Previewing the District 2 4A Semifinals

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John Kotsko | November 10, 2022

(4) Berwick at (1) Crestwood

Fri 7 PM

About Berwick: Berwick is 5-6 on the season and defeated North Pocono to advance to the semifinals. Bulldogs QB Matt Lonczynski is throwing for 1,428 yards and 17 touchdowns. Wideout Spencer Kishbaugh has 28 catches for 493 yards and six touchdowns. RB Bo Sheptock is rushing for 485 yards and two touchdowns. He also has 18 catches for 293 yards and two touchdowns.

About Crestwood: Crestwood is 10-1 on the season and defeated Nanticoke to advance to the semifinals. RB Noah Schultz is rushing for 1,840 yards and 28 touchdowns this season. QB Jaden Shedlock has 1,015 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns. He is also throwing for 386 yards and two touchdowns.

Overview: Crestwood defeated Berwick in Week 9 this season. The Comets have won nine straight games and it appears to be the heavy favorites in this matchup. The Bulldogs are looking to pull off the upset with their passing attack and advance to the District Title Game for the first time since 2017. Crestwood is looking to use their running game to get to the District Final for the first time since 2020. Will it be the underdog to pull off the upset victory or will the top dog continue to win?

(3) Dallas at (2) Valley View

Sat 7 PM

About Dallas: Dallas is 9-2 on the year and defeated Wyoming Area to get to the semifinals. Mountaineers RB Parker Bolesta is rushing for an outstanding 2,277 yards and 32 touchdowns. QB Brady Zapoticky is throwing for 1,411 yards and 15 touchdowns. Dylan Geskey has 228 rushing yards and six touchdowns. He also has 29 receptions for 480 yards and four touchdowns.

About Valley View: Valley View is 9-2 on the season and defeated Honesdale to advance to the semifinals. Cougars QB Adam Howanitz is throwing for 1,197 yards and 13 touchdowns. He also added seven rushing touchdowns. RB Connor Hilling is rushing for 1,139 yards and 17 touchdowns. Wideout Taheed Jewell has 47 catches for 577 yards and eight touchdowns.

Overview: These two teams faced off each other in Week 1 of the 2019 season and Valley View defeated Dallas 34-14. The Cougars are looking to go back to the District Championship game and defend their District title. The Mountaineers is looking to get to the District Final for the first time since 2020. Dallas and Valley View bring in balanced attacks to the semifinal but who will come out on top and advance to the Title Game?

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