Wilkes-Barre
February 2025
The STATE of PA Presents: Tips, Training & Tales by Fitness Headquarters
February 23, 2025 | Billy Splain
The PFN crew took a trip to Wilkes-Barre to visit our new site sponsor, Fitness Headquarters. We invited the coaches and players from Wyoming Valley West and Wilkes-Barre to talk about their programs and the legends from within. Billy, Jared and Jake Mills got some great quotes from all. Brian and Mike shared what they […]
Williamsport wins District 2/4 Subregional Title
November 9, 2024 | John Kotsko
At lunch time, Williamsport head coach Mike Pearson came outside and was pleased with the weather. The wind was howling, which continued on to kickoff at Wilkes-Barre Area. “I’m texting my coaches saying the wind’s coming from the northwest to the southeast, their field runs from north to south.” Pearson said. The wind was a […]
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 […]
Wilkes-Barre Area capitalizes on missed Scranton opportunities, wins 35-7
November 2, 2024 | EJ Samuel
It was a chilly setting at Wilkes-Barre Area High School for yet another battle between NEPA’s equivalent to “twin cities” and it is likely that the wind and cold temperatures played a part in the slow start for both teams. Both teams struggled to get the ball moving, but towards the end of the 1st […]
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 […]
Wilkes-Barre Area uses strong second half to defeat Pittston Area
October 5, 2024 | Jared Samuel
It certainly looked to be a good matchup on paper as the Pittston Area Patriots made the short trip down River Street to face the Wilkes-Barre Area Wolfpack. Both teams entered at 2-4, Pittston coming off a tough loss against Crestwood and Wilkes-Barre reeling a bit from a shutout loss to Hazleton. Prior to the […]
Pittston Area at Wilkes-Barre Area — PHOTO GALLERY
October 4, 2024 | Sherryl Samuel
Photos by 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) […]
Valley View’s Defense Comes Up Big in Win over Wilkes-Barre Area
September 7, 2024 | John Kotsko
After Valley View failed to get the two point conversion, it looked like the Wolf Pack were going to come out victorious in this matchup. However, The defense came up big with an interception and as Wilkes-Barre Area was driving down the field. Gianni Marino got an interception to seal the game as the […]
Wolfpack Muster A Victory Over District XI Foe Whitehall Friday Night
August 24, 2024 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Wilkes-Barre Area Wolfpack Started Slow But then Got on a Roll to Defeat the Vising Zephyrs of Whitehall Opening Night. Wilkes-Barre- The Wolfpack of Wilkes-Barre Area left the Lehigh Valley in the 2023 District XI/2 6A sub-regional disappointed after a 35 point loss to the Nazareth Blue Eagles. The Wolfpack would start off the […]
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 […]
73rd Annual UNICO Game: Miners pound the Pioneers
June 2, 2024 | Jared Samuel
Coming out of last year’s UNICO Game, the de-facto “Senior Bowl” for the Wyoming Valley Conference, the talk was unfortunately centered around the unsportsmanlike play and several player ejections. This season, in the 73rd edition of the UNICO game, sportsmanship was on full display early and often. Players from the Miners and Pioneers squads met […]
Nazareth Advances To District 11 Semifinals After Decisive Win Over Wilkes-Barre
November 4, 2023 | Samantha Baker
The Nazareth Blue Eagles win a lopsided battle at home against the Wilkes-Barre Wolfpack. Only the best of the best get to play under the Friday night lights in November and the Blue Eagles showed up and showed out. Wilkes-Barre kicked off to Nazareth to begin the game. It didn’t take the Blue Eagles very […]
Nazareth Blue Eagles Soar to Victory Over Wilkes-Barre Area Friday Night
November 4, 2023 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Nazareth advances to the District XI 6A Sub-regional Semifinal with an impressive win. NAZARETH- It didn’t take long for the Nazareth Blue Eagles to establish their dominance Friday night in a convincing 42-6 win over visiting Wilkes-Barre Area Wolfpack in the opening round of the District XI 6A Sub-regional playoff game at Andrew Leh Stadium, […]
Nazareth Advances To Playoff Semifinal After Decisive Win Over Wilkes-Barre
November 4, 2023 | Samantha Baker
The Nazareth Blue Eagles win a lopsided battle at home against the Wilkes-Barre Wolfpack. Only the best of the best get to play under the Friday night lights in November and the Blue Eagles showed up and showed out. Wilkes-Barre kicked off to Nazareth to begin the game. It didn’t take the Blue Eagles very […]
PIAA District XI 5A/6A Playoff Previews
October 31, 2023 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
The District XI 5A Playoffs Friday, October 3rd 7 pm. #4 (5-5) East Stroudsburg South at #1 (9-1) Southern Lehigh #3 (6-4) Pocono Mountain West at #2 (6-4) Whitehall SOUTHERN LEHIGH SPARTANS RECORD 9-1 — #1 SEED Southern Lehigh earned the top seed in 5A even with a disappointing loss to rival Northwestern Lehigh in […]
Dallas defeats Wilkes-Barre Area, takes WVC Division 1 Lead
October 21, 2023 | Jared Samuel
The Wyoming Valley Conference Division 1 was up for grabs coming into this one. Dallas entered the contest at a perfect 8-0, while Wilkes-Barre Area came in at 5-3. Both teams were undefeated in conference play however, and Dallas was looking for revenge after the Wolfpack pummeled the Mountaineers 35-6 last season. Dallas got exactly […]
Hollywood’s Cutting Room Floor- EPC Week Nine
October 18, 2023 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
With Just Two Weeks Left in the Regular Season Still so much yet to Decided in the District XI Playoff Race. As the 2023 Eastern Pennsylvania Conference season winds down there still so much to play for as the EPC only occupies spots in the 4A, 5A and 6A classifications only Allentown Central Catholic have […]
Delaware Valley tames the Wilkes-Barre Area Wolfpack
October 7, 2023 | Jared Samuel
Delaware Valley came into this game on an upswing, having won 3 straight after opening the season 0-3. Coach Keith Olsommer’s squad has been finding increasing success on both sides of the ball during their winning streak. Wilkes-Barre Area was fresh off of a big win up at Crestwood and were winners of 4 straight […]
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