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October 2020

 

2020 Team Preview: The Delaware Valley Warriors @dvwarriorfb @MikeGecik70 @DV_WarriorPower

October 1, 2020  |  

Delaware Valley Warriors Head Coach Keith Olsommer Assistant Coaches  Nick Quaglia Al McElroy, Jim Donnelly, Joe Raniero, Tony Bajor, Jesse Jayne, Brian Bird, Brett Cohen. 2019 Season Record 11-2 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 10-02   vs. La Salle College (1-0) Warrior Stadium 7:00 pm 10-09   @ Wallenpaupack (0-0) * Wallenpaupack Stadium 7:00 pm 10-16   @ Scranton (0-0) * Valor Field […]

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Williamsport capitalized on Berwick mistakes to move to 3-0

September 26, 2020  |  

Williamsport came into their game with with Berwick sporting a 2-0record, and left the game of the 3-0 record and a whole lot more swagger. Coach Chuck Crews is happy with what he sees in his team this year and says that “everyone being happy for everyone on the sidelines when a good players made […]

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2020 Player Profile: George May – Northwest Area @NW_Rangers @coachhazlet

2020 Player Profile: George May – Northwest Area @NW_Rangers @coachhazlet

September 11, 2020  |  

George May  Year: 2021  Northwest Area High School  RB/DL Jersey # 15 Ht: 5’6 Wt: 225  2019 Stats: 1,177 yards rushing with 11 touchdowns with 41 tackles and 1.5 sacks  Why do you play football?  George: Love the game. What has been your best memory from football so far?  George: Beating Lackawanna Trail. Who is […]

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2020 Team Preview: The Wyoming Valley West Spartans @wvwfootball @WVWCoachB

September 10, 2020  |  

Wyoming Valley West Spartans Head Coach Jack Baranski Assistant Coaches * Doug Mucha, Paul Patara, George Simms, Len Butczynski, Ryan Mahovich, Matt Zlotek, Ken McDaniels 2019 Season Record * 3-8 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11   @ Wilkes-Barre (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18   @ Dallas (0-0) Mountaineer Stadium 7:00 pm 09-25   vs. Pittston (0-0) Spartan Stadium 7:00 pm 10-02   @ Berwick (0-0) Crispin […]

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Berwick Linebacker Blane Cleaver heading to Army WP, committed this morning @blane_cleaver @CleaverBoyz @MikeViti @CoachJohnLoose

September 9, 2020  |  

The Berwick Bulldogs have a long football history and a storied program. Many former Bulldogs have gone on to college careers, and this year is no exception. Blane Cleaver will join that long list as he committed to the Army West Program. There he’ll be greeted by another former Berwick standout, Mike Viti, who coaches […]

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2020 Team Preview: The Wyoming Area Warriors @PAcoachP @WaScoreboard @DrewMruk

September 9, 2020  |  

Wyoming Area Warriors Head Coach Randy Spencer Assistant Coaches Michael Fanti Farrad Condry Rich Musinski Michael Laffey Ken Kopetchny David Pacchioni Tom Loftus Joe Pizano Jason Speece Tom Campenni John McNeil Jim Pizano Don Hindmarsh Eric Speece Corey Popovich Russ Herron Carl DeLuca 2019 Season Record 14-1 State Champions 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE […]

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Berwick and Southern Columbia Scrimmage was not a marquee game like planned, but the Tigers took the role of the star in stride

September 6, 2020  |  

Week one of the 2020 regular season was supposed to feature 10-time PIAA champion Southern Columbia and 6-time PIAA champion Berwick. A game at Crispin Field between the two school’s with the most state titles in Pennsylvania high school football history was going to be the marquee matchup of the opening weekend. As everyone knows […]

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2020 Player Profile: Roman Levant, Wallenpaupack @RomanKicks2023 @WAHS_Buckhorns

September 6, 2020  |  

Roman levant 2023 Wallenpaupack K/P Jersey # 17 Ht 5’8” Wt 155 2019 stats: 9/11 FGs 11/13 PAT 4 Touchbacks Other Sports: Soccer 2020 Preseason First Team All State, 2019 Special Teams Player of the Year Twitter: @RomanKicks2023 Why do you play football? It is my passion Who is your favorite sports star and why? […]

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Welcome Back Pennsylvania High School Football: COVID-19 Doesn’t Stop Wyoming Area and Hazelton @HAHS_COUGARS_FB @WaScoreboard

September 5, 2020  |  

  If you would have asked me a month ago if we would be reporting high school football scrimmages tonight, I probably would have had my doubts. With the Philadelphia Public League, the Philly Catholic League, and the rest of District 12 postponing their seasons at the beginning of August, I was wondering if the […]

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2020 Team Preview: The Berwick Bulldogs @AreaBerwick @blane_cleaver @masonlaubach1

September 5, 2020  |  

Berwick Area Bulldogs 2019 Season Record 9 wins 3 loses Head Coach Carm DeFrancesco Assistant Coaches Mike Bennett Bob Croop Ben Culver CJ Curry Nick Dawson Jason Lanning Bo Orlando Dave Robbins Shawn Sheptock 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-05   vs. Southern Columbia (SCR) Crispin Field 10:00 am 09-11   @ Lake-Lehman (0-0) Edward Edwards Stadium 7:00 pm 09-18 […]

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2020 Player Profile: Mike Gecik – Delaware Valley @dvwarriorfb @MikeGecik70 @kimberly_gecik @GecikMike

August 30, 2020  |  

Mike Gecik  Year: 2021  Delaware Valley High School  OT/DT  Jersey # 70  Ht: 6’3 Wt: 270  Other sports: Track  Awards: All conference offensive line  Twitter: @MikeGecik Committed to Albany (Story) Why do you play football? Mike: I just love the adrenaline rush.  What has been your best memory from football so far? Mike: Playing Pennridge […]

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2020 Team Preview: The Dallas Mountaineers @DallasMountsFB @parkerbolesta

August 28, 2020  |  

Dallas Mountaineers Head Coach Rich Mannello Assistant Coaches  Matt Austin, Joe Stuppino, Mike Olenginski, Bob Wren 2019 Season Record 15-1 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11   vs. Tunkhannock (0-0) * Mountaineer Stadium 7:00 pm 09-18   vs. Wyoming Valley West (0-0) Mountaineer Stadium 7:00 pm 09-25   vs. Wilkes-Barre (0-0) Mountaineer Stadium 7:00 pm 10-02   @ Lake-Lehman (0-0) Edward Edwards Stadium 7:00 pm 10-09 […]

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Del Valley lineman Mike Gecik commits to Albany! @dvwarriorfb @MikeGecik70 @kimberly_gecik @GecikMike

August 26, 2020  |  

Delaware Valley puts out some talent every year. This year is no exception. Earlier this summer linebacker Jason Henderson committed to Old Dominion. Mike Gecik is the second Warrior to commit to a division 1 school.  The 6-8, 270 pound offensive lineman chose the Great Danes of Albany. He chose that program over the likes […]

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2020 Player Profile: Jake Lanning – Berwick @jakelann65

August 26, 2020  |  

Jake Lanning Berwick Area High School Class of: 2021 C/DE/LS Jersey # 65 Ht: 6’3 Wt: 220 Twitter: @jakelann65 Why do you play football? Jake: I love the game. Who is your favorite sports star and why? Jake: J.J. Watt because he is a great athlete while being an active part of his community, which […]

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2020 Player Profile: Sean Mackinder – Valley View @Mackinder29 @VVCougars

August 25, 2020  |  

  Sean Mackinder Valley View Class of: 2022 WR/DB Jersey # 29 Ht: 5’11 Wt: 155 Other sports: Basketball Awards: FBU Top Gun WR in 2017 and 2018 Twitter: @Mackinder29 Why do you play football? I love the competitive nature and physicality. My family are all huge football fans so I have been playing since […]

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2020 Team Preview: The Lakeland Chiefs @LHSChiefs

August 18, 2020  |  

Lakeland Chiefs Head Coach David Piwowarczyk Assistant Coaches Dom Esgro Craig Chopko Brian Kubilus Matt Serniak Geoff Demming Keith Galinsky 2019 Season Record 5-6 2020 Schedule: DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 10-02   vs. Mid Valley (0-0) * Lakeland Stadium 7:00 pm 10-09   @ Susquehanna Community (0-0) William Emminger Memorial Field 7:00 pm 10-16   @ Riverside (0-0) * Taylor Veterans Memorial Stadium 7:00 […]

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2020 Player Profile: Sam Deron, Honesdale @HHSHornets_FB @DeronSam

August 16, 2020  |  

Sam Deron 2020 – 2021 Honesdale TE, DE, DT Jersey # : 15 Ht : 6ft 5in Wt : 275lbs 2019 stats : Most Likely on Hudl Page Other Sports: Track & Field ( shot put, Discus, Javelin ) Twitter: @DeronSam   Why do you play football? Love the game and my father used to […]

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2020 Team Preview: The Scranton Prep Cavaliers @joshspindler2 @scrprepsports @paddygrady1

August 15, 2020  |  

Scranton Prep Cavaliers Head Coach Terry Gallagher Assistant Coaches * Brian Croom, Dan McShaffery, Bill Pasqualichio, Ryan Jones, Jason Tallo, Brett Stage, Keith Toolan, Anthony Rossi, Ben Koshinski, Rich Pasko 2019 Season Record  9-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 10-02   @ Honesdale (0-0) * Hornets Stadium 7:00 pm 10-09   vs. Western Wayne (0-0) * 7:00 pm 10-17   @ Abington […]

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2020 Player Preview: Jack Chilson, Tunkhannock @chilzone18 @TunkhannockF

August 4, 2020  |  

  Jack Chilson Tunkhannock  QB/DB Jersey # 7 HT/WT  6’5” 185 2400 yards 21 TDs Other sports you play Basketball, track and field Have you won any awards? WVC All-Star, All-Eastern PA (HM), Offensive Player of the Year (School) Twitter @chilzone18 Why do you play football? I play football for the 8 year old version of […]

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2020 Player Profile: Crocifisso “Cross” Douglas, Lakeland @Crocifissodoug1 @LHSChiefs

August 2, 2020  |  

Crocifisso “Cross” Douglas 2021 Defensive Tackle; Right Guard; Right Tackle Lakeland Jersey # : 53 Ht : 6’1 Wt : 255 2019 stats: 35 Total Tackles 24 Solo Tackles 9 TFL 1 Sack 1 Forced Fumble 1 Safety Other Sports: None All-Conference 1st Team Defense and All-Conference 1st Team Offense Twitter: @Crocifissodoug1 Why do you […]

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Crestwoods Ryan Petrosky looks to take the Comets to New Levels this Fall @ryanpetrosky3 @CometsFootball2

July 31, 2020  |  

Excitement is high in Mountaintop this summer as Head Coach Ryan Arcangeli returns for his second year at the helm for the Crestwood Comets. Arcangeli will be counting heavily on SR QB-DB Ryan Petrosky to continue his development as a dual threat QB. Many observers expect Petrosky to challenge for MVP honors at the AAAA […]

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2020 Player Profile: Connor Hummer, Hanover Area @Hum33Connor @HArea2020 @Rickey3310

July 30, 2020  |  

2021 MLB/TE Hanover Area Jersey # 33 Ht 6’2” Wt 215 Other Sports: Baseball Twitter: @Hum33Connor 2019 stats: Defense: 116 Total Tackles (49 Solo, 67 Assists), 1 Forced Fumble, 4 Tackles for losses Offense: 21 Receptions for 251 yards, 2 TDs, 10 Rushes for 35 yards. Any awards you’ve won: 2019 NPF 1st Team WVC […]

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Del Val Linebacker ends furious recruitment with commitment to Old Dominion @JasonHe15613474 @dvwarriorfb

July 26, 2020  |  

Back in April, Delaware Valley linebacker Jason Henderson dropped a bomb on twitter and announced 12 division 1 offers within 2 days. That list continued to grow and it swelled to over 24. Friday he put a period at the end of that list when he announced he was committing to the program at Old […]

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Bryce Hinkle leads from the Center at Wyoming Area @Hinkle_51@PAcoachP @PAcoachP

July 25, 2020  |  

Bryce Hinkle Wyoming Area Height- 5,8 Weight-200 Twitter Account-@Hinkle_51 Instagram Account-bryce_hinkle40 Not many PA High School linemen can make the claim that they are a three year returning starter on a State Championship team; but whatever that number is, Bryce Hinkle (SR) Wyoming Area High School (District 2) is one of them. A player that […]

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2020 Player Profile: Aiden Black, Delaware Valley @ablack1809 @dvwarriorfb

July 17, 2020  |  

Aiden Black 2024 Delaware Valley High School Positions(s): Tight end, Defensive end Jersey #  86 Ht : 6’2 Wt : 202 2019 stats : Rising Freshman Other Sports: Baseball, Wrestling Twitter @ablack1809 awards: High Honor Roll, All-American Award (academic), MVP, Defensive MVP, Citizenship Award     Why do you play football?  I enjoy the intensity involved, the dedication […]

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