Scranton Prep Cavaliers

The Tigers, fueled by a dominant passing attack led by senior quarterback Shane Leh and a relentless defensive front, outpaced a gritty Scranton Prep squad that leaned heavily on its run game but couldn’t keep up with Northwestern’s explosive offense.

Scranton Prep is moving on in the PIAA Class 3A playoffs after a resilient 28–21 road win Friday night at Milton Alumni Stadium. Mifflinburg struck first — and fast — using two explosive touchdown passes from quarterback Chad Martin to receiver Landen Murray, covering 88 yards and 76 yards on back-to-back possessions.

In a stormy District 2 3A Championship at Crispin Field, Scranton Prep dismantled unbeaten Berwick 42-7 to earn district glory. Senior quarterback Will McPartland went 9-for-9 for 226 yards and had six total touchdowns, while brother Braedon added 155 yards of offense and a score. The Cavaliers’ defense dominated, Sean McCormack recorded two sacks, and AJ Croom and Jake Rowell each grabbed interceptions, handing Berwick QB Brady Cleaver his first picks of the season.

From backyard swings to championship greens, Scranton Prep’s Cole Powell has turned a childhood hobby into a record-setting rise. The sophomore standout capped his dream season by becoming the first golfer in school history to win an individual state title finishing an incredible 7-under at Penn State’s White Course. With his calm focus, relentless drive, and gratitude for the family and coaches who shaped him, Powell continues to redefine what it means to stay wired on and off the course.

Scranton Prep made history at Dunmore Stadium, rolling past Jersey Shore 51–19 as head coach Terry Gallagher earned his 100th career win. Junior Noah Krzywiec’s 50-yard catch and two touchdowns set the tone, while senior quarterback Will McPartland accounted for four scores in a milestone night that reminded everyone Prep football remains a powerhouse in District 2.

Valley View made Senior Night one to remember with a 3–0 shutout win over Scranton Prep. Callie Gillen scored twice and added an assist, while Mya Cesarini chipped in the final goal as the Cougars dominated from start to finish.

On a night dedicated to childhood pancreatic cancer awareness, Abington Heights junior Jack Hartshorn drilled a 30-yard game-winning field goal with 11 seconds left to lift the Comets past Scranton Prep, 17–15. The former Cavalier capped a night of redemption and heart, snapping a six-game skid to Prep as teammates celebrated both victory and cause.

The Cavaliers kept their record spotless, finishing 15-0 and rolling past Riverside 295–340 to secure the Lackawanna League title. Cole Powell’s medalist 70 led the way, with five teammates close behind, as Scranton Prep now heads to Elkview for Monday’s Team Districts against Lake-Lehman.

Valley View protected home turf with a 3-1 win over Scranton Prep as Logan Cabrera opened the scoring and Braden Loff added two goals, while Soleil Shrestha netted the lone tally for the Cavaliers.

Back under the lights after an ACL injury in last year’s playoffs, Will McPartland delivered an unforgettable return, accounting for seven total touchdowns as Scranton Prep erased a huge deficit to edge Delaware Valley 49-44.

Valley View opened its 2025 season with a 14-10 victory over Scranton Prep in Archbald. Caleb Brown’s 48-yard touchdown pass to Gabe Davis and Tyler Muchal’s 18-yard scoring run highlighted the Cougars’ offense, while the defense locked down late to secure the win. Scranton Prep’s Mackey Lynett put the Cavaliers on the board with a fumble recovery touchdown, and Tyler Bianchi added a field goal, but Valley View’s balance on the ground and key second-half surge proved the difference.

The District 2 preseason coaches’ poll has arrived, and the message is clear: this isn’t one person’s opinion, it’s the collective voice of coaches across the region weighing in on who’s ready to bring the heat. Delaware Valley leads the Big School rankings, while Scranton Prep tops the Small Schools, both programs seen as steady systems built for long runs. Backed by the insight of those who know the game best, these rankings act like a finely tuned HVAC unit balanced, efficient, and powerful. Thanks to sponsor Kleinbauer Mechanical, family owned and operated, for reminding us that whether it’s football or HVAC, reliability and honest work always rise to the top.

Legacy Under the Lights: 91st Dream Game Media Day Unites Past and Future of NEPA Football VALLEY VIEW — The scent of summer grass and the echo of cleats on concrete set the stage under the bleachers of Valley View’s football stadium, where dozens of the region’s top high school football players gathered for the 91st Annual Dream Game Media Day. It was more than a press event. It was a reunion, a farewell, a coming-of-age story all in one. Hosted by longtime broadcaster Tony Sibila and Honesdale’s new head coach George Howanitz, Media Day was filled with stories from players on the cusp of adulthood and from coaches whose roots run deep in Northeastern Pennsylvania’s football soil. “It’s like a family reunion,” Howanitz said. “There’s history in every name on the roster.”

The Hazleton Area Lady Cougars delivered a defensive masterclass on Tuesday, overpowering Scranton Prep with a 31-22 victory. The Lady Cougars’ relentless pressure and interior dominance ensured they controlled the game from start to finish.

Scranton Prep senior Caleb Rutkoski has been cleared to return to the football field after a long and demanding recovery from a torn ACL suffered during his junior season. The injury occurred on September 20, 2024, while Caleb was blitzing the quarterback. It brought a sudden halt to a promising year in which he played a major role on both sides of the ball as a fullback and outside linebacker.