Parkland Trojans

Bright lights at PPL Center. Defending champs chasing history. A rivalry that refused to stay quiet. And in the middle of it all, Noah Walakovits delivered a milestone and a moment that pushed Northampton back to the top of the EPC mountain.

Two Pennsylvania boys made good. Two captains who climbed, fought, and gave back every step of the way. When Penn State storms into Yankee Stadium on December 27th for the Pinstripe Bowl, Dominic DeLuca and Nick Dawkins won’t just be representing the Nittany Lions. They’ll be representing home.

With Week 1 in the books and Week 2 starting Thursday night, the 2025 District XI high school football season is officially underway, and the D11 Big and Small School Rankings are already heating up. Dominant performances, hard-fought wins, and a few early upsets have set the tone for what promises to be a thrilling season.

Through Millan’s visionary leadership, WeDifferent has become a powerhouse not just in terms of wins, but in building a culture rooted in character, confidence, and community. His programs emphasize far more than just athletic ability—developing strong values, accountability, and team-first mentalities that have fueled success on the national stage. Now, that same championship mindset is set to inspire a new generation of athletes at Parkland.

Valley View’s offense roared behind Kalli Karwowski’s booming bat and Taylor Cawley’s dominant pitching. With power at the plate and poise on the mound, the Cougars made their message loud and clear: they’re a force to be reckoned with this spring.

Parkland survives and advances in thrilling fashion, thanks to Blake Nassrys last-second heroics. The Trojans now set their sights on Imhotep Charter in the PIAA 6A State Quarterfinals, looking to keep their championship hopes alive.

As the regular season comes to an end, the District 11 Big School football rankings reflect a season of fierce competition and notable performances. Here’s a look at the final rankings as teams prepare for the playoffs.

As the season progresses, these rankings are sure to spark further competition and drama, with teams eager to improve their standings. Fans and players alike are looking forward to the upcoming matchups that could lead to even more changes in the rankings.

The landscape of District 11 football continues to evolve as teams battle through the season. Week 8 brought about some important changes in the rankings, with shifts in the top spots and several teams making moves after key wins and losses.

The SportzWire Big School Top 10, powered by Coach Pat, saw some notable changes from Week 5 to Week 6, driven by key performances and decisive victories on the field. Let’s explore the major movers and shifts that have reshaped the rankings for District 11.