District 2 Final Rankings Set the Stage for Playoff Showdowns
By: Brad Loff | Sportzwire | October 30, 2024 | Photo courtesy BLSportsPhotography.com
District 2 Final Rankings Set the Stage for Playoff Showdowns
The final regular-season rankings Powered by Coach Howanitz for District 2 Big School and small school teams have been released by SportzWire, with Valley View securing the top spot after an impressive season. Dallas and Delaware Valley closely followed at #2 and #3, respectively, each proving their strength and consistency. With the rankings now finalized, these teams turn their focus to the playoffs, where they’ll have the chance to prove their dominance on the field.
Rankings Recap with Playoff Matchups
1. Valley View (#1 in the rankings) will lead the District II AAAA Championship bracket. They face off against #4 Crestwood on November 1st at home. As the top seed, Valley View enters the postseason with momentum and home-field advantage, hoping to carry their stellar regular-season form into the playoffs.
2. Dallas (#2 in the rankings) has also secured a spot in the District II AAAA bracket, hosting #3 Honesdale on November 1st at 7 p.m. Dallas’s solid season performance has earned them the #2 seed, positioning them for a deep playoff run if they can overcome Honesdale.
3. Delaware Valley (#3 in the rankings) will compete in the District II AAAAA Championship as the #2 seed. They’re set to host #3 Pittston Area on November 1st. Delaware Valley’s steady season lands them a favorable position, giving them the opportunity to advance in front of their home crowd.
4. Abington Heights (#4 in the rankings) leads the District II AAAAA bracket as the #1 seed. They’ll host #4 Wyoming Valley West in their first playoff matchup, also on November 1st. With home-field advantage and the top seeding in their class, Abington Heights is well-positioned to make a statement in the postseason.
5. Crestwood (#5 in the final rankings) made a notable rise to secure a playoff spot. As the #4 seed in the AAAA bracket, they’ll challenge #1 Valley View in what promises to be a high-stakes game.
6. Wilkes-Barre Area (#6 in the final rankings) takes the top seed in the District II/IV AAAAAA Subregional Championship. They’re set to face #4 Scranton at home on November 1st. Wilkes-Barre Area’s position as the #1 seed reflects their strong regular season, and they’ll look to maintain that edge in their home playoff matchup.
7. North Pocono (#7 in the rankings) narrowly missed playoff seeding but showcased consistent efforts throughout the season, impacting the rankings of those who did qualify.
8. Scranton (#8 in the rankings) earned the #4 seed in the AAAAAA Subregional Championship. They’ll face #1 Wilkes-Barre Area in a challenging road game, aiming to pull off an upset and advance further.
9. Honesdale (#9 in the rankings) enters the AAAA bracket as the #3 seed. Their postseason journey begins with a road game against #2 Dallas on November 1st. Honesdale’s ranking and playoff spot mark a significant achievement for the team.
10. Hazleton Area (#10 in the rankings) rounds out the top 10 and enters the AAAAAA bracket as the #3 seed. They’re set to face #2 Williamsport in an away game, where they’ll aim to make a deep playoff push.
The final rankings set up an intriguing playoff picture, as each team prepares for the intensity of postseason action. Valley View, Dallas, and Delaware Valley will look to carry their regular-season momentum forward, while other contenders like Wilkes-Barre Area, Abington Heights, and Crestwood aim to rise to the occasion. With high-stakes matchups and championship aspirations, the District 2 playoffs promise excitement and fierce competition as teams vie for the top honor in their respective brackets.
Small School Recap:
1. Scranton Prep (#1 in Final Rankings)
• Game: 11/1 vs. Tunkhannock at Dunmore HS, 7 p.m.
• Scranton Prep leads the top 10, aiming to showcase their season-long strength in the AAA bracket.
2. Wyoming Area (#2 in Final Rankings)
• Game: 11/1 vs. Carbondale at Wyoming Area, 7 p.m.
• At the #2 spot, Wyoming Area faces Carbondale (#7), looking to secure their place in the next round.
3. Western Wayne (#3 in Final Rankings)
• Game: 11/1 vs. Berwick at Western Wayne, 7 p.m.
• Western Wayne begins their playoff journey against Berwick (#9), hoping to make a deep postseason run.
4. Lackawanna Trail (#4 in Final Rankings)
• Game: 11/1 vs. Nativity BVM at Lackawanna Trail, 7 p.m. (District II/IX A Subregional Championship)
• Competing in the A bracket, Lackawanna Trail hosts Nativity BVM in a key subregional matchup.
5. Mid Valley (#5 in Final Rankings)
• Game: 11/1 vs. Lake-Lehman at Mid Valley, 7 p.m. (District II AAA Championship)
• Ranked fifth, Mid Valley will play Lake-Lehman (#8), a battle between close contenders.
6. Riverside (#6 in Final Rankings)
• Game: 11/1 vs. Lakeland at Riverside, 7 p.m. (District II AA Championship)
• Riverside, in the AA bracket, takes on Lakeland as they aim to progress in the playoffs.
7. Carbondale (#7 in Final Rankings)
• Game: 11/1 vs. Wyoming Area at Wyoming Area, 7 p.m. (District II AAA Championship)
• Carbondale will challenge Wyoming Area, the #2 team, in a quarterfinal showdown.
8. Lake-Lehman (#8 in Final Rankings)
• Game: 11/1 vs. Mid Valley at Mid Valley, 7 p.m. (District II AAA Championship)
• Lake-Lehman faces off against Mid Valley (#5) in a competitive quarterfinal matchup.
9. Berwick (#9 in Final Rankings)
• Game: 11/1 vs. Western Wayne at Western Wayne, 7 p.m. (District II AAA Championship)
• Berwick will try to advance past Western Wayne, ranked #3, in the AAA bracket.
10. Susquehanna (#10 in Final Rankings)
• Game: 11/2 vs. Dunmore at Susquehanna, 1 p.m. (District II AA Championship)
• Susquehanna wraps up the rankings, hosting Dunmore in a District II AA quarterfinal.
Powered by Coach Howanitz, these matchups reflect the culmination of the regular season rankings. Fans can expect intense competition as District II’s top teams battle for championship titles in their respective brackets.
