Mid Valley Spartans
| Mid Valley Spartans |
| Head Coach: Stan Yanoski |
| PIAA District 2 - Class 3A |
| Lackawanna Interscholastic Athletic Association - Division 2 |
| Stadium: Spartan Stadium |
| OVERALL | PCT | CONF | PCT | HOME | AWAY | STREAK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 0.500 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 2-1 | 0-2 | L1 |
08-16 |
@ Carbondale (3-1) |
- |
08-22 |
@ Pittston Area (3-1) |
L, 9-46 |
08-29 |
@ Berwick (4-0) |
L, 0-42 |
09-05 |
vs. Old Forge (0-4) |
W, 42-0 |
09-12 |
vs. Honesdale (0-4) |
W, 42-21 |
09-19 |
vs. Lackawanna Trail (3-1) |
L, 27-49 |
09-26 |
@ West Scranton (1-3) |
- |
10-03 |
@ Dunmore (2-2) |
- |
10-10 |
vs. Scranton Prep (1-3) |
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10-17 |
vs. Western Wayne (1-3) |
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10-24 |
@ Lakeland (3-1) |
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Berwick Uses Stifling Defense to Shut Out Mid Valley
August 29, 2025 | Mason Eddinger
It was a dominant showing for the Berwick Bulldogs under the Crispin Field lights, as they took down Mid Valley 42-0. Berwick is off to their best start since the 2019 season, where they went 9-3. Through the first two games, Berwick has allowed just seven points, including six consecutive shutout quarters. Through the first […]
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 […]
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Mid Valley Spartans’ C/DE-Robert Mattioli
July 31, 2025 | Daniel Reed
Robert Mattioli Mid Valley Spartans Class Of: 2026 Position(s): C/DE Jersey Number: #68 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 230lbs Other Sports: Track Notable Awards/Recognitions: N/A Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter/X: @RobertM2026 ——————————————- COACH SAYS: Rob will be a 4 year starter on our offensive line this season. He is our center, and he has […]
Lackawanna Conference Media Day 2025: Feeling Good
July 29, 2025 | Jared Samuel
(Featured photo above is Western Wayne #55 DL/OL Vinny Baldini and #68 DL/OL Paul Borowski) There was a common theme today as I spoke to a number of teams about the upcoming season: everybody is “feeling good” about their situation and progress, and all are looking forward to the start of the season. Lackawanna Trail […]
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 Mid Valley QB Brett Yanoski
June 20, 2025 | Billy Splain
Brett Yanoski QB Mid Valley Class Of 2026 Jersey #5 HT/WT 5’10 165 1328 Passing yards 11 TD’S in 2024 Other sports you play Baseball 2x District Champion in Baseball, Division Co-Champions 2024 Football Twitter @YanoskiBrett Coach says: “Brett is entering his second full season as our signal caller. He also played 6 games as […]
District 2 well represented on PA football writers Class 1A, 3A All-State teams
December 27, 2024 | Jared Samuel
Congratulations are in order for a number of young men from District 2 who were named to the Pennsylvania Football Writers All-State team. Headlining the Class 1A team were 4 standouts from Lackawanna Trail. #10 RB Isaac Ryon , a 5-10 180 lb. junior ran for 1719 yards and 26 TD’s on the season and […]
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 […]
Mid Valley upends Western Wayne
October 19, 2024 | Jared Samuel
Mid Valley had a promising start to this season, reeling off 4 straight wins before falling short up at Lackawanna Trail in week 5. The Spartans then went 1-2 in their next 3 games to enter their matchup with Western Wayne at 5-3. The Wildcats opened up the season a perfect 8-0, outscoring their opponents […]
Mid Valley at Western Wayne — PHOTO GALLERY
October 19, 2024 | Sherryl Samuel
Photos courtesy of Sherryl Samuel
District 2 Mid-Season Review
September 26, 2024 | Jared Samuel
Current District 2 Standings 1A Lackawanna Trail (4-1) Old Forge (3-2) Holy Cross (2-3) 2A Riverside (5-0) Susquehanna Community (4-1) Lakeland (2-3) Dunmore (1-4) Holy Redeemer (0-5) 3A Western Wayne (5-0) Scranton Prep (4-1) Wyoming Area (4-1) Mid Valley (4-1) Lake Lehman (3-2) Carbondale Area (3-2) Berwick (1-4) Tunkhannock (1-4) Montrose (0-4) Hanover Area (0-5) […]
Lackawanna Trail’s strong 2nd half too much for Mid Valley
September 21, 2024 | Jared Samuel
We knew a big one was brewing as the days grew closer to this game: a Mid Valley Spartans visit to Lions Pride Stadium to play Lackawanna Trail. The Spartans had gotten out to a great 4-0 start, while the Lions only blemish on their 3-1 season was to a tough Western Wayne squad on […]
Mid Valley at Lackawanna Trail — PHOTO GALLERY
September 21, 2024 | Sherryl Samuel
Courtesy of Sherryl Samuel
Mid Valley Remains Undefeated With a Convincing Win over Old Forge 42-18 (Video Highlights)
September 7, 2024 | Jake Mills
Mid Valley remains undefeated after a huge win over Old Forge 42-18. Jakob Lesher scored 3 touchdowns for the Spartans, Nick Jackson and Kaleb Parry also scored for Mid Valley. Mid Valley travels up to Honesdale next week and looks to remain undefeated. Old Forge will look to get back on track as they host […]
Mid Valley runs past Berwick in Defensive Masterclass.
August 30, 2024 | Mason Eddinger
The second week of Pennsylvania High School Football got underway on Friday Night as Mid Valley took down Berwick. Last year saw a respectable 7-4 season for Mid Valley. Throughout the 11 games last year, they allowed over 30 points just twice. Last season was good, but Mid Valley looks like a different […]
Mid Valley defeats Pittston Area 32-0 in Season Opener (Video Highlights)
August 24, 2024 | Jake Mills
Mid Valley beats Pittston Area 32-0 in their season opener. Jakob Lesher of Mid Valley scored all 5 of his team’s touchdowns. 2 of those touchdowns came on the defensive side of the ball. Mid Valley hosts Berwick next week and looks to keep the momentum going. While Pittston Area will travel to North Pocono […]
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 […]
Riverside advances past Mid Valley
November 4, 2023 | Jared Samuel
Playoff football sometimes means a rematch from a regular season game. That was the case as the #3 seed Riverside Vikings came to town to play the #2 seed Mid Valley Spartans. These teams played a nail-biter early in the season, with Mid Valley getting the narrow 14-12 win down at Riverside. With that road […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Mid Valley QB/S Jordan Chmielewski
May 13, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jordan Chmielewski Qb and Safety Mid Valley Class Of 2024 Jersey #12 HT/WT 5’9 160 Other sports Track and Field Second team LFC division 2 all star for safety Twitter @jchmielewski12 Head Coach Stan Yanoski says “Jordan will be a 2 year starter at QB and a 2 year starter at FS for our team. […]
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 […]
Chiefs Cruise Past Spartans 34-14
October 16, 2021 | PFN Staff
A roller coaster ride is the best way to describe Lakeland’s 34-14 victory over Mid Valley. The Chiefs capitalized on Mid Valleys’ mistakes and the defense played well, holding the state leading rusher Devin Ayala to under 100 yards rushing. The game started off with a bang. The Chiefs returned the kickback to the 30, […]
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