North Pocono’s Chase Zimmerman receives the snap during the District 2 Class 4A Championship at North Pocono Intermediate School in Moscow on Friday, Nov. 07, 2025. (REBECCA PARTICKA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Dallas’ Marc Saracinaj carries the ball during the District 2 Class 4A Championship at North Pocono Intermediate School in Moscow on Friday, Nov. 07, 2025. (REBECCA PARTICKA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Dallas’ Talan Geskey receives the snap during the District 2 Class 4A Championship at North Pocono Intermediate School in Moscow on Friday, Nov. 07, 2025. (REBECCA PARTICKA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
North Pocono and Dallas players shake hands before the coin toss during the District 2 Class 4A Championship at North Pocono Intermediate School in Moscow on Friday, Nov. 07, 2025. (REBECCA PARTICKA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Dallas players run onto the field during the District 2 Class 4A Championship at North Pocono Intermediate School in Moscow on Friday, Nov. 07, 2025. (REBECCA PARTICKA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
North Pocono’s Chase Zimmerman, Josiah Gray, and Cole West with their gold medals after a 38-6 win over Dallas in the District 2 Class 4A championship game.
North Pocono’s Evan Wolff with the plaque after a 38-6 win over Dallas in the District 2 Class 4A championship game.
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North Pocono’s Chase Zimmerman receives the snap during the District 2 Class 4A Championship at North Pocono Intermediate School in Moscow on Friday, Nov. 07, 2025. (REBECCA PARTICKA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
MOSCOW – Cole West could barely contain his emotions, and Evan Wolff broke down as tears filled his eyes.
They had made history.
For one night, all of the hours they and their North Pocono teammates put into lifting weights and conditioning their bodies led to this moment beneath a misty rain. Fans and classmates surrounded them and each celebrated the gold medals draped around their necks.
North Pocono earned the District 2 Class 4A championship with a convincing 38-6 win over Dallas on Friday on its home field, in front of a sold-out crowd that weathered the wet conditions.
The Trojans improved to 12-0 for the second time in program history, joining the 1991 team that included West’s father, Jeff, and Wolff’s father, Randy, who is an assistant coach on the North Pocono staff.
It’s the stuff dreams are made of, and they were living it as each shared hugs with family and friends.
North Pocono advances to the PIAA playoffs for the first time since 2016. The Trojans will play District 1 champion Bishop Shanahan (7-4) at a site, time, and date to be determined.
“This is such a special feeling to do this on this field in front of this crowd,” said West, who had a rushing touchdown, a kickoff return for a touchdown, and an interception to lead the Trojans. “Especially had more meaning for me, Evan, and Matt Laboranti, because our fathers share this being on that 1991 team.”
While West made his contributions in several ways, so, too, did Wolff. A physical run blocker, he competed as part of an overpowering effort from the offensive lines as the Trojans pounded out 345 yards rushing on 52 carries. He caught two passes for 19 yards, including a diving catch for a touchdown, and once again, he exerted his dominance on defense, limiting Dallas to only 74 yards rushing on 21 carries.
“I have no words,” Wolff said. “I love this team. For us, to be able to represent this community is exceptional. We earned this. I waited four years, and we got it done.”
Josiah Gray led a potent North Pocono running game with 183 yards on 28 carries and a 28-yard burst for a touchdown in the third quarter.
“This is a surreal feeling,” said Gray, who has 944 yards rushing this season. “We executed like we wanted to on offense. We came out in the second half hungry. It was like Thanksgiving dinner, looking for those turkey legs and mashed potatoes. We came out and ate.”
Chase Zimmerman ran for 47 yards and a touchdown, threw for 19 yards and a touchdown, and also had an interception.
“This is awesome,” Zimmerman said. “We knew that we had a great group coming in this year. We wanted to show the area what we could do, and I feel like we did that all year. It is the best feeling that I have had in a very long time. To have our last home game on this field be a win, it’s just amazing.”
North Pocono built a 20-0 advantage in the first half and was never threatened.
After forcing a three-and-out where Wolff had a tackle for a loss, and Dallas had a bobbled exchange that led to a 10-yard loss. The Trojans pounded the ball on 12 straight plays, and Zimmerman finished it off with a 1-yard sneak with 4:14 left in the first quarter.
North Pocono had another three-and-out, with Chase Zimmerman recording a tackle for a loss. The Trojans went right back to the ground game, and West finished a methodical eight-play drive for a 13-0 lead.
Dallas fumbled the ensuing kickoff, and the Trojans pounced on it. On the first play, Chase Zimmerman hit Wolff for a 12-yard touchdown, and North Pocono had a 20-0 lead that held until the half.
West collected the second-half kickoff, spun free from a tackle, and sprinted down the sideline to a rousing ovation from the crowd for an explosive 87-yard touchdown that pushed the lead to 26-0.
“I am going to remember that forever,” West said. “But that doesn’t happen without the guys blocking. We set up a kick return all week, where we were going to get a wedge, and our guys blocked it and I just followed it.”
With a comfortable lead, North Pocono head coach Greg Dolhon turned to Gray and his line to run out the clock. They obliged.
North Pocono’s defense forced another punt, and Gray capped the ensuing drive with a 28-yard sprint for a touchdown and a 32-0 lead with 7:39 left in the third.
West had his eighth interception for the year on Dallas’ next possession. Two plays later, junior Jayden Taylor powered his way to a 46-yard touchdown and an imposing 38-0 lead.
“This is a feeling that is hard to describe,” Gray said. “You feel like you are floating in the air on the clouds. It’s a magical feeling.”
Dallas avoided the shutout when Talan Geskey hit Sam Kelley for a 51-yard touchdown with 10 seconds remaining in the third quarter, but with the clock running.
“We won the Eastern Conference championship last year against Hamburg,” West said. “We won, but that was not what we wanted. We knew that we wanted more. The week after that win, we opened the weight room and have worked every day since. We usually have June off, but not this year.
“It all led to this moment. It’s incredible.”