Lakeland Rolls Past Dunmore 27-7 to Capture District 2 Class 2A Championship
By: Brad Loff | SportzWire | November 8, 2025 | Photo courtesy Brad Loff @SportzWire
In a cold, windy, and rain-soaked showdown in Jermyn, the Lakeland Chiefs powered past Dunmore 27-7 to secure the District 2 Class 2A title. The win lifts Lakeland to 11-1 and earns them a spot in the PIAA state playoffs where they will face the winner of Bristol and Lansdale Catholic.
Lakeland set the tone early behind senior quarterback David Naniewicz, who finished with 13 carries for 79 yards and two touchdowns while completing 8 of 13 passes for 86 yards and a 14-yard touchdown to Gavin Roberts. Roberts added three receptions for 20 yards and a rushing score. Sophomore Rocco Spataro provided the exclamation point with a 43-yard touchdown run midway through the fourth quarter. Jackson Pochas was Naniewicz’s top target with five catches for 64 yards, and kicker Nicholas Janosky stayed perfect, hitting all three extra points despite the swirling wind.
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The Chiefs’ defense clamped down all night, led by junior Chase Rosenkrans who picked off a pass in the second half and added key tackles in coverage. Seniors Noah Dietrich and Weston Loomis controlled the trenches, limiting Dunmore’s running lanes and forcing them to rely heavily on quarterback scrambles. Lakeland held Dunmore to just 63 passing yards and one late touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Dunmore’s offense was led by sophomore quarterback Weston Yannone, who fought through the elements with 19 carries for 87 rushing yards and 42 yards passing on 4 of 10 attempts. Senior running back Ryan Mecca scored the Bucks’ lone touchdown on a five-yard run with just over three minutes left. Senior Jack McHale and sophomore Logan Miller combined for five receptions totaling 53 yards, while senior linebacker Xavier Burke and Yannone each tallied multiple tackles on defense.
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The Bucks finish the season 8-4 after another strong campaign under head coach Kevin McKenna, while Lakeland’s district crown marks another highlight in a storied program that continues to find ways to win when it matters most.
Top Performers
Lakeland Chiefs
Offense:
David Naniewicz – 79 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs, 86 passing yards, 1 passing TD
Rocco Spataro – 52 rushing yards, 1 TD
Gavin Roberts – 31 total yards, 1 receiving TD
Defense:
Chase Rosenkrans – 1 interception, multiple tackles
Noah Dietrich – key interior tackles, line control
Weston Loomis – multiple stops at the line of scrimmage
Dunmore Bucks
Offense:
Weston Yannone – 87 rushing yards, 42 passing yards
Ryan Mecca – 21 rushing yards, 1 TD
Logan Miller – 2 receptions, 27 receiving yards
Defense:
Xavier Burke – multiple tackles, pass breakup
Weston Yannone – key defensive stops and pressure
Jack McHale – tackles in coverage, contributed on both sides
