North Pocono
January 2026
Cardinal O’Hara moves on with dominant win over North Pocono
November 22, 2025 | Jordan Gillis
Cardinal O’Hara Rides Strong Defense To 28-6 Win Over Undefeated North Pocono (VIDEO RECAP)
November 22, 2025 | Davin Ridall
WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP – Fresh off their first district title in school history, Cardinal O’Hara came into the state quarterfinals and knocked off undefeated North Pocono by a final score of 28-6, thanks to their strong defense and stellar rushing attack. “It all came down to our preparation, and our kids are able to adapt to […]
Cardinal O’Hara vs North Pocono – PIAA Class 4A Quarterfinal Game Preview and Prediction
November 21, 2025 | Davin Ridall
The first round of this year’s state playoffs have come and gone, which means we’re off to the quarterfinals. This week we’re taking a look at a 4A matchup, between the District 12 champion Cardinal O’Hara Lions (9-4) and the District 2 champion North Pocono Trojans (13-0). Last Week’s Matchups Cardinal O’Hara: 34-6 Win vs […]
North Pocono Takes Down Bishop Shanahan in Thrilling Battle of 4A Heavyweights
November 15, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
DOWNINGTOWN: Philadelphia is the home of Rocky and has seen its fair share of big-time heavyweight battles and has produced many big-name fighters. On Friday night, Jack Mancini Field on the campus of Bishop Shanahan High School was the site of another thriller. In one corner, you had the undefeated District 2 Champions, North Pocono […]
Ant & Willie’s Pro Pickem Parade
November 14, 2025 | Anthony Franklin
If you were following Philadelphia Football in early 2000’s you undoubtedly visited Tedsilary,com several times a week. One of the most popular features on the site was the Weekly Picking Parade. What started out as friendly competition between two good friends Huck Palmer and Tom “Puck” McKenna in 2009 they a third participant in Willie […]
North Pocono Trojans 4A Champions Over Dallas 38-6 (Video Highlights)
November 8, 2025 | Jake Mills
The North Pocono Trojans win the PIAA District 2 4A Championship over Dallas 38-6. The Trojans finished district play 12-0 while Dallas was off of a five game win streak finishing 6-6 on the year. The Mountaineer’s last loss up until tonight was in week 6 against North Pocono. Cole West had two touchdowns and […]
The J-Man’s View of District 2: Championship week!!
November 5, 2025 | Jared Samuel
It was a wild opening week for the District 2 playoffs. We had 3 teams who came in with 5-5 records that advanced to the championship game! If you have read any of my articles up to this point, then you probably already know why that happened….but if not, here’s the secret sauce: the programs […]
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. […]
North Pocono downs Delaware Valley in OT, Claims Conference Title (VIDEO RECAP)
October 18, 2025 | Jared Samuel
North Pocono was stunned a bit early by the fast-paced offense that Delaware Valley started out with, then traded blows with the Warriors in a strong 2nd half to take it to overtime. In the extra frame, North Pocono made a huge stop on a 4th-and-goal from the 4 to get a 28-21 overtime win […]
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 […]
North Pocono remains unbeaten, takes down Scranton 37-14 (Video)
October 11, 2025 | EJ Samuel
At this point you just should take time to admire how well North Pocono maintains their football program. They walked out of Scranton Stadium with a win, and a convincing one at that at the hands of the Scranton Knights 37-14. You can watch the highlights attached to this video: here
The J-Man’s View of District 2: There’s nothing like Fall in District 2
October 8, 2025 | Jared Samuel
Fall is finally here! And what I mean is, the leaves and that crisp chill in the air that means one thing: high school football! As I’ve travelled around the state, and specifically in District 2, there have definitely been some standout places to see a game, and some that really seem to pop out […]
North Pocono’s defense stifles Valley View (VIDEO RECAP)
October 4, 2025 | Jared Samuel
North Pocono played solid defense yet again and held Valley View to a field goal for almost 3 full quarters, and the Trojans defeated the Cougars 42-10 at John Henzes Veterans Memorial Stadium. North Pocono WR/DB Cole West had a kickoff return TD and 2 interceptions, including a pick-6, and RB Josiah Gray had 2 […]
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 […]
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 […]
North Pocono at Abington Heights Video Highlights
September 20, 2025 | Jake Mills
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North Pocono downs Abington Heights in battle of unbeatens
September 20, 2025 | Jared Samuel
North Pocono played terrific defense and got over 200 yards on the ground while Abington Heights committed costly penalties that stagnated their offensive attack, and the Trojans defeated the Comets 24-10 in a battle of unbeatens. North Pocono WR Cole West got a key interception in the 1st quarter and had a big 54-yard TD […]
The J-Man’s View of District 2: Sample Sizes
September 10, 2025 | Jared Samuel
The J-Man had 3 games to cover this past weekend…..whew! We went from pouring rain Thursday to warm temps Friday then back to cooler temps Saturday with rain actually moving kickoff times out later. It was 41 degrees this morning at the Captain’s Quarters, and colder for Sherryl when she left for work just after […]
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 […]
Cole West leads North Pocono Trojans over Pittston Area
August 30, 2025 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
With starting running back sidelines early in the contest West picks up the pace in a key early season showdown YATESVILLE- North Pocono’s starting running back Joe Briskie, came out of the game on the third play of the contest due to shoulder injury, coach Greg Dohhon, needed someone to step up to fill the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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