Another season of high school football has concluded in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Some Seniors played under the Friday night lights one last time and some will live to see another day. Out of 33 teams in District Two, 20 remain. Here are some of the key matchups in the first round of District II Playoffs.
3A: #4 Hanover Area (6-4) at #1 Berwick (10-0)
The Berwick finished its season 10-0 and have been on a dominant run. The Bulldogs are led by running back Ty’Meere Wilkerson who has 2423 rushing yards and 34 touchdowns.
Wilkerson has also broken multiple school records this season. The defense has also been a huge factor for the Bulldogs as they have only given up 92 points all season.
Hanover also has had their fair share of history this season. The Hawkeyes finished 6-4 for the first time since 2014 and posted 5 shutouts this season.
The Hawkeyes are led by the Richardson triplets, Logan the quarterback has 1714 passing yards with 19 touchdowns, Connor with 460 receiving yards, and Brody who has been a key factor on defense and at the fullback position. The Hawkeyes are also led by another set of brothers: Dewayne and Dawin Downey. Dewayne finished with 850 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. Dawin finished with 333 receiving yards and a total of 8 touchdowns
4A: #3 Dallas (5-5) at #2 Valley View (6-4)
Don’t let the records fool you, both of these squads are getting hot at the right time.
Dallas is 5-5 after having a record of 1-5 after week six of the season. The Mountaineers are coming off a huge rivalry win over Lake-Lehman, 44-6.
They are led by a set of brothers, Talan and Logan Geskey, Talan has 1026 passing yards and 531 rushing, Logan has 520 yards receiving and 9 total touchdowns
Valley View is a similar story, with the Cougars having had their fair share of challenges this season with losses to Abington Heights, North Pocono, Wilkes-Barre Area and Delaware Valley.
Despite this, the Cougars have put up 218 points this season and finished with a winning record. Caleb Brown has 910 yards passing with 7 passing touchdowns. Tyler Muchal leads the team in rushing yards with 542 yards and 5 touchdowns.
5A: #3 Delaware Valley (5-5) at #2 Pittston Area (8-2)
It’s a bit of a shakeup in 5A after Pittston Area dropped their rivalry game to Wyoming Area 41-22.
Despite this, the Patriots have had a wonderful turnaround season with Paul Russick’s first year at the helm, winning the Wyoming Valley Conference Division One title.
After moving between the o-line and fullback the past four seasons, Brody Spindler had 957 yards and 12 touchdowns this year. Lucas LoPresto found the endzone every way possible this season and has a total of 14 touchdowns and 917 yards of offense
Delaware Valley, who has won seven of the last eight district titles in 5A and 6A are 5-5.
After an 0-4 start with three out-of-district games to start the season, the Warriors are hot and ready at the right time. Since that 0-4 start they have won five out of the last six scored 229 points and gave up just 116 points in those last six games
Mike Iuzzolino has 1124 yards rushing and 14 rushing touchdowns. Sophomore wide receiver Trey Newton leads with 649 receiving yards and has already broken a school record. Quarterback Colin McGarvey has 1596 yards passing with 17 passing touchdowns.
FULL DISTRICT TWO BRACKET
1A (Subregional with District 11):
#4 Nativity BVM (4-6) at #1 Lackawanna Trail (9-1), #3 Tri Valley (6-4) at #2 Marian Catholic (7-3)
2A:
#4 Holy Redeemer (2-8) at #1 Lakeland (9-1), #3 Dunmore (7-3) at #2 Riverside (8-2)
3A:
#4 Hanover Area (6-4) at #1 Berwick (10-0), #3 Scranton Prep (5-5) at #2 Wyoming Area (9-1)
4A:
#4 Crestwood (5-5) at #1 North Pocono (10-0), #3 Dallas (5-5) at #2 Valley View (6-4)
5A:
#4 Wyoming Valley West (1-9) at #1 Abington Heights (8-2), #3 Delaware Valley (5-5) at #2 Pittston Area (8-2)
6A (Subregional with District 4):
#4 Hazleton Area (1-9) at #1 Wilkes-Barre Area (6-4), #3 Scranton (2-8) at #2 Williamsport (5-5)