District 2
September 2024
District 2 Mid-Season Review
September 26, 2024 | Jared Samuel
Current District 2 Standings 1A Lackawanna Trail (4-1) Old Forge (3-2) Holy Cross (2-3) 2A Riverside (5-0) Susquehanna Community (4-1) Lakeland (2-3) Dunmore (1-4) Holy Redeemer (0-5) 3A Western Wayne (5-0) Scranton Prep (4-1) Wyoming Area (4-1) Mid Valley (4-1) Lake Lehman (3-2) Carbondale Area (3-2) Berwick (1-4) Tunkhannock (1-4) Montrose (0-4) Hanover Area (0-5) […]
Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech earns tough win over gutsy Holy Cross team.
September 22, 2024 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Rams start 4-1 for first time since 2000. SOUTH CENTRE TWP- Though impressive on their opening two drives of the contest on a hot Saturday afternoon in Columbia County. The Columbia-Montour Area Vocational Technical School Rams could not take advantage of the situation, however the finally cash in a score the third time getting the […]
Crestwood defeats Nanticoke in convincing fashion
September 21, 2024 | John Kotsko
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 […]
Geskey, Zapoticky power Dallas to second straight win beating Pittston 30-22
September 21, 2024 | EJ Samuel
Dallas wanted to continue the ride in the win column, and Pittston Area didn’t make it easy by any stretch. Dallas won the toss and elected to receive, and although I was personally puzzled by this decision, it appears Dallas knew what they were doing as Dallas’ Dylan Geskey threw the first punch, putting them […]
Lackawanna Trail’s strong 2nd half too much for Mid Valley
September 21, 2024 | Jared Samuel
We knew a big one was brewing as the days grew closer to this game: a Mid Valley Spartans visit to Lions Pride Stadium to play Lackawanna Trail. The Spartans had gotten out to a great 4-0 start, while the Lions only blemish on their 3-1 season was to a tough Western Wayne squad on […]
Mid Valley at Lackawanna Trail — PHOTO GALLERY
September 21, 2024 | Sherryl Samuel
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Berwick Blows Out Hanover to Earn First Win
September 20, 2024 | Mason Eddinger
Believe it or not, we enter week 5 of the High School Football season in Pennsylvania. As the end of this game would signal passing the halfway mark on the 2024 season, it would also mean Berwick would earn its first win. For the first time since the 1970s, Berwick is winless throughout the first […]
Riverside rolls over Montrose
September 19, 2024 | Jared Samuel
A rare Thursday Night Lights matchup was on tap as the Montrose Meteors came in to visit the Riverside Vikings. Riverside opened their season strong with a 4-0 start in which they’ve outscored their opponents 161 to 41. Montrose came in winless at 0-3 with some lopsided losses. Tonight, it was a lot more of […]
Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt – Week 3 (Patriots and Crusaders)
September 16, 2024 | 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! Wednesday, September 11 The STATE of PA Football: Weekly Recap and Preview Show […]
Scranton Prep hangs on to defeat Delaware Valley
September 14, 2024 | Jared Samuel
There’s not a better time of year to visit Delaware Valley. This weekend is homecoming and also “Warrior Days” which features plenty of craft vendors and food tents. A huge crowd was on hand for all of it, and also a big game was on tap as the Scranton Prep Cavaliers paid a visit to […]
Scranton Prep at Delaware Valley — PHOTO GALLERY
September 14, 2024 | Sherryl Samuel
Photos by Sherryl Samuel
Susquehanna wins 2nd straight, beating Holy Redeemer 40-14 (Video Highlights)
September 14, 2024 | Jake Mills
Susquehanna keeps their winning streak alive after beating Holy Redeemer today 40-14. Susquehanna RB William Marcy had 3 TDs for the Sabres today. Weston Yannone threw for 2 TDs and had one on the ground. Susquehanna improves to 3-1 on the year and will host Lakeland next week. Holy Redeemer falls to 0-4 and will […]
Hazleton Runs Away Late, Beats Berwick
September 14, 2024 | Mason Eddinger
Believe it or not, Week 4 of the High School Football Season in Pennsylvania is underway. Hazleton traveled to Crispin Field in Berwick and got the best of the dawgs. The Hazleton Cougars are one of the largest schools in the State of Pennsylvania but have yet to succeed consistently on the gridiron. They started […]
Western Wayne improves to 4-0 with win over Crestwood
September 14, 2024 | John Kotsko
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 […]
Wallenpaupack outlasts North Pocono in a thriller
September 14, 2024 | Jared Samuel
About 30 miles from “The Electric City” of Scranton PA lies Lake Wallenpaupack. The host Buckhorns, off to a good 2-1 start to the season, were coming off of a nice road win up at Honesdale. The North Pocono Trojans had some good momentum with a 3-0 start to their season. Tonight, all of the […]
North Pocono at Wallenpaupack — PHOTO GALLERY
September 14, 2024 | Sherryl Samuel
Photos by Sherryl Samuel
Lackawanna Trail’s solid RB duo gets it done in Dunmore 28-7
September 14, 2024 | EJ Samuel
The Lackawanna Trail Lions offense has been clicking recently, and tonight’s game was no exception. Dunmore came into this home game winless with something to prove, and left the same way thanks to Isaac Ryon and Demitrius Douglas who were responsible for all 4 touchdowns in this one. Isaac Ryon scored 3 touchdowns in the […]
Canisius (NY) hands Scranton Prep their first loss
September 7, 2024 | Jared Samuel
When Scranton Prep wanted to be able to opt out of some of their Lackawanna Conference schedule in order to play some higher caliber competition, some wondered how that would work out. The Cavaliers went on the road last week and played a tough Loyola Blakefield (MD) team, and the name most heard in preparation […]
Valley View’s Defense Comes Up Big in Win over Wilkes-Barre Area
September 7, 2024 | John Kotsko
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 […]
Mid Valley Remains Undefeated With a Convincing Win over Old Forge 42-18 (Video Highlights)
September 7, 2024 | Jake Mills
Mid Valley remains undefeated after a huge win over Old Forge 42-18. Jakob Lesher scored 3 touchdowns for the Spartans, Nick Jackson and Kaleb Parry also scored for Mid Valley. Mid Valley travels up to Honesdale next week and looks to remain undefeated. Old Forge will look to get back on track as they host […]
Abington Heights gets huge road win over Mountaineers 30-13: Video recap
September 7, 2024 | EJ Samuel
Both Dallas and Abington Heights had something to prove tonight and they only stood in each other’s way. Dallas came into the game at 0-2 and in uncharted territory, white Abington Heights came in at 1-1 and under the radar. Dallas got the ball to start the game and just like Abington Heights, they struggled […]
Western Wayne gets convincing win over Wyoming Area
September 7, 2024 | Jared Samuel
All week the hype had been building up for the matchup of 2 early-season powerhouses. Wyoming Area, fresh off a 49-41 defeat of defending 4A State Runner-Up Dallas, was riding a wave of excitement. Meanwhile, Western Wayne had just handed Lackawanna Trail a convincing 28-7 defeat and had some momentum of their own. Something had […]
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