PIAA 2A State Semifinal Preview: A Look at Dunmore
Tagged under: District 2, News, pfn, Playoffs
John Kotsko | November 30, 2023
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 and defending 2A State Champion Southern Columbia. The Tigers come in allowing six points in their last two games.
On Offense:
On offense, running back Daniel Pigga is the main point of their offense. He is rushing for 1,694 yards and 16 touchdowns on the season. He also has 28 catches for 482 yards and seven touchdowns. Quarterback Thomas Bowen is throwing for 1,022 yards and 12 touchdowns on the year. He also has 10 rushing touchdowns on the year. Wideout Domenic DeSando has 13 catches for 237 yards and two touchdowns. Bucks will need to be on top of their game in order to defeat the Tigers on Friday.
On Defense:
Pigga is also a stalwart on the defensive side. He has four interceptions on the season and returned one for a touchdown. Jack McNeff has two interceptions and returned one for a touchdown. Nathan Reuther, Gabe Franek and Brayden Canavan each have an interception. The defense has allowed 21 and 25 points in the first two playoff games. The defense will need to play their best game of the season to defeat Southern Columbia
