Valley View powered past Wyoming Area 5-2 behind a hat trick from Jagger Roe and two goals from Braden Loff, while Jacob Cobb and Ben Rogish scored for the Warriors in the second-half rally.

The game marked a statement performance for White, who has quickly emerged as one of the region’s most explosive offensive threats. In just two games, the senior has racked up six touchdowns, showcasing a rare blend of speed, vision, and power.

Lehigh’s 21-14 victory over Richmond wasn’t just a top-25 win to open the season, it was a showcase of grit, playmakers, and local talent making waves on the Division I stage. With Hayden Johnson (Manheim) delivering through the air, Jaden Green finding the end zone twice, and a defense that bent but didn’t break, the Mountain Hawks proved they’re built for the spotlight. For fans across Northeastern and Central PA, the connection runs even deeper. Familiar faces like Connor Hilling (Valley View), Aaron Crossley and Joseph Marranca (Wyoming Area), Jacob Albaugh (Delaware Valley), Matt McGowan (Hazleton Area), and Williamsport standouts Jamaire Harden and Connor Poole are now suiting up in brown and white. As SportzWire expands its footprint into the Lehigh Valley and Division I college football, expect even more coverage of the athletes you once cheered for on Friday nights, now making their mark on Saturdays.

Dallas Township — Wyoming Area kept its early-season momentum rolling Friday night, erasing a two-score deficit to defeat Dallas 27–20 in a rivalry matchup that delivered every bit of drama you’d expect.

The 2025 cross-country season began in classic fashion with the 50th Annual Cliff Robbins Sr. Memorial Invitational, held Saturday at Misericordia University’s Letterkenny Fields course in Dallas. Hosted by the Wyoming Valley Striders, the meet has become a Labor Day weekend tradition and one of the most respected early-season races in Pennsylvania.

Misericordia University has officially named Matt Flanagan as its new Strength and Conditioning Coach, bringing more than two decades of expertise, passion, and community dedication to the Cougars’ athletic programs.

When the smoke cleared, Nazareth had stacked 62 points on the board and their Auburn-bound signal caller had proven once again why college recruiters can’t get enough. Falzone isn’t just running the Blue Eagles show, he’s building a highlight package fit for the SEC.

Week 1 of District 2 football had it all, power in the trenches, highlight-reel returns, clutch kicks, and plenty of style. SportzWire rolled out its first slate of weekly features, celebrating the athletes who set the tone under the Friday night lights and the local sponsors who make it possible. From Lakelands dominant offensive line to Riversides game-winning heroics, Lackawanna Trails electric playmaking to Valley Views throwback swagger, these performances defined the opening weekend. And this is just the beginning. Each week, SportzWire will continue shining a spotlight on the athletes, the moments, and the stories that bring our communities together.

Valley View and Mid Valley battled in more than just a non-conference matchup Thursday night. It was friends turned rivals for 80 minutes, with bragging rights on the line before they reunite as teammates for Anthracite FC. In the end, Gavin Walsh set up Braden Loff for the decisive second-half goal, giving the Cougars a 1-0 win on their home field.

Northwestern Lehigh didn’t just defend its Mountain Road Rumble crown, the Tigers roared through Northern Lehigh with a wave of big plays in all three phases to extend their winning streak to 18 straight games. A kickoff return, explosive runs, and a 100-yard pick-six defined a rivalry night that belonged entirely to the defending state champs. Fueled by Fit AF Nutrition, powering District 11 football coverage all season.

Week 1 brought chaos to the District 2 Coaches Poll as Valley View stunned the field by leaping from seventh to the top spot after a gritty win over Scranton Prep. Delaware Valley slipped from No. 1, North Pocono made a statement, and newcomers Wallenpaupack and Honesdale shook up the rankings in a dramatic opening weekend.

District 2 Small Schools wasted no time shaking up the rankings in Week 1. Lackawanna Trail jumped into the top spot with a strong opener, Riverside surged into the Top 4 after an overtime thriller at Dunmore, and Berwick made their debut at No. 7. Meanwhile, preseason No. 1 Scranton Prep slipped to second after a loss to Valley View, and Old Forge dropped out of the Top 10 entirely.

SportzWire has taken game coverage to the next level with live scoreboards across District 2, 4, and 11. From Friday night football to weekday soccer and volleyball, our team is on the ground delivering real-time updates. Visit SportzWire.com, click the Live Scoring menu, and follow along. Special thanks to our main sponsor Redleaf for making it possible.

When Lake-Lehman and Wyoming Area take the field, it’s never just another game. It’s neighbors against neighbors, friends who grew up playing youth sports together suddenly squaring off under the lights, and two communities that pour their hearts into every pass, every save, and every goal.

With Week 1 in the books and Week 2 starting Thursday night, the 2025 District XI high school football season is officially underway, and the D11 Big and Small School Rankings are already heating up. Dominant performances, hard-fought wins, and a few early upsets have set the tone for what promises to be a thrilling season.