Valley View Cougars

North Pocono erupted for 28 second-half points to pull away from Valley View, securing a 42–10 win despite an early left-hash field goal from Braden Loff. The Cougars now turn their focus to another big hurdle next week at Delaware Valley.

More than 400 Wallenpaupack Youth Soccer League members filled the field for the annual Youth Soccer Night, high-fiving varsity players and soaking in the spotlight before watching Valley View edge the Buckhorns, 2-1. The evening celebrated community, inspiration, and the next generation of players.

Mid Valley Stadium is the place to be this week as the community unites for a cause that’s bigger than the game. The Rally in the Valley kicks off Thursday night at 6 p.m. with a rivalry showdown against Valley View and continues Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with youth soccer, junior high games, and a boys varsity matchup against Forest City. Fans can enjoy food, t-shirts, basket raffles, and a chance to win amazing prizes like a Camelback Resort overnight stay or a 20-person RailRiders luxury box. Come out, fill the stands, and show your support for Coaches vs. Cancer!

Nick Burak scored twice, including a first-half free kick, as Valley View earned a 4-2 Division I win over Scranton in Peckville. Noah Symuleski and Jagger Roe also scored for the Cougars, while Ahmani Wilonja netted both goals for the Knights.

Valley View leaned on timely deep shots, a physical ground game, and a defense that refused to budge to shut out Scranton 28 to 0 at John Henzes Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Valley View dominated every phase of the game Friday night at Honesdale, with a relentless ground attack, stifling defense, and flawless special teams leading to a 49-8 win.

In a tri-match against Scranton Prep and Elk Lake, Morgan Chilek etched her name into Valley golf history with a stunning hole-in-one on Elkview’s ninth hole. Using a six iron, Chilek delivered the shot of the day, sending her ball straight to the pin and into the cup for a moment she’ll never forget.

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.

Abington Heights used a dominant rushing attack and a 21-point second quarter to defeat Valley View 45–7 on Friday night in Clarks Summit. Jayden Anglin rushed for 155 yards and two scores, Nick Bradley accounted for three touchdowns, and kicker Jack Hartshorn went 6-for-6 on extra points and added a 28-yard field goal. Tristan Smith scored the Cougars’ lone touchdown in the third quarter, followed by a Braden Loff extra point. Halftime was delayed after Valley View was locked out of its locker room, leading to a late finish.

Abington Heights used a three-goal second half to surge past Valley View, 3-1, in an LIAA Division 1 showdown, with Joey Pivirotto netting twice to lead the Comets.

Wilkes-Barre Area edged Valley View 16-14 in a game defined by strong defensive stands and critical special teams plays. Both offenses found success in the second quarter, but the Wolfpack’s late field goal and a fourth-down stop in the closing minutes proved to be the difference.

Wallenpaupack rolled to a 3–0 victory over Valley View behind goals from Colby Bonagura, Robert Kratzer and Colin McClintock. Dylan Duggan and Ben Cumberland chipped in assists as the Buckhorns locked down a clean sheet with a strong defensive effort.

Ethan Namlick and Braden Loff scored in the opening five minutes to give Valley View an early cushion, and the Cougars rode that momentum to a 3-0 shutout win over Scranton.

Valley View with a statement win on the road, grinding out a 24–13 victory over Crestwood. The Cougars leaned on their rushing attack as Jeffery Wasilchak punched in two short touchdowns and Tyler Muchal added another score, while sophomore kicker Braden Loff connected on a 41-yard field goal and went 3-for-3 on extra points. Valley View’s defense made key stops late, including an interception from Ashby Bachman, to close out the win. The defending District 2 Class 4A champions will now look ahead to their home opener against Wilkes-Barre Area   .

Valley View powered past Wyoming Area 5-2 behind a hat trick from Jagger Roe and two goals from Braden Loff, while Jacob Cobb and Ben Rogish scored for the Warriors in the second-half rally.