SportzWire Small School Top 10 – District 2, Week 7 Rankings Breakdown
By: Brad Loff | Sportzwire | September 30, 2024 | Photo courtesy BL Sports Photography
SportzWire Small School Top 10 – District 2, Week 7 Rankings Breakdown
Heading into Week 7, District 2’s small schools continue to showcase their competitiveness. The latest SportzWire Small School Top 10 rankings powered by Coach Howanitz reveal some key changes. Here’s how the landscape is shaping up after Week 6’s action-packed games.
1. Scranton Prep (No Change)
Scranton Prep continues to dominate the No. 1 spot after a strong victory over Wallenpaupack. Their 42-13 win solidifies their place at the top of the rankings. Scranton Prep’s offensive firepower and defensive tenacity make them the team to beat as they prepare for their next challenge against Abington Heights.
2. Western Wayne (No Change)
Western Wayne stays at No. 2 following their commanding 49-20 win over Honesdale. Their balanced team effort continues to impress, with both offense and defense firing on all cylinders. Western Wayne will now face West Scranton in Week 7, looking to maintain their upward momentum.
3. Wyoming Area (No Change)
Wyoming Area remains in the No. 3 spot after their 42-20 victory against Berwick. Wyoming Area’s offensive power has been key to their success, and they’ll look to continue their winning ways as they take on Hanover Area in Week 7.
4. Riverside (No Change)
Riverside holds onto the No. 4 position following a close 34-26 win over Susquehanna. Their gritty performance keeps them in the top tier, and they’ll aim to build on that success with a favorable matchup against Holy Cross next on their schedule.
5. Lackawanna Trail (No Change)
Lackawanna Trail stays at No. 5 after their dominant 49-13 victory over Old Forge. Their formidable defense has been a cornerstone of their campaign this season. They’ll be looking to keep up their strong form when they face Carbondale Area in Week 7.
6. Mid Valley (No Change)
Mid Valley remains steady at No. 6, following their convincing 35-6 win over West Scranton. Their defense has been particularly impressive in recent weeks, and they’ll need that effort again as they gear up for a tough matchup against Scranton.
7. Susquehanna (No Change)
Despite a 34-26 loss to Riverside, Susquehanna holds on to the No. 7 spot. While they couldn’t pull off the upset, they demonstrated enough resilience to remain in the rankings. They’ll look to bounce back with a strong performance against Old Forge in Week 7.
8. Lake Lehman (No Change)
Lake Lehman continues to impress, moving up one spot to No. 8 after a dominant 35-7 win over Greater Nanticoke Area. Their upcoming game against Tunkhannock will be crucial if they want to continue rising in the rankings.
9. Old Forge (Down 1)
Old Forge drops one spot to No. 9 after their loss to Lackawanna Trail. The game exposed some areas for improvement, but they still remain in the top 10. Old Forge will now face Susquehanna, a team looking to rebound after a tough Week 6 loss.
10. Carbondale Area (New)
Carbondale Area reenters the Top 10 at No. 10 following a dominant 43-6 victory over Montrose. This win propels them back into the rankings, and they’ll look to maintain that momentum against a tough Lackawanna Trail squad in Week 7.
With several pivotal matchups on the horizon, Week 7 promises to bring even more excitement and potential shakeups to the rankings. Be sure to watch Scranton Prep, Western Wayne, and Riverside as they aim to stay on top, while teams like Old Forge and Carbondale Area battle to hold their positions. Stay tuned to SportzWire for all the latest updates and analysis!
