From Gabe Duda’s four-touchdown Shrine Bowl statement to freshman QB Brayden Cleaver’s ice-cold performance, Week 6 delivered stars, surprises, and school spirit in every corner of District 2. SportzWire’s features continue to capture the pulse of District 2 football - on the field, in the trenches, and in the stands.

Week 5 Record: 15-2 Season Record: 87-25

Back-to-back five-TD games. Nearly 600 yards rushing in two weeks. Holy Cross senior Kevin Vincent has erupted as the Crusaders’ go-to playmaker, answering every challenge with grit, speed, and purpose. A 4.0+ student, league-champion jumper, and community leader, Vincent’s rise at running back feels like destiny, echoing the path of his late uncle, Bishop O’Hara legend Matt Caputo. A true Crusader on and off the field, Kevin Vincent is this week’s Wired Athlete of the Week.

Wilkes-Barre — Wilkes-Barre Area sophomore Addison Corchado made history on Monday night. In the Wolfpack’s 6-0 win over Wyoming Valley West, Corchado scored three times, a performance that lifted her season total to 28 goals and secured her place as the program’s new single-season scoring record holder.

North Pocono improved to 6-0 thanks to a three touchdown performance from running back Joe Briskie. The defense also played lights out, not allowing a touchdown until the fourth quarter.

More than 400 Wallenpaupack Youth Soccer League members filled the field for the annual Youth Soccer Night, high-fiving varsity players and soaking in the spotlight before watching Valley View edge the Buckhorns, 2-1. The evening celebrated community, inspiration, and the next generation of players.

Mid Valley Stadium is the place to be this week as the community unites for a cause that’s bigger than the game. The Rally in the Valley kicks off Thursday night at 6 p.m. with a rivalry showdown against Valley View and continues Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with youth soccer, junior high games, and a boys varsity matchup against Forest City. Fans can enjoy food, t-shirts, basket raffles, and a chance to win amazing prizes like a Camelback Resort overnight stay or a 20-person RailRiders luxury box. Come out, fill the stands, and show your support for Coaches vs. Cancer!

Fog rolled over Bloomsburg University as the NEPA Invitational 2025 opened with the girls’ and boys’ junior high 3200-meter races. Shikellamy’s Carly Ross dominated the girls’ field in 11:10, while Danville claimed the team title with 91 points. On the boys’ side, Holy Redeemer’s Frank Pacelli edged Lewisburg’s Taylor Gulden-Luthi in a dramatic finish, clocking 10:00 to 10:01. District 2 runners shined with six top-12 finishes, led by Riverside’s Conner Moore in fifth. Lewisburg’s depth secured the boys’ team crown, while Crestwood placed second and Mid Valley edged Riverside by one point for fifth.

The NEPA Invitational 2025 at Bloomsburg University featured standout varsity races as Warrior Run’s Clair Dufrene cruised to a dominant win in the girls’ race, while Northwestern’s Michael Fritz captured the boys’ crown. Local teams Hazleton Area and Riverside impressed with depth and top finishes, with Riverside earning the boys’ team title.

At the 2025 Beware of the Barracuda Triathlon held September 27 at Eagle Rock Resort in Hazleton, Timmy Samec clocked ~1:19 to win the men’s Sprint division, while Alexis Buchala finished ~1:25 to top the women’s Sprint field.

From Easton’s 62-point explosion and Southern Lehigh’s grind-it-out win, to Schuylkill Haven’s statement victory and Minersville’s upset of Marian Catholic, Week 6 was pure chaos across District XI. With Tony Sibilla and Keith Groller delivering the breakdown — and fueled by Fit AF Nutrition — the rankings show which teams are still perfect and which ones are clawing for respect.

On homecoming night at Trojans Stadium, North Pocono rode three touchdowns from sophmore Joe Briskie and a pair of key interceptions to roll past Dallas and stay unbeaten. Briskie, sidelined by the Mountaineers a year ago with an injury, called the performance a redemption “beat down,” while praising his offensive line for paving the way.

Berwick stayed unbeaten in dominant fashion, pulling away for a 35-13 win over Wyoming Area in a clash of two teams that entered Friday night without a loss. The Bulldogs improved to 6-0, while the Warriors slipped to 5-1.

WarriorFest delivered a week of spirit and tradition at Delaware Valley, capped off by senior Mike Iuzzolino’s two rushing scores and 98-yard kickoff return, plus a 53-yard burst from Devin Estevez, as the Warriors defended the Black and Blue Jug with a 28–14 win over Abington Heights. DV (2–4) will host Long Island Lutheran next week, while the Comets (4–2) turn their attention to Scranton Prep.

Lehigh’s unbeaten run stayed alive thanks to a mix of power, creativity, and clutch plays, none bigger than Geoffrey Jamiel’s trick-play touchdown and Luke Yoder’s game-clinching burst. The Mountain Hawks proved they’re more than just hot out of the gate, they’re built to last.