Riverside Vikings
| Riverside Vikings |
| Head Coach: Harry Armstrong |
| PIAA District 2 - Class 2A |
| Lackawanna Interscholastic Athletic Association - Division 3 |
| Stadium: Taylor Veterans Memorial Stadium |
| OVERALL | PCT | CONF | PCT | HOME | AWAY | STREAK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 0.800 | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1-1 | 3-0 | W2 |
08-16 |
vs. Canton (1-4) |
- |
08-22 |
@ Dunmore (2-2) |
W, 17-14 |
08-29 |
vs. Hanover Area (2-2) |
W, 34-31 |
09-05 |
vs. Lakeland (3-1) |
L, 23-33 |
09-12 |
@ Lake-Lehman (1-3) |
W, 49-7 |
09-18 |
@ Montrose (1-4) |
W, 60-6 |
09-27 |
@ Susquehanna Community (0-4) |
- |
10-03 |
vs. Holy Cross (1-3) |
- |
10-10 |
@ Carbondale (3-1) |
- |
10-17 |
vs. Old Forge (0-4) |
- |
10-24 |
vs. Lackawanna Trail (3-1) |
- |
Riverside at Montrose Video Highlights
September 19, 2025 | Jake Mills
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Riverside way too much for Montrose to handle
September 18, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Riverside WR Carmello Barnett had 2 TD’s in the first quarter, then added a 3rd score later on a 70-yard interception return for a TD in the 2nd half as the Vikings defeated Montrose 60-6 up at Bennett/Mullen Field in Montrose. Montrose received the opening kickoff, but after a quick 3-and-out it was a bad […]
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 […]
Lakeland beats Riverside 33-23 on the road, continues to roll.
September 6, 2025 | EJ Samuel
Lakeland came into Riverside Veterans Memorial stadium with one goal in mind, get the win. They were able to do so 33-23 over Riverside. Although this one was a dog fight in the beginning with the score being tied at 7 at the half, the 2nd half is where everything opened up and it seems […]
The J-Man’s View of District 2: Bring on the Fall Weather!
September 3, 2025 | Jared Samuel
The J-Man gives his thoughts, a recap of last week’s games and a look ahead at key matchups this week in District 2! I don’t know about you, but feeling that cool breeze on Friday night got me wanting the Fall weather. These football games are always so much better when the cooler, fall weather is […]
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 […]
Riverside’s Tavian Branch chooses Rutgers
June 11, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Riverside Vikings standout DL/OL has made his decision official: he’s headed to Rutgers. Branch made the announcement this morning in front of a crowd of supporters at the Riverside High School gymnasium. Surrounded by his family and supporters, he had many kind words and acknowledgments, especially for his mom and coach Harry Armstrong. Branch could […]
Riverside nets 3 on the PA Football Writers All-State Class 2A team
December 28, 2024 | Jared Samuel
A 13-2 record and deep state playoff run was evidence that the Riverside Vikings were a good squad this season. Now, the Vikings have added 3 standouts to the PA Football Writers All-State team for Class 2A. #2 QB/DB Chase Taddonio, a 5-11 195 lb. senior garnered the honors in the “Athlete” category […]
Troy eliminates Riverside to advance to Class 2A title game
November 30, 2024 | Jared Samuel
It was a brisk night in Towanda for the PIAA Class 2A East Semifinal between 14-0 Troy and 13-1 Riverside. The Trojans came in with a dominant 42-16 win over Bedford, while the Vikings held on for a 28-21 victory over Williams Valley. The winner of the game would punch their ticket to Chapman Field […]
(Video) Troy punches ticket to Cumberland Valley with win over Riverside
November 30, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
(Video Recap) Troy defense too much for Riverside, as Troy pitches a shutout in the second half and will play next Friday at Cumberland Valley (Click Link below for a full Video Recap of the game)
PIAA State Class 2A Semifinal preview: Troy vs. Riverside
November 27, 2024 | Jared Samuel
It’s State Semifinal time, and both of these squads have endured a lot to get to this point. Let’s take a look at both teams heading into this huge game! Riverside (13-1) PFN State Class 2A #4 ranked The Vikings are coming off a huge win against Williams Valley. Head Coach Harry Armstrong said that […]
Riverside Survives and Advances to State Semifinals with victory over Williams Valley
November 24, 2024 | John Kotsko
Within 2 and a half minutes of the second quarter, the game completely changed, Riverside recovered back to back fumbles and turned the two turnovers into two touchdowns which made it 28-7 at halftime. Williams Valley didn’t go away easily. They made it 28-21 with 10:49 to go but Riverside held on to get the […]
Riverside advances to 2A State Quarterfinals
November 16, 2024 | John Kotsko
After the first touchdown from Lansdale Catholic, it looked like it was going to be a long night for the Riverside defense. However, after the opening drive touchdown, the defense did not give up a single point and forced four turnovers. Chase Taddonio ran for two touchdowns in the second half overcoming a 7-0 halftime […]
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 […]
Riverside Improves to 7-0 after Beating Holy Cross 62-20 (Video Highlights)
October 5, 2024 | Jake Mills
Riverside remains undefeated after rolling past Holy Cross 62-20. Richie Kostoff had a monster game for the Vikings scoring 5 touchdowns and laying out defenders. Ny-Jai Scott-Holt, Matt Goldlewski, Quinn Puchilowski and Brady Pavalonis also scored today for Riverside. Holy Cross scored 3 touchdowns in the 2nd half after being down 41-0 at the half. […]
Riverside Cruises Past Hanover Area 62-13 (Video Highlights)
August 30, 2024 | Jake Mills
Riverside defeats Hanover Area at their temporary home stadium at Wilkes-Barre Area 62-13. Many Vikings players got into the endzone tonight, WR Carmello Barnett hauled in 3 Touchdowns while QB Chase Taddonio got himself 2. Kicker Santino D’Amico scored 2 field goals for the Vikings, Richie Kostoff, Ny-Jai Scott-Holt and Brady Pavalonis also scored touchdowns […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Riverside Vikings TE/LB-Richie Kostoff
July 22, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Richie Kostoff Riverside High School, Taylor, PA Class Of: 2025 Position(s): TE/ILB Jersey Number: 87 Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 225lbs Other Sports: Basketball, Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: Football – All League, All Conference, All Regional Basketball – All Defensive Team Offer Sheet: Bucknell Twitter: @Richkos_ ——————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Richie is poised […]
2024 PFN Player profile : Getting to know Riverside OL/DL Tavian Branch
July 20, 2024 | Quincy Piper
Tavian Branch OL/DL Riverside High school Class Of 2026 Jersey #75 HT/WT 6 feet 4inches , 280pounds Offer sheet: Pittsburgh, Kent State, Cincinnati Rutgers, Temple Twitter @BranchTavian Coach says “Tavian is rapidly developing into one of the top recruits in the country. Began playing football his 9th grade year. already has 5 D1 scholarship offers. […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Scranton Shootout, Gaughan, Riverside avoid West Scranton upset 47-39
August 26, 2023 | PFN Staff
One year ago Reese Gaughan left Veterans Memorial stadium with his head down. Tonight he left PennFed field with his head up, celebrating as he led Riverside to a 47-39 win over West Scranton. The game started as well for the Vikings. On the second play of the Viking’s second drive, Reese Gaughan caught a […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Riverside Viking LB/RB Robby Garvey
June 27, 2023 | Billy Splain
Robby Garvey RB/LB Riverside Vikings Class Of 2024 positions you play Jersey #1 HT/WT 6’0 195 Times Tribune All league Linebacker NEPA football All league Linebacker PA Football News 2nd Team All State Linebacker Twitter @robby_garvey Coach Harry Armstrong says “LB is a blend of OLD School Smash Mouth style & New School speed & […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Riverside Viking QB Chase Taddonio
June 22, 2023 | Billy Splain
Chase TaddonioQB/SRiversideClass Of 2025Jersey #2HT/WT 195, 5’102,077 yards passing in 2022, 30 touchdowns in 2022, 139 completions in 2022.Other sports BaseballAll League QuarterbackTwitter @ChaseTaddonio Coach Armstrong: ” QB with a killer instinct. Chase has tremendous poise under pressure. In his 1st year as a QB i n 2022 he was a big-time playmaker with his arm and legs. Quick […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Riverside Vikings @NoahParchinski @riversideviking @vikingssportspa
August 9, 2021 | Billy Splain
Riverside Vikings PFN Page Head Coach Harry Armstrong Iii PIAA District 2 – Class AA League: Lackawanna Football Conference – Division 3 Stadium: Taylor Veterans Memorial Stadium 2020 Season Record 3-7 Assistant Coaches Jim Tucker Jr. Jim Tucker Sr. Brian Jones. Charlie Grande. Marty Gramigna. Brian Pica. @vikingssportspa 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Noah Parchinski – Riverside @NoahParchinski @riversideviking @vikingssportspa
August 8, 2021 | Billy Splain
Noah Parchinski Riverside Class Of 2022 Safety, QB, WR, RB Jersey # 7 HT/WT 5”7 155 52 Receptions 78 Tackles 646 Total Yards Other sports Track LFC Division 3 First Team DB and Athlete Twitter @NoahParchinski Why do you play football? It is the most rewarding and challenging sport. The amount of preparation that goes […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Eddie Snee – Riverside @riversideviking @vikingssportspa @NoahParchinski
August 1, 2021 | Billy Splain
Eddie snee Riverside (D2) Class Of 2024 RT/RG/DT Jersey # 70 HT/WT 6’5/300 Other sports Basketball Who is your favorite sports star and why? Eli Manning! He’s a professional on and off the field. He’s very humble and plays through injuries. Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain: None really because […]
“Hit Man” Holzman Too Much For Vikes, Old Forge rolls over Riverside
October 3, 2020 | PFN Staff
The Old Forge Blue Devils routed the Riverside Vikings 43-12 Friday night at Old Forge Memorial Stadium. Senior running back Collin “Hit Man” Holzman stacked up 154 yards in 10 carriers and scored 1 touchdown in the crosstown rivalry. Only 2 minutes into the first quarter Holzman struck early with a run that set […]
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