Mid Valley Spartans

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.

Mid Valley Takes First Place at the Boys AA Race in the PIAA District 2 XC Championships In an impressive showing at the 2024 PIAA District 2 Cross Country Championships, Mid Valley claimed the top spot in the Boys AA team standings. Held at the Wyoming County Fairgrounds in Meshoppen, PA, on October 23, 2024, the event showcased competitive teams from the region. Mid Valley secured victory with a team score of 50 points, followed closely by Crestwood and Lake Lehman. Leading Mid Valley’s charge was junior Matthew Repecki, who finished third overall with a time of 17:10.5. He was supported by solid runs from teammates Jacob Borrelli (5th) and Josh Burns (11th), pushing the team to a decisive win. The team’s depth was further demonstrated by William Powell and Reeve Owen, who placed 15th and 16th, respectively, ensuring their top finish.

Dallas Claims Victory in Girls AA Team Competition at PIAA District 2 XC Championships At the 2024 PIAA District 2 Cross Country Championships held on October 23, 2024, at the Wyoming County Fairgrounds, the Dallas girls’ cross-country team emerged as the champions in the Girls AA division. In a tightly contested race, Dallas secured the team title with a score of 71 points, edging out Valley View, who finished second with 74 points. Dallas’s win was propelled by a stellar performance from senior Madison Hedglin, who took the individual title with a time of 18:27.2. Hedglin’s dominant run set the tone for her team, with Sarah Williams placing 3rd (19:43.9) and Erika Doran finishing 6th (20:35.6), providing the necessary support to capture the championship.

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.

Cora Gallagher and Hanarra Timas led the offensive charge for Valley View, each recording 10 kills. Reilly Sprague added nine kills of her own, while Madison Hallock contributed significantly with 13 service points and an impressive 27 assists. Layla Marino also shined, delivering 11 aces, 21 service points, and four digs to help secure the win.

Valley View Edges Mid Valley in Thrilling Five-Set Victory Valley View pulled off a hard-fought 3-2 win over Mid Valley in a Lackawanna League volleyball match, keeping their hopes alive for a District 2 Class 3A playoff berth. The Cougars triumphed with set scores of 14-25, 25-16, 25-20, 10-25, and 15-12. Cora Gallagher and Hanarra Timas led the charge for Valley View with 10 kills apiece, while Reilly Sprague added nine kills. Madison Hallock played a pivotal role, contributing 13 service points and 27 assists. Layla Marino had an outstanding performance at the service line, tallying 11 aces, 21 service points, and four digs. For Mid Valley, Aubrey Comstock stood out with eight aces, Mackenzie Richards added eight kills, Arianna Vitaletti led the defense with 13 digs, and Olivia Parry contributed seven digs. With the win, Valley View improved to 7-10 overall and 6-8 in the league, while Mid Valley dropped to 2-13 overall and 1-12 in league play. Valley View remains in contention for a playoff spot as the season winds down.

Valley View Secures 2-0 Win Over Mid-Valley Valley View claimed a 2-0 victory over Mid-Valley in a hard-fought soccer match. Valley View’s offense applied constant pressure, recording 30 shots on goal, which kept Mid-Valley’s goalkeeper, Zack Buza, busy throughout the game. Despite Buza’s excellent performance and numerous impressive saves, Mid-Valley was unable to prevent the two goals that ultimately decided the match.

Rally in the Valley for a Cause, Raising nearly $8,000 for Cancer Awareness Mid Valley Stadium, October 5, 2024 — In a remarkable display of community spirit and determination, the Mid Valley and Valley View girls’ soccer teams came together for a special “Rally in the Valley” event at Mid Valley Stadium. Organized by the Mid Valley girls’ soccer team, the event, part of the Coaches vs. Cancer initiative, ran from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and featured soccer matches, basket raffles, food, and the sale of custom t-shirts to support cancer awareness and research. By the end of the day, the event raised nearly $8,000 in proceeds for cancer-related causes.

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.