District 2
September 2022
Kotsko’s View: Home debuts and Big games loom in the WVC
September 9, 2022 | John Kotsko
After a dry summer, was anyone hoping that we could end up with a few more dry days? Well, after three straight days of rain, we are finally getting a break and just in time as we head into this Friday with some interesting matchups. Wilkes-Barre Area opens up their new stadium on Friday night. […]
Harrisburg v Del Val in Photos
September 4, 2022 | Billy Splain
Cougars 33 Del Val 3 Find many more photos from our friend at RW Photgraphy. He’s for hire, send hi a note!!
Dallas’s balanced attack propels them to win over Crestwood
September 3, 2022 | John Kotsko
When Mountaineers’ sophomore quarterback Brady Zapoticky started the game with an incompletion and an interception, it looked like a long game for him. However, he wasn’t fazed. Instead, in the second quarter, he threw two touchdown passes and Parker Bolesta added three rushing touchdowns in route to a 35-14 home victory over Crestwood. Dallas Head […]
Valley View survives against Berwick
September 3, 2022 | Mason Eddinger
After a well fought loss to Southern Columbia, the Berwick Bulldawgs looked to rebound against Valley View. After a back and forth battle, in the end the Cougars pulled out a close one. The second of two tough matchups out the gate for Berwick was against the District Champion Valley View Cougars. Coming into this […]
Valley View Does It Again-Cougars rally late in the fourth quarter to stun Berwick.
September 3, 2022 | PFN Staff
For Berwick, it was another disappointing trip to John F Henze’s veteran’s memorial stadium in Blakley. The Bulldogs once again led going into the fourth quarter before watching their lead vanish. The Cougars would get their only score of the first half on a fake punt from the 50-yard line. Running-back Jalliw Ferrer took the […]
Kotsko’s View: Big Performances and upsets in the WVC this past week
September 1, 2022 | John Kotsko
Week 1 of the 2022 season is now in the books and it is now onward to Week number two!!! Most say the biggest adjustments are from Week one to week two. There was one really big upset in the WVC as Crestwood knocked off Valley View at home after losing both of their matchups […]
PFN & The Funding Zone Presents: The STATE of PA Football! Live from Forge Pub & Eatery in Berwick! Tuesday, Aug 29 6-8pm
August 29, 2022 | Billy Splain
It’s another round of The State of PA Football! This time we’re in Berwick and we’ll be bringing some Dawgs to the table along with Head Coach Mike Bennett! We’ll also have Carl Majer and the Northwest Rangers along with Central Columbia Head Coach EJ Smith and a few Blue Jays! Join Billy Splain, Brian […]
Susquehanna starts strong in victory over Holy Redeemer
August 28, 2022 | John Kotsko
The Sabers started the scoring with a punt return and then scored on their first two possessions of the season and didn’t look back from there as Susquehanna got past Holy Redeemer 43-12 at King’s College. After the Sabers forced a punt, JJ Rosa received the punt and returned it 66 yards for […]
Tigers Came Storming Back Despite Major Injury
August 27, 2022 | Dave Fegley
Lightning strike allowed Tigers to regroup in win It was just week one of the high school football season, but Friday night’s game in Berwick featured just about everything that could possibly happen in a season. On the scoreboard, Southern erased a halftime deficit to defeat Berwick 42-27. From a roster standpoint, the Tigers appear […]
Tigers flex muscles in 2nd half, beat Dawgs
August 27, 2022 | Mason Eddinger
Even though the hometown Bulldawgs came up short, it was nothing short of an unforgettable night at historic Crispin Field. Berwick Brings Down Braedon Wisloski Berwick up 14-0 @PaFootballNews pic.twitter.com/gebgxl8ttv — Mason Eddinger (@Mason_PFN) August 26, 2022 Under new Head Coach Mike Bennett, the Dawgs had high hopes entering a daunting task against […]
Lakeland Pummels Scranton Prep 41-14
August 27, 2022 | PFN Staff
” I’m kinda speechless,” said Lakeland quarterback Dominico Spataro. For Scranton Prep an interception, a fumble, a muffed kickoff, and the emotions of playing without star running back London Montgomery were too much to overcome. The Chiefs wasted no time scoring. On the Chief’s opening drive, they used an unfamiliar ground attack to get the […]
Hazleton Area rolls in second half to defeat Pittston Area
August 27, 2022 | John Kotsko
In the first quarter, it looked like Pittston Area and Hazleton Area were evenly matched as we headed to halftime. However, a close game at half turned into a 47-15 Hazleton Area victory at Pittston Area as the Cougars’ running attack proved to be the difference. “We feel like we can use some of our […]
Kotsko’s View: Fire Me Up For A New Season-Week One in the Wyoming Valley Conference!
August 26, 2022 | John Kotsko
I’m back for another season of High School Football and I’m fired up to talk about the upcoming games and hit the sidelines this season! Opening night always is an exciting time for the players. These players have been waiting eight to nine months to hit the gridiron. It’s crazy to think how fast the […]
Breaking Down The 2022 Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2
August 23, 2022 | John Kotsko
Opening Day is only a few short days away. Division 2 is looking to be one of the more interesting divisions to say the least. The Division has a 5A school, three 4A schools, two 3A schools and a 2A school in their division but that is what Division 2 emcompasses. With all that […]
Breaking Down The 2022 Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1
August 20, 2022 | John Kotsko
We are almost at Opening Night of the High School Football season. Months of preparation have come down to ten games and hopefully getting that elusive District Championship. Some would say the Wyoming Valley Division 1 Conference had a down year in 2021. Not this year. Nearly every team returns a large portion of last […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Having some fun with the Holy Redeemer Royals!
August 13, 2022 | Billy Splain
WVC Media day is one of my favorites. Tons of players, and got to meet some Royals!
Lackawanna Football Conference 2022 Preview, What can we expect?
August 9, 2022 | PFN Staff
As the 2022 Highschool football season approaches,19 teams from the Lackawanna Football Conference will begin their journey to the state Championship. Before we hop into our preview off this conference some things have changed. The Lackawanna League is now back to just three divisions instead of four, and we also have some new classifications let’s […]
Done 2022 PFN Player Profiles: Matthew Lonczynski, Berwick
August 4, 2022 | Billy Splain
Matthew Lonczynski Berwick Area High School Class Of2023 QB/LB Jersey #12 HT/WT: 6’1 220 13 Passing Touchdowns Other sports Basketball All Academic Gold Team Twitter @Matt_Lonczynski Why do you play football? For fun and because it is the greatest sport ever created Who is your favorite sports star and why? Mac Jones because I feel […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Aaron Crossley – Wyoming Area
August 4, 2022 | Billy Splain
Aaron Crossley Wyoming area Class Of 2024 Running back/linebacker Jersey #5 HT/WT5’11”/210 Other sports Track and wrestling Twitter @aaroncrossley06 Why do you play football? Because it’s always been a part of my life and I love it Who is your favorite sports star and why? Ray Lewis, he’s always in the play and brings so […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Kage Southerton-Honesdale Hornets
August 3, 2022 | Daniel Reed
Kage Southerton Class of: 2023 School: Honesdale Hornets GPA: 3.2 Jersey Number: 10 Position(s): WR/DB Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 160 Notable Awards: All-Conference 2021 Other Sports: Track & Field TWITTER HANDLE: @kagesoutherton2 ________________________________________________ Why do you play football ? I play football for the brotherhood between my teammates, I got their back and I know […]
2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Paulie Weinrich-Delaware Valley Warriors
August 3, 2022 | Daniel Reed
Paulie Weinrich School: Delaware Valley Warriors Class Of: 2023 GPA: 4.0 Jersey Number: #2 Position(s): RB/OLB/DE Ht: 6’2 – Wt: 195 Other Sports: Lacrosse Twitter: @Paulie_Weinrich __________________________________________ Why do you play football ? Football season just brings me joy and also, I have always played football throughout my entire life. What has been your best […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Roman King – West Scranton
August 1, 2022 | Billy Splain
Roman King West Scranton Class Of 2023 positions you play OT/OG Jersey #71 HT/WT280 21 Pancakes in 5 games. 0 sacks allowed in high school career. Twitter @Roman_king64 Why do you play football? I play football because I’ve always loved the game and working as a team. Who is your favorite sports star and why? […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Connor Shamany – Hazleton
July 31, 2022 | contributor
Picture Fred Adams | For Times Leader Connor Shammy Hazleton 2023 WR/DB Jersey #6 6’3-195 6a All-State WR, Citizens Voice First Team WR, Times Leader 1st Team WR, All WVC 1st Team WR, Standard-Speaker All-Area WR/DB, Easternpafootball.com 6a Second Team WR @shamany_7 Which teammate will you miss the most from last season? I’m going […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Stonybrook Commit Parker Bolesta – Dallas
July 30, 2022 | Billy Splain
Parker Bolesta Dallas Class Of 2023 RB/LB Jersey #2 HT/WT 6’ 205lbs 1150 rushing yards, 20 TD’s, 4 sacks NPF all district defense, NPF 1st team all conference Twitter @Parkerbolesta Stony Brook football commit Why do you play football? Nothing beats the feeling after a Friday night win. Who is your favorite sports star and […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Joe Cronan-Hanover Area
July 25, 2022 | John Kotsko
Joe Cronan Hanover Area WR/DE Jersey #30 Height/Weight: 6’2 170 Twitter: @JosephCronan5 What has been your best memory of playing football? Getting a new coaching staff this season. Who is your biggest role model and why? Najee Harris because he was homeless as a kid and made to the NFL. He also plays behind the […]
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