Crestwood
October 2025
The J-Man’s View of District 2: “Ah, playoffs?! Don’t talk about – playoffs?! You kiddin’ me?!!”
October 30, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Check out our live playoff brackets here: PLAYOFF BRACKETS Ahhhhh yes. Who doesn’t remember that famous rant! In this case however, contrary to what Jim Mora would want, I will talk about playoffs. It has all come down to this, and over the next 2 weekends we will crown 4 District champs and 2 sub-regional champs. […]
Wilkes-Barre Area gets big road win over Crestwood
October 18, 2025 | John Kotsko
On the opening drive, Crestwood was moving well on Wilkes-Barre Area’s defense. An interception by Gene Ardo on the opening drive built the momentum for the Wolf Pack as Davon Underwood scored on the first play from scrimmage and Jake Howe threw for two touchdowns and also added a rushing touchdown as Wilkes-Barre Area took […]
The J-Man’s View of District 2: “Almost there”…..and “It’s a trap!”
October 16, 2025 | Jared Samuel
There’s the scene in Star Wars Episode IV where the X-Wings are making their first run to try to destroy the Death Star. The Red Leader keeps saying “almost there” as all of the escorts around him are getting picked off by Darth Vader. How is it that I immediately thought of this when I […]
The J-Man’s View of District 2: And, down the stretch they come!!
October 1, 2025 | Jared Samuel
I have to say that I miss hearing Dave Johnson use that phrase in the Triple Crown races. It’s just not the same without him. Speaking of stretch runs, this is exactly where we find ourselves in the District 2 races. I covered where I see things in last week’s column…check it out HERE. This […]
LoPresto’s Big Night Propels Pittston Area over Crestwood.
September 27, 2025 | John Kotsko
After the final horn sounded on Friday night, a Pittston Area player proclaimed after the postgame handshake. “The Pats are back!” After their performance, you can believe it as Lucas LoPresto scored four touchdowns as the Patriots improved to 5-1 on the season for the first time in 22 years with a convincing 47-14 victory […]
The J-Man’s View of District 2: Whoa, we’re halfway there!
September 24, 2025 | Jared Samuel
We’ve made it to the mid-point of the season, and we had another wild set of games this past week. We had everything, from a Thursday Night game in Montrose that featured a visit from none other than PSU Head Coach James Franklin to an absolutely wild finish in the Back Mountain on Friday and […]
Crestwood wins third straight game with homecoming win over Nanticoke
September 20, 2025 | John Kotsko
With Crestwood’s homecoming, head coach Ryan Arcangeli wanted to make sure this was a memorable game for his players. The Comets scored 44 points in the first quarter en route to a 58-14 victory over Nanticoke to win their third straight game. “We talk about those special games you’ll always remember so for a lot […]
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 […]
Wyoming Area defeats Crestwood in season opener
August 23, 2025 | John Kotsko
Friday night was Jack Gravine’s first start at quarterback at any level. Gravine’s scored on a 53 yard run then threw a 42 yard touchdown pass to Nick Ciampi late in the fourth quarter as Wyoming Area took their season opener with a 24-21 victory at home over Crestwood. “I just wanna thank my coaches […]
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 […]
2025 Wyoming Valley Conference Media Day
August 10, 2025 | Jared Samuel
2025 Wyoming Valley Conference Media Day by PAFootball Newsdotcom
2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to know Crestwood QB/FS Jaden Shedlock
July 29, 2025 | Billy Splain
Jaden Shedlock QB/ FS Crestwood Class Of 2026 Jersey #13 HT/WT6-190 4 Year Captain , 4 Year Starter Other sports Track and Field 100- Meter Dash Championship , Football District Championship , 2x Athlete of the Week Twitter @JadenShedlock Coach says: Injuries had sidelined Jaden for two years, and he continues to stay positive and […]
Pioneers Win 74th Annual Unico Game 21-7 (Video Highlights)
May 29, 2025 | Jake Mills
The Pioneers defeated the Miners 21-7 in the 74th Annual Unico Game. The Pioneers were led by Wyoming Area running back Lidge Kellum who had 2 touchdowns. The Pioneers consisted of players from Wyoming Area, Berwick, Hazleton Area, Holy Redeemer, Lake-Lehman, Nanticoke, Wilkes-Barre Area and Wyoming Seminary. Anthony DeLucca out of Wyoming Area scored the […]
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 […]
Wilkes-Barre Area gets past Crestwood
October 19, 2024 | John Kotsko
With the chance of the number 1 seed in the District 2/4 6A Subregional, Wilkes-Barre Area needed a big win on senior night. The Wolf Pack defense came up big as they did not allow any second half points and Jake Howe threw a touchdown pass to Achilles Fuentes late in the third quarter to […]
Dallas gets the best of Crestwood in the Battle of 2 Mountains
October 12, 2024 | Jared Samuel
After last year’s wild matchup, a lot of hype preceded this year’s version of the Dallas/Crestwood game. Both teams came into the game at 4-3 with some momentum, with Back Mountain’s Dallas having won 4 straight and Mountaintop’s Crestwood winners of 3 straight. The tension during pre-game was very noticeable, and as a mid-fall chill […]
Crestwood gets past Pittston Area
September 28, 2024 | John Kotsko
There was one word that Crestwood head coach Ryan Arcangeli can say about senior Lincoln Bibla. “Special.” Arcangeli said. “He’s a strong kid, his character is strong. He works so hard and deserves this.” Arcangeli continues. Bibla had two rushing touchdowns as Crestwood got their road victory at Pittston Area 21-14. Bibla on his performance […]
Crestwood defeats Nanticoke in convincing fashion
September 21, 2024 | John Kotsko
With Jaden Shedlock out for the season with an injury, several players are required to step up if Crestwood is to make the District playoffs. The Comets had seven different players score touchdowns as Crestwood defeated Nanticoke in convincing fashion 55-0. “You feel for the kid as this is his second straight season-ending injury. Comets […]
Western Wayne improves to 4-0 with win over Crestwood
September 14, 2024 | John Kotsko
The defense for Western Wayne stepped it up in a big way on Friday night. The Wildcats got key fourth down stops to pitch a shutout and Josh Vinton added two touchdowns as Western Wayne defeated Crestwood 21-0 in Mountain Top. “Our defense is legitimate. They are playing well. I don’t what it is with […]
Valley View drops Crestwood in District 2 Class 4A Action
August 30, 2024 | Jared Samuel
Early in a season, the goal of most teams is to avoid injury and get consistency on both sides of the ball. After 0-1 starts, both Crestwood and Valley View were beset by injuries. The Cougars were coming off of a lopsided 33-0 loss at Scranton Prep that saw the loss of QB Zach Cwalinski […]
2024 WVC Division 1 Preview
August 19, 2024 | John Kotsko
Crestwood Comets Head Coach: Ryan Arcangeli 2023 Record: 5-6. Lost in District 2 4A Quarterfinals to Nanticoke 2024 Schedule The Comets are led by junior quarterback Jaden Shedlock whose last season ended early due to an injury. Shedlock rushed for 859 yards and 10 touchdowns. He threw for 472 yards and four touchdowns. Colin […]
2024 Wyoming Valley Conference Media Day: Ready for Hard Work to Pay Off!
August 8, 2024 | Jared Samuel
Players and coaches from all 13 Wyoming Valley Conference teams attended Media Day today, held at Wilkes-Barre Area High School. It was a great atmosphere with a lot of chatter and high hopes for the 2024 season. Fresh off of a PIAA Class 4A State Runner-Up season, Coach Rich Mannello’s Dallas Mountaineers were a popular […]
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