District 2
October 2025
The J-Man’s View of District 2: “Ah, playoffs?! Don’t talk about – playoffs?! You kiddin’ me?!!”
October 30, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Check out our live playoff brackets here: PLAYOFF BRACKETS Ahhhhh yes. Who doesn’t remember that famous rant! In this case however, contrary to what Jim Mora would want, I will talk about playoffs. It has all come down to this, and over the next 2 weekends we will crown 4 District champs and 2 sub-regional champs. […]
Hittin’ The Road with Travelin’ Matt – Week 10 (Playoff Pandemonium)
October 28, 2025 | Matt Herring
Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best matchups in the Commonwealth. Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week Zero to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Thursday, October 30 6A Spring-Ford (6-4) at 6A Downingtown East (7-3) Friday, October 31 2A […]
Dallas takes advantage early, beats Lehman in 77th Old Shoe Game
October 25, 2025 | EJ Samuel
There are many storied rivalries in D2 high school football, but none (besides maybe WA/PA) come close to the Old Shoe Game. Dallas took advantage early by forcing a safety and scoring 2 touchdowns after that to put up 24 points in the first half. It was all downhill from there and besides a fantastic […]
Hanover Area secures first winning season since 2014 in San Souci Struggle victory
October 25, 2025 | John Kotsko
The Hawkeyes were looking to get their first winning season in 11 seasons with a win against rival Nanticoke. From Dawin Downey’s opening kickoff for a touchdown to Tajir Collins interception return, Hanover Area was fantastic in all aspects of the game as they took a 63-0 victory over Nanticoke in the San Souci Struggle. […]
Lackawanna Trail dominates Riverside, Wins Lackawanna Conference Division 3 Title (VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS)
October 25, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Lackawanna Trail RB Isaac Ryon had a gigantic night with 370 rushing yards and 5 rushing TD’s and the Lion defense swarmed all night. The Lions led 27-0 at the half and 40-0 after 3 quarters and cruised to a 40-14 win that clinched the Lackawanna Conference Division 3 title for the 3rd year in […]
Ciampi Leads Warriors to Rivalry Win Over Pittston Area 41-22 (Video Highlights)
October 25, 2025 | Jake Mills
The Wyoming Area Warriors get the comeback victory in the annual “Battle of the Bridge” rivalry game over Pittston Area 41-22. Nick Ciampi won the Falcone Award, which is awarded to the game’s MVP, after he scored three touchdowns and sparked the offense after being down 15-0. The Patriots of Pittston Area came out firing […]
Delaware Valley gets lopsided win over Scranton (VIDEO RECAP)
October 23, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Delaware Valley utilized their hurry-up offense extensively to get out to a big early lead, invoking the mercy rule right at halftime, and the Warriors defeated Scranton 49-19 at Scranton Veterans Memorial Stadium. Delaware Valley RB Mike Iuzzolino had 2 rushing TD’s, RB Devin Estevez had 2 rushing TD’s and QB Colin McGarvey ran for […]
The J-Man’s View of District 2: Rivals!
October 23, 2025 | Jared Samuel
This week, prior to next week’s “Playoff Preview”, I’m going to do a preview of several of the rivalry games we have this week that are being covered by PFN staff in District 2. Let’s get after it! The outlook from up on the mountain: Here’s a look at some of this week’s rivalry games. Pittston […]
Berwick Blanks Selinsgrove 56-0 Behind Wilkerson’s 4 Touchdowns (VIDEO RECAP)
October 18, 2025 | Davin Ridall
BERWICK – Last season around this time, the Bulldogs sat at 3-6, fighting for a spot in the District 2 playoffs. This year however has been a complete turnaround for Berwick. The Bulldogs rode another strong performance from Ty’Meere Wilkerson to a 56-0 demolition of Selingrove, winning their ninth straight game. The story for Wilkerson […]
Jersey Shore comes up short against Scranton Prep
October 18, 2025 | Ryan States
Photo: Richard Finner Kane Dunmore, Pa. — It was certainly a game to forget for the (6-3) Jersey Shore Bulldogs on Friday Oct. 18th, traveling up to Dunmore, Pennsylvania to take on the (5-4) Scranton Prep Cavaliers. Scranton Prep came into the game on a hot streak, and the winners of three out of their […]
Wilkes-Barre Area gets big road win over Crestwood
October 18, 2025 | John Kotsko
On the opening drive, Crestwood was moving well on Wilkes-Barre Area’s defense. An interception by Gene Ardo on the opening drive built the momentum for the Wolf Pack as Davon Underwood scored on the first play from scrimmage and Jake Howe threw for two touchdowns and also added a rushing touchdown as Wilkes-Barre Area took […]
North Pocono downs Delaware Valley in OT, Claims Conference Title (VIDEO RECAP)
October 18, 2025 | Jared Samuel
North Pocono was stunned a bit early by the fast-paced offense that Delaware Valley started out with, then traded blows with the Warriors in a strong 2nd half to take it to overtime. In the extra frame, North Pocono made a huge stop on a 4th-and-goal from the 4 to get a 28-21 overtime win […]
Mid Valley offense pounds Western Wayne 38-0 (VIDEO)
October 18, 2025 | EJ Samuel
2 teams that were not where they wanted to be this year, especially compared to last year, but nonetheless they both were focused on 1 game at a time. Mid Valley, however, came prepared on a different level. Right off the hop, Mid Valley looked like the more energetic teamand it served them well. The […]
Scranton at Abington Heights Video Highlights
October 17, 2025 | Jake Mills
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Abington Heights dominates Scranton
October 16, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Abington Heights scored early and often in the first half and invoked the mercy rule for the entire 2nd half as the Comets totally dominated the Scranton Knights 49-13 on a windy and cold evening up in Clarks Summit. Abington Heights got a rushing TD and a passing TD from QB Noah Kayal and also […]
The J-Man’s View of District 2: “Almost there”…..and “It’s a trap!”
October 16, 2025 | Jared Samuel
There’s the scene in Star Wars Episode IV where the X-Wings are making their first run to try to destroy the Death Star. The Red Leader keeps saying “almost there” as all of the escorts around him are getting picked off by Darth Vader. How is it that I immediately thought of this when I […]
The STATE of PA Football: Live from Nonnos Pizza, Moosic with Riverside, Pittston & Wyoming Area
October 15, 2025 | Billy Splain
Join PFN hosts Jared Samuel, EJ Samuel & CWTAPs own Alex Fydryszewski as they bring you todays PA Football news and interview coaches and players from Pittston Area, Riverside and Wyoming Area live at Nonno’s Pizza, Moosic. Come join in the fun at 6 Radcliffe Dr, Moosic, PA from 6-8:30 pm Wednesday, October 15
Hittin’ The Road with Travelin’ Matt – Week 7 (Record Setting Running Backs)
October 14, 2025 | Matt Herring
Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best matchups in the Commonwealth. Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week Zero to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Thursday, October 9 4A Blue Mountain (4-3) at 3A North Schuylkill (4-3) Friday, October 10 […]
Key Turnovers Propel Blue Devils To 2nd Straight Win Over Holy Cross 20-6 (Video Highlights)
October 11, 2025 | Jake Mills
The Old Forge Blue Devils win their 2nd straight game after an 0-6 start 20-6 over Holy Cross on Saturday afternoon. Robby Stofanelli had 2 passing touchdowns, one to Ayden Aversa for 67 yards and Chris Rasmus. Rasmus had 2 touchdowns on the day. Dean Muchow scored the Crusaders lone touchdown of the game. The […]
Hanover Area Posts 4th Shutout Over Columbia-Montour Vo Tech 63-0 (Video Highlights)
October 11, 2025 | Jake Mills
The Hanover Area Hawkeyes post their 4th shutout of the season over Columbia-Montour Vo Tech 63-0. Hanover jumped right out the gate after a 3 and out from the Rams as Dewayne Downey scored the opening touchdown. Another Vo Tech punt led to Deacon Eisenbach returning it for a touchdown to make 14-0 Hawkeyes. A […]
North Pocono remains unbeaten, takes down Scranton 37-14 (Video)
October 11, 2025 | EJ Samuel
At this point you just should take time to admire how well North Pocono maintains their football program. They walked out of Scranton Stadium with a win, and a convincing one at that at the hands of the Scranton Knights 37-14. You can watch the highlights attached to this video: here
Record setting night for the Berwick Bulldogs in a commanding win over Williamsport
October 11, 2025 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Ty’Meere Wilkerson breaks his own single game rushing records against the same team he set the previous mark in 2024 BERWICK- It was said that New York Yankee legend Yogi Berra said “It’s deja Vu all over again”. Well Friday night at Crispin Field had to feel the same way for Bulldog running back Ty’Meere […]
Wyoming Area shuts out Lake-Lehman (VIDEO RECAP)
October 10, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Wyoming Area played well enough in the 1st half to keep the game close, then dominated the 2nd half with their defense to pull away in a 28-0 shutout at Lake-Lehman. WR Nick Ciampi scored on 2 TD runs, with WR Luke Kopetchny adding another. After a scoreless 1st quarter and several stalled drives, the […]
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