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This Week on Cleats & Clipboards: With four unbeaten teams still standing and only four weeks remaining in the regular season, the playoff picture is finally coming into focus. Coach Dan LaMagna and Coach George Howanitz break down an explosive Week 6 and preview championship-caliber Week 7 matchups that will define District 2's final stretch.

This Episode:

• Week 6 Recap: Statement wins, shutouts, and breakthrough performances across the district
• Four Unbeaten Teams: North Pocono, Dallas, Scranton Prep, Dunmore, and Lakeland — who can stay perfect?
• Athlete of the Week: Holy Redeemer's Brady McDermott (320 total yards, 4 TDs) powered by HydroBats
• The Heavyweight Battles:
  • Honesdale (5-1) at unbeaten Lakeland (6-0) at Chapman Lake
  • North Pocono (6-0) hosts Scranton Prep (5-1) in a top-5 showdown
  • Wallenpaupack brings the heat to Abington Heights
  • Dunmore's dominant defense faces Western Wayne
• Injury Watch: How top teams navigate key losses heading into crunch time
• Updated Rankings: Big School and Small School SportsWire rankings
• Game-by-Game Predictions: Expert analysis on every district matchup

The intensity ramps up starting this Friday. Don't miss the shows and moments that will determine who plays in November.

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We're halfway through the District 2 football season and five teams remain undefeated. Coach Dan LaMagna and Coach George Howanitz break down Week 5 results, roll out updated rankings for both big school and small school, and preview a pivotal Week 6 slate.

This week: North Pocono and Dallas stay perfect at 5-0 in the big schools. In the small schools, Prep, Dunmore, Lakeland, and Riverside are still unbeaten — and Howanitz challenges the rankings, demanding respect for those 5-0 teams.

The featured game: Lakeland (5-0) travels to Riverside (5-0) in what could be the upset special. Lakeland's versatile offense led by Jackson Postus faces Riverside's dynamic scorer Braden Rose — who may be dinged up from a close rival win over Old Forge.

We also preview:

• Scranton Prep's hot hand hosting Abington Heights (a measuring stick game)
• Honesdale hosting Western Wayne (rivalry football)
• North Pocono dominating Wilkes-Barre
• Dallas rolling Hazleton
• Plus rapid-fire looks at 15+ other matchups around the valley

Coach Howanitz defends his calls with Coach Dan LaMagna ready to throw the challenge flag. New rankings, game predictions, and all the intel you need heading into Week 6 across Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley conferences.

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Coaches Dan LaMagna and George Howanitz broke down all the fallout from Week 4, revealed the updated SportzWire rankings, and delivered full game previews and predictions heading into Week 5.

Key Episode Highlights

• Week 4 Shakeup: The guys reacted to a wild slate of games, highlighted by Holy Cross stunning unbeaten Montrose 27 20 for their first win of the season, and Wilkes Barre Area handing Berwick a 22 12 upset. • The Perfect Five: Only five teams remain undefeated across District 2 heading into Week 5: North Pocono, Dallas, Dunmore, Riverside, and Lakeland. • Community Support: A heartfelt tribute and best wishes to Old Forge freshman Carlo Pisano following his injury, highlighting the sportsmanship between Old Forge and Tunkhannock. • Fit of the Week: Dunmore’s Weston earned this week’s Fit of the Week honors powered by Fit AF Nutrition for his standout game day swag. • SportzWire Rankings Debate: Coach Dan and Coach George debated the Big School and Small School Top 10 boards, including Scranton Prep holding down the elite tier, movement around Abington Heights and Valley View, and Montrose’s placement after their first loss.

Top Athletes & Matchups Mentioned

• Holy Cross Impact Players: Quarterback Luca Berardi (8/14, 92 passing yards, 4 total TDs, 2 defensive INTs) and Chase Rutowski (5 catches, 128 yards, 2 TDs, forced fumble, game sealing INT) named the Impact Players of the Week powered by Serafine Sports Training. • Gabe Duda (Honesdale): Exploded for 267 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns in Honesdale’s 51 20 bounce back win over Carbondale. • Jayden Anglin (Abington Heights): Racked up over 200 yards on the ground and 3 touchdowns in a win against West Scranton, setting up a massive Week 5 test against North Pocono. • North Pocono Standouts: Cole West and Chase Zimmerman led the Trojans past Valley View to maintain their spot atop the Big School rankings. • Jake Jeckell (Crestwood): The area rushing standout preparing for a physical ground duel against Honesdale. • Declan Gregor (Wilkes Barre Area): Coming off an upset win over Berwick as Wilkes Barre gears up to face an unbeaten Dallas squad led by defensive standouts Dylan Geskey and Nick Pietkewicz. • Ty Cleaver (Berwick): Pushed for 206 yards rushing and 2 scores in Week 4 as the Bulldogs look to rebound against Pottsville. • Brayden Rose (Riverside): Continues to lead NEPA scoring as the 4 0 Vikings travel to rival Old Forge. • Austin Sostre (West Scranton): Impressed through the air as a freshman quarterback heading into a matchup with Scranton Prep. • Additional Names to Watch: Malachi Campbell (Wyoming Valley West), Logan Richardson (Hanover Area), Brady McDermott (Holy Redeemer), and Liam McDanel (Montrose).

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Join Coach Dan LaMagna and Coach George Howanitz on Cleats and Clipboards, presented by SportzWire, as they break down all the high school football action across Pennsylvania’s District 2.

With the regular season already a quarter of the way through, the ranks of the unbeaten are shrinking fast. In this episode, the coaches react to the biggest storylines from Week 3, roll out the updated SportzWire Big School and Small School Top 10 power rankings, and hand out weekly honors including the HydroBaths Athlete of the Week and the Fit AF Nutrition Fit of the Week. Finally, get ready for Friday night under the lights with an in-depth preview and rapid-fire predictions for every major Week 4 matchup across the area, highlighted by the heavyweight clash between North Pocono and Valley View.

Tune in every Wednesday at 9 PM for your front row seat to Northeast Pennsylvania high school football, and visit www.sportzwire.com for complete scores, standings, and game recaps.

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Cleats & Clipboards | Week 2 Recap, New Top 10 Rankings & Week 3 Previews

Coaches Dan Lamanna and George Howanitz break down everything happening across District 2 and Pennsylvania high school football on Cleats & Clipboards, brought to you by SportzWire. Week 2 separated contenders from the pack, and the guys dive into the biggest statements, bounce-back performances, and loaded Week 3 matchups.

In This Episode:

Week 2 Recap: Statements and Bounce Backs

Breakdowns of Dunmore firing on all cylinders, Abington Heights shutting out Trinity Prep in Florida, Berwick rolling behind 361 rushing yards against Pittston Area, and Montrose edging Susquehanna in a 21-20 classic for the Bluestone Trophy. Plus, Coach Howanitz breaks down Honesdale putting up 50 points on East Stroudsburg North.

Player and Fit of the Week

• SportzWire Player of the Week (Presented by HydroBath): Wallenpaupack running back and defensive back Edie Kiesendahl (235 rushing yards, 3 TDs, and clutch senior leadership).

• Fan Winner: Dave Kurtzman.

• Fit of the Week (Fueled by Fit AF Nutrition): Noah Council of Wyoming Valley West. Use code SPARTANS20 to save 20% on meal prep orders at Fit AF Nutrition.

Updated SportzWire Top 10 Rankings

Coach Howanitz unveils the updated Small School and Big School Top 10 rankings. Coach Dan throws a challenge flag on battle-tested programs and debates where teams stand heading into mid-September.

Week 3 Previews and Game Picks

Full previews, tactical breakdowns, and predictions across NEPA:

• Spotlight Game of the Week: Unbeaten North Pocono travels to undefeated Honesdale in a battle of physical ground games.

• Abington Heights travels to Dallas in a heavyweight clash.

• High-flying Riverside takes on Lake-Lehman.

• Crestwood visits Carbondale.

• Wyoming Area battles Berwick at Crispin Field.

• Valley View heads to Wilkes-Barre.

• Lakeland hosts Lackawanna Trail.

• Rapid-fire picks covering Western Wayne at Wallenpaupack, Mid Valley vs. Old Forge, Dunmore at Holy Cross, and more.

Local Fight Night Notice

A preview of Mohegan Fall Fists returning to Mohegan Pennsylvania on Saturday, October 10th, featuring Curt Scoby, local favorite Anthony Muta, and USBA title action.

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Cleats & Clipboards | Week 1 Recap, Top 10 Power Rankings & Week 2 Previews

Coaches Dan Lamanna and George Howanitz break down everything from opening week across District 2 and Pennsylvania high school football on Cleats & Clipboards, presented by SportzWire. After an electric slate of openers, the guys react to the biggest statement wins, unveil their updated Top 10 rankings, and preview a massive Week 2 lineup.

In This Episode:

Week 1 Opening Statements

Breakdowns of Dunmore rolling 42-0 against Wyoming Area, North Pocono storming out to a 30-0 halftime lead over Berwick, Dallas shutting out Tunkhannock, and Honesdale making an opening-night statement with a 26-14 win over Wallenpaupack. Plus, the coaches analyze the strong showing across NEPA against tough non-league competition.

Player and Fit of the Week

• SportzWire Player of the Week (Presented by HydroBath): Honesdale fullback and linebacker Gabe Duda, who pounded out 218 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 6 tackles in the Wayne-Pike Shrine Bowl victory.

• Fan Winner: Justin Bradley.

• Fit of the Week (Fueled by Fit AF Nutrition): The debut of the newly revamped segment searching every Friday night for the best game-day drips. Use code SPORTSWIRE to save 20% on meal prep orders of 7 meals or more at Fit AF Nutrition.

Historic Milestones and Notable Stat Lines

• Lakeland wideout Chase Rosenkrans sets the school record for all-time career receptions with 137 catches, sealed with a trick-play shovel pass.

• Big offensive showings from Carbondale's Caden Voglino (4 total TDs, including an 88-yard kickoff return), Dunmore's Weston Yannone (3 TDs, 173 total yards), Crestwood's Jake Jeckell (250 rushing yards), Holy Redeemer's Brady McDermott (5 TD passes, 268 yards), and Williamsport's Tevin Williams (over 400 yards of offense).

Updated SportzWire Top 10 Rankings

Coach Howanitz rolls out the Small School and Big School Top 10 boards. Coach Dan pulls out the red challenge flag as the debate heats up around Wyoming Area, Western Wayne, Valley View, Abington Heights, and Dallas.

Week 2 Previews and Picks

Full previews, tactical match-ups, and predictions across the district:

• Desperation Game of the Week: Berwick (0-1) visits Pittston Area (0-1) with both squads hungry to avoid an 0-2 hole.

• Big-play battle: Lakeland travels to Lake-Lehman.

• Speed vs. Power: West Scranton clashes with Carbondale.

• Dunmore tests Lackawanna Trail at Lions Field.

• Valley View heads to Crestwood in a clash of contrasting styles.

• Wyoming Valley West travels to face Dallas.

• Abington Heights journeys south to take on Trinity Prep in Florida.

• Rapid-fire picks across the district: North Pocono at Scranton, East Stroudsburg North at Honesdale, Montrose at Susquehanna for the Bluestone Trophy, Western Wayne at Old Forge, and more.

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Step inside the huddle with Cleats and Clipboards, your ultimate insider look at local high school football powered by SportzWire. Hosted by Coach Dan Lamagna alongside championship veteran Coach George Howanitz, this weekly show breaks down the game straight from the sidelines.
From film room analysis and game planning strategies to Friday night recap breakdowns across the region, Dan and George bring unmatched coaching insight, player highlights, and honest talk about what it takes to win in the trenches. Whether you are a player, parent, coach, or dedicated fan under the lights, Cleats and Clipboards delivers the genuine football perspective you will not find anywhere else. Catch every episode and stay locked into local sports coverage at www.sportzwire.com

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