Lakeland senior captain and quarterback David Naniewicz grew up surrounded by Chiefs history. From his father’s championship season in 1987 to his sister’s Super Bowl wins in youth football, the Naniewicz name has long been tied to Lakeland pride. Now, after overcoming a UCL injury and leading the Chiefs to a 9-1 season and a Division 2 title, David is carving his own path in the family legacy one throw, one run, and one win at a time.

It started quietly. Week one of the 2025 season, as his team charged through the banner and cheerleaders hyping up the crowd, Jonah’s mom captured the moment on her cellphone — like any proud parent would. But she soon noticed something unusual. Jonah had broken away from the pack and sprinted down the field alone. Concerned, she zoomed in, wondering if her son was hurt. Then she saw him kneel in the end zone, helmet off, head bowed.

When the final whistle blew, Austin Sostre didn’t just see a scoreboard he saw a promise kept. Four touchdowns, a Super Bowl win, and one powerful tribute to his former Jr Invaders coach, Tommy Selemba, who he calls a second parent and big reason he plays the game with so much heart. On a night where West Scranton lit up the scoreboard, Sostre made sure Coach Tommy’s legacy lived on.

The high school football regular season concluded in Pennsylvania with Week 10, and district playoffs are set to begin this weekend. District 2 has brackets for all six PIAA classifications and each bracket will feature four teams and last two rounds. Here is a preview of each classification and a championship prediction. Teams will be listed in order from highest to lowest seed.

It’s been 34 years since the North Pocono community has buzzed like this. Yard signs, porch flags, and packed stands celebrate a Trojans team that just completed a flawless 10-0 regular season, capturing the LFC Division 1 crown and the top seed in the District 2 Class 4A playoffs. For players Matt Laboranti, Cole West, and Evan Wolff, this moment is even more meaningful as their fathers once wore the same red and white during the legendary seasons of 1991 and 1993. Those glory days helped shape the men they’ve become, and now, the next generation is carrying that proud tradition forward with FAMILY stitched on their backs and history guiding their steps.

From backyard swings to championship greens, Scranton Prep’s Cole Powell has turned a childhood hobby into a record-setting rise. The sophomore standout capped his dream season by becoming the first golfer in school history to win an individual state title finishing an incredible 7-under at Penn State’s White Course. With his calm focus, relentless drive, and gratitude for the family and coaches who shaped him, Powell continues to redefine what it means to stay wired on and off the course.

District XI’s regular season closed with perfection at the top and chaos just below it. Parkland, Easton, Northwestern Lehigh, Notre Dame-Green Pond, and Schuylkill Haven all finish undefeated, while Liberty, Whitehall, and North Schuylkill gained key momentum heading into playoff football. The road to gold begins now across the Lehigh Valley and Schuylkill County.

Delaware Valley took care of business to finish with a .500 record and secure the No. 3 seed in the District 2 5A playoffs. Devin Estevez and Mike Iuzzolino both ran for two touchdowns, and Warriors Quarterback Colin McGarvey had one passing and one rushing touchdown.

Wyoming Area overcomes early 15-0 hole with dominant second-half performance to close regular season 9-1.

Blue Ridge setter McKenna Zick recorded her 1000th career assist and led the top seeded Lady Raiders to a 3-0 sweep over Elk Lake in the District 2 Class 2A quarterfinals. Zick finished with 28 assists and 13 service points, while teammate Abigail Gelinger added 13 kills, including the 500th of her career.

In a thrilling Week 10 finish, Susquehanna rallied past Holy Cross 21–20 for its first win of 2025. Gabe Maby scored twice and hit Mason Keyes for a two-point conversion to tie it, before freshman Joey Allen tossed the go-ahead touchdown then sealed it with a late interception after Holy Cross missed a potential game-winning two-point try.

Lackawanna Trail running back Isaac Ryon entered the Lions’ Week 10 matchup vs the Riverside Vikings with 1,730 rushing yards and 28 rushing touchdowns on the season. In the final regular season game of his high school career, he surpassed the 2,000 yard mark and 30 touchdown mark for the season.

Valley View closed out Senior Night with a 20-7 win over Wallenpaupack behind 285 rushing yards and three touchdowns, setting up a Halloween home playoff showdown with Dallas.

The top runners from across Northeast Pennsylvania met at the Wyoming County Fairgrounds for the District 2 Cross Country Championships, delivering strong performances and exciting finishes across every classification. The event showcased both seasoned veterans and breakout performances, with several programs once again proving why District 2 is one of the state’s most competitive regions.