District 2
September 2021
Lake-Lehman takes the victory over Nanticoke
September 3, 2021 | John Kotsko
Throughout the game, both teams had opportunities to score. However, the game was scoreless through three quarters of play. Lake-Lehman did break through with a two yard touchdown run by Colby Roberts and that’s all the Black Knights needed as they took the victory at home 15-0. Nanticoke started their first drive after a three […]
ANASTASIS VIEW ON LFC WEEK 2, AS WEATHER REEKED HAVOC LAST FRIDAY
September 3, 2021 | PFN Staff
Last week was one of the more memorable opening nights of District 2 football, As heavy weather did its work on almost every game last week, but that wasn’t going to stop players and coaches to do what they do best with that out of the way, lets look at some District 2 Rankings. LFC […]
Kotsko’s View: Stormy Start for the Wyoming Valley Conference
September 1, 2021 | John Kotsko
Week 1 was one of the more interesting openers I’ve seen in a while. In the Back Mountain, the Dallas/Valley View game was stopped three times in the first half. Meanwhile the Lakeland/Lake-Lehman game didn’t even get underway and got moved to the next day. Some games surprisingly avoided delays. As we head to Week […]
Holy Cross Snaps Long Losing Streak
August 29, 2021 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
HOLY CROSS WINS SHOOTOUT OVER RIVAL HOLY REDEEMER> By Brian Ptashinski @BPtashinski on Twitter DUNMORE- The Holy Cross Crusaders earned their first win since week two of the 2018 season, when they defeated Holy Redeemer. The 2019 season was lost being they did not field a team and last yeah after five games, the pandemic […]
Nelson sparks Wilkes-Barre Area to win over Scranton 35-13
August 28, 2021 | John Kotsko
When Scranton went up 13-0 on Wilkes-Barre Area with 2:29 remaining in the first quarter, there was quite a possibility that the Knights would come out on top with a blowout victory. However, the Wolf Pack regrouped and got their spark plug in sophomore Mekhi Nelson who is playing in his first varsity game. “We […]
Valley View pulls away in fourth to take down Dallas 34-14
August 28, 2021 | John Kotsko
Three lightning delays, a rainy night in the Back Mountain. It was quite an interesting way to start the football season. Both teams had to deal with going off and on during the first half. Dallas Head Coach Rich Mannello on the lightning delay “Both sides had to deal with it and safety is the […]
Gateway Uses Big First Half to Beat Delaware Valley 26-10 @dvwarriorfb @GatewayGatorsFB
August 28, 2021 | Phil Myers
They say football can be broken down into various segments such as plays, possessions, quarters, and halves. Gateway used a strong and dominating first half to build a 26-0 lead that, in the end, was insurmountable for Delaware Valley to overcome. The Warriors forced a punt from the Gators on the opening possession, but after […]
Southern Storms Past Berwick
August 28, 2021 | Dave Fegley
Tigers win anticipated matchup against Bulldogs Around Central Pennsylvania to start the high school season it almost seemed like Mother Nature and COVID-19 had a pact. Last year the coronavirus tried to ruin the high school football slate, and 2021 started off with inclement weather around the Northumberland and Columbia county areas. At Tiger Stadium, […]
Balanced Attack Pays Big Divindends for Millionaries in 33-13 Route of Comets
August 28, 2021 | PFN Staff
Highly touted Williamsport Millionaires lived up to all the pre-season hype on Friday night by beating a good Crestwood team 33-13 at Comet Stadium in Mountaintop. It was a case where good met great. The gusty Comets just couldn’t handle the speed and skill of a highly refine 6A team. Crestwood got the opening kickoff […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Southern Columbia Tigers @Derek_Berlitz @SoCoTigerSports @SCATigers @gavingarcia_ @DFegs9
August 27, 2021 | Billy Splain
Southern Columbia Tigers PFN Page Head Coach Jim Roth PIAA District 4 – Class AA League: Heartland Athletic Conference – Division 3 Head Coach: Jim Roth Stadium: Tiger Stadium Season Stat Leaders Team Website: http://www.scatigerfootball.org/ @SoCoTigerSports PFN Rank: #1 Assistant Coaches Andy Mills (42 Yrs), John Marks (28 Yrs), Mike Johnston (26 Yrs), Roger Nunkester (8 Yrs), Andy […]
Lackawanna Football Conference is back! Let’s preview WEEK 1, or zero, or ….oh, you get the gist!
August 27, 2021 | PFN Staff
The Lackawanna Football Conference is back Friday and Saturday, let’s all hope for a normal season as we watch these teams’ hard work pay off this season. First off, let’s preview my Game of the WEEK! Williamsport at Crestwood! 7.00 PM Friday night at Comet’s Stadium in Mountain Top, two WVC powerhouses are set […]
Welcome back To A Brand New Season for the Wyoming Valley Conference! Kotsko’s View
August 25, 2021 | John Kotsko
All the preparation and hard work will come to fruition as Opening Night is upon us!!! After last season, let’s hope for a normal football season with very little postponements. Several teams are looking to defend their District titles and a bunch are looking for better results. With all that being said, let’s get into […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Valley View Cougars @Mackinder29 @VVCougars @ValleyViewSD @GHowanitz
August 24, 2021 | Billy Splain
Valley View Cougars PFN Page Head Coach George Howanitz PIAA District 2 – Class AAAA League: Lackawanna Football Conference – Division 2 Stadium: John Henzes Veterans Memorial @VVCougars Assistant Coaches Scot Wasilchak, Josh Lupini, Christian Reese, Jeff Wasilchak, Corey Mitchko 2020 Season Record 3-2 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 @ Southern Columbia (SCR) Tiger Stadium […]
PFN/Linglestown Gazette Sports 2021 Season Rollout Coaches Cookout Photo Gallery
August 23, 2021 | Billy Splain
This past Saturday at Hero’s Grove in Harrisburg, Joe Gilloway of Linglestown Gazette Sports and Billy Splain, owner of PAFootballnews.com, welcomed coaches and other prominent figures involved with high school football from around the state to enjoy some great food, play some “cornhole” and talk about the upcoming season. Neil Renaldi captured the day in […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Delaware Valley Warriors @dvwarriorfb
August 21, 2021 | Billy Splain
Delaware Valley Warriors PFN Page Head Coach Keith Olsommer PIAA District 2 – Class AAAAAA League: Lackawanna Football Conference – Division 1 Stadium: Warrior Stadium @dvwarriorfb Assistant Coaches Nick Quaglia, Jim Donnelly, Tony Bajor, Joe Raniero, Al McElroy, Jesse Jayne, Brian Bird 2020 Season Record 5-2 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 vs. Bethlehem Liberty (SCR) […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Scranton Prep Cavaliers @ScrPrepSports @LondonMontgom11
August 18, 2021 | Billy Splain
Scranton Prep Cavaliers PFN Page Head Coach Terry Gallagher PIAA District 2 – Class AAA League: Lackawanna Football Conference – Division 2 Assistant Coaches Brian Croom Dan McShaffery Bill Pasqualichio Ryan Jones Jason Tallo Brett Stage A.J. McKenna Ned Leonard Keith Toolan, Anthony Rossi, Ben Koshinski, Rich Pasko 2020 Season Record 4-1 2021 Schedule DATE […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: AJ Ambrosecchia – North Pocono @aj_ambrosecchia @NorthPoconoSD @studentsofNP
August 13, 2021 | Billy Splain
AJ Ambrosecchia North Pocono Class Of 2022 DE/TE Jersey # 92 HT/WT 195/6’1″ Other sports Track and Field 2020 First Team All-Star Defensive End Twitter @aj_ambrosecchia Why do you play football? I love what I get out of the sport. That includes the friends I’ve gained along the way, the life lessons I’ve gained from […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Lacota Dippre-Lakeland Chiefs @DippreLacota @LHSChiefs @dpiwowarczyk24
August 10, 2021 | Daniel Reed
Lacota Dippre Lakeland Chiefs Class of: 2023 GPA: N/A Position(s): TE/DE/ATH Ht: 6’3 Wt: 228 Awards: District Champ Football District Champ for Discus as a Sophomore 1st. Team All Star Other Sports: Basketball, Track and Field 2020/Career Stats: N/A Twitter: @DippreLacota _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What is the best part about playing football? Having a second family , […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Riverside Vikings @NoahParchinski @riversideviking @vikingssportspa
August 9, 2021 | Billy Splain
Riverside Vikings PFN Page Head Coach Harry Armstrong Iii PIAA District 2 – Class AA League: Lackawanna Football Conference – Division 3 Stadium: Taylor Veterans Memorial Stadium 2020 Season Record 3-7 Assistant Coaches Jim Tucker Jr. Jim Tucker Sr. Brian Jones. Charlie Grande. Marty Gramigna. Brian Pica. @vikingssportspa 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The North Pocono Trojans @NorthPoconoSD @studentsofNP @aj_ambrosecchia
August 8, 2021 | Billy Splain
North Pocono Trojans PFN Page Head Coach Greg Dolhon PIAA District 2 – Class AAAA League: Lackawanna Football Conference – Division 1 Stadium: Trojan Stadium Assistant Coaches Brian Fahey, Evan Prall, Ryan McAndrew, John Strempek, Timmy Blaine, Joseph Ianni, Kevin Gobson Josh Waters 2020 Season Record 3-3 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 vs. Wilkes-Barre (SCR) […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Noah Parchinski – Riverside @NoahParchinski @riversideviking @vikingssportspa
August 8, 2021 | Billy Splain
Noah Parchinski Riverside Class Of 2022 Safety, QB, WR, RB Jersey # 7 HT/WT 5”7 155 52 Receptions 78 Tackles 646 Total Yards Other sports Track LFC Division 3 First Team DB and Athlete Twitter @NoahParchinski Why do you play football? It is the most rewarding and challenging sport. The amount of preparation that goes […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Pittston Area Patriots @PApatriot_fb @PaPepSquad @DJBranham @athletics_pats
August 7, 2021 | Billy Splain
Pittston Area Patriots PFN Page Head Coach Nick Barbieri PIAA District 2 – Class AAAA League: Wyoming Valley Conference – Division 2 Stadium: Charley Trippi Stadium @PApatriot_fb Assistant Coaches Jason Mills, Jason Majiros, Chuck Montagna, Kenny White, Joseph Graziano 2020 Season Record 0-5 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 vs. Honesdale (SCR) Charley Trippi Stadium 10:00 […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Wyoming Valley West Spartans @wvwfootball @wvwstudentsect @JadenSwainbank @WVWCoachB
August 6, 2021 | Billy Splain
Wyoming Valley West Spartans PFN Page Head Coach Jack Baranski PIAA District 2 – Class AAAAA League: Wyoming Valley Conference – Division 1 Stadium: Spartan Stadium @wvwfootball Assistant Coaches Paul Patara, Doug Mucha, George Simms, Jason Wall, Matt Zlotek, Ken McDaniels, Ryan Prohaska, Ryan Mahovich, Len Butczynski, Mike Blessing, Mike Kozich, Brady Davison, Jeff Zdancewicz, […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Scranton Knights @ScrantonHS @matt_shilling_ @charliebsr04 @2020Scranton
August 4, 2021 | Billy Splain
Scranton Knights PFN Page Head Coach Steve Shumbres PIAA District 2 – Class AAAAAA League: Lackawanna Football Conference – Division 1 Stadium: Valor Field at Scranton Memorial @2020Scranton Assistant Coaches Jamie Higgins, Joe Watral, Joe Gorton, Jeff Field, Mike Culkin 2020 Season Record 2-3 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 vs. Lackawanna Trail (SCR) Valor Field […]
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