District 2
August 2025
West Scranton “Invades” Old Forge, 20-7 on the road (VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS)
August 23, 2025 | EJ Samuel
Both Old Forge and West Scranton had a goal in mind this year: improve off last year’s disaster. What better way to do that, than getting a win on opening night. West Scranton came hungry for a victory (and hopefully some pizza) and they travelled down to Old Forge to start the 10 week journey. […]
Berwick Uses 2nd Half Defense to Defeat Lake Lehman
August 22, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
After a disappointing 4-7 season the previous year, Berwick traveled to Edward Edwards Stadium in Lehman, Pennsylvania, and secured a hard-fought win. After a stellar year in 2024, it was clear Berwick was going to utilize RB Ty’meere Wilkerson every chance they got. Wilkerson, who rushed for over 1,400 yards last year, had a rocky […]
The J-Man’s View of District 2: What week is it anyway?
August 21, 2025 | Jared Samuel
This whole Week Zero or Week One thing has me perplexed. I took plenty of math classes in high school and in college, and if I learned anything about zero it is this: it equals NOTHING. Good enough for me. Week 1 it is!! Welcome to my weekly look at all things District 2 in […]
Teejay Productions 2025 Kickoff Show Replay
August 20, 2025 | Jake Mills
Jake “Biggie” Mills from PA Football News and Teejay Productions hosted a Football Kickoff Show last Friday, Biggie had on EJ and Jared Samuel from PFN to discuss their coverage schedules and to look at the Teejay Productions 2025 District 2 Power Rankings. A major announcement was also made on this show about Teejay Productions […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Holy Redeemer Royals
August 14, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Holy Redeemer Royals Head Coach: Vito Quaglia Class 2A 2024 Record: 0-10 PIAA District 2 Key Starters lost Tom Dugan QB/LB, Kacy Miller OL/DL, Zach Schultz K/P, Nick Latinski WR/DB returning starters Chase Swoboda OL/DL, 5-10, 280, 12; Cole Lisowski OL/DL, 5-10 195, 12; Kevin Arroyo WR/DB, 6-2, 175, 11; Brady McDermott QB/DB, […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Western Wayne Wildcats
August 14, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Western Wayne Wildcats Head Coach: Shane Grodack Class 3A 2024 Record: 10-2 PIAA District 2 Key Starters lost All 11 on Offense and 8 on defense. We graduated 17 Seniors last season. Key Starters lost Josh Vinton All Sate RB, Sean Owens All State Safety, Evan Dean All state Defensive Lineman. returning starters […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Wilkes Barre Area Wolfpack
August 13, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Wilkes-Barre Area Wolfpack Head Coach: Ciro Cinti Class 6A 2024 Record: 6-6 PIAA District 2 Key Starters lost James Gryskewicz, Logan Sincavage, Gabe Saracino returning starters Jake Howe QB 6’3″ 205 2026, Treyvon Gembitski WR/DB 5’11” 170 2026, Gene Ardo LB/FB 5’11” 190 2026Kevon Creech WR/DB 5’11” 175 2026, Altemier Terry OL/DL 6’2″ […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Honesdale Hornets
August 12, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Honesdale Hornets Head Coach: George Howanitz Class 4A 2024 Season Record: 6-5 PIAA District 2 Key Starters Lost Aiden Collins QB/DB Mason Avery RB/DB Wyatt Rutherford LG/DT Anthony Passaro LT/DE Conlan Keast TE/DB Brad Bibalo FB/ILB Evan Funk C/DE Rylan Montgomery K Returning starters SR. OT Charlie Propst, 6’1″ 230 SR. WR Kobe […]
2025 Wyoming Valley Conference Media Day
August 10, 2025 | Jared Samuel
2025 Wyoming Valley Conference Media Day by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Hanover Area Hawkeyes
August 9, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Hanover Area Hawkeyes Head Coach: Eric Richardson Class 3A 2024 Season Record: 2-8 PIAA District 2 Key Starters Lost Tyler Garrison, Noah Boehm Returning starters Matthew Curry OL/DL 6’1″ 230lbs Sr. Jaden Cruz WR/DB 5’10” 160lbs Sr Deacon Eisenbach WR/DB 5″10″ 175 Jr Dewayne Downey RB/OLB 5’6″ 170lbs Jr Lucas Cruz TE/ILB 5″11″ […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Delaware Valley Warriors
August 8, 2025 | Cody Brady
Delaware Valley Warriors Head Coach: Keith Olsommer Class 5A PIAA District: 2 2024 Record 6-6 Key Starters Lost Logan Olsommer Pasquale Venetucci Keegan Heath Luke Brazanskas Joe Kessler Amir Guilitte Returning starters Justin Estevez FB/LB Mike Iuzzolino TB/DB Shaun Cannalley DB Chris Devaney DB Ayden Conklin Keith Doyle DT Chris Renna OL Josh Rhein […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Lackawanna Trail RB/DB Isaac Ryon
August 8, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Isaac Ryon RB/DB Lackawanna Trail High School Class Of 2026 Jersey #10 HT/WT 5’9″ 180 Twitter @IsaacRyon2026 Coach says: “Extremely explosive playmaker in all 3 phases, returning All-State“ Let’s get to know Isaac! Who is your favorite athlete (from any sport)? I’m probably going to say Tom Brady, straight up, because he’s a winner. What […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Old Forge Blue Devils
August 8, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Old Forge Blue Devils Head Coach: Michael Schuback Class 1A 2024 Season Record: 6-5 PIAA District 2 Key Starters Lost T J DiMattia QB – ISIAH RODRIGUEZ K – CAEL KRUSHNOWSKI RB – RICH ROSADO OL/DL – FRANKIE PERO WR – RYAN NOVAK WR Returning starters CHRIS RASMUS WR/LB 6′ 210 SR WIL […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: Dallas Mountaineers
August 6, 2025 | Cody Brady
Dallas Mountaineers Head Coach: Rich Mannello Class 4A PIAA District: 2 2024 Record 8-4 Key Starters Lost Dylan Geskey Rowan Laubach Gavin Lewis Mike Lewis Nate Malarkey Clark Van Orden Jarratt Webb Zach Williams Brady Zapoticky Returning starters Offense: Sr. Jake Bryk, OL 6’1 215 Sr. Logan Geskey SE 5’10 155 Sr. Sam Kelley […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Delaware Valley WR Trey Newton
August 4, 2025 | Billy Splain
Trey Newton Wide receiver Delaware Valley Class Of 2028 Jersey #3 HT/WT 5-11 150 Other sports Basketball baseball Most receptions in a single season Twitter @Trey_Newton3 Coach says: “Trey had a very good freshmen season last year. Looking for huge improvements. We are excited to see what he can do this season”. Let’s get to […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Hanover Area WR/DB/ATH Deacon Eisenbach
August 4, 2025 | Billy Splain
Deacon Eisenbach Wr Fs Db Rb Kr Pr holder Hanover Area Class Of 2027 Jersey #10 HT/WT 5’10” 170 Other sports Track Coach says: “Pure athlete that works extremely hard at his craft. Sure handed WR who improved on his speed this offseason. His target’s will increase this season which will make him one of […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wyoming Area DL/OL Max Getzie
August 4, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Max Getzie Offensive Line/Defensive Line Wyoming Area High School Class Of 2026 Jersey #73 HT/WT 6’4″ 290 Twitter @MaxGetzie Coach says: “*Division 1 FCS/Ivy recruit — *2024 Stats: 15 Pancakes Blocks/ 0 Sacks, Team Rushing Yds 3,359 Yds/Rush. 8.1 Rushing TDs 46 Max has developed into a team leader, with excellent academics, high character, and […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Berwick Bulldogs
August 3, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Berwick Bulldogs Head Coach: CJ Curry Class 3A 2024 Season Record: 4-7 PIAA District 2 Key Starters lost Chase Schuckers (OL/DL), Billy Hanson (ATH/DB), Julian Howie (WR/DB), Rocco Romeo (LB), Gavin Jones (C) returning starters JJ Leonard, LT/DT, 6’0″ 265, 2026 Draven Geiger, OG, 6’0″ 275, 2026 Nico Lonczynski, C/G/DT, 6’1″ 285, 2027 […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Lackawanna Trail Lions
August 1, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Lackawanna Trail Lions Head Coach: Steve Jervis Class 1A 2024 Record: 11-2 PIAA District 2 Key Starters lost Max Kimmel, Demitrius Douglas, Logan Edwards, Bubba Gow returning starters Isaac Ryon SR 5’10 185 RB 1718 YDS and 29 Total TDS, All Regional and All State, 4 year starter Lucas Evans SR 6’2 265 […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Mid Valley Spartans’ C/DE-Robert Mattioli
July 31, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Robert Mattioli Mid Valley Spartans Class Of: 2026 Position(s): C/DE Jersey Number: #68 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 230lbs Other Sports: Track Notable Awards/Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter/X: @RobertM2026 ——————————————- COACH SAYS: Rob will be a 4 year starter on our offensive line this season. He is our center, and he has […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Wyoming Valley West Spartans
July 31, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Wyoming Valley West Spartans Head Coach: Bob Stelma Class 5A PIAA District 2 2024 Season Record: 0-11 Key Starters lost Paul Riggs, Tyler Ruddy, Kam Ingram, Carson Brown, Jake Dubaskas, Tyler Mattis returning starters Liam Corbett-OL/DL -Senior- 6’2″ 215lbs- Liam will be a 3-year starter for us. Offensively has played Center Guard and […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wyoming Area WR Luke Kopetchny
July 30, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Luke Kopetchny Wide Receiver Wyoming Area High School Class Of 2027 Jersey #8 HT/WT 6’2″ 170 Twitter @LukeKopetchny1 Coach says: “Division 1 FBS/FCS/Ivy Recruit — *Currently ranked in the top 15 WRs in PA 2027 — *All State Selection as a Sophomore in Football and Basketball Luke led all of District 2 with 864 receiving […]
Lackawanna Conference Media Day 2025: Feeling Good
July 29, 2025 | Jared Samuel
(Featured photo above is Western Wayne #55 DL/OL Vinny Baldini and #68 DL/OL Paul Borowski) There was a common theme today as I spoke to a number of teams about the upcoming season: everybody is “feeling good” about their situation and progress, and all are looking forward to the start of the season. Lackawanna Trail […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know Crestwood QB/FS Jaden Shedlock
July 29, 2025 | Billy Splain
Jaden Shedlock QB/ FS Crestwood Class Of 2026 Jersey #13 HT/WT6-190 4 Year Captain , 4 Year Starter Other sports Track and Field 100- Meter Dash Championship , Football District Championship , 2x Athlete of the Week Twitter @JadenShedlock Coach says: Injuries had sidelined Jaden for two years, and he continues to stay positive and […]
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