Two weeks in

Two weeks into the HS Football season and not much is still known about most teams. You could be 0-2 and still turn things around. You could be 2-0 and things could easily fall apart. It all depends on how a team reacts to failure or success. There are some big games on the schedule this week and some are looking to get their first victory of the 2017 season. With that being said, here are the HS and College football games this upcoming weekend.

Nanticoke at GAR

Thurs 7 PM

Nanticoke is coming off a blowout victory over Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech is 2-0 going in. GAR is coming off a shutout loss to Western Wayne. For the first time in a while, the roles are reversed, Nanticoke comes in 2-0 while GAR is 0-2. I wouldn't be surprised if GAR comes in and makes it a game with Nanticoke. The Trojans ground game has been impressive through two games. Eric Jeffries is rushing for 334 yards and five touchdowns and Dawson Hughes is rushing for 212 yards and three touchdowns. The bright spot of the GAR offense has been Malachai Williams. He has four catches for 112 yards and a touchdown.

Prediction: Nanticoke

Berwick at Wyoming Area

Fri 7 PM

Berwick is coming off a victory over Dallas. Wyoming Area is coming off a tough loss at Crestwood. Wyoming Area looked very good last week against Crestwood, but they hope they corrected their mistakes as the Bulldogs come into town. Bulldogs quarterback Alex Force as played great in place of Jared Marshman. He has thrown for 276 yards and two touchdowns. Dominic Deluca played great last week in place of PJ Angeli, who is out for the season. He threw for 120 yards and three touchdowns last week against Crestwood.

Prediction: Berwick

Mid Valley at Carbondale

Fri 7 PM

Mid Valley is coming off a victory over Riverside. Carbondale comes off a loss to Old Forge. Mid Valley's ground game was excellent in their victory last season. On the season, Mid Valley's Joe Chylak has rushed for 370 yards and six touchdowns and Colin Hazelton has ran for 267 yards and three touchdowns. Chargers quarterback Jordan Tolerico has thrown for 77 yards and a touchdown.

Prediction: Mid Valley

Coughlin at Crestwood

Fri 7 PM

Coughlin is coming off a loss to Scranton Prep. Crestwood comes off a home victory against Wyoming Area. This matchup may seem like it's a mismatch but Coughlin last week played one of the best teams in District 2 in Scranton Prep. Crestwood will need to be careful if they want to get to 3-0 on the season. Coughlin quarterback Vincent Todd has been their MVP through two games. He has thrown for 180 yards and a touchdown. He has also rushed for 120 yards. Crestwood junior quarterback Chase Passman has been great through two games, he has thrown for 284 yards and three touchdowns while only throwing one interception.

Prediction: Crestwood

Pittston Area at Dallas

Fri 7 PM

Pittston Area got a win against Tunkhannock last week. Dallas is coming off a road loss to Berwick. Patriots quarterback Walter Coles has thrown for 347 yards and four touchdowns. Wideout Kevin Krawczyk has six catches for 157 yards and a touchdown for Pittston Area. The Mountaineers Leonard Kelley has rushed for 252 yards and a touchdown and has also returned an interception for a touchdown.

Prediction: Dallas

Delaware Valley at Valley West

Fri 7 PM

Delaware Valley comes off a road victory over Valley View. Valley West was in a heartbreaking at home against Hazleton Area. Del Val quarterback Nick Reilly has thrown for 423 yards and three touchdowns. Wideout Dylan Kelly has nine catches for 125 yards and two touchdowns for the Warriors. Spartans junior quarterback Jake Shusta has been great for the Spartans. He has thrown for 292 yards and two touchdowns. Sean Mitkovitch has rushed for 227 yards and three touchdowns for Valley West.

Prediction: Delaware Valley

Lakeland at Dunmore

Fri 7 PM

The Chiefs are coming off a blowout victory over Holy Cross. The Bucks are coming off a win over Lackawanna Trail. Chiefs quarterback Nico Piraino has thrown for 238 yards and three touchdowns. Thomas Pidgeon has caught four catches for 126 yards and two touchdowns. Bucks quarterback Gavin Darcy has thrown for 119 yards and four touchdowns. He also has two touchdowns. Cristian Buckley has rushed for 133 yards.

Prediction: Dunmore

Meyers at Hanover Area

Fri 7 PM

Meyers is coming off their 500th victory in school history. The Hawkeyes are coming off a loss to Blue Mountain and have yet to score this season. Mohawks quarterback Janssen Wilborn has been fantasic. He thrown for 307 yards and two touchdowns. On  the ground, he's rushed for 156 yards and two touchdowns. Reese Patronick has caught eight passes for 148 yards. Hawkeyes wideout Sean Coleman has caught 10 passes for 97 yards.

Prediction: Meyers

Williamsport at Hazleton Area

Fri 7 PM

Williamsport is coming off a victory over Mifflin County. Hazleton Area is coming off a big victory over Valley West on the road. Quarterback Joe Fagnano has thrown for 436 yards and nine touchdowns. Wideout Marcus Simmons has caught 12 passes for 218 yards and four touchdowns. Cougars quarterback Sparky Wolk has thrown for 382 yards and a touchdown. Damon Horton has six catches for 171 yards and a touchdown for Hazleton Area.

Prediction: Williamsport

Honesdale at Tunkhannock

Fri 7 PM

Honesdale is coming off a loss to Scranton. Tunkhannock is coming off a loss to Pittston Area. The Hornets ground game is led by Beau Freiermuth and Andy Carroll. Freiermuth has rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown. Carroll has rushed for 142 yards and a touchdown. The Tigers Logan Cywinski has been fantasic over two games. He has rushed for 398 yards and five touchdowns. Zack Rogers has thrown for 204 yards and a touchdown for Tunkhannock.

Prediction: Honesdale

Scranton Prep at Lake-Lehman

Fri 7 PM

Scranton Prep is coming off a victory over Coughlin. Lake-Lehman is coming off a loss to Northwest. The Cavaliers Matt Gilmartin has rushed for 288 yards and seven touchdowns.  Quarterback Leo O'Boyle has thrown for 184 yards and two touchdowns. Lake-Lehman running back Trey Borger has been great. He's rushed for 208 yards and three touchdowns. Zack Kojandinovich has added 85 yards and a touchdown.

Prediction: Scranton Prep

Montrose at Old Forge

Fri 7 PM

Montrose comes off a loss to Meyers. Old Forge is off to a 2-0 with victories over Hanover Area and Carbondale. Meteors running back John Herman is rushing for 130 yards on the season and quarterback Maverick Tims is throwing for 92 yards and two touchdowns. Old Forge freshman quarterback Dante Lucarelli has thrown for 290 yards and five touchdowns and no interceptions. Running back Brendan Mozeleski has rushed for 213 yards and three touchdowns.

Prediction: Old Forge

Susquehanna at Riverside

Fri 7 PM

Susquehanna is coming off a blowout victory over Holy Redeemer. Riverside is coming off a 20 point loss to Mid Valley. The Sabers Sam Cosmello has rushed for 133 yards and six touchdowns. CJ Stone has thrown for 247 yards and two touchdowns. Vikings running back Chase Briskie has rushed for 272 yards and a touchdown.

Prediction: Riverside

Wallenpaupack at North Pocono

Fri 7 PM

Wallenpaupack is coming off a win over West Scranton. North Pocono is coming off a blowout victory over Abington Heights. Wallenpaupack's Joe Ingulli has rushed for 224 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Tom McCormick has thrown for 187 yards and two touchdowns for the Buckhorns. North Pocono quarterback Donny Blaine has thrown for 269 yards and three touchdowns. Dale Moore has caught seven passes for 154 yards and a touchdown. This is a matchup of District title contenders in two different classes, this is a potential game of the week.

Prediction: North Pocono

Western Wayne at Northwest

Fri 7 PM

Western Wayne is coming off a victory over GAR. Northwest is coming off a win over Lake-Lehman.  The defense has been solid for Western Wayne as they haven't allowed a point through two games. Kobe Sauter has rushed for 228 yards and a touchdown. Matt Valanda has thrown for 191 yards and two touchdowns. Rangers running back Jake Anderson has rushed for 167 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback David Piestrak has thrown for 166 yards and has rushed for 137 yards and two touchdowns.

Prediction: Northwest

Valley View at Scranton

Fri 7 PM

Valley View is coming off a loss against Delaware Valley. Scranton is starting off the season 2-0 with victories over Valley West and Honesdale. Cougars running back Seth Vernon leads the team in rushing with 159 yards and Traon Jones leads the team in touchdowns with four. Knights quarterback Robbie McAndrew has thrown for 368 yards and four touchdowns. Wideout Ky'Ron Harbin has caught seven passes for 193 yards and two touchdowns.

Prediction: Scranton

West Scranton at Abington Heights

Sat 1:30 PM

West Scranton is coming off a loss to Wallenpaupack. Abington Heights is coming off a loss to North Pocono. One of these teams will get their first win of the season this week. West Scranton Jake Ciullo has thrown for 167 yards and a touchdown. Running back Kevin Williams has rushed for 131 yards and two touchdowns. Comets quarterback George Tinsley has thrown for 134 yards and two touchdowns.

Prediction: West Scranton

Lackawanna Trail at Holy Cross

Sat 1 PM

The Lions are coming off a loss to Dunmore. Holy Cross is coming off a loss to Lakeland. Lions quarterback Nathan Rolka has thrown for 124 yards and has rushed for three touchdowns. Holy Cross running back Jason Kopf has rushed for 143 yards on the season.

Prediction: Lackawanna Trail

Mahanoy Area at Holy Redeemer

Sat 1 PM

Mahanoy Area is coming off a loss to Tamaqua. The Royals are coming off a loss to Susquehanna. Royals quarterback JD Turosky is throwing for 234 yards and three touchdowns. He's also rushed for 118 yards and three touchdowns. James Cunningham leads the team in rushing yards with 120 yards. Jared Piontkowski has caught five passes for 76 yards and a touchdown.

Prediction: Mahanoy Area

King's at Stevenson

Sat 12 PM

King's is coming off an opening night victory over Moravian. Stevenson comes off a loss to Frostburg State. King's quarterback Zach Whitehead threw for 309 yards and he rushed for 88 yards and three touchdowns. Receiver Tyler Marroni caught nine passes for 155 yards. Stevenson quarterback Dan Williams threw for 174 yards and a touchdown. Receiver Preston Addo caught four passes for 80 yards.

Prediction: Stevenson

Lebanon Valley at Wilkes

Sat 1 PM

Lebanon Valley comes off a loss to Franklin & Marshall. Wilkes got blown out by Muhlenberg. Lebanon Valley quarterback Brett Cohen threw a touchdown pass for their lone score of the game. Wilkes Jose Tabora threw for 195 yards and three touchdowns last week. Garrett Armstrong caught 10 passes for 121 yards and a touchdown. Aaron Coyne caught two touchdown passes.

Prediction: Wilkes

Albright at Misericordia

Sat 1 PM

Albright is coming off a tight victory over Salisbury. Misericordia is coming off a loss to Mercant Marine. Albright quarterback Alec Vignola threw for 180 yards and two touchdowns. Receiver Malik Jackson caught seven passes for 78 yards and a touchdown. Mike Jordan caught two passes for two touchdowns for Albright. Misericordia's Brandon Leap threw for 426 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 45 yards and two touchdowns. Isaiah Williams had 10 catches for 174 yards and Josh Dieter caught seven passes for 142 yards and three touchdowns.

Prediction: Albright

Bloomsburg at Clarion

Sat 1 PM

Bloomsburg is coming off a loss to Stonehill. Clarion is coming off a shutout loss to UTM. Clarion's Kyle Evans rushed for 50 yards in the loss. Huskies quarterback Chris Palubinsky threw for 265 yards and two touchdowns. Wideout Jay Popson caught seven passes for 121 yards. Michael Allen caught six passes for 78 yards and a touchdown.

Prediction: Bloomsburg

Pittsburgh at Penn State

Sat 3:30 PM

Pittsburgh is coming off an overtime victory over Youngstown State. Penn State is coming off a shutout of Akron. Panthers running back Qadree Ollison rushed for 91 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Max Browne threw for 140 yards and a touchdown. Penn State QB Trace McSorley threw for 280 yards and two touchdowns and also ran in another score. Running back Saquon Barkley ran for 174 yards and two touchdowns. Mike Gesicki caught six passes for 58 yards and two touchdowns. Pitt ended up beating Penn State in Week 2 last season and I would assume the Nittany Lions have not forgotten and they are looking for revenge as they now play the game in Happy Valley.

Prediction: Penn State