2026 Team Preview: The Wallenpaupack Buckhorns

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Cody Brady | July 30, 2026

Wallenpaupack Area Buckhorns

Head Coach: Matt Nawrocki

PIAA District 2

Class 4A

Lackawanna Football Conference

2025 Season Record: 4-7

Key Starters Lost

Logan Caruso,
Tyler Gallo,
Mason Gonzalez,
Izael Rodriguez,
Christian Gutierrez

Returning Starters

Jake Rafferty, QB / Safety, 6’2″, 190, Junior.
Edward Kiesendahl, RB / LB, 5’8″, 185, Senior.
Ryan Vargo, TE / OLB, 6’2″, 210, Senior.
Niko Bowers, OT / DT, 6’3″, 220, Senior.
Charlie Gallagher, OT / DT, 6’2″, 220, Senior.

Key Newcomers

Max Fisakov, FB / OLB
Pedro Earl, Center / DT R
occo Emilio, Guard / DT
Jamie Bermudez, Guard / NT
Santiago Farfan, Guard / DT

Season Outlook

6-5. Believe this year we can take another step forward and get into the district playoffs, hopefully we will be able to compete for a district title if our newer players can develop and be game ready!