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October 23, 2025 | Carrie Miner Yaple

District IV Football Rankings – Week 9 Update

Since midseason, powerhouses have flexed their dominance, underdogs have stolen headlines, and playoff positioning is starting to take shape. Comparing Week 5 to Week 9, some teams have surged with momentum, while others are scrambling to rediscover their early-season spark. Let’s dive into how the rankings look now — and who’s rising, falling, and holding strong as the postseason looms.

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October 21, 2025 | Liam H. MacBrien

Vikings Dominate Old Forge 49-8: Scott-Holt Praises Team Morale and Playmakers

Riverside made a statement in one of Northeastern PA’s most storied rivalries, overwhelming Old Forge 49-8 under the lights. Junior Jared Jackson’s punt return touchdown set the tone early, and the Vikings never looked back, dominating on both sides of the ball. With standout performances from Brayden Rose, Ny-jai Scott-holt, and 4-star lineman Tavian Branch, Riverside’s energy carried through even after the starters exited. As the Vikings celebrate this emphatic win, their focus now turns to a high-stakes showdown with Lackawanna Trail—a clash many are calling the regional championship before the regional championship.

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October 18, 2025 | SportzWire

Valley View Rolls Over Valley West 52-21 With Explosive Offense and Special Teams Firepower

Gabe Davis scored twice in a two-minute span, and Valley View leaned on 251 rushing yards to beat Wyoming Valley West 52-21. Davis caught a 35-yard touchdown from Caleb Brown, returned the ensuing kickoff 80 yards, and the Cougars finished it off with five rushing scores and a 34-yard field goal from Braden Loff.

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October 14, 2025 | Carrie Miner Yaple

Sportzwire’s Wired Athlete of the Week: Lucas LoPresto, Pittston Area’s Record-Breaking Star

Quiet confidence meets Friday night dominance. Pittston Area’s Lucas LoPresto might speak softly, but his game talks loud. In one record-shattering night, the junior wideout etched his name into school history - three times over - cementing his place among the Patriots’ greats. Whether it’s football, basketball, or track and field, LoPresto’s drive for excellence never lets up. A 3.9 GPA student and community volunteer, he’s proof that true leaders shine just as bright off the field as they do under the lights.

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October 12, 2025 | Justin Bradley

Howe Breaks WVC Touchdown Record as Wolfpack Dominate Battle of the Bridge

Wilkes-Barre Area quarterback Jake Howe made history in Saturday’s 49–0 Battle of the Bridge win over Valley West, throwing for 192 yards and four scores to become the Wyoming Valley Conference’s all-time passing touchdown leader with 66 career scores. The Wolfpack improved to 5–3 on the season and now set their sights on Crestwood next week.

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