2023 | Jared Samuel
Dallas Mountaineers PIAA District 2 – Class AAAA League: Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 Head Coach: Rich Mannello Overview: Dallas went undefeated for the 2nd time in the last 5 years on their way to Cumberland Valley. They won the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 crown, then captured the District 2 championship by defeating Valley […]
Southern dominates in 39-7 win over Dunmore
December 2, 2023 | Dave Fegley
Tigers tag their Bucks In any level of sports, it’s very rare to carry a streak of the highest magnitude past one. Duplicating a result is tough, accomplishing something three times in a row is remarkable, and then there is Southern Columbia. The Tigers defeated Dunmore in the PIAA Class 2A Eastern Final on Friday […]
Dallas drops Bishop McDevitt, advances to Class 4A State Finals
December 2, 2023 | Jared Samuel
4 undefeated teams remained in Class 4A heading into the semifinals. In this one, Bishop McDevitt entered at 13-0 and Dallas came in at 14-0. The Crusaders had the star power with Junior QB Stone Saunders needing only 3 TD passes to tie the State record, many of those to WR Rico Scott. Meanwhile, the […]
PIAA 2A State Semifinal Preview: A Look at Dunmore
November 30, 2023 | John Kotsko
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 […]
PIAA Class 4A Semi-Final: A Look at Dallas
November 30, 2023 | Jared Samuel
Dallas v Bishop McDevitt, Friday December 1, 7pm @ Northern Lehigh How they got here (click to see 4A bracket): 2023 Schedule The Mountaineers had to take it to overtime to defeat Bonner Prendie. A blocked PAT followed by a Dallas touchdown and successful PAT was the difference in a 28-27 victory up at […]
Imhotep too much for Delaware Valley as Panthers advance to PIAA East Semifinal
November 25, 2023 | Jared Samuel
The deeper teams go into the State playoffs, the more hype ensues. Much was made of the long ride for Imhotep Charter (12-0, D12 5A Champions) as they made their way up to Delaware Valley (10-3, D2 5A Champions) on a 3 1/2 hour trip. That long trip didn’t seem to affect the Panthers much […]
Steelton-Highspire advances to State Semifinals with victory over Lackawanna Trail
November 25, 2023 | John Kotsko
Photo by Lindsey Bennett Statistically speaking, Lackawanna Trail was the toughest defense Steelton-Highspire faced so far this season. The Steamrollers offense was up for the challenge on this frigid night as Steelton-Highspire defeated Lackawanna Trail 43-25 to advance to the Class A State Semifinals. Senior quarterback Alex Erby about coming into Scranton and getting the […]
Northwestern Lehigh just too much for Scranton Prep
November 25, 2023 | Torey Petruno
New Tripoli- The matchup between the Tigers and Cavaliers pitted two very similar and run heavy teams against each other, but only Northwestern would be able to continue their success on the ground and come away with the convincing victory. The evening started off with Prep choosing to receive the opening kick. The Cavaliers would […]
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