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Kotsko’s View: On the right track in the WVC

Tagged under: District 2, News

| September 15, 2022


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We have hit the fourth week of the High School football season. The first three weeks are always the most interesting time. You get an idea of who the contenders are and what games can be big indicators of a team’s success. Teams can still right their path despite a 1-2 or 0-3 record. Alot of teams have been playing to their expectations, some have exceeded them. The Hazleton Area Cougars look like the cream of the crop in the WVC so far but things can easily change as the season progresses. Well, with that being said, let’s get into the Week 4’s slate of games!!!

Dallas at West Scranton

Fri 7 PM

Dallas is coming off a victory at Williamsport. West Scranton is coming off a loss to city rival Scranton. Mountaineers RB Parker Bolesta has rushed for 381 yards and seven touchdowns on the season. Invaders QB Caiden Berardi has thrown for 177 yards and three total touchdowns on the season. Dallas is looking to stay undefeated on the season. West Scranton is looking to snap their two game losing streak.

Prediction: Dallas 35 West Scranton 7

Hazleton Area at Wilkes-Barre Area

Fri 7 PM

Hazleton Area is coming off a convincing home victory over North Pocono. Wilkes-Barre Area is coming off a home victory over Wallenpaupack. Cougars WR/DB Matt Cusatis has 12 catches for 244 yards and three touchdowns. He also has three interceptions on defense and returned one for a score. Cusatis also has a punt return touchdown for five total touchdowns on the season. Wolf Pack receiver/DB Naquan Johnson has five catches for 172 yards and two touchdowns. He also has an interception on defense. This one is a big matchup for District 2 6A. Hazleton Area has looked impressive in their first three games. Wilkes-Barre Area is looking for their third straight victory after their opening night loss to Scranton. Who will pull this off in the matchup of 6A schools?

Prediction: Hazleton Area 35 Wilkes-Barre Area 14

Carbondale at Tunkhannock

Fri 7 PM

Carbondale defeated Hanover Area last week. Tunkhannock lost to Holy Redeemer at home on Friday night. Chargers RB Jonathan Orta is rushing for 315 yards and two touchdowns on the season. Tigers QB Ben Chilson is throwing for 398 yards and six touchdowns. Carbondale is coming off their first win and are looking to win their second straight win. The Tigers are looking to rebound after an upset loss to the Royals.

Prediction: Tunkhannock 28 Carbondale 7

Crestwood at Valley West

Fri 7 PM

Crestwood defeated Wyoming Area last week. Valley West is coming off a loss to Pittston Area. Comets QB Jaden Shedlock has 242 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Spartans RB Isaiah Cobb is rushing for 156 yards on the season. Crestwood used their rushing attack to get the home victory. Valley West failed to score in their road loss. Will the Spartans find a way to win at home or will the run game for Crestwood prove to be too much?

Prediction: Crestwood 28 Valley West 7

Holy Redeemer at Lake-Lehman

Fri 7 PM

Holy Redeemer is 2-1 after defeating Tunkhannock last Friday night. Lake-Lehman is coming off a loss to Scranton Prep. Royals QB/DB Jacob Hunter is throwing for 309 yards and six total touchdowns. On defense, he has one interception on the season. Black Knights wideout Gavin Paraschak has recorded 10 catches for 167 yards and three touchdowns. Despite their 0-3 record, Lake-Lehman has played a really tough schedule with Western Wayne, Lackawanna Trail and Scranton Prep. Holy Redeemer is a bit of a surprise at 2-1 but we shall see how they fare against the Black Knights

Prediction: Lake-Lehman 35 Holy Redeemer 14

Williamsport at Berwick

Fri 7 PM

Williamsport lost to Dallas at home. Berwick got their first victory on the road at Abington Heights last Saturday afternoon. Millionaires QB Caleb Williamson has thrown for 288 yards and a touchdown on the season. Bulldogs QB Matt Lonczynski has thrown for 439 yards and eight total touchdowns. The Millionaires are looking to get back on track after their loss last week. Berwick is looking to get their second straight victory.

Prediction: Berwick 28 Williamsport 24

Pittston Area at Hanover Area

Fri 7 PM

Pittston Area is coming off their first win of the 2022 season over Valley West. Hanover Area is coming off a loss to Carbondale. Patriots wideout Kevin Lockett has 12 catches for 189 yards and two touchdowns. Hawkeyes RB Aidan Shamanski has rushed for 202 yards and three touchdowns on the season. The Patriots are coming off their first win of the season and are looking for their second straight victory. The Hawkeyes are on a two game losing streak after winning in Week 1.

Prediction: Pittston Area 35 Hanover Area 6

Wyoming Area at Nanticoke

Fri 7 PM

Wyoming Area lost at Crestwood. Nanticoke is coming off a loss at Lackawanna Trail. The Warriors’ Joe Marranca has 52 rushing yards and two touchdowns. He also has two catches for 46 yards and two touchdowns. Trojans RB Alex Fine has 115 yards on the ground and a touchdown. Both teams come in with a 1-2 record and each have a star running back on each side. The Warriors have Aaron Crossley and the Trojans have Zach Fox. Who will come out on top in this WVC Division 2 matchup?

Prediction: Nanticoke 21 Wyoming Area 14

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