DISTRICT 2-4 CLASS 6A SEMIFINAL<\/p>\n
4-West Scranton at 1-Williamsport<\/p>\n
When: Friday, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: STA Stadium<\/p>\n
Records: WS 3-7, WIL 7-3.<\/p>\n
Last: Williamsport, 28-7 (1994)<\/p>\n
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. \u2026 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. \u2026 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.<\/p>\n
DISTRICT 2 CLASS 4A QUARTERFINAL<\/p>\n
7-Carbondale Area at 2-North Pocono<\/p>\n
When: Friday, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: North Pocono Trojans Stadium<\/p>\n
Records: CA 7-3, NP 9-1.<\/p>\n
Last: North Pocono, 14-12 (1971)<\/p>\n
The buzz: North Pocono is the defending District 2 Class 4A champion. \u2026 Carbondale Area is the Lackawanna Football Conference Division III champion. \u2026 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. \u2026 The winner advances to the District 2 Class 4A semifinals against the winner of the 6-Valley View at 3-Honesdale quarterfinal.<\/p>\n
DISTRICT 2 CLASS 4A QUARTERFINAL<\/p>\n
6-Valley View at 3-Honesdale<\/p>\n
When: Friday, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Daniel J. O\u2019Neill Athletic Complex<\/p>\n
Records: VV 5-5, HON 8-2.<\/p>\n
Last: Valley View, 49-8 (2025).<\/p>\n
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. \u2026 Valley View\u2019s losses are against teams with a combined 39-11 record. \u2026 Honesdale scored 50 or more points six times this season. \u2026 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. \u2026 The winner advances to the District 2 Class 4A semifinals against the winner of the 7-Carbondale Area at 2-North Pocono quarterfinal.<\/p>\n
DISTRICT 2 CLASS 4A QUARTERFINAL<\/p>\n
5-Berwick at 4-Wallenpaupack<\/p>\n
When: Friday, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Wallenpaupack HS Stadium<\/p>\n
Records: BER 5-5, WAL 6-4.<\/p>\n
Last: Wallenpaupack, 37-17 (2021)<\/p>\n
The buzz: Wallenpaupack is hosting a playoff game for the first time since 2018. \u2026 Berwick is in Class 4A after reaching the District 2 Class 3A final last season. \u2026 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. \u2026 The winner advances to the District 2 Class 4A semifinals against the winner of the 8-Hanover Area at 1-Dallas quarterfinal game.<\/p>\n
DISTRICT 2 CLASS 3A SEMIFINAL<\/p>\n
3-Mid Valley at 2-Wyoming Area<\/p>\n
When: Friday, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Jake Sobeski Stadium<\/p>\n
Records: MV 6-4, WA 8-2.<\/p>\n
Last: Wyoming Area, 38-20 (2026)<\/p>\n
The buzz: Wyoming Area has won seven straight games. \u2026 The teams played in Week 4 with the Warriors winning, 38-20. \u2026 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. \u2026 The winner advances to the District 2 Class 3A championship game against the winner of the 4-Lake-Lehman vs. 1-Scranton Prep semifinal.<\/p>\n
DISTRICT 2 CLASS 3A SEMIFINAL<\/p>\n
4-Llake Lehman vs. 1-Scranton Prep<\/p>\n
When: Friday, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where:\u00a0Scranton Veterans Memorial Stadium<\/p>\n
Records: LL 5-5, SP 9-1.<\/p>\n
Last: Scranton Prep, 49-6 (2023)<\/p>\n
The buzz: Scranton Prep is the five-time defending District 2 Class 3A champion, and has won nine straight games heading into the postseason. \u2026 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). \u2026 The winner advances to the District 2 Class 3A championship game against the winner of the 3-Mid Valley at 2-Wyoming Area semifinal.<\/p>\n
DISTRICT 2 CLASS 2A SEMIFINAL<\/p>\n
3-Riverside at 2-Lakeland<\/p>\n
When: Friday, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Lakeland Stadium<\/p>\n
Records: RIV 5-5, LAK 7-3.<\/p>\n
Last: Lakeland, 33-20 (2026)<\/p>\n
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. \u2026 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. \u2026 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. \u2026 The winner advances to the District 2 Class 2A championship game against the winner of the 4-Holy Redeemer at 1-Dunmore semifinal.<\/p>\n
DISTRICT 2 CLASS 2A SEMIFINAL<\/p>\n
4-Holy Redeemer at 1-Dunmore<\/p>\n
When: Friday, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Dunmore Veterans Memorial Stadium<\/p>\n
Records: HR 5-5, DUN 10-0.<\/p>\n
Last: First meeting<\/p>\n
The buzz: Dunmore completed its ninth undefeated and untied regular season, setting a Lackawanna Football Conference record with 560 points. \u2026 Dunmore won games by an average margin of 51.7 points. \u2026 Holy Redeemer is making its third district playoff appearance, losing to Lakeland, 69-29 in 2022, and 49-0, in 2025. \u2026 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. \u2026 The winner advances to the District 2 Class 2A championship game against the winner of the 3-Riverside at 2-Lakeland semifinal.<\/p>\n
DISTRICT 2-11 CLASS 1A SUBREGIONAL SEMIFINAL<\/p>\n
4-Lackawanna Trail at 1-Williams Valley<\/p>\n
When: Friday, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Stauffenberg Field at Viking Stadium<\/p>\n
Records: LT 4-6, WV 9-1.<\/p>\n
Last: Lackawanna Trail, 44-30 (2019)<\/p>\n
The buzz: Lackawanna Trail is the District 2 Class 1A champion. \u2026 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. \u2026 Williams Valley\u2019s only loss this season came against Southern Columbia, 30-12, in Week 2. \u2026 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.<\/p>\n
EASTERN CONFERENCE CLASS 2A\/1A<\/p>\n
Old Forge at Mahanoy Area<\/p>\n
When: Friday, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Alumni Stadium<\/p>\n
Records: OF 4-6, MA 4-6.<\/p>\n
Last: Mahanoy Area, 28-14 (1995)<\/p>\n
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. \u2026 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. \u2026 Old Forge coach Michael Schuback has 198 career wins.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"DISTRICT 2-4 CLASS 6A SEMIFINAL 4-West Scranton at 1-Williamsport When: Friday, 7 p.m. Where: STA Stadium Records: WS…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":322708,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[4855,305,178,180,179,726],"class_list":["post-322707","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-scranton","tag-gameface","tag-high-school-sports","tag-scranton","tag-scranton-headlines","tag-scranton-news","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/322707","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=322707"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/322707\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/322708"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=322707"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=322707"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=322707"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}