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Championship Rematch Set: Unbeaten Dallas to Host North Pocono for District 2 Class 4A Title

Championship Rematch Set: Unbeaten Dallas to Host North Pocono for District 2 Class 4A Title

By: Matt Flanagan | SportzWire | November 14, 2026 | Photo courtesy Madelyn Bevan

DALLAS, Pa. — A year after falling to North Pocono in the District 2 Class 4A championship, Dallas will have an opportunity for redemption as the two programs prepare to meet once again with a district title on the line.

This time, the Mountaineers enter undefeated and with home-field advantage.

Dallas (12-0) survived its toughest test of the season Friday night, holding off Wallenpaupack 14-6 in the district semifinals to secure its spot in the championship game.

After scoring at least 35 points in each of their first 11 games, the Mountaineers found themselves in an unfamiliar defensive battle against a determined Wallenpaupack squad.

Mark Saracinaj provided both Dallas touchdowns, opening the scoring with a 1-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter.

Wallenpaupack answered before halftime, but a blocked extra point by Tyce Mason preserved a narrow 7-6 advantage for the Mountaineers.

The score remained unchanged until the fourth quarter, when quarterback Talan Geskey connected with Saracinaj for a 66-yard touchdown pass, extending the Dallas lead to 14-6.

Wallenpaupack continued to threaten late, but the Mountaineers’ defense delivered when it mattered most.

Linebacker Owen Oldt and defensive tackle Wyatt Teetsel combined for a critical fourth-down sack deep in Dallas territory, helping secure the victory and preserve the team’s undefeated season.

The win sends head coach Rich Mannello’s Mountaineers back to the district championship game, where a familiar opponent awaits.

North Pocono (11-1) punched its ticket to the title game with a commanding 42-0 victory over Valley View on Friday night, setting up a rematch of last year’s championship.

The Trojans defeated Dallas 38-6 in the 2025 District 2 Class 4A final, a result that adds plenty of intrigue to this year’s showdown.

Dallas has been one of District 2’s most dominant programs throughout the fall, combining an explosive offense with a defense that proved its ability to win a tightly contested playoff game Friday night.

North Pocono enters the championship looking to defend its title, while the Mountaineers have an opportunity to avenge last season’s defeat and continue their pursuit of a perfect season.

For Dallas, the stakes extend beyond another district championship appearance. It’s an opportunity to finish what the Mountaineers couldn’t a year ago.

The District 2 Class 4A championship is scheduled for Friday, November 20, at 7 p.m. at Mountaineer Stadium.