Class AAA Semifinal Facts
Class AAA State Semifinal Facts and Figures Most Wins in the Eastern or Western Final 1. Berwick, 7 (District 2) 2. Strath Haven, 4 (District 1) 3. Allentown Central Catholic, 3 (District 11) 3. Archbishop Wood, 3 (District 12) 3. Blackhawk, 3 (District 7) 3. Manheim Central, 3 (District 3) 3. Thomas Jefferson, 3 (District […]
Berwick vs. Archbishop Wood Preview
2013 PIAA Class AAA Football Eastern Final Friday, December 6, 2013 at 7 PM at J Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown Berwick (14-0) vs. Archbishop Wood (11-2) Series History First Meeting RANKINGS Points Scored Per Game: Berwick, 40.8; Archbishop Wood, 40.1 Points Allowed Per Game: Berwick, 10.6; Archbishop Wood, 11.5 OPPONENTS’ WINNING […]
Catasauqua rides on despite 3 turnovers
The Rough Riders of Catasauqua were playing in the state tournament for the first time since 1992 and they made the most of it by defeating Lake-Lehman 33-21. Despite turning the ball over 3 times and having 9 penalties, Catasauqua (12-1) will move onto play Imhotep Charter next week in the Class AA Quarterfinals. The […]
Class AAA 1st Round: Berwick-Becahi
2013 PIAA Class AAA Football Playoffs First Round Friday, November 22, 2013 at 7 PM at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown Bethlehem Catholic (8-4) vs. Berwick (12-0) GOLDEN HAWK NOTES -On October 18, Bethlehem Catholic was 4-4 following their loss to Parkland (49-6). The Hawks have not lost since, winning four straight including […]
Pittston Final 2013 Football Stats
2013 Pittston Patriots’ Football StatsHead Coach: Mike Barrett Record: 3-7 PASSING James Emmett – 979 yards, 42.9% (72-168), 8 TDs Kyle Gattusso – 22 yards, 50.0% (2-4) RUSHING Kyle Gattusso – 713 yards, 5.1 ypc, 5 TDs Hassan Maxwell – 196 yards, 4.0 ypc, 2 TDs Zach Hoffman – 87 yards, 14.5 ypc Ryan Davis […]
Karam leads Abington Heights; Comets advance
Abington Heights redeemed themselves after a week 7 loss to Scranton Prep (21-13) with a 31-26 against the same opponent. The Comets (10-1) advanced to the District 2 Class AAA championship next week against the winner of tomorrow’s matchup between Crestwood (9-1) and Berwick (10-0). Abington Heights got on the board first midway through the […]
Abington Heights rally past Scranton
The Comets were down by 21 before rallying for their 9th victory of the season to defeat Scranton, 28-21. Abington Heights closes out the regular season with their third win in a row since dropping a 21-13 decision to Scranton Prep. Scranton’s five-game winning streak was snapped tonight. The Knights jumped out to a 21-0 […]
Cavaliers escape Hazleton
East Stroudsburg South escaped with a 40-27 victory at Hazleton. The Cougars, who fall to 3-6, had no answer for the Cavalier rushing attack. Hazleton had won 3 of their last 5 prior to tonight’s loss. East Stroudsburg South (9-0) wins their 11th straight regular season contest. On second play of the game, the Cavaliers’ […]
Crestwood thumps the Panthers
The Comets are a mirror image of last year. Crestwood fell to Berwick in the season opener and then rattled off six straight wins. This year, it was the same routine after their 42-0 win over the visiting Panthers of Pocono Mountain West. Crestwood has outscored their opponents during their win streak by a combined […]
Huge 2nd Half Paces Scranton
On a night where the skies opened just prior to kickoff, the Battle for the Bell was delayed by almost an hour and forty-five minutes. Finally, West Scranton and Scranton squared off in a highly competitive match up. The homestanding Knights outscored West 35-7 in the second half en route to a 42-21 win. Scranton […]
Hanover hands Northwest first loss
Following three consecutive losses, Hanover notched their first victory since week one as they handed Northwest their first loss, 20-14. The Hawkeyes improved to 2-3. Hanover’s defense held the Rangers’ standout running back Austin Mazonkey to under 100-yards on the ground. Coach Ron Hummer’s squad got on the board first on a Stephen Morgan catch […]
Mazonkey & Northwest Start 3-0
It wasn’t too long ago that Northwest High School was looked at as a nonfactor in football circles. However, Coach Carl Majer has made a difference in the way the Rangers are viewed since he took over the program in 2008. Northwest shut out Holy Cross this evening, 42-0, to begin the 2013 season with […]
Dunmore Football Preview
Dunmore advanced to their second state championship game in the last six years when they squared off against the mighty Clairton Bears. The Bucks’ bid for a state crown came up short as they fell 20-0 in the title contest. Dunmore has played in 22 post-season tilts over the past seven years. Entering his 47th […]
Crestwood Football Preview
The Comets returned to the post-season following their 8-3 mark in 2011. However, it was the same result as the year prior as Crestwood fell to Scranton Prep, 61-21, in the opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs (AAA). Coach Greg Myers’ bunch opened the campaign with a 6-1 record before dropping three of their […]
Riverside Football Preview
After beginning the 2012 season with a 6-2 mark, the Vikings ended the campaign with three straight losses. Once again, Old Forge was there in the post-season to eliminate Riverside (42-7). The Vikes have dropped their last three meetings with the Blue Devils by a combined score of 143-20. Of Riverside’s six victories last fall, […]
District 2 – Week 1
2013 District 2 – Week 1 Football Schedule Friday, August 30 Crestwood at Berwick, 7 PM Scranton at Hazleton, 7 PM Northwest at Holy Redeemer, 7 PM East Stroudsburg North at Honesdale, 7 PM G.A.R. at Lakeland, 7 PM Holy Cross at Meyers, 7 PM Hanover at Mid-Valley, 7 PM Carbondale at Montrose, 7 PM […]
2013 District 2 Coaching Changes
2013 District 2 High School Football Changes Holy Cross Crusaders New Head Coach: Josh Watters Former Head Coach: Jeff Stevens 2012 Record: 0-10 2012 Points Scored Per Game: 7.7 (36th in District) 2012 Points Allowed Per Game: 41.3 (35th in District) …The former Bishop O’Hara quarterback, Josh Watters, was a member of the first coaching […]
Rewind: Berwick Wins 3rd in a Row
1996 PIAA Class AAA Football Championship December 6, 1996 at Altoona Mansion Park Stadium Berwick 34 Blackhawk 13 Team Statistics Berwick Blackhawk Rushing Yards 214 151 Passing Yards 123 109 Total Yards 337 260 First Downs 13 11 3rd Down Conversions 3-8 2-11 4th Down Conversions 1-1 1-2 Turnovers 2 3 Penalties 3-34 5-50 Punts […]
NFL Draft: District 2 Notes
2013 NFL Draft: District 2 Tidbits Before you watch tonight’s NFL Draft, here’s a listing of the District 2 players who were selected in the first four rounds. This doesn’t include the AFL or Supplemental Draft. First Round 1945 – 1st Pick – Chicago Cardinals selected Charlie Trippi, RB/Georgia (Pittston) 1958 – 4th Pick – […]
Dunmore Finishes Off Devils; Returns to Hershey
Five years ago, Dunmore played for the state championship. Following tonight’s 40-19 victory over Bellwood-Antis, the Bucks are heading back. The two teams were tied at 13 late in the second quarter; however, Dunmore outscored Bellwood-Antis 27-6 in the final twenty-six minutes to make their way back to Chocolatetown. The Bucks junior running back Daiqwon […]
Dunmore Rallies for ‘Run’ Away Win
Behind a strong second half, Dunmore prevailed in going away fashion over Bristol 34-12 as the Bucks scored the game’s final 27 points in the final twenty-four minutes. Dunmore (13-1) will meet Bellwood-Antis next week in the Class A Eastern Championship. Not even two minutes into the contest, Austin Seamon scampered 7 yards for the […]
Delaware Valley Gets Revenge; Moves on
Almost one month ago to the date exactly, Scranton rallied from a 20-0 deficit to get by the home standing Delaware Valley Warriors, 34-27. Tonight’s backdrop was quite easy to describe – ‘The rematch to move on.’ Following Scranton’s initial possession, Alvaro Fernandez put the Knights on the board first after his 27-yard field goal. […]
D2 Playoff Profile: Berwick
District 2 Playoff Profile Berwick Bulldogs (9-1) Head Coach: George Curry (422-94-5) 2012 Schedule Nov. 10 – Dallas@Berwick, 1 p.m. Nov. 2 – Berwick 49 Hazleton 7 Oct. 26 – Berwick 34 Coughlin 7 Oct. 19 – Berwick 23 Pittston 20 Oct. 12 – Berwick 54 Williamsport 14 Oct. 5 – Berwick 49 Tunkhannock 0 […]
Scranton Drops Comets; Finish Unbeaten
In a huge District 2 Saturday matinee showdown with tons of playoff implications on the line, Scranton finished off an undefeated regular season by blanking Abington Heights, 35-0. The Knights have now won sixteen consecutive regular season games and nine in a row on the road. On Scranton’s opening drive of the contest, the Knights […]
Scranton-DV: Game of the Year, Indeed
Usually when match ups are deemed the ‘Game of the Year’ – they fall short of meeting the desired expectations. Tonight’s contest between Scranton and Delaware Valley displayed every emotion which one could feel while watching a football game. The highs and lows. The jubilation and disappointment. Coach Keith Olsommer’s Delaware Valley group jumped on […]
Scranton@Delaware Valley, 10/19
Week 8: Friday, October 19, 2012 at 7 p.m. Scranton (7-0) at Delaware Valley (7-0) Last Three Meetings Oct. 21, 2011 – Scranton, 51-21 Oct. 22, 2010 – Delaware Valley, 38-7 Oct. 30, 2009 – Delaware Valley, 14-8 Points Scored Per Game Scranton, 42.7 (299) Delaware Valley, 42.6 (298) Points Allowed Per Game Scranton, 11.4 […]
District 2: Wins Since 2007
Can you believe it’s been fifteen years since a District 2 team has won the state championship in football? Hard to believe but it’s true. The Berwick Bulldogs knocked off the Commodores of Perry Traditional Academy in Pittsburgh by a score of 17-14 en route to their sixth PIAA title in 1997. Here is a […]
Berwick Hosts Winless Williamsport
Week 7: Friday, October 12, 2012 at 7 p.m. Williamsport (0-6) at Berwick (5-1) Last Three Meetings Oct. 14, 2011 – Berwick, 43-0 Oct. 15, 2010 – Williamsport, 22-15 Aug. 31, 2007 – Berwick, 33-13 Points Scored Per Game Williamsport, 13.5 (81) Berwick, 36.7 (220) Points Allowed Per Game Williamsport, 40.0 (240) Berwick, 12.5 (75) […]
Comets’ Rally to Get by Hazleton
The Comets win their fifth consecutive game following tonight’s come from behind victory at Hazleton, 33-13. Crestwood trailed 13-0 midway through the second quarter; however, the Comets’ scored 33-unanswered points to put the Cougars away. In the opening frame, Hazleton’s Jeff Fendrick scored on two separate touchdown runs (1, 8) to give the cats a […]
Old Forge’s Tomasetti Scores Six Touchdowns
Old Forge prevails over Riverside, 54-7, in one of the most anticipated match ups of the season in District 2. The Blue Devils thumped the Vikings behind six touchdown runs by Brian Tomasetti. Old Forge has now won ten consecutive regular season contests and their last seven away from home. Coach Mike Schuback’s group knocked […]
Old Forge@Riverside Preview, 9/28
Week 5: Friday, September 28, 2012 at 7 p.m. Old Forge (4-0) at Riverside (3-1) Last Three Meetings Nov. 18, 2011 – Old Forge, 47-6 Sept. 30, 2011 – Riverside, 15-14 Oct. 1, 2010 – Riverside, 36-7 Points Scored Per Game Old Forge, 42.3 (169) Riverside, 36.0 (144) Points Allowed Per Game Old Forge, 7.0 […]
Seamon Carries Bucks to Victory
The Dunmore Bucks extended their regular season win streak to twelve games following their 29-0 victory over GAR. Coach Jack Henze’s group has now won seven consecutive games at home and seven in the month of September. Austin Seamon scored three touchdowns (2 rushing/1 receiving) en route to a big day against GAR’s defense. The […]
2012 Berwick Football Preview
2012 Berwick Bulldogs’ Preview Head Coach: George Curry 2011 Record: 9-3 WVC: 3-2 2011 Post-Season Results Eastern Conference Class AAA Championship: Berwick 57 Southern Lehigh 46 Eastern Conference Class AAA Semifinal: Berwick 29 Coughlin 28 Returning Leaders Passing: C.J. Curry (98 yards) Rushing: Jeff Steeber (187 yards, 6.9 ypc) Receiving: Jake Peccorelli (276 yards, 10.6 […]
Big second quarter lifts Pen Argyl
The Grenadiers of G.A.R. had won nine consecutive games outscoring the opposition during that stretch by an average of 46-20. However, tonight was much different as Pen Argyl ended G.A.R.’s season at 11-2 with a 50-20 victory. The Green Knights led 8-6 with just over six minutes remaining in the first half. Pen Argyl scored […]
High Scoring Dawgs Win Eastern Conference
For the tenth time in school history, the Berwick Bulldogs have been crowned Eastern Conference champions after their high scoring affair with Southern Lehigh, 57-46. In the opening twenty-four minutes, Southern led 20-18 at intermission. As the Spartan band played their melodious tunes during halftime, Coach Gary Campbell of Berwick made adjustments and those adjustments […]
Dunmore Gets Revenge, Stays Perfect
Dunmore got revenge from last year’s playoff loss to Riverside by shutting out the Vikings, 28-0. The Bucks also finish the regular season with a perfect 10-0 record. Running back Austin Seamon ran the ball 15 times for 175 yards and a score. Dunmore’s other featured back Daiqwon Buckley passed the goal line twice as […]
Freeman Leads Berwick to Victory
Winners of five straight after tonight’s 26-21 victory, it’s hard to believe that Berwick once upon a time sported a 1-3 record in the middle of September. The Dawgs were led this evening by senior Jeremy Freeman. The 5’11, 205-pound bruising runner gained 126 yards on 24 attempts and scored three times. Freeman has rushed […]
Dunmore Stays Perfect
Dunmore jumped out to a, 42-6, lead at intermission after scoring on each of their first five possessions in the first twenty-four minutes. The Bucks (3-0, 8-0) cruised to the finish line as they were victorious over Western Wayne, 49-18. Dunmore’s Daiqwon Buckley only needed 5 carries to gain 142 yards. Buckley’s running mate, Austin […]
Special Team Play Lifts Crestwood
The notion that Crestwood is still a pretender has gone out the window after the Comets’, 7-6, victory over Dallas on Monday afternoon. Crestwood not only knocked off the Mountaineers in the Back Mountain but they also secured first place in the Wyoming Valley Conference. Special team play came up big for the Comets. In […]
Laytos Leads Lions Past Lakeland
Lackawanna Trail doubled up the Chiefs tonight, 28-14, enroute to their first 5-0 start in twenty-seven years. The Lions were led by Eric Laytos, who carried the ball 20 times for 146 yards including a two-yard touchdown dive. The Lions also saw Marvess Rosiak compile 74 yards on eight totes. Lackawanna Trail quarterback Caleb Darling […]
Mountaineers Nip Pittston
The Mountaineers continued their regular season win streak on Saturday afternoon but not without a fight from Pittston. With just a shade over fifty seconds remaining, Dallas’ quarterback Ryan Zapoticky threw the deciding touchdown to Brett Wanek to give the Mountaineers a, 21-14, victory. The win gave Ted Jackson’s group their fifteenth consecutive regular season […]
Dunmore Stays Unbeaten
Originally scheduled for Friday, Dunmore welcomed the Invaders of West Scranton to Bucks Stadium tonight. Playing their first game since September 2, West Scranton did not show signs of rust early as they scored the first touchdown of the game. The Invaders were led by the legs and hands of senior Malcolm Sweeting. Number 1 […]
Valley West Zooms Past the Comets
The Abington Heights Comets had won fifteen consecutive regular season games coming into this season. Since 2008, the Comets have posted a 34-5 record prior to tonight’s contest with Wyoming Valley West. Even with the Comets lofty record, the Wyoming Valley West Spartans were not fazed. Wyoming Valley West absolutely dominated the Comets from whistle […]
Crestwood Bests Berwick
Last September, the Comets gave Berwick a scare in the season opener on the new surface at Crispin Field. Leading at the half, 7-6, Crestwood did not have an answer for the ‘Dawgs quarterback Jared Pierce’s five touchdown performance (4 passing/1 rushing) in a, 32-14, Comet setback. This year, however, would have no such Berwick […]
District 2: 2010 in Review
District 2 – Year in Review When Riverside’s season came to an end at the hands of Clairton, there was a sense of major disappointment. The Vikings led 24-0 in the second quarter over the reigning Class A champion Bears. Clairton had not faced a deficit so large since being blasted by Warren (OH) John […]
2011 Central Columbia Football Preview
2011 Central Columbia Blue Jays Football Preview Head Coach: Jason Hippenstiel 2010 Record: 0-10 League: Heartland Athletic Conference-Division II Class AA Past Five Season Record: 11-39 2011 Schedule Sept. 2: at Montoursville, 7 p.m. Sept. 9: Loyalsock, 7 p.m. Sept. 16: Danville, 7 p.m. Sept. 23: at Southern Columbia, 7 p.m. Sept. 30: at Shikellamy, […]
2011 Mid-Valley Football Preview
2011 Mid-Valley Spartans Football Preview Head Coach: Frank Pazzaglia 2010 Record: 2-3, 3-7 League: Lackawanna Football Conference-Division 3 Class AA Past Five Season Record: 19-33 2011 Schedule Sept. 2: Wilkes-Barre G.A.R., 7 p.m. Sept. 9: at Lakeland, 7 p.m. Sept. 16: Hanover, 7 p.m. Sept. 23: Western Wayne, 7 p.m. Sept. 30: at Dunmore, 7 […]
WVW’s Lewis Ranked #162 by Rivals
The 2012 high school football prospect rankings were released today by Rivals.com. Wyoming Valley West’s Eugene Lewis was listed as the 162nd top prospect among all soon-to-be-seniors in the nation. The 6’2, 181-pound athlete accounted for 30 touchdowns a year ago. Lewis threw the ball and ran the ball for over 1,000 yards respectively. Eugene has […]
Riverside Will Attempt to Dethrone Clairton
Tom Nola’s Clairton Bears return to Hershey Park Stadium after their first ever state championship last year over Bishop McCort, 15-3. This campaign could not have gone any smoother for the Bears winning each of their fifteen contests including last Friday’s victory over Farrell, 48-8. The defense held Farrell to just 93 total yards. In […]
Riverside Cruises Past Schuylkill Haven
Riverside has outscored their playoff opponents by an average of 33.3 to 3.5 after their, 41-0, victory over Schuylkill Haven tonight. The District II champs outgained the ‘Canes, 448-130, in total yards. Harry Armstrong’s Viking group (13-1) now advances to the Eastern Finals to battle Bishop Carroll after their, 34-21, win over Holy Name. Riverside’s quarterback Corey […]
Riverside’s Defense Tames Tigers
When one thinks of Southern Columbia, one reflects back on their five consecutive state championships (2002-06). Only Berwick has won just as many PIAA titles as the Tigers have won (six). Dating back to Southern Columbia’s first crown in 1994, the Tigers had appeared in twelve of thirteen championship contests. That’s almost unheard of in any state. […]
Comets’ Goal Line Stand Avoids Upset
Just four weeks ago, Abington Heights had no trouble from the Invaders in a, 62-14, romp. This afternoon was much different. West Scranton hung with the Comets as if the crowd was watching a Rocky Balboa-Apollo Creed bout. Back-and-forth they went. Trading punches until the very end. With 5:37 left in the game, Abington’s James […]
Abington Heights D2 Playoff History (Since 2000)
Abington Heights Comets District 2 Playoff History Since 2000 DISTRICT 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS District 2 Class AAA Championship: 1 (2009) District 2 Class AAA Finalist: 1 (2008) District 2 Playoff Appearances: 4 (2010, 2009, 2008, 2005) District 2 Playoff Record: 3-2
Dallas D2 Playoff History (Since 2000)
Dallas Mountaineers District 2 Playoff History Since 2000 DISTRICT 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS District 2 Class AAA Championship: None District 2 Class AAA Finalist: 1 (2009) District 2 Playoff Appearances: 5 (2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2001) District 2 Playoff Record: 1-4
West Scranton D2 Playoff History (Since 2000)
West Scranton Invaders District 2 Playoff History Since 2000 DISTRICT 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS District 2 Class AAA Championship: 2 (2007, 2006) District 2 Class AAA Finalist: None District 2 Playoff Appearances: 5 (2010, 2007, 2006, 2001, 2000) District 2 Playoff Record: 4-2
North Pocono D2 Playoff History (Since 2000)
North Pocono Trojans District 2 Playoff History Since 2000 DISTRICT 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS District 2 Class AAA Championship: None District 2 Class AAA Finalist: None District 2 Playoff Appearances: 2 (2010, 2009) District 2 Playoff Record: 0-1
Susquehanna D2 Playoff History (Since 2000)
Susquehanna Sabers District 2 Playoff History Since 2000 DISTRICT 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS District 2 Class AA Championship: None District 2 Class AA Finalist: None District 2 Playoff Appearances: 2 (2010, 2001) District 2 Playoff Record: 0-1
Lakeland D2 Playoff History (Since 2000)
Lakeland Chiefs District 2 Playoff History Since 2000 DISTRICT 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS District 2 Class AA Championship: 5 (2006, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000) District 2 Class AA Finalist: 2 (2009, 2005) District 2 Playoff Appearances: 11 (2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000) District 2 Playoff Record: 15-5
Lake-Lehman D2 Playoff History (Since 2000)
Lake-Lehman Black Knights District 2 Playoff History Since 2000 DISTRICT 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS District 2 Class AA Championship: None District 2 Class AA Finalist: None District 2 Playoff Appearances: 2 (2010, 2008) District 2 Playoff Record: 0-1
G.A.R. D2 Playoff History (Since 2000)
Wilkes-Barre G.A.R. Grenadiers District 2 Playoff History Since 2000 DISTRICT 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS District 2 Class AA Championship: None District 2 Class AA Finalist: 1 (2008) District 2 Playoff Appearances: 6 (2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2003) District 2 Playoff Record: 2-5
Dunmore D2 Playoff History (Since 2000)
Dunmore Bucks District 2 Playoff History Since 2000 DISTRICT 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS District 2 Class A Championship: None District 2 Class AA Championship: 3 (2009, 2008, 2007) District 2 Class A Finalist: None District 2 Class AA Finalist: 2 (2004, 2003) District 2 Playoff Appearances: 8 (2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2000) District 2 […]
Old Forge District 2 Playoff History (Since 2000)
Old Forge Blue Devils District 2 Playoff History Since 2000 DISTRICT 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS District 2 Class A Championship: 1 (2006) District 2 Class A Finalist: 2 (2008, 2002) District 2 Playoff Appearances: 8 (2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2003, 2002, 2001) District 2 Playoff Record: 4-6
Northwest District 2 Playoff History (Since 2000)
Northwest Rangers District 2 Playoff History Since 2000 DISTRICT 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS District 2 Class A Championship: 1 (2009) District 2 Class A Finalist: 3 (2007, 2006, 2004) District 2 Playoff Appearances: 8 (2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002) District 2 Playoff Record: 4-6
Riverside D2 Playoff History (Since 2000)
Riverside Vikings District 2 Playoff History Since 2000 DISTRICT 2 CHAMPIONSHIPS District 2 Class A Championship: 1 (2008) District 2 Class AA Championship: None District 2 Class A Finalist: 2 (2009, 2003) District 2 Class AA Finalist: 1 (2007) District 2 Playoff Appearances: 8 (2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2001) District 2 Playoff Record: […]
Berwick’s High Powered Offense Rolls Past Cougars
In the 70th meeting of this storied rivalry, the Bulldogs own a 44-23-2 advantage over Hazleton. However, the Cougars have won the last three meetings, outscoring the Dawgs 88-34. In the opening quarter of the game, the Cougars’ junior quarterback Chad Hoffman found Dean McKernan on a 4th-and-14 play for a touchdown pass (two-point conversion, […]
Chiefs Rally to Win LFC Division II
The Chinese philosopher Confucius once said, “Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall”. The Lakeland Chiefs fell behind 20-0 before rallying back and claiming at least a share of the Lackawanna Football Conference Division II crown. Both Lakeland (AA) and Riverside (A) were eliminated from the District playoffs […]
Week 9 Preview: Lakeland at Riverside
The top spot in the Lackawanna Football Conference’s Division 2 will be on the line this Friday when the Chiefs of Lakeland travel to Taylor to take on Riverside. Harry Armstrong’s Vikings are unbeaten (8-0) this year after brushing off a tough 2009 season which saw Riverside post a 4-8 record. Last year, the Vikes […]
Abington Heights Clobbers Invaders
SCRANTON, PA – Abington Heights (8-0) sits atop the Lackawanna Football Conference Division 1 all alone after their, 62-14, rout of West Scranton. The Comets have now outscored West Scranton, 158-34, over the course of their last three meetings. Abington Heights’ rushing attack of James Fruehan and Paul Gallagher accounted for six touchdowns. Fruehan rushed for […]
Week 8 Preview: Abington Hts-W.Scranton
West Scranton (6-1) welcomes undefeated, 7-0, Abington Heights this Friday for a huge Lackawanna Football Conference showdown. The Invaders, coached by Joe Gerek, have won each game since losing their season opener to Riverside, 32-19. West Scranton has scored 34-points or more in their last four contests. This past Friday, the Invaders defeated Wallenpaupak, 35-21. […]
Black Knights Rally for Top Spot in Conference
Lake-Lehman is making comebacks from double-digit deficits a habit. Almost one month to the day, the Knights were trailing Wyoming Area, 26-0, in the first quarter, but thanks to a monster second half Lake-Lehman scored 35 to propel the Black Knights to a 42-39 victory. Tonight was more of the same as G.A.R. led 16-0 in […]
Week 7 Preview: GAR at Lake-Lehman
The top spot in the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 is on the line when Wilkes-Barre G.A.R. (3-0, 6-0) travels to Lake-Lehman to take on the Black Knights (4-0, 5-1) this Friday. Wilkes-Barre G.A.R. at Lake-Lehman Last Three Meetings 10/30/09: G.A.R., 35-0 10/24/08: G.A.R., 21-15 10/6/07: G.A.R., 17-14 Wilkes-Barre G.A.R. Grenadiers Head Coach: Paul Wiedlich, […]
Abington Heights Holds On to Stay Unbeaten
A scoreless first half saw a defensive struggle which was won by the play of special teams. The Lackawanna Division rushing leader James Fruehan was held in check by the Cougar defense all night surging out of the backfield for only 19-yards on 10 carries. However, minutes into the second half, Fruehan would not be […]
Week 6 Preview: Abington Heights at Valley View
The 2010 season is fast approaching the finish line with teams positioning themselves for a playoff push whileothers are trying to play the part of spoiler. The two schools facing off in this week six District II matchup are far from spoilers. Both Abington Heights and Valley View have visions of playing deep into the month […]
WVW’s Lewis Shines in Victory over Coughlin
Wyoming Valley West, dressed in their road white shirts with maroon pants, entered the contest in must-win mode. The Spartans’ played with a certain ferocity on defense and on offense that paved the way to their, 27-13, victory tonight over Coughlin. Wyoming Valley West’s junior sensational quarterback Eugene Lewis threw for 158 yards and 3 […]
Week 5 Preview: Wyoming Valley West….
Week 5 Preview: Wyoming Valley West at Coughlin Playmaker versus Playmaker. Two juniors are on display when the Spartans travel to Wilkes-Barre Memorial Stadium to take on the Crusaders. The dynamic junior quarterback Eugene Lewis has had many highlight reel plays throughout his career at Wyoming Valley West. This year, Lewis has gained 438 yards […]
West Scranton’s Sweeting Dives for the Victory
West Scranton 35 Delaware Valley 34 Delaware Valley jumped out to a 13-0 lead and it appeared as if the Warriors were going to cruise to the finish line. Not so fast, the Invaders would not be out done. In a most exciting second half of football, West Scranton outscored the Warriors by a count […]
Week 4 Preview: Delaware Valley at West Scranton
Week 4 Preview: Delaware Valley (3-0) at West Scranton (2-1) Scranton Memorial Stadium will be electric this Friday night when West Scranton hosts the Warriors of Delaware Valley. Joe Gerek’s Invader bunch are 2-1 after defeating Dunmore last weekend, 27-24. The Invaders jumped out to a 20-0 lead in the first quarter only to survive […]
GAR Gets Payback Versus Lakeland
Wilkes-Barre GAR 28 Lakeland 7 GAR got some redemption tonight in their contest against Lakeland (2-1). The Grenadiers lost last November in the district playoffs, 26-21, but that would not be the case tonight. GAR (3-0) made a resounding statement by defeating the Chiefs. The Grenadier first-year head coach Paul Wiedlich, Jr. handed Lakeland their first loss against […]
Week 3 Preview: Dallas at Berwick
Week 3 Preview: Dallas (2-0) at Berwick (1-1) Friday, September 17, 2010 at 7 p.m. The Bulldogs are attempting to rebound after this past Friday’s heartbreaking loss to North Pocono, 21-20. Berwick has been able to do so more often than not on their home turf of Crispin Field. The Bulldogs are 14-4 inside the […]
Week 3 Preview: Lakeland…..
Week 3 Preview: Lakeland (2-0) at Wilkes-Barre GAR (2-0) Friday, September 17, 2010 at 7 p.m. The rematch of last year’s District II Class AA Championship contest between the Chiefs and the Grenadiers that saw Lakeland take home the title by a count of 26-21 at Wilkes-Barre Memorial Stadium. Lakeland enters the game coming off […]
Trojans Deny Berwick’s Two-Point Attempt
North Pocono 21 Berwick 20 In one of the great games from week two in the district, North Pocono denied Berwick’s attempt for a gutsy two-point conversion with fifty-three ticks remaining on the clock. The game’s first score was on the legs of Trojan running back Marquill Eggleston, who scampered across the goal line from forty-seven yards […]
Trojans Host Bulldogs in a Week Two Showdown
Week 2: September 10, 2010 at 7 p.m. Berwick (1-0) at North Pocono (1-0) The Bulldogs will make the trek up I-81 North to I-84 East this Friday to face the North Pocono Trojans. Both schools enjoyed week one success and now will attempt to secure a 2-0 start. These two programs have met five […]
Strong Second Half Surges Berwick past Crestwood
September 3, 2010 Berwick 32 Crestwood 14 Crestwood was looking to accomplish something that no other Comet team had done in school history – to defeat the mighty Berwick Bulldogs. In the first half of the contest, it appeared as if this feat may be accomplished as the Comets went into the intermission with a […]
District II Records Since 2000
The Lakeland Chiefs were the only District II school to have a winning season each of the last ten years.
2010 Bloomsburg Football Capsule
Bloomsburg Panthers Head Coach: Larry Sones 2009 Record/Finish: 3-2, 6-5 (3rd Place) District/Conference: District 4/Heratland Athletic Conference Class: AA Last Playoff Appearance: 2009 EasternPAFootball Players to Watch: Mike Recia Sr./OG-DL 2009 Points Per Game Points Scored: 21.8 Points Allowed: 21.5 Notes: In 2007, Bloomsburg scored 446 points over 15 games. The Panther defense allowed just a shade under two scores (13.7). […]
2010 Wyoming Area Football Capsule
Stud defensive tackle Julian Campenni returns for his senior season.
2010 Dallas Football Capsule
Dallas Mountaineers Head Coach: Ted Jackson 2009 Record/Finish: 3-0, 10-2 (T-1st Place) District/Conference: District 2/Wyoming Valley Conference Class: AAA Last Playoff Appearance: 2009 2009 Points Per Game Points Scored: 23.8 Points Allowed: 13.8 Notes: Not sure which stat is more impressive. The fact that the Mountaineers improved on scoring offense (8.4 to 23.8) or in scoring defense […]
2010 Hazleton Football Capsule
Head coach Paul Marranca enters his first season at the helm of the Hazleton Cougars.
2010 Crestwood Football Capsule
The Comets have lost twelve of their past thirteen meetings against teams which finished the season with a winning record.
2010 Berwick Football Capsule
Expectations are always high off of the 241B exit on I-80. The new surface of Crispin Field will hopefully not be the only highlight for the Dawgs.
NFL Draft – Notable District II Draftees
District II Notable NFL Draftees The National Football League has landed a number of talented players from the northeastern part of the Keystone state over the years. In the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton region of the state, the game of football met such names as the Ismails, Munchak and Trippi. Charlie Trippi was not only a three-time All-Pro […]
Northeast PA Pro Bowl Selections by Year
Reported by: Vince Pellegrini For the first time since 1980, the NFL’s all-stars will not convene in Honolulu instead they will be playing later this month in Miami. On January 31, the NFL’s best will meet in the Pro Bowl at Dolphins Stadium. However, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area has produced many great football players including a […]
