Crestwood’s valiant effort falls short in Dawgtown
Berwick prevails in 14-13 nailbitter BERWICK- It was round one of the PIAA District II playoffs this Saturday afternoon at Crispin Field in Berwick as the Dawgs played host to the Crestwood Comets. It would be a rematch of opening night of the regular season as the Dawgs rolled by the Comets 41-7 just 11 […]
Berwick remains unbeaten, overwhelm Coughlin 39-7
Dawgs still sitting as number 1 seed in District 2 AAA BERWICK- The Berwick Bulldogs played host to the Coughlin Crusaders Friday night at Crispin Field, in a game with big playoff implications. Coughlin came in with a 7-1 record and is battling with Crestwood for what may be the final playoff spot in the […]
No letdown in Dawgtown, Berwick blanks Selinsgrove
Dawgs start fast in route to 36-0 win over Seals By Frank Kastreva, Berwickdawgs.com BERWICK- It could have been a game that the Dawgs had a bit of a letdown after the huge win over Valley West last week. Selinsgrove pretty much put those worries to rest for the Dawgs after fumbling on their second […]
Streak snapped, Dawgs down Spartans 42-28
Berwick uses second half to surge by rival Valley West By Frank Kastreva, Berwickdawgs.com BERWICK- Coming into tonight’s game between Valley West and Berwick not one player on the Spartan’s sideline had suffered the experience of defeat by the Berwick Bulldogs, winning the last four tilts against the Dawgs. That all change tonight at Crispin […]
Dawgs KO Tide
Berwick’s offense puts up 56, while defense plays stingy By Frank Kastreva, Berwickdawgs.com Berwick made a little bit of history Friday night as they traveled to Pottsville in a non-league match-up. A bit of history that the Crimson Tide might want to forget about. In a series that started in 1930 with Berwick heading into […]
Dawg gone impressive opener
Berwick storms past Comets in opener at Crispin Field By Frank Kastreva, Berwickdawgs.com It was opening night at Crispin Field in Dawgtown Friday, as the Berwick Bulldogs kicked off the 2013 gridiron campaign. Back were the white helmets, silver paints and Berwick blue jersey’s once worn by the likes of Orlando, Powlus, Bennett, Henry and […]
Abington Heights wins slugfest
Comets draw curtain on Dawgs’ season with 44-35 victory BERWICK- The Abington Heights Comets came into the district 2 class AAA championship without finding the goldzone in their last eight quarters. They made up for things a bit at Crispin Field Saturday afternoon finding paydirt a total of six times for 44 points with a […]
Dawgs use solid 2nd half to surge past Mounts
Sr. WR Jeff Steeber has 105 all-purpose yards in Berwick win BERWICK- The Dawgs used a balance of the run and passing game this Saturday afternoon at Crispin Memorial Field, recording 130 yards on the ground along with a passing game that accumulated 136 yards. Sr. RB Matt Cashman would carry the ball 14 times […]
Dawgs down Hazleton Area, secure home playoff game
Berwick tops Cougars 49-7 BERWICK- The Dawgs were able to get it done tonight at Crispin Field in dominating fashion with a 49-7 win over the Hazleton Area Cougars. With the win Berwick has secured a home playoff game, tentatively scheduled for Saturday at 1pm. Their opponent will either be Dallas, Crestwood or Valley View, […]
Berwick records win at Wilkes-Barre Memorial, improves to 8-1
Dawgs post 34-7 win over W-B Coughlin WILKES-BARRE- The Berwick Bulldogs traveled route 11 north Friday night, making their first trip to Wilkes-Barre during the 2011 campaign. James M Coughlin would be the Dawgs opponent, who came in 7-32 against Berwick in the season series losing the last eight of nine. Coughlin would only be […]
Cashman is money for Dawgs
Sr. RB rushes for 166 yards as Berwick squeaks by Pittston Area YATESVILLE- Pittston Area has not had the greatest luck against the Berwick Bulldogs over the years, winning only two of their previous 28 meetings. The Patriots defeated Berwick in 2003 under the tutelage of George Curry and then again in 2006 with Gary […]
Berwick cashes in against Billport, wins big
Dawgs gain 422 total yards in 54-14 win over Williamsport BERWICK- It was 1994 when the Williamsport Millionaires came to Crispin Field and shocked the Dawgs, handing them their only loss of the ’94 season as the Dawgs went on to win their third state title. Tonight was not quite the same outcome for Billport […]
Berwick cruises past Tunkhannock, improves to 5-1
So. WR Andrew Force gains 132 yards receiving with two TD’s By Frank Kastreva, Easternpafootball.com The Berwick Bulldogs played host to the Tunkhannock Tigers at Crispin Memorial Field Friday night in Wyoming Valley Conference action. It would be the 22nd time that both teams would meet with Berwick coming in with a 20-1 series record […]
Berwick rebounds, slides past Selinsgrove
Sr. RB Matt Cashman 147 yards on 29 carries with two TD’s By Frank Kastreva, Easternpafootball.com SELINSGROVE- Berwick traveled route 11 south Friday evening in hopes of rebounding off a tough loss on the road last week. After suffering their first defeat of the season against rival Valley West last Friday, Berwick would look to […]
Berwick upended in Kingston
Valley West Sr. RB rushes for 248 yards in Spartans win KINGSTON- Derrick Simms had a career night at Spartan’s Stadium in Kingston racking up 248 yards rushing on 24 carries as the Spartans turned away previously unbeaten Berwick 33-15. The Dawgs would have their hands full right from the start having some difficulty stopping […]
Dawgs put up 50 in rout of Mounts
Curry throws for 256 yards in 50-14 win By Frank Kastreva, Easternpafootball.com BERWICK- If you walked by the Berwick Field House before tonight’s game at Crispin Field you might of noticed a write up hanging on the front door. The article was titled “Berwick thoroughly embarrassed by Dallas.” Tonight that article finally came down after […]
Dawgs defense stands tall, blanks Pottsville
Berwick rolls up Tide 41-0 By Frank Kastreva, Easternpafootball.com The Berwick Bulldogs opened at home this Friday night as the Pottsville Crimson Tide came to Dawgtown sporting their wing T offense. An offense that Berwick Head Coach George Curry has seen many times before from Tide Head Coach Pat Keating. Curry and his troops were […]
Berwick rolls by Crestwoood, offense puts up big numbers
Sr. RB Matt Cashman rushes for 285 yards in 48-21 win By Frank Kastreva, Easternpafootball.com The Berwick Bulldogs kicked off their 2011 campaign scoring quickly in their opener at Crestwood High School in Mountaintop Friday night. The Dawgs would score in their first drive needing only four plays along with two Crestwood penalties to march […]
Berwick plays even scrimmage with Mifflin County
Huskies bring Navy’s flex bone offense to Crispin Field By Frank Kastreva, Easternpafootball.com Mifflin County, one of district 6’s quad A schools traveled to Dawgtown Thursday night for what would be both the Huskies and Dawgs final tune up before opening night. With Mifflin County came a big squad in numbers and a huge team […]
By George, He’s Back
By Frank Kastreva, Easternpafootball.com The deep green grass that once covered what some say is “the place the football gods sleep” is gone, replaced with a more durable, stronger surface. Years back, by the time November came around the surface at Crispin Field was pretty much beat up, but the “DAWGS” roaming that field on […]
The General steps away
Facing health issues, coach Curry retires By Frank Kastreva, WVCD2.com George Curry, Pennsylvania’s winningest high school football coach has officially retired from the game he loves. The 64 year old football legend, who is known for guiding the Berwick Bulldogs to six state titles along with national accolades will not walk the sidelines anywhere according […]
Dawgs’ fate Sealed
Selinsgrove tops Berwick 14-6 to advance to Eastern finals By Frank Kastreva, WVCD2.com WILKES-BARRE- Memorial Stadium saw one of its biggest crowds in recent years Friday night as the Berwick Bulldogs played host to district four’s Selinsgrove Seals in the eastern semifinals of the PIAA championships. Berwick’s faithful packed the stadium like days of old […]
East’ second half comeback falls short as West wins 58th UNICO All-Star Classic
Failed two point conversion looms large in 28-27 final By Frank Kastreva, WVCD2.com WILKES-BARRE- On the eve of Turkey Day high school football took center stage at Wilkes-Barre Memorial Stadium as the 58th annual UNICO Classic kicked off. East vs. West in the form of the area’s best seniors, showing off their talents in their […]
Dalberto leads Dawg’s defense in another stellar effort
Berwick downs district eleven Wilson Area 13-6 at Wilkes-Barre Memorial By Frank Kastreva, WVCD2.com WILKES-BARRE- This just in, “looks like we are still playing football come week fourteen,” to quote the dedicated Berwick football fans whom emptied out of Wilkes-Barre Memorial Stadium following the Dawgs 13-6 victory over prevoius unbeaten Wilson Area, making the trip […]
GAR grounds Hawks, sets date with Dunmore
Grenadiers hold off late rally by Hanover Area By Frank Kastreva, WVCD2.com WILKES-BARRE- Memorial Stadium was the site of the second round of the class AA playoffs in district two this Friday night, as the GAR Grenadiers played host to the Hanover Area Hawkeyes. It would be a second time meeting for these two with […]
Spartans secure playoff spot with win over Crusaders
Valley West downs Coughlin 28-13, will face Bethlehem Freedom By Frank Kastreva, WVCD2.com WILKES-BARRE- Left for dead after week four, a 1-3 Wyoming Valley West Spartans team looked very far away from any chance of the quad A subregional playoffs and for many seniors on this team that very thought was not sitting well. After […]
Pats clinch playoff spot with win over rival Wyoming Area
Pittston Area’s defense plays flawless first half in Pat’s win By Frank Kastreva, WVCD2.com YATESVILLE- When your defense hands the opposing offense minus yards in the first half, your chances of winning the football game are pretty good. So after the Pittston Area Patriots went to halftime of their game with Wyoming Area up 7-0 […]
Berwick moves to 8-1, looks toward Hazleton Area
Dawgs bite early, cruise to 35-6 win over Mounts By Frank Kastreva, WVCD2.com Members of both the Berwick Bulldogs and Dallas Mountaineers were up at the crack of dawn today with a 10 AM game scheduled for Saturday morning in the Back Mountain. The contest was moved from a 1 PM start to a 10 […]
Valley West too much for Wyoming Area
Spartans rout Warriors 42-13 By Frank Kastreva, WVCD2.com WEST PITTSTON- After starting the 2008 campaign with a dismal 1-3 record, victory is the Wyoming Valley West Spartans only alternative to making the quad A subregional tournament. Since the Spartans 34-7 debacle in front of the home fans in week four, losing has not been and […]
Spartan’s playoff bid becoming a reality
Valley West mauls Billport 49-14 By Frank Kastreva, WVCD2.com KINGSTON- Spartans Stadium in Kingston saw its final game of the season Friday night as the Wyoming Valley West Spartans played host to the Williamsport Millionaires under an October sky filled with a harvest moon. It was the Spartan’s final home game of the 2008 campaign, […]
Comets win thriller on foot on sophomore kicker
Armetta nails 25 yarder to down Delaware Valley By Frank Kastreva, WVCD2.com CLARKS SUMMIT- A sunsplashed Saturday afternoon at “The Pit” in Clarks Summit was the stage for a battle of district two powers as the Abington Heights Comets played host to the Delaware Valley Warriors. Abington Heights would come in with a record of […]
Spartans cage Cougars
Valley West hands Hazleton Area first loss with 24-14 win By Frank Kastreva, WVCD2.com HAZLETON Harmon-Geist Stadium in downtown Hazleton is a place that has not been so kind to the Valley West Spartans and their legendary head coach George Curry. The Cougars came into the ballgame with two consecutive wins over Valley West since […]
Spartans reach 500 mark
Valley West records 49-19 win at Stroudsburg By Frank Kastreva, WVCD2.com STROUDSBURG- The Wyoming Valley West Spartans packed up their gear and heading to the Pocono Mountains Friday night to tackle the Stroudsburg Mountaineers. The “Maroon and Gold” would start slow, but finished strong with a 49-19 rout of the Mounts at Ross Stadium. The […]
Colossal classic at Wilkes-Barre Memorial
Pats down Coughlin 44-43 in six overtimes By Frank Kastreva, WVCD2.com WILKES-BARRE- Its been around since the 1930’s it has housed high school football teams of the Wyoming Valley for nearly eighty years now and Saturday night it may of just seen its most classic football game of all time. Wilkes-Barre Memorial Stadium, a place […]
Berwick hands Valley West old fashion butt kicking
KINGSTON- If you were to tell the people of Berwick that their team would be 4-0, ranked statewide and crushing quad A teams three years after legendary coach George Curry departed. First thing you would do, is ask if they had been drinking. Well, break open the fine wine because all of the above is […]
Pigskin finally bounces Spartans way
Valley West downs Del Val 26-7 to record first “W” By Frank Kastreva, WVCD2.com KINGSTON- Wyoming Valley West Spartan fans have not had much to cheer about in the first two games of the season. That all changed Friday night as the Spartans recorded their first win of the season against previously unbeaten Delaware Valley. […]
Comets down Valley West 21-7
Abington Heights keeps Spartans searching for first win By Frank Kastreva, WVCD2.com After the Spartans opening night loss to Scranton a win in week two was crucial to making the playoffs. The only problem with that was one of Pennsylvania’s class AAA ranked teams stood in the way, in the form of the Abington Heights […]
Meyers unable to slow down Hawks
Hanover Area puts up 41, in solid win By Frank Kastreva, WVCD2.com HANOVER TWP- If you walked into Hanover Area’s football stadium in the early 90’s, you had the treat of watching one of the states top class AA teams. The Hawks would win the state title in 1990, defeating Canevin Catholic 20-19 in overtime. […]
Scranton hands Valley West opening night loss
Spartans go down 26-20 By Frank Kastreva, WVCD2.com Opening night 2008 for the Wyoming Valley West Spartans, new turf, a big home crowd and thoughts of an unbeaten season. All was right in front of the Spartans as they kicked off the pigskin against the Scranton Knights on Friday night in Kingston. That is until […]
Harrisburg vs. Valley West (Scrimmage)
The battle of George, Spartans vs. Cougars Curry and Chaump match up squads in hard hitting scrimmage By Frank Kastreva, WVCD2.com MOUNTAINTOP- George Chaump and his Harrisburg Cougars football squad rolled into Mountaintop this morning for their last scrimmage of 2008. They would take on the Wyoming Valley West Spartans, who last season traveled to […]
WVCD2.com 2008 LIVE Audio Schedule
Anyone interested in advertising on our 2008 HS Football LIVE Audio Network please email wvcmatman@wvcd2.com or Fax (570) 822-1692. 2008 WVW/D2 Football Audio Schedule (All games begin with a 15 minute preview) Wyoming Valley West Football Friday 8/29 Scranton @ Valley West 6:45 PM Saturday 9/6 @ Abington Heights 12:45 PM Friday 9/12 Delaware Valley […]
