DISTRICT 2-4 CLASS 6A SEMIFINAL
4-West Scranton at 1-Williamsport
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Where: STA Stadium
Records: WS 3-7, WIL 7-3.
Last: Williamsport, 28-7 (1994)
The buzz: The this is third meeting between these programs. Williamsport defeated West Scranton, 13-0, in 1947, and 28-7 in the 1994 District 2 Class 4A playoffs. West Scranton is in the district playoffs for the first time since 2018. … The teams share Wyoming Valley West and Hazleton Area as common opponents. Williamsport defeated WVW, 41-21, in Week 1 and Hazleton Area, 49-21, in Week 2. West Scranton beat Hazleton Area, 38-17, in Week 1 and lost to Wyoming Valley West, 25-14, in Week 3. … The winner advances to the District 2-4 Class 6A final against the winner of the 3-Hazleton Area at 2-Wyoming Valley West semifinal.
DISTRICT 2 CLASS 4A QUARTERFINAL
7-Carbondale Area at 2-North Pocono
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Where: North Pocono Trojans Stadium
Records: CA 7-3, NP 9-1.
Last: North Pocono, 14-12 (1971)
The buzz: North Pocono is the defending District 2 Class 4A champion. … Carbondale Area is the Lackawanna Football Conference Division III champion. … North Pocono is 23-2 in its last 25 games. The teams share Honesdale and West Scranton as common opponents. North Pocono defeated Honesdale, 42-0, and West Scranton, 56-19. Carbondale Area lost to Honesdale, 51-20, and to West Scranton, 25-20. … The winner advances to the District 2 Class 4A semifinals against the winner of the 6-Valley View at 3-Honesdale quarterfinal.
DISTRICT 2 CLASS 4A QUARTERFINAL
6-Valley View at 3-Honesdale
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Where: Daniel J. O’Neill Athletic Complex
Records: VV 5-5, HON 8-2.
Last: Valley View, 49-8 (2025).
The buzz: Honesdale head coach George Howanitz was an all-state QB/DB who led Valley View to the 1992 PIAA Class 2A championship. He also coached at his alma mater for 16 seasons, finishing with a 116-68 record. … Valley View’s losses are against teams with a combined 39-11 record. … Honesdale scored 50 or more points six times this season. … The teams share Wallenpaupack, North Pocono and Crestwood as common opponents. Honesdale defeated Wallenpaupack, 26-14, lost to North Pocono, 42-0, and beat Crestwood, 36-7. Valley View lost to Wallenpaupack, 27-21, lost to North Pocono, 27-14, and beat Crestwood, 19-6. … The winner advances to the District 2 Class 4A semifinals against the winner of the 7-Carbondale Area at 2-North Pocono quarterfinal.
DISTRICT 2 CLASS 4A QUARTERFINAL
5-Berwick at 4-Wallenpaupack
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Where: Wallenpaupack HS Stadium
Records: BER 5-5, WAL 6-4.
Last: Wallenpaupack, 37-17 (2021)
The buzz: Wallenpaupack is hosting a playoff game for the first time since 2018. … Berwick is in Class 4A after reaching the District 2 Class 3A final last season. … The teams share North Pocono as a common opponent. Berwick lost to North Pocono, 36-20, in Week 1. Wallenpaupack lost to North Pocono, 28-14, in Week 9. … The winner advances to the District 2 Class 4A semifinals against the winner of the 8-Hanover Area at 1-Dallas quarterfinal game.
DISTRICT 2 CLASS 3A SEMIFINAL
3-Mid Valley at 2-Wyoming Area
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Where: Jake Sobeski Stadium
Records: MV 6-4, WA 8-2.
Last: Wyoming Area, 38-20 (2026)
The buzz: Wyoming Area has won seven straight games. … The teams played in Week 4 with the Warriors winning, 38-20. … They share Dunmore, Western Wayne, Tunkhannock and Lake-Lehman as common opponents: Wyoming Area defeated Western Wayne, 34-13, Tunkhannock, 55-14, and Lake-Lehman, 49-8, and lost to Dunmore, 42-0. Mid Valley defeated Western Wayne, 30-14, and Tunkhannock, 28-13, and lost to Lake-Lehman, 14-13, and Dunmore, 56-0. … The winner advances to the District 2 Class 3A championship game against the winner of the 4-Lake-Lehman vs. 1-Scranton Prep semifinal.
DISTRICT 2 CLASS 3A SEMIFINAL
4-Llake Lehman vs. 1-Scranton Prep
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Where: Scranton Veterans Memorial Stadium
Records: LL 5-5, SP 9-1.
Last: Scranton Prep, 49-6 (2023)
The buzz: Scranton Prep is the five-time defending District 2 Class 3A champion, and has won nine straight games heading into the postseason. … Lake-Lehman played four Lackawanna Football Conference Division II opponents and went 1-3, beating Mid Valley (14-13), and losing to Lakeland (42-22), Riverside (27-13), and Dunmore (35-0). … The winner advances to the District 2 Class 3A championship game against the winner of the 3-Mid Valley at 2-Wyoming Area semifinal.
DISTRICT 2 CLASS 2A SEMIFINAL
3-Riverside at 2-Lakeland
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Where: Lakeland Stadium
Records: RIV 5-5, LAK 7-3.
Last: Lakeland, 33-20 (2026)
The buzz: The teams were 5-0 when they met in Week 6. Both have suffered injuries to their starting quarterbacks, with Lakeland losing Jackson Pochas and Riverside losing Brayden Rose. … Lakeland finished 2-3, and Riverside 0-5 in the LFC Division II, with both losing to Dunmore, Honesdale and Mid Valley. Lakeland defeated Western Wayne, and Riverside lost to Western Wayne. … The teams also share Lake-Lehman and Lackawanna Trail as common opponents. Lakeland defeated Lake-Lehman, 42-22, and Lackawanna Trail, 49-28. Riverside beat Lake-Lehman, 27-13, and Lackawanna Trail, 27-3. … The winner advances to the District 2 Class 2A championship game against the winner of the 4-Holy Redeemer at 1-Dunmore semifinal.
DISTRICT 2 CLASS 2A SEMIFINAL
4-Holy Redeemer at 1-Dunmore
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Where: Dunmore Veterans Memorial Stadium
Records: HR 5-5, DUN 10-0.
Last: First meeting
The buzz: Dunmore completed its ninth undefeated and untied regular season, setting a Lackawanna Football Conference record with 560 points. … Dunmore won games by an average margin of 51.7 points. … Holy Redeemer is making its third district playoff appearance, losing to Lakeland, 69-29 in 2022, and 49-0, in 2025. … The teams share Western Wayne, Susquehanna and Holy Cross as common opponents. Holy Redeemer lost to Western Wayne, 28-7, and defeated Holy Cross, 39-14, and Susquehanna, 26-7. Dunmore defeated Western Wayne, 72-0, Holy Cross, 63-7, and Susquehanna, 56-0. … The winner advances to the District 2 Class 2A championship game against the winner of the 3-Riverside at 2-Lakeland semifinal.
DISTRICT 2-11 CLASS 1A SUBREGIONAL SEMIFINAL
4-Lackawanna Trail at 1-Williams Valley
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Where: Stauffenberg Field at Viking Stadium
Records: LT 4-6, WV 9-1.
Last: Lackawanna Trail, 44-30 (2019)
The buzz: Lackawanna Trail is the District 2 Class 1A champion. … The programs have played in the PIAA Class 1A playoffs, with Williams Valley winning 22-12 in 2016, and Lackawanna Trail winning, 44-30, in 2019. … Williams Valley’s only loss this season came against Southern Columbia, 30-12, in Week 2. … The winner advances to the District 2/11 Class 1A subregional final against the winner of the 3-Marian Catholic at 2-Tri-Valley semifinal.
EASTERN CONFERENCE CLASS 2A/1A
Old Forge at Mahanoy Area
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Where: Alumni Stadium
Records: OF 4-6, MA 4-6.
Last: Mahanoy Area, 28-14 (1995)
The buzz: Old Forge is playing in the Eastern Conference playoffs for the second time in three seasons. The Blue Devils defeated Holy Cross, 59-7, in the 2024 Class 2A/1A EC game. … Mahanoy Area has won both meetings against Old Forge, winning 12-7 in the Eastern Conference Class C playoffs in 1987 and 28-14 in the EC Class 1A playoffs. … Old Forge coach Michael Schuback has 198 career wins.