Lackawanna Trail Lions

Addison Kilmer led the charge with a stellar 23-point performance as Mountain View overwhelmed Lackawanna Trail, 61-20. With 7 three-pointers and strong contributions from Aubrey Sanders, Riley Turner, and others, the Lady Eagles showcased their depth and dominance. Lackawanna Trail, despite their effort, struggled to keep pace, making no three-pointers and scoring just one free throw.

Lackawanna Trail edged Blue Ridge 58-54 in an overtime thriller Friday night. Ayla Seigle led the Lady Lions with 23 points, while Reagan Norman and Madison Palmer added key contributions. With their depth and determination, Lackawanna Trail proved unstoppable in the extra period.

Four standout seniors defied the odds, signing national letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level. The SportzWire team caught up with Tea Burns, Nora Evans, Emma Shaw, and Lorenzo Domiano to discuss their achievements, challenges, and future goals.

District 2 Final Rankings Set the Stage for Playoff Showdowns The final regular-season rankings Powered by Coach Howanitz for District 2 Big School and small school teams have been released by SportzWire, with Valley View securing the top spot after an impressive season. Dallas and Delaware Valley closely followed at #2 and #3, respectively, each proving their strength and consistency. With the rankings now finalized, these teams turn their focus to the playoffs, where they’ll have the chance to prove their dominance on the field.

SportzWire District 2 Week 10 Small School Top 10: Powered by Coach Howanitz Week 9 brought exciting matchups that caused some shuffling in the District 2 Small School rankings. Let’s break down how each team’s position has changed and analyze the key Week 9 games that led to the updates in the Week 10 rankings. 1. Scranton Prep (Previously: 1) Result: Scranton Prep 27, Jersey Shore 19 Scranton Prep remains the top team in the district after securing a solid win over Jersey Shore. With a 7-1 record, they are proving why they are a powerhouse in the small school division. Their defense and offensive execution have kept them at the top for yet another week.

Heroes On and Off the Field: Football and Firefighting Unite at Lackawanna Trail and Lakeland High Schools. For Lackawanna Trail football players Bubba Gow, Logan Edwards, Timmy Richmond, Colby Stanton, and Aaden Cobb, the firehouse is as familiar as the football field. For some, firefighting runs in the family. For others, it’s an opportunity to give back to the community that’s supported them throughout their lives. Either way, these young men have found a way to balance the heavy responsibilities of school, football, and firefighting—a feat that sets them apart as true local heroes. Lakeland’s Firefighter on the Field Just a few miles away at Lakeland High School, senior Ethan Kilmer is also balancing football and firefighting

The rankings saw some significant movement after Week 5. Riverside and Lackawanna Trail made strides upwards after solid wins, while Mid Valley and Old Forge slipped after tough losses. Lake-Lehman continues to move up, and Lakeland makes its first appearance in the top 10. The race for the top spots remains competitive as these teams continue to battle it out on the field.