District 2
October 2020
Lakeland gets miracle win over Wilkes-Barre @LHSChiefs
October 14, 2020 | Billy Splain
Nick Mancuso races to the endzone and celebrates after his 75 yard punt return to set up the winning play. Pic Aaron Yurkanin Going into the fourth quarter with a 19 – 6 lead, Lakeland head coach David Piwowarczyk knew his team was in trouble. Wilkes-Barre scored three times in the fourth quarter to take […]
“For Whom The Bell Tolls” : Scranton Defeats West Scranton 15-0 in Annual Classic
October 10, 2020 | PFN Staff
The Scranton Knights beat city rival West Scranton 15-0 in their annual Bell game at Scranton Memorial stadium Saturday morning in front of a generous enthusiastic crowd. The Knights got the opening kick-off. QB Arvel Chandeler took command of the offense by running for the initial first down on the first drive. But […]
Scranton Prep Rips Western Wayne 48-21-Cavaliers Aerial Attack Crushes Wild Cats
October 10, 2020 | PFN Staff
Scranton Prep defeated Western Wayne 48-21 Friday night at Scranton Memorial Stadium in front of the allowed fan capacity of 1,800. In a crucial 3A encounter, the Cavaliers wasted no time, after the initial kick-off, to launch an aerial attack that would be bothersome to the Wildcats all evening. Paddy Grady (QB) threw a 26 […]
“Hit Man” Holzman Too Much For Vikes, Old Forge rolls over Riverside
October 3, 2020 | PFN Staff
The Old Forge Blue Devils routed the Riverside Vikings 43-12 Friday night at Old Forge Memorial Stadium. Senior running back Collin “Hit Man” Holzman stacked up 154 yards in 10 carriers and scored 1 touchdown in the crosstown rivalry. Only 2 minutes into the first quarter Holzman struck early with a run that set […]
Machita’s Acrobatic Catches Lead Explorers Past Delaware Valley on Final Drive
October 2, 2020 | TC Jones
Though it was a cool fall evening in Northeastern Pennsylvania, the real chill came from the ice in Justin Machita’s veins. The senior wide receiver came down with back-to-back acrobatic high-point catches during La Salle College High School’s come-from-behind 68-yard drive before senior fullback Timothy Mehlmann punched it in from 1-yard line forging forward for […]
2020 Team Preview: The Delaware Valley Warriors @dvwarriorfb @MikeGecik70 @DV_WarriorPower
October 1, 2020 | Billy Splain
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 […]
Williamsport capitalized on Berwick mistakes to move to 3-0
September 26, 2020 | Billy Splain
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 […]
2020 Player Profile: George May – Northwest Area @NW_Rangers @coachhazlet
September 11, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
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 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Wyoming Valley West Spartans @wvwfootball @WVWCoachB
September 10, 2020 | Billy Splain
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 […]
Berwick Linebacker Blane Cleaver heading to Army WP, committed this morning @blane_cleaver @CleaverBoyz @MikeViti @CoachJohnLoose
September 9, 2020 | Billy Splain
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 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Wyoming Area Warriors @PAcoachP @WaScoreboard @DrewMruk
September 9, 2020 | Billy Splain
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 […]
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 | Billy Splain
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 […]
2020 Player Profile: Roman Levant, Wallenpaupack @RomanKicks2023 @WAHS_Buckhorns
September 6, 2020 | Billy Splain
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? […]
Welcome Back Pennsylvania High School Football: COVID-19 Doesn’t Stop Wyoming Area and Hazelton @HAHS_COUGARS_FB @WaScoreboard
September 5, 2020 | TC Jones
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 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Berwick Bulldogs @AreaBerwick @blane_cleaver @masonlaubach1
September 5, 2020 | Billy Splain
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 […]
2020 Player Profile: Mike Gecik – Delaware Valley @dvwarriorfb @MikeGecik70 @kimberly_gecik @GecikMike
August 30, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
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 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Dallas Mountaineers @DallasMountsFB @parkerbolesta
August 28, 2020 | Billy Splain
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 […]
Del Valley lineman Mike Gecik commits to Albany! @dvwarriorfb @MikeGecik70 @kimberly_gecik @GecikMike
August 26, 2020 | Billy Splain
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 […]
2020 Player Profile: Jake Lanning – Berwick @jakelann65
August 26, 2020 | Billy Splain
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 […]
2020 Player Profile: Sean Mackinder – Valley View @Mackinder29 @VVCougars
August 25, 2020 | Billy Splain
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 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Lakeland Chiefs @LHSChiefs
August 18, 2020 | Billy Splain
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 […]
2020 Player Profile: Sam Deron, Honesdale @HHSHornets_FB @DeronSam
August 16, 2020 | Billy Splain
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 […]
2020 Team Preview: The Scranton Prep Cavaliers @joshspindler2 @scrprepsports @paddygrady1
August 15, 2020 | Billy Splain
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 […]
2020 Player Preview: Jack Chilson, Tunkhannock @chilzone18 @TunkhannockF
August 4, 2020 | Billy Splain
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 […]
2020 Player Profile: Crocifisso “Cross” Douglas, Lakeland @Crocifissodoug1 @LHSChiefs
August 2, 2020 | Billy Splain
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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