Join Coach Dan LaMagna and Coach George Howanitz on Cleats and Clipboards, presented by SportzWire, as they break down all the high school football action across Pennsylvania’s District 2.

UNIVERSITY PARK — No. 9 Penn State continued its strong start to the 2026 season Tuesday night, defeating in-state opponent Villanova in four sets at Rec Hall.

We saw plenty of action in Week Two of Lackawanna League cluster meets, with several exciting individual races and some early-season statements made on the team side.

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Nanticoke shut out Berwick 14-0 in high school field hockey behind three goals each from Madison Falkowski and Emma Brown while putting up 31 total shots.

For Southern Columbia senior Blaise Kissinger, sports have always been about more than competition. They have been about family, friendships, hard work and, perhaps most importantly, having fun. A multi-sport athlete for the Tigers, Kissinger has competed in football, basketball and track, with football and basketball holding a special place in his heart.

Wyoming Seminary defeated Wilkes-Barre Area 5-1 in high school field hockey as Apollonia Bruno recorded two goals and an assist to lead the Blue Knights.

Lakeland junior Jackson Pochas has embraced a new role at quarterback and turned it into one of District 2’s hottest starts. After accounting for five touchdowns three different ways and adding 12 tackles and an interception against Lackawanna Trail, Pochas is the Sportzwire Athlete of the Week, powered by HYDRABATHS® Swing Salt.

Tunkhannock girls golf defeated Valley View 130-135 at Lehman Golf Club behind Maddy Bevan\'s 42, while medalist Ella Mackerell led Valley View with a 41.

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State women’s soccer returned to Jeffrey Field and delivered the response it needed Sunday afternoon.

Northwest dictated play for much of the contest, consistently applying pressure in the offensive end. The Lady Rangers generated seven penalty corners and 10 shots on goal, keeping the Warrior Run defense under pressure throughout the afternoon.

Lackawanna starts their season 0-2 with a loss from Seton Hill

THROOP — Mid Valley established control early and leaned on a dominant rushing performance from senior Kayden Barnauskas to defeat Old Forge, 14-0, Friday night at Spartan Stadium.

An extra day of preparation only added fuel to an already rolling Dunmore team. Brady McCormick was a perfect 7-for-7 with three touchdowns as the No. 1 Bucks scored early, spread the production around and overwhelmed Holy Cross, 63-7.

In a tightly contested Wyoming Valley Conference matchup, the Trojans held off Tunkhannock for a 14–12 victory, earning their first win of the 2026 season.