PA Football News Archives
July 2024
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Pittston Area DB/WR Lucas Lopresto
July 30, 2024 | Jared Samuel
Lucas Lopresto DB/WR Pittston Area Class Of 2027 Jersey # 1 HT/WT 5’10″/ 170 Freshman year stats of note: 38 receptions for 679, 8 TD’s Other sports: Basketball, Track & Field Twitter/X: @lucaslop46 Coach says “Lucas played in just about every minute of every game as a freshman last season and became one of the […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Dallas QB Brady Zapoticky
July 27, 2024 | Jared Samuel
Brady Zapoticky QB Dallas Class Of 2025 Jersey #11 HT/WT 6’0″ / 190 Other sports: Basketball Twitter/X: @BradyZapoticky Coach says “2023 season: 124/235 2,041 yds. 8.89/att. 127.56/game. 26 TD’s. 7 INT’s. Sat out the second half of 6 games. NPF All District 2 First Team. Times Leader 1st Team. Citizens Voice All Star”. LET’S GET […]
On the GEFA Trail—A Pair of All-Star Games, GEFA and The Dream Game!
July 22, 2024 | Guy Smith
2024 Episode 14. We were planning on going to our 20th and final Spring/Summer football game this weekend, but by some luck we ended up with a 21st. This was easily the most football games we have ever attended during the spring and summer months. And although 21 is only a small percentage of the […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Riverside Vikings TE/LB-Richie Kostoff
July 22, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Richie Kostoff Riverside High School, Taylor, PA Class Of: 2025 Position(s): TE/ILB Jersey Number: 87 Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 225lbs Other Sports: Basketball, Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: Football – All League, All Conference, All Regional Basketball – All Defensive Team Offer Sheet: Bucknell Twitter: @Richkos_ ——————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Richie is poised […]
2024 PFN Player profile : Getting to know Riverside OL/DL Tavian Branch
July 20, 2024 | Quincy Piper
Tavian Branch OL/DL Riverside High school Class Of 2026 Jersey #75 HT/WT 6 feet 4inches , 280pounds Offer sheet: Pittsburgh, Kent State, Cincinnati Rutgers, Temple Twitter @BranchTavian Coach says “Tavian is rapidly developing into one of the top recruits in the country. Began playing football his 9th grade year. already has 5 D1 scholarship offers. […]
Scranton Lions 90th Annual Dream goes to the County squad, 35-28
July 19, 2024 | Jared Samuel
Last year’s Dream Game was an overtime thriller with the County getting the field goal in OT to win 23-20. With this year’s contest, both teams were stacked with standouts from all of the Lackawanna Conference teams. The City squad looked like they had the offensive firepower to finally turn the tables on the County […]
90th Annual Scranton Lions Dream Game — PHOTO GALLERY
July 19, 2024 | Sherryl Samuel
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County Wins 90th Annual Dream Game Over City 35-28 (video highlights)
July 19, 2024 | Jake Mills
County won the 90th Annual Dream Game 35-28 over City. The City team was made up of players from schools such as Dunmore, Scranton and Lackawanna Trail. County comprised of players from schools such as Riverside, Mid Valley and Honesdale. Jordan Chmielewski (Mid Valley) had 2 touchdowns and an interception late in the 4th quarter […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Wallenpaupack LB/TE Xaiden Schock
July 2, 2024 | Billy Splain
Xaiden Schock Linebacker, Tight End Wallenpaupack Class Of 2025 Jersey #36 HT/WT 6’1, 215 142 tackles last year Other sports Wrestling, Track and Field All league and all region Twitter @xaiden.schock Coach says “Incredible leader and athlete. 3 sport athlete (Football, Wrestling, and Track and Field) and was a state qualifier in wrestling. Leading tackler […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Mark Nilsen-Wallenpaupack Buckhorns S/FB
June 7, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Mark Nilsen Wallenpaupack Area High School Class of: 2025 Positions: S/FB Jersey Number: 8 Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 189lbs Other Sports: Baseball Notable Awards/Recognition: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: N/A —————————– WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Strong, physical, and mentally tough individual who has a strong leadership role with our team. 2 […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Honesdale Lineman Wyatt Rutherford
June 6, 2024 | Billy Splain
Wyatt Rutherford Left Guard and Defensive Tackle Honesdale Class Of 2025 Jersey #55 HT/WT 6’4″ 290 lbs 0 sacks allowed junior year Other sports Basketball and track All division team Twitter @WRutherford55 Coach Russick says “Wyatt is a three year starter on our offensive line. He is not missed a start in his career (21 […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Caden Cuozzo-Lakeland Chiefs RB/S
June 4, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Caden Cuozzo Lakeland High School Class Of: 2026 Position(s): RB/S Jersey Number: 31 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 190lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Notable Awards/Recognition: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @cadocuozzo ————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Caden is the workhorse of our offense and will be our primary RB. He emerged […]
73rd Annual UNICO Game: Miners pound the Pioneers
June 2, 2024 | Jared Samuel
Coming out of last year’s UNICO Game, the de-facto “Senior Bowl” for the Wyoming Valley Conference, the talk was unfortunately centered around the unsportsmanlike play and several player ejections. This season, in the 73rd edition of the UNICO game, sportsmanship was on full display early and often. Players from the Miners and Pioneers squads met […]
2024 Unico Game LIVE from Jake Sobeski Stadium. Coverage begins at 6:50 pm
June 1, 2024 | Billy Splain
2024 Unico Game LIVE from Jake Sobeski Stadium. Coverage begins at 6:50 pm PIONEERS Liam Carroll, OL/DL/LB Berwick Jimmy DeAndrea, LB Berwick Josh Kishbaugh, CB Berwick Ethan Lear, QB Berwick Harrison Snyder, DE/TE Berwick Tyler Winter; RB Berwick Jakob Daum, WR/OLB Lake-Lehman Jacob McHenry, OL/DL Lake-Lehman Justin Pudimott, RB/LB Lake-Lehman Bayne Raspen, FB/TE/LB/DE […]
2024 Unico Game set for Kickoff this Saturday at Wyoming Area’s Jake Sobeski Stadium
May 29, 2024 | Billy Splain
Last year the Miners got the 20-7 win. The 2024 UNICO Game, the de-facto “Senior Bowl” for the Wyoming Valley Conference in District 2, will kick off this Saturday at Wyoming Area’s Jake Sobeski Stadium at 7 pm and PFN there to cover all the action! The Pioneers (players from Pittston Area, Holy Redeemer, Lake […]
Big 33 & East vs. West Video Highlights
May 28, 2024 | Shane Lux
Big 33 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv8D3o-Nc6s East vs. West (Large School) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN1toj4q87U&t=2s East vs. West (Small School) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w8oAPfzo1A&t=1s
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Lakeland QB/DE David Naniewicz
May 21, 2024 | Billy Splain
David Naniewicz QB/DE Lakeland Class Of 2026 Jersey #7 HT/WT 6-2 215 92-176 896 yards 6 TD’s 52% Completion Other sports Baseball, Basketball Twitter @Davethekid5 Coach Piwowarczyk says: David has grown tremendously over the last year. He took over the reigns for our offense last season and had big shoes to fill, and by the […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Holy Cross Crusaders FB/LB Leland Wudarski
May 16, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Leland Wudarski Holy Cross High School Class Of: 2026 Position(s): FB/LB Jersey Number: 20 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 180lbs Other Sports: Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @WudarskiLeland ———————————- WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Made a huge impact in his sophomore season from his middle linebacker position. Despite […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Aiden Wudarski-Holy Cross Crusaders RB/CB/LB
May 2, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Aiden Wudarski Holy Cross High School Class Of: 26 Position(s): RB/CB/LB Jersey Number: 4 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 175lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @W_aiden46 ———————————- WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Rushed for nearly 900 yards despite missing the last two games of […]
Scott Dennis appointed as Nanticoke head coach
February 17, 2024 | John Kotsko
Scott Dennis was appointed on Thursday night as head coach of the Nanticoke Trojans. Dennis replaces Ron Bruza who resigned in November. The Trojans finished last season 7-5, losing to State Finalist Dallas in the District Semifinals. Dennis served as an assistant coach under Bruza the past two seasons and has also served as head […]
Scranton Knights QB/FS Billy Maloney commits to Seton Hill
January 29, 2024 | Jared Samuel
It was a great year for Scranton Knights QB/FS Billy Maloney. On the offensive side, he rushed for 975 yards with 10 TD’s and had 94 completions for 1293 yards and 11 TD’s. But on the defensive side of the ball, Maloney made his mark–during the regular season, he had 75 tackles and 10 passes […]
District 2 gets 4 selected to the PFN 5A All-State Team
January 5, 2024 | John Kotsko
District 2 got four selections to the PFN 5A All-State Team. Delaware Valley got three players selected. Tight End Aidan Black got a second team selection. Middle Linebacker Justin Kalitsnik got a second team selection and safety Ryder Machado also got a second team selection. Abington Heights wideout Mason Fedor got on the second team. […]
Dallas Mountaineers Coach Rich Mannello wins PFN Coaches-Select Class 4A Coach of the Year
January 5, 2024 | Jared Samuel
The Dallas Mountaineers went undefeated in District 2, won the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 title and the District 2 title, and they weren’t done yet. A deep state playoff run with overtime victories over Bonner-Prendie and defending state champion Bishop McDevitt found the Mounts in the state title game for the 2nd time in […]
A strong showing for District 2 as 9 players make 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 4A All-State Team
January 5, 2024 | Jared Samuel
In a year where a District 2 team went undefeated and ended up as State Runner-Up (Dallas), it is no surprise that quite a few standout players from both the Wyoming Valley Conference and the Lackawanna Conference made the 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 4A All-State Football Team. The Wyoming Area Warriors placed 3 on the […]
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