Dunmore Bucks
| Dunmore Bucks |
| Head Coach: Kevin McHale |
| PIAA District 2 - Class 2A |
| Lackawanna Interscholastic Athletic Association - Division 2 |
| Stadium: Dunmore Veterans Memorial Stadium |
| OVERALL | PCT | CONF | PCT | HOME | AWAY | STREAK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-3 | 0.571 | 1-1 | 0.500 | 2-2 | 2-1 | W1 |
08-16 |
vs. Dallas (2-5) |
- |
08-22 |
vs. Riverside (6-1) |
L, 14-17 |
08-29 |
@ Old Forge (1-6) |
W, 45-7 |
09-05 |
vs. Susquehanna Community (0-7) |
W, 50-0 |
09-12 |
@ Lackawanna Trail (6-1) |
L, 28-30 |
09-19 |
@ Carbondale (4-3) |
W, 43-14 |
09-26 |
vs. Lakeland (5-2) |
L, 14-28 |
10-03 |
vs. Mid Valley (3-4) |
W, 35-13 |
10-10 |
vs. West Scranton (2-5) |
- |
10-17 |
@ Honesdale (3-4) |
- |
10-24 |
@ Western Wayne (2-5) |
- |
The J-Man’s View of District 2: And, down the stretch they come!!
October 1, 2025 | Jared Samuel
I have to say that I miss hearing Dave Johnson use that phrase in the Triple Crown races. It’s just not the same without him. Speaking of stretch runs, this is exactly where we find ourselves in the District 2 races. I covered where I see things in last week’s column…check it out HERE. This […]
Naniewicz Leads Lakeland over Dunmore 28-14 (Video Highlights)
September 27, 2025 | Jake Mills
The Lakeland Chiefs roll to 5-1 on the year after a 28-14 win on the road at Dunmore. Lakeland opened the scoring in this one as QB David Naniewicz ran in a 2 yard touchdown with 6:17 left in the 1st quarter. Dunmore in the 2nd quarter got on the board as Logan Miller fell […]
The J-Man’s View of District 2: Whoa, we’re halfway there!
September 24, 2025 | Jared Samuel
We’ve made it to the mid-point of the season, and we had another wild set of games this past week. We had everything, from a Thursday Night game in Montrose that featured a visit from none other than PSU Head Coach James Franklin to an absolutely wild finish in the Back Mountain on Friday and […]
The J-Man’s View of District 2: 3 Up, 3 Down
September 17, 2025 | Jared Samuel
I don’t know how we are doing it, but we’ve picked 4 straight great Friday games that we’ve covered. And it’s early! I feel like I’m playing the Eliminator, where you pick one team to win per week but then you can’t pick them again in the same season….it’s hard! Thankfully, I can usually pick […]
The J-Man’s View of District 2: Sample Sizes
September 10, 2025 | Jared Samuel
The J-Man had 3 games to cover this past weekend…..whew! We went from pouring rain Thursday to warm temps Friday then back to cooler temps Saturday with rain actually moving kickoff times out later. It was 41 degrees this morning at the Captain’s Quarters, and colder for Sherryl when she left for work just after […]
The J-Man’s View Of District 2: 2 games in before Labor Day!
August 27, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Who else remembers the days when the season started later? I remember, and though I might be dating myself a bit I recall those were the days before the State playoff system began. I’ll gladly take the trade-off! And now it means teams will have 2 games in before Labor Day — that will sure […]
Riverside outlasts Dunmore in OT thriller
August 23, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Riverside and Dunmore traded punches all night, but it was the Vikings who were still standing at the end when Kicker Santino D’Amico drilled a 22-yard field goal in overtime to defeat the Bucks 17-14 at Dunmore Veterans Memorial Stadium. Dunmore received the opening kickoff and drained 8:23 off the clock as 6 different Bucks […]
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 […]
91st Annual Scranton Lions Club Dream Game: County overwhelms the City
July 24, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Over the past few years, the Lackawanna Football Conference’s de-facto Senior Bowl, the Scranton Lions Dream Game, has been a close affair. When the rosters were announced, it looked like there were strengths and weaknesses on both sides. And as practices happened leading up to the 91st version of this game, you could sense that […]
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Dunmore Bucks RB/DB-Ryan Mecca
June 17, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Ryan Mecca Dunmore Bucks Class Of: 2026 Position(s): RB/DB Jersey Number: #23 Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 165lbs Other Sports: Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: 2023 District Champion Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @rmecca2322 ——————————— COACH SAYS: Ryan is an explosive speed runner when he gets to the outside of the perimeter, and we […]
Taddonio Leads Riverside To District Title Over Dunmore 24-6 (Video Highlights)
November 8, 2024 | Jake Mills
In the words of Riverside head coach Harry Armstrong “Chase, he’s the man”. The Vikings quarterback accounted for all 3 of his team’s touchdowns tonight in their 24-6 win over Dunmore to win the District 2 2A Title. Gabe Franek scored Dunmore’s lone touchdown of the night. Riverside will face District 12’s Lansdale Catholic as […]
District 2 Playoffs Week 2 Preview
November 7, 2024 | Jared Samuel
The first week of the D2 playoffs is in the books, so let’s take a look at where things stand as some classes will decide champions this week! Class 1A — sub-regional with District 11 Tri-Valley (7-4) at Lackawanna Trail (10-1) In Lackawanna Trail’s 47-20 win over Nativity BVM, RB’s Demitrius Douglas and Isaac Ryon […]
District 2 Playoff Preview
November 1, 2024 | Jared Samuel
Final District 2 Standings 1A 1. Lackawanna Trail (9-1) 2. Old Forge (4-6) 3. Holy Cross (3-7) 2A 1. Riverside (9-1) 2. Susquehanna Community (6-4) 3. Dunmore (4-6) 4. Lakeland (3-7) 5. Holy Redeemer (0-10) 3A 1. Scranton Prep (9-1) 2. Western Wayne (9-1) 3. Wyoming Area (9-1) 4. Mid Valley (7-3) 5. Lake Lehman […]
Western Wayne hammers Dunmore, takes LFC Division 2 crown
October 25, 2024 | Jared Samuel
It was a rare Thursday Night Lights matchup as Western Wayne came into Dunmore Veterans Memorial Stadium to play the Bucks. The Wildcats, 8-1 on the season, were looking to get healthy after struggling with injuries the last 2 games, while Dunmore, 4-5 on the season after a loss to Honesdale last week, was looking […]
Lackawanna Trail’s solid RB duo gets it done in Dunmore 28-7
September 14, 2024 | EJ Samuel
The Lackawanna Trail Lions offense has been clicking recently, and tonight’s game was no exception. Dunmore came into this home game winless with something to prove, and left the same way thanks to Isaac Ryon and Demitrius Douglas who were responsible for all 4 touchdowns in this one. Isaac Ryon scored 3 touchdowns in the […]
2024 Lackawanna Football Conference Division 2 Preview
August 19, 2024 | Jared Samuel
LFC Division 2 teams had a great year in 2023, representing well in the District 2 playoffs and also a substantial PIAA State Playoff run for one of them to boot. Let’s take a look at these teams heading into the 2024 season! Dunmore Bucks Head Coach: Kevin McHale 2023 Record: 12-2 The Bucks lost […]
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 […]
Dunmore, Riverside add 5 standouts to 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 2A All-Star 2nd Team
January 4, 2024 | Jared Samuel
Dunmore’s Danny Pigga and Riverside’s Reese Gaughan lit up the stat sheets all season, and it’s no surprise to see both make the 2nd team for PFN’s Coaches-Select Class 2A All-State Football Team. A total of 5 players made the 2nd team team for District 2, 1 from Riverside and 4 from Dunmore. For the […]
Dunmore, Riverside add 4 players to the 2023 PA Writers Class 2A All-State Team
December 28, 2023 | Jared Samuel
A competitive rivalry in District 2 added 4 players onto the 2023 PA Writers Class 2A All-State team. The Dunmore Bucks had 3 players make the team and the Riverside Vikings added another after standout 2023 seasons from both teams. For the Vikings, it was none other than #4 Senior WR Reese Gaughan who made […]
Southern dominates in 39-7 win over Dunmore
December 2, 2023 | Dave Fegley
Tigers tag their Bucks In any level of sports, it’s very rare to carry a streak of the highest magnitude past one. Duplicating a result is tough, accomplishing something three times in a row is remarkable, and then there is Southern Columbia. The Tigers defeated Dunmore in the PIAA Class 2A Eastern Final on Friday […]
PIAA 2A State Semifinal Preview: A Look at Dunmore
November 30, 2023 | John Kotsko
Southern Columbia vs Dunmore Fri 7 PM Harman-Geist Memorial Stadium in Hazleton How they got here Click to see 2A Bracket: 2023 Schedule About Dunmore: Dunmore won the District 2 2A District Title by defeating Riverside. The Bucks have scored 41 points in their last two games. They now face off against perennial state power […]
Dunmore sends Camp Hill packing, advances to PIAA East Semifinal
November 25, 2023 | Jared Samuel
Camp Hill featured a high-powered offense led by Junior QB Drew Branstetter’s 3,151 yards coming into the game. Dunmore was also featuring a strong offensive unit with Senior WR Danny Pigga coming off of a 5 TD performance in last week’s playoff win over Williams Valley. Most fans might have assumed that one of these […]
Preview: Camp Hill vs. Dunmore — PIAA Class 2A State Quarterfinal
November 23, 2023 | Jared Samuel
District 3 2A Champion Camp Hill Lions (8-5) vs. District 2 2A Champion Dunmore Bucks (11-2) What is at stake: Winner advances to PIAA Class 2A East Semifinal About the Lions: Head Coach Tim Bigelow’s unit has won 4 straight games, winning the D3 2A championship last week 32-26 over West Catholic. Camp Hill players […]
Photos from Dunmore’s win over Williams Valley
November 18, 2023 | Billy Splain
Gallery credit Dawn Daub
PIAA Class 2A State Playoff Preview: Round-1 Williams Valley vs Dunmore
November 15, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Williams Valley Vikings(10-2) Head Coach: Steve Sedesse(1st. Season) ABOUT THE VIKINGS: First year head coach, Steve Sedesse guided his Vikings players to the District XI Class 2A title last week when they took down a very good, but young Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes team 49 to 35 at Rotary Field in Schuylkill Haven and avenged their […]
Dunmore drops Riverside, wins District 2 Class 2A crown
November 11, 2023 | Jared Samuel
There was a lot of chatter heading into the latest edition of the Vikings/Bucks showdown. In talking to Dunmore earlier this year, I found that they welcomed the idea of playing Riverside again. After last weeks big win over Mid Valley, Riverside said they wanted Dunmore. And after a big showdown earlier this season where […]
Dunmore drops Western Wayne
October 14, 2023 | Jared Samuel
The Lackawanna Football Conference Division 2 was up for grabs coming into this game, as both Dunmore and Western Wayne were 2-0 in the division and 5-2 overall. Both teams featured a strong running attack and tough defense to get them to this point of the season, and there was an expectation that this one […]
Lackawanna Trail Roars Past Dunmore 46-21
September 23, 2023 | PFN Staff
Quarterback Steven Jervis doesn’t get to throw the ball much, so when his number gets called he has to deliver. He delivered in a big way tonight throwing for a touchdown and making big throws to help Trail to a 46-21 victory over the Bucks. The Bucks would go three and out on their first […]
Dunmore outlasts Riverside in a tight one, 20-16
September 16, 2023 | Jared Samuel
Dunmore was an early pick to do well in Class 2A this year, but a loss against Mount Carmel left many wondering if the Bucks could get it done. Riverside also had a lot of confidence on the table to start the season, but an injury-filled narrow loss to Mid Valley clouded their future as […]
District 2 2023 Week 2 Recap
September 4, 2023 | John Kotsko
Abington Heights 35 Wilkes-Barre Area 28 Declan Walsh returned a fumble 55 yards and ran for 73 yards and a touchdown as the Comets got their first win of the season with a victory at Wilkes-Barre Area. Wolf Pack running back Howie Shiner added two touchdowns as Wilkes-Barre Area fell to 0-2. Scranton 29 Valley […]
Spears, Diaz, Blessings Help Power Mount Carmel past Dunmore 34-7
September 2, 2023 | PFN Staff
Mount Carmel had opportunities to pull away from North Schuykill last week but didn’t, This week when the opportunity arose Cole Spears answered the call. The senior QB threw 263 yards and 4 touchdowns en route to a 34-7 victory over Dunmore. After a scoreless first quarter, Mount Carmel struck on the first play of […]
Lackawanna Football Conference Division 2 Preseason Breakdown
August 12, 2023 | PFN Staff
The LFC division 2 has largely been known for their small school powers and this season should be no different. this division had 1 district champion last season and two runners-up. Let’s meet the teams. Dunmore 2A: LS (8-4): The Bucks got back to their winning ways in 2022 marching to district finale and […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Dunmore DL/TE Chris Conte
August 8, 2023 | Billy Splain
Chris Conte DL/TE Dunmore Class Of 2024 Jersey #7 HT/WT 6’4 265 Other sports Basketball Twitter @Chrisconte92 Coach McHale says ” Chris has great physical size and speed on the Offensive and Defensive Lines. He has worked hard in the offseason on his technique and fundamentals. We look forward to him having his best season […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Dunmore FB/LB Jake Hickey
July 24, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jake Hickey Fullback/MiddleLinebacker Dunmore Class Of 2024 Jersey #29 HT/WT 6’0 215 Other sports Basketball Honorable mention Division 2 all stars Twitter @jakehickey29 Why do you play football? I play football because I enjoy doing it every single day and it’s a brotherhood Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? Bobby Wagner, he […]
An Overtime Thriller in the 89th Annual Scranton Lions Dream Game (Gallery included)
July 20, 2023 | Jared Samuel
On the outside, it seemed like just another football night up in Peckville, home of John Henzes Memorial Stadium where the Valley View Cougars play in the fall. And on a night where these graduated seniors had nothing left to prove, they showed once again why they love to play. After all, they don’t call […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Dunmore WR/RB/CB Danny Pigga
June 14, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Danny Pigga Dunmore Class Of: 2024 Position(s): WR/RB/CB Jersey Number: 2 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 163lbs Other Sports: Basketball Notable Awards or Recognitions: Honorable Mention All Stars Twitter: @DPigga Words from the Coach: “Danny is a three-year starter on both sides of the ball. He has playmaking ability in all three phases of the game […]
Lakeland holds off Dunmore 20-14, wins District 2 Class 2A Championship
November 11, 2022 | Jared Samuel
A breezy night up at Lakeland Stadium was the scene for the District 2 Class 2A Championship, a rematch between the 8-3 Dunmore Bucks and the 11-0 Lakeland Chiefs. Lakeland had already defeated Dunmore 55-14 on the road earlier this season, and many thought this game might be over early. Apparently they were mistaken, as […]
District 2 Class 2A Championship Preview: Dunmore Bucks at Lakeland Chiefs
November 9, 2022 | Jared Samuel
Tomorrow night up in Jermyn, the District 2 Class 2A champion will be crowned. The visiting 8-3 Dunmore Bucks are fresh off of a narrow 17-14 win at home against Riverside in the semi-final round of the playoffs. It has mainly been Senior RB Nico Ruggiero who carried the load, gaining just over 1,000 yards […]
Lackawanna Football Conference 2022 Preview, What can we expect?
August 9, 2022 | PFN Staff
As the 2022 Highschool football season approaches,19 teams from the Lackawanna Football Conference will begin their journey to the state Championship. Before we hop into our preview off this conference some things have changed. The Lackawanna League is now back to just three divisions instead of four, and we also have some new classifications let’s […]
Pizano pushes Wyoming Area past Dunmore 35-6
October 23, 2021 | PFN Staff
“The O-Line is unreal, it’s unreal,” said Wyoming Area Rocco Pizano. The Warriors O-Line paved the way for offensive explosion Friday night, and also paved the way for Rocco Pizano who finished with 170 yards and 3 touchdowns. Quickstarts have been a reason why the Warriors’ offense has been so good, and it was no […]
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