Kotsko’s View of the WVC-Breaking Down District 2 WVC Games

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John Kotsko | November 11, 2021

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  The first week of playoffs are now in the books and none of the results come as no surprise. That’s the thing about the first round of playoffs, there’s usually very little upsets. You might get one or two but most of the games are typically a mismatch. There are some very interesting matchups this week in the WVC. Two are matchups from the regular season and two matchups are between teams that are playing their first game against each other. With that being said, let’s get to the games!!!

District 2 3A Semifinals

Lakeland at Wyoming Area

Friday 7 PM

Lakeland defeated Lake-Lehman 44-7 to get to the District semifinals. Wyoming Area beat Carbondale 55-14 to advance to the semifinals. Wyoming Area defeated Lakeland 19-14 in Week 6. The Chiefs defense returned two interceptions for touchdowns last week in the victory against Lake-Lehman. Warriors RB Nico Sciandra rushed for 143 yards and three touchdowns. He also returned a kickoff 80 yards for a score. This is a matchup of previous District Champions. Wyoming Area won the District title in 2019 en route to the State Title and Lakeland won the title last season. Which team will come out on top in this matchup of the last two District Champions?

Prediction: Wyoming Area 28 Lakeland 27

District 2 4A Semifinals

Berwick at Valley View

Friday 7 PM

Berwick knocked off Wallenpaupack 37-17 to get to the 4A Semifinals. Top seeded Valley View defeated Crestwood 38-7. The Bulldogs’ Spencer Kishbaugh returned an interception 85 yards for a touchdown in their win last week. Cougars RB Connor Hilling rushed for 85 yards and two touchdowns in the home victory over Crestwood. Valley View looks to be the heavy favorite in this matchup. Berwick looks to pull off the upset and advance to the District Final.

Prediction: Valley View 21 Berwick 7

North Pocono at Dallas

Friday 7 PM

North Pocono pitched a shutout against Honesdale 27-0. Dallas defeated Pittston Area 35-12. Trojans QB William Soma threw for 213 yards and two touchdowns in the victory over Honesdale. Mountaineers QB Jackson Wydra threw for 261 yards and two touchdowns in the win against Pittston Area. Dallas is looking to make the District Final for the fourth straight season. North Pocono is looking to play spoiler and end Dallas’s streak.

Prediction: Dallas 28 North Pocono 21

District 2 6A Final

Hazleton Area at Delaware Valley

Friday 7 PM

Hazleton Area knocked off Wilkes-Barre Area 24-3. Delaware Valley defeated Scranton 38-7 to get to the finals. Delaware Valley defeated Hazleton Area 14-9 in Week 6. Warriors RB Joe Sciascia rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown in the victory against Scranton. Cougars QB Tyler Wolfe threw for 150 yards and three touchdowns in the win vs Wilkes-Barre Area. When these two teams played in early October, it was a very close game but what adjustments will be made on both sides and who will take this matchup and the District 2 6A Crown?

Prediction: Delaware Valley 21 Hazleton Area 17

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