As the dust settles on Week 1 of the high school football season, the District IV landscape has already seen its share of surprises, shakeups, and statement wins. The preseason rankings gave us a glimpse of potential, but now that the pads are popping and the games are official, it\'s clear some teams came out swinging—while others have ground to make up.

Lakelands C.J. Dippre didn’t survive the Patriots final cut to 53, but the undrafted rookie tight end could still find his next opportunity, whether on New England’s practice squad or with another NFL team in search of depth and grit.

Week one of the high school football season is in the books and if it was any indication of things to come, this could be a very fun season. Pittston pulled off the biggest upset, and perhaps the most dominant win last week with their 46-7 win over the Mid Valley Spartans. Valley View and Riverside picked up key wins over rivals Scranton Prep and Dunmore respectively. West Scranton picked up their first win since 2023.

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SportzWire’s own Justin Bradley has earned global recognition. Out of nearly 1,000 entries worldwide, his powerful photo of Greater Pittston Township’s 10-year-old Kaysen Simmons was selected as one of just three winners in Little League International’s 2025 Global Photo Contest. The honor places Justin’s work on the world stage, featured in the World of Little League Museum, showcased during the Little League World Series, and advancing to the Professional Baseball Photographer’s Association Contest later this fall.

As The Valley League continues to grow, so does its impact—on and off the court. And if this year’s finale is any indication, the future of local basketball is brighter than ever.

Week 1 of District 2 football delivered everything from nail-biters to dominant statements. Wyoming Area pulled out a 24–21 win over Crestwood on a late Gavin Feeney field goal, while Lakeland rolled past Carbondale behind a balanced offensive attack. Berwick earned revenge on Lake-Lehman behind Ty’Meere Wilkerson’s 120 yards and two scores, and Abington Heights went on the road for a hard-fought win at East Stroudsburg South. Elsewhere, Nativity, North Pocono, Riverside, and Valley View all made strong opening impressions to kick off the new season.

The Nativity BVM golf team is on a tear, winning six straight matches and showing significant improvement with each outing. The highlight came on August 21st when the team shattered the school scoring record with a combined 299.

On a night rich with history and high school football tradition, Marion Catholic spoiled the celebration with a commanding 42-24 victory over Hanover Area in the season opener, played at the oldest active football stadium in the region—celebrating its 101st year under the lights.

Valley View opened its 2025 season with a 14-10 victory over Scranton Prep in Archbald. Caleb Brown’s 48-yard touchdown pass to Gabe Davis and Tyler Muchal’s 18-yard scoring run highlighted the Cougars’ offense, while the defense locked down late to secure the win. Scranton Prep’s Mackey Lynett put the Cavaliers on the board with a fumble recovery touchdown, and Tyler Bianchi added a field goal, but Valley View’s balance on the ground and key second-half surge proved the difference.

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Two captains rose to the moment in Dunmore. Brayden Rose, pressed into kick return duty after an injury, stunned the stadium with a 90-yard dash. A couple hours later, Santino D’Amico shook off a late miss to drill the overtime game-winner. Riverside edged Dunmore 17-14, a rivalry opener defined by grit, redemption, and leadership on a big stage.

Coach\'s Health and Fitness Preseason District 4 Rankings: District IV football is loaded with talent and tradition from top to bottom. Whether it’s the returning champs or hungry underdogs, this season promises plenty of fireworks on Friday nights. Buckle up.

The high school football season kicks off in 2 days across Pennsylvania, with many fans having circled some highly-anticipated matchups on their calendars. The ten week season has some exciting matchups on deck, and now is a great time to highlight the best of those games in District Two. Disclaimer, non-district games will not be included.

The District 2 preseason coaches’ poll has arrived, and the message is clear: this isn’t one person’s opinion, it’s the collective voice of coaches across the region weighing in on who’s ready to bring the heat. Delaware Valley leads the Big School rankings, while Scranton Prep tops the Small Schools, both programs seen as steady systems built for long runs. Backed by the insight of those who know the game best, these rankings act like a finely tuned HVAC unit balanced, efficient, and powerful. Thanks to sponsor Kleinbauer Mechanical, family owned and operated, for reminding us that whether it’s football or HVAC, reliability and honest work always rise to the top.