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District 2

November 2024

 

Scranton Prep downs Wyoming Area for the District 2 Class 3A crown

November 16, 2024  |  

When you have two teams at 11-1 playing for a district title, the hype is going to be huge. That was the case this week with the District 2 Class 3A Championship. Wyoming Area had reeled off 9 straight wins after a tough loss up at Western Wayne in week 3. The Warriors were a […]

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Muncy gets last minute stop, wins thriller over Lackawanna Trail

November 16, 2024  |  

It was a freezing cold night in Scranton and speaking of cold, both Muncy and Lackawanna Trail had a cold-blooded mindset coming into this game. Knowing it was do-or-die and a win was required to stay alive, both teams came out swinging as they combined for 56 points in the first half. When one team […]

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Pope John Paul Shuts Out Valley View 36-0 In Opening Round Of States (Video Highlights)

November 15, 2024  |  

Pope John Paul posted a shutout in the opening round of the 4A state playoffs over Valley View 36-0. Braden Reed and Dylan Skarbek both had 2 touchdowns for the Golden Panthers while Bradey Bass scored as well. Pope John Paul will faceoff against the winner of West Philadelphia and Bonner-Prendie from District 12 who […]

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Hollidaysburg Survives Against Abington Heights

November 15, 2024  |  

Thanksgiving looms, Christmas awaits, The New Year lurks, and High School Football in Pennsylvania winds down. The pool of teams get smaller and smaller by the week. This week, Abington Heights took on Hollidaysburg at Alumni Field in Milton.   Not many could have predicted the Abington Heights Comets being this good this early. The Comets […]

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District 2 Class 3A Championship Preview: Wyoming Area at Scranton Prep

November 14, 2024  |  

It all comes down to this one, and it’s been building up since the opening weekend in District 2. A head-to-head matchup of 2 juggernauts with the District 2 Class 3A Championship on the line. Let’s take a look at both teams heading into this huge game! Wyoming Area (11-1) PFN State Class 3A #10 […]

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Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt – Week 11 (Spartans, Jaguars and Hurricanes)

November 13, 2024  |  

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 0 to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals!   Thursday, November 7 4A Southern Lehigh (9-2) vs. 4A Pottsville (6-5)   Friday, November 8 […]

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Abington Heights Stuns Delaware Valley 20-14 To Win District 2 5A Title (Video Highlights)

November 9, 2024  |  

Abington Heights at ‘The Pit’ on Saturday afternoon stunned Delaware Valley 20-14 to win the District 2 5A Title. Delaware Valley up to this point had won 8 straight District 2 titles in both the 6A and 5A classes. On offense, Abington Heights was led by Shawn Theodore as he had to step in and […]

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Williamsport wins District 2/4 Subregional Title

November 9, 2024  |  

At lunch time, Williamsport head coach Mike Pearson came outside and was pleased with the weather. The wind was howling, which continued on to kickoff at Wilkes-Barre Area. “I’m texting my coaches saying the wind’s coming from the northwest to the southeast, their field runs from north to south.” Pearson said. The wind was a […]

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Wyoming Area holds off Western Wayne in a 2-OT playoff thriller

November 9, 2024  |  

The intensity going into this game was off the charts. Back in week 3, Western Wayne got the better of Wyoming Area with a hard-fought 34-23 victory. That game seemed like a distant memory as both squads entered this game at 10-1, having played great defense and executing stout running attacks. With both Warrior RB […]

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Valley View has fantastic second half, beats Dallas 41-14 for District 2 AAAA title

November 9, 2024  |  

This matchup has happened quite a few times in the recent years. Never has it ceased to amaze, and both Dallas and Valley View “understood the assignment’ as the kids say nowadays. Dallas knew coming into the game that Valley View likes to burn the clock on their drives on purpose. They took the ball […]

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Taddonio Leads Riverside To District Title Over Dunmore 24-6 (Video Highlights)

November 8, 2024  |  

In the words of Riverside head coach Harry Armstrong “Chase, he’s the man”. The Vikings quarterback accounted for all 3 of his team’s touchdowns tonight in their 24-6 win over Dunmore to win the District 2 2A Title. Gabe Franek scored Dunmore’s lone touchdown of the night. Riverside will face District 12’s Lansdale Catholic as […]

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District 2 Playoffs Week 2 Preview

November 7, 2024  |  

The first week of the D2 playoffs is in the books, so let’s take a look at where things stand as some classes will decide champions this week! Class 1A — sub-regional with District 11 Tri-Valley (7-4) at Lackawanna Trail (10-1) In Lackawanna Trail’s 47-20 win over Nativity BVM, RB’s Demitrius Douglas and Isaac Ryon […]

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Wyoming Area gets past Carbondale to advance to the District 2 3A Semifinals

November 2, 2024  |  

Coming in, it looked like an even matchup with Carbondale and Wyoming Area sporting big offensive lines and looking to run the football. The Warrior line dominated both sides of the ball as Lidge Kellum who scored three touchdowns in the games first 13 minutes and the defense pitched a shutout as Wyoming Area took […]

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Dallas throttles Honesdale to advance to District 2 Class 4A final

November 2, 2024  |  

Sometimes an opening round playoff game can intrigue you a bit. Such was the case with Honesdale paying a visit to the Back Mountain to play Dallas. The Hornets entered at 6-4 having won 4 straight and touting a strong rushing attack led by RB Mason Avery and a stout offensive line. Dallas came in […]

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Wilkes-Barre Area capitalizes on missed Scranton opportunities, wins 35-7

November 2, 2024  |  

It was a chilly setting at Wilkes-Barre Area High School for yet another battle between NEPA’s equivalent to “twin cities” and it is likely that the wind and cold temperatures played a part in the slow start for both teams. Both teams struggled to get the ball moving, but towards the end of the 1st […]

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Lackawanna Trail Dominates In First Round Over Nativity BVM 47-20 (Video Highlights)

November 1, 2024  |  

Lackawanna Trail had an impressive showing in the first round of the PIAA D2/D11 1A Subregional Playoffs. The dynamic running back duo of Isaac Ryon and Demitrius Douglas ran for a combined 5 touchdowns along with Tim Richmond and Max Kimmel scoring the other 2. Nativity gave Lackawanna Trail a tough time on defense early […]

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District 2 Playoff Preview

November 1, 2024  |  

Final District 2 Standings 1A 1. Lackawanna Trail (9-1) 2. Old Forge (4-6) 3. Holy Cross (3-7) 2A 1. Riverside (9-1) 2. Susquehanna Community (6-4) 3. Dunmore (4-6) 4. Lakeland (3-7) 5. Holy Redeemer (0-10) 3A 1. Scranton Prep (9-1) 2. Western Wayne (9-1) 3. Wyoming Area (9-1) 4. Mid Valley (7-3) 5. Lake Lehman […]

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Around District 11 With Pam and Guy: 32-4 = Some Good Football

October 30, 2024  |  

2024 Episode 25.  There were three football games on our schedule this week, plus one auto race.  The three games checked off a trio of mini goals for the season. Friday was Pam’s pick, but Guy gave up six of our yoga classes to stay home with a flurry of construction workers so that Pam […]

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Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt – Week 9 (Wildcats, Indians & Pioneers)

October 28, 2024  |  

Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best matchups in the Commonwealth.  Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week Zero to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals!   Thursday, October 24 3A Western Wayne (8-1) vs. 2A Dunmore (4-5)   Friday, October 25 4A […]

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District 2 playoff brackets are set

October 27, 2024  |  

  The PIAA District 2 playoff brackets are all set, with games starting Friday 11/1. The PIAA District 2 Football playoffs are all set! Watch for coverage updates from the D2 crew for https://t.co/GmTcPa0lcO!@PaFootballNews @sasimagerypfn @NEPASportsPage @NEPAYinzer_pfn @Teejaypr @Mason_PFN @BPtashinski @CCHastings1863 @WilliePAFN @LindseyB_PFN pic.twitter.com/2PZi0jQIu9 — Jared Samuel (@jaredsamuelpfn) October 27, 2024

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Hanover Area takes the San Souci Struggle

October 26, 2024  |  

As the clock ticked down, the Hanover Area sideline was celebrating. After losing 8 straight games to their rivals, the Hawkeyes defense forced four turnovers and used a balanced attack on offense to take a 16-14 victory at Nanticoke to take the San Souci Struggle. “Our guys were resilient enough to hang in there and […]

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Lackawanna Trail defeats Riverside for the LFC Division 3 title

October 26, 2024  |  

The Lackawanna Football Conference Division 3 title was on the line as Riverside made the trip up to play at Lackawanna Trail. Riverside was a perfect 9-0 while Trail’s only loss was to a tough Western Wayne squad. The stakes were high and there was a playoff-type atmosphere right up until the opening kick. Once […]

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