District 2

July 2024

2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Riverside Vikings TE/LB-Richie Kostoff

July 22, 2024 | Daniel Reed

Richie Kostoff Riverside High School, Taylor, PA Class Of: 2025 Position(s): TE/ILB Jersey Number: 87 Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 225lbs Other Sports: Basketball, Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: Football – All League, All Conference, All Regional Basketball – All Defensive Team Offer Sheet: Bucknell Twitter: @Richkos_ ——————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Richie is poised […]

2024 PFN Player profile : Getting to know Riverside OL/DL Tavian Branch

July 20, 2024 | Quincy Piper

Tavian Branch OL/DL Riverside High school Class Of 2026 Jersey #75 HT/WT 6 feet 4inches , 280pounds Offer sheet: Pittsburgh, Kent State, Cincinnati Rutgers, Temple Twitter @BranchTavian Coach says “Tavian is rapidly developing into one of the top recruits in the country. Began playing football his 9th grade year. already has 5 D1 scholarship offers. […]

Scranton Lions 90th Annual Dream goes to the County squad, 35-28

July 19, 2024 | Jared Samuel

Last year’s Dream Game was an overtime thriller with the County getting the field goal in OT to win 23-20. With this year’s contest, both teams were stacked with standouts from all of the Lackawanna Conference teams. The City squad looked like they had the offensive firepower to finally turn the tables on the County […]

90th Annual Scranton Lions Dream Game — PHOTO GALLERY

July 19, 2024 | Sherryl Samuel

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County Wins 90th Annual Dream Game Over City 35-28 (video highlights)

July 19, 2024 | Jake Mills

County won the 90th Annual Dream Game 35-28 over City. The City team was made up of players from schools such as Dunmore, Scranton and Lackawanna Trail. County comprised of players from schools such as Riverside, Mid Valley and Honesdale. Jordan Chmielewski (Mid Valley) had 2 touchdowns and an interception late in the 4th quarter […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wallenpaupack LB/TE Xaiden Schock

July 2, 2024 | Billy Splain

Xaiden Schock Linebacker, Tight End Wallenpaupack Class Of 2025 Jersey #36 HT/WT 6’1, 215 142 tackles last year Other sports Wrestling, Track and Field All league and all region Twitter @xaiden.schock Coach says “Incredible leader and athlete. 3 sport athlete (Football, Wrestling, and Track and Field) and was a state qualifier in wrestling. Leading tackler […]

2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Mark Nilsen-Wallenpaupack Buckhorns S/FB

June 7, 2024 | Daniel Reed

Mark Nilsen Wallenpaupack Area High School Class of: 2025 Positions: S/FB Jersey Number: 8 Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 189lbs Other Sports: Baseball Notable Awards/Recognition: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: N/A —————————– WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Strong, physical, and mentally tough individual who has a strong leadership role with our team. 2 […]

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Honesdale Lineman Wyatt Rutherford

June 6, 2024 | Billy Splain

Wyatt Rutherford Left Guard and Defensive Tackle Honesdale Class Of 2025 Jersey #55 HT/WT 6’4″ 290 lbs 0 sacks allowed junior year Other sports Basketball and track All division team Twitter @WRutherford55 Coach Russick says “Wyatt is a three year starter on our offensive line. He is not missed a start in his career (21 […]

2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Caden Cuozzo-Lakeland Chiefs RB/S

June 4, 2024 | Daniel Reed

Caden Cuozzo Lakeland High School Class Of: 2026 Position(s): RB/S Jersey Number: 31 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 190lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Notable Awards/Recognition: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @cadocuozzo ————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Caden is the workhorse of our offense and will be our primary RB. He emerged […]

73rd Annual UNICO Game: Miners pound the Pioneers

June 2, 2024 | Jared Samuel

Coming out of last year’s UNICO Game, the de-facto “Senior Bowl” for the Wyoming Valley Conference, the talk was unfortunately centered around the unsportsmanlike play and several player ejections. This season, in the 73rd edition of the UNICO game, sportsmanship was on full display early and often. Players from the Miners and Pioneers squads met […]

73rd Annual UNICO Game — PHOTO GALLERY

June 2, 2024 | Sherryl Samuel

2024 Unico Game LIVE from Jake Sobeski Stadium. Coverage begins at 6:50 pm

June 1, 2024 | Billy Splain

2024 Unico Game LIVE from Jake Sobeski Stadium. Coverage begins at 6:50 pm PIONEERS Liam Carroll, OL/DL/LB Berwick Jimmy DeAndrea, LB Berwick Josh Kishbaugh, CB Berwick Ethan Lear, QB Berwick Harrison Snyder, DE/TE Berwick Tyler Winter; RB Berwick Jakob Daum, WR/OLB Lake-Lehman Jacob McHenry, OL/DL Lake-Lehman Justin Pudimott, RB/LB Lake-Lehman Bayne Raspen, FB/TE/LB/DE […]

2024 Unico Game set for Kickoff this Saturday at Wyoming Area’s Jake Sobeski Stadium

May 29, 2024 | Billy Splain

Last year the Miners got the 20-7 win. The 2024 UNICO Game, the de-facto “Senior Bowl” for the Wyoming Valley Conference in District 2, will kick off this Saturday at Wyoming Area’s Jake Sobeski Stadium at 7 pm and PFN there to cover all the action! The Pioneers (players from Pittston Area, Holy Redeemer, Lake […]

Big 33 & East vs. West Video Highlights

May 28, 2024 | Shane Lux

Big 33 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv8D3o-Nc6s East vs. West (Large School) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN1toj4q87U&t=2s East vs. West (Small School) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w8oAPfzo1A&t=1s

2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Lakeland QB/DE David Naniewicz

May 21, 2024 | Billy Splain

David Naniewicz QB/DE Lakeland Class Of 2026 Jersey #7 HT/WT 6-2 215 92-176 896 yards 6 TD’s 52% Completion Other sports Baseball, Basketball Twitter @Davethekid5 Coach Piwowarczyk says: David has grown tremendously over the last year. He took over the reigns for our offense last season and had big shoes to fill, and by the […]

2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Holy Cross Crusaders FB/LB Leland Wudarski

May 16, 2024 | Daniel Reed

Leland Wudarski Holy Cross High School Class Of: 2026 Position(s): FB/LB Jersey Number: 20 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 180lbs Other Sports: Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @WudarskiLeland ———————————- WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Made a huge impact in his sophomore season from his middle linebacker position. Despite […]

2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Aiden Wudarski-Holy Cross Crusaders RB/CB/LB

May 2, 2024 | Daniel Reed

Aiden Wudarski Holy Cross High School Class Of: 26 Position(s): RB/CB/LB Jersey Number: 4 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 175lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @W_aiden46 ———————————- WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Rushed for nearly 900 yards despite missing the last two games of […]

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