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November 8, 2025 | Brad Loff

Lakeland Rolls Past Dunmore 27-7 to Capture District 2 Class 2A Championship

Lakeland braved the cold, wind, and rain Friday night in Jermyn to capture the District 2 Class 2A championship with a 27-7 win over Dunmore. Senior quarterback David Naniewicz led the Chiefs with three total touchdowns, while the defense, anchored by Chase Rosenkrans and Noah Dietrich, shut down the Bucks until the final minutes. The win moves Lakeland to 11-1 and into the state playoffs to face the winner of Bristol and Lansdale Catholic.

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November 7, 2025 | Doug Noldy

A Legacy Under the Lights: The Jervis Family and the Heart of Lackawanna Trail Football

At Lackawanna Trail, football is more than a game. It is heritage, pride, and a bond built across three generations of the Jervis family. Senior captain and quarterback Tyler Jervis steps onto the field each week knowing he is carrying not just a season, but a legacy shaped by his father, head coach Steve, and his grandfather, Steve Sr., who still works with the Lions kicking unit. From the creation of Tunkhannock’s youth program decades ago to championship runs at Trail, the Jervis legacy continues to grow. And as Tyler leads the Lions through the postseason, he is taking in every moment of a senior season surrounded by family, teammates, and a community that stands behind them with pride.

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November 3, 2025 | Liam H. MacBrien

Revenge Game: Dunmore Overpowers Riverside 27-7 to Advance

After a humbling loss just a week ago, the Riverside Vikings entered Friday’s playoff clash with revenge in mind — but it was Dunmore that delivered the knockout. Behind a dazzling performance from quarterback Weston Yannone, the Bucks rolled to a 27-7 win and a spot in the next round. Yannone’s explosive 72-yard touchdown run set the tone early, and Dunmore’s defense clamped down as Jackson Harding and Ryan Mecca added scores to seal it. Riverside’s lone highlight came from Charlie Anstett’s late touchdown, but the Bucks never let up. With momentum on their side, Dunmore advances — while Riverside closes a strong season knowing their foundation for the future is firmly set.

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November 1, 2025 | Brad Loff

Dallas Shuts Out Valley View 17-0 in Windy Halloween Clash

Dallas controlled the ground game and capitalized on Valley View’s key penalties to pull away in the second half, earning a 17-0 shutout in cold and windy conditions Friday night in Archbald.

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October 31, 2025 | Doug Noldy

Carrying the Legacy: Lakeland’s David Naniewicz Writes His Own Chapter in a Family Built on Chiefs Pride

Lakeland senior captain and quarterback David Naniewicz grew up surrounded by Chiefs history. From his father’s championship season in 1987 to his sister’s Super Bowl wins in youth football, the Naniewicz name has long been tied to Lakeland pride. Now, after overcoming a UCL injury and leading the Chiefs to a 9-1 season and a Division 2 title, David is carving his own path in the family legacy one throw, one run, and one win at a time.

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