District 2
September 2022
Berwick gets back to even with win over Williamsport
September 17, 2022 | Mason Eddinger
The Berwick Bulldogs took care of business to get back to .500, as they took down the Williamsport Millionaires handily. Both teams came in at 1-2, one would leave the game even, the other in the rabbit hole. (no pun intended) Berwick got off to a hot start as Drey Wilk took 2 quick […]
Kotsko’s View: On the right track in the WVC
September 15, 2022 | John Kotsko
We have hit the fourth week of the High School football season. The first three weeks are always the most interesting time. You get an idea of who the contenders are and what games can be big indicators of a team’s success. Teams can still right their path despite a 1-2 or 0-3 record. Alot […]
Berwick first win comes at Abington Heights
September 11, 2022 | Billy Splain
Carla Wolfinger Gallery here The Dawgs had high hopes coming into the 2022 season, but an 0-2 start wasn’t something they wanted to see. In week one they had Southern Columbia on the ropes but couldn’t close the deal, then they gave up a late score to Valley View for their second loss. […]
Western Wayne Wallops Old Forge 35-7
September 10, 2022 | PFN Staff
Western Wayne Quarterback Frankie Leyshon said to star wide receiver Sean Owens “it’s not over” yet after their second score of the game, From there on out the Wildcats dominated Old Forge en route to a 35-7 win. Western Wayne’s defense held the Blue Devils scoreless for three quarters, the last time a did that […]
Hazleton Area Stifles North Pocono
September 10, 2022 | John Kotsko
The Hazleton Area Cougars defense forced an outstanding three and outs tonight and four first downs total. The Cougars used a balanced attack and an amazing defense to topple the North Pocono Trojans 51-7 at Harman-Geist Stadium. “We talked about how excited we were able to have a chance to protect the den. Being able […]
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 […]
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