Western Wayne
October 2025
Mid Valley offense pounds Western Wayne 38-0 (VIDEO)
October 18, 2025 | EJ Samuel
2 teams that were not where they wanted to be this year, especially compared to last year, but nonetheless they both were focused on 1 game at a time. Mid Valley, however, came prepared on a different level. Right off the hop, Mid Valley looked like the more energetic teamand it served them well. The […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]
Wyoming Area goes to 3-0 with a big win over Western Wayne
September 6, 2025 | John Kotsko
Wyoming Area’s defense looked like they were on a mission. The defense pitched a shutout and quarterback Jack Gravine had four total touchdowns as the Warriors took a 50-0 victory over Western Wayne. “Right from the beginning, we played really well. We have really big time players of defense.” Said Wyoming Area head coach Randy […]
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 […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Western Wayne Wildcats
August 14, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Western Wayne Wildcats Head Coach: Shane Grodack Class 3A 2024 Record: 10-2 PIAA District 2 Key Starters lost All 11 on Offense and 8 on defense. We graduated 17 Seniors last season. Key Starters lost Josh Vinton All Sate RB, Sean Owens All State Safety, Evan Dean All state Defensive Lineman. returning starters […]
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 […]
District 2 well represented on PA football writers Class 1A, 3A All-State teams
December 27, 2024 | Jared Samuel
Congratulations are in order for a number of young men from District 2 who were named to the Pennsylvania Football Writers All-State team. Headlining the Class 1A team were 4 standouts from Lackawanna Trail. #10 RB Isaac Ryon , a 5-10 180 lb. junior ran for 1719 yards and 26 TD’s on the season and […]
Wyoming Area holds off Western Wayne in a 2-OT playoff thriller
November 9, 2024 | Jared Samuel
The intensity going into this game was off the charts. Back in week 3, Western Wayne got the better of Wyoming Area with a hard-fought 34-23 victory. That game seemed like a distant memory as both squads entered this game at 10-1, having played great defense and executing stout running attacks. With both Warrior RB […]
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 […]
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 […]
Western Wayne hammers Dunmore, takes LFC Division 2 crown
October 25, 2024 | Jared Samuel
It was a rare Thursday Night Lights matchup as Western Wayne came into Dunmore Veterans Memorial Stadium to play the Bucks. The Wildcats, 8-1 on the season, were looking to get healthy after struggling with injuries the last 2 games, while Dunmore, 4-5 on the season after a loss to Honesdale last week, was looking […]
Mid Valley upends Western Wayne
October 19, 2024 | Jared Samuel
Mid Valley had a promising start to this season, reeling off 4 straight wins before falling short up at Lackawanna Trail in week 5. The Spartans then went 1-2 in their next 3 games to enter their matchup with Western Wayne at 5-3. The Wildcats opened up the season a perfect 8-0, outscoring their opponents […]
Mid Valley at Western Wayne — PHOTO GALLERY
October 19, 2024 | Sherryl Samuel
Photos courtesy of Sherryl Samuel
District 2 Mid-Season Review
September 26, 2024 | Jared Samuel
Current District 2 Standings 1A Lackawanna Trail (4-1) Old Forge (3-2) Holy Cross (2-3) 2A Riverside (5-0) Susquehanna Community (4-1) Lakeland (2-3) Dunmore (1-4) Holy Redeemer (0-5) 3A Western Wayne (5-0) Scranton Prep (4-1) Wyoming Area (4-1) Mid Valley (4-1) Lake Lehman (3-2) Carbondale Area (3-2) Berwick (1-4) Tunkhannock (1-4) Montrose (0-4) Hanover Area (0-5) […]
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 […]
Western Wayne gets convincing win over Wyoming Area
September 7, 2024 | Jared Samuel
All week the hype had been building up for the matchup of 2 early-season powerhouses. Wyoming Area, fresh off a 49-41 defeat of defending 4A State Runner-Up Dallas, was riding a wave of excitement. Meanwhile, Western Wayne had just handed Lackawanna Trail a convincing 28-7 defeat and had some momentum of their own. Something had […]
Western Wayne too much for Susquehanna to handle
August 24, 2024 | Jared Samuel
A new year and a new season usually means a new opportunity for teams chasing glory. Western Wayne and Susquehanna Community are both certainly looking at things this way. Susquehanna had 5 wins last year with a new head coach and some young players who already have experience, and Western Wayne made it to the […]
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