Wednesday, October 4, 2017

The Winds of Change

As we head to the month of October, we see great change. The leaves on the trees change colors, then fall off. The days become shorter and shorter and soon enough, we will heading toward the holidays. At the end of this month, we will only have 25 teams vying for six District Titles. So with all that, here are the Week 7 game previews and the first for October.

Abington Heights at Valley West
Time: Fri 7 PM

The Comets are coming off a loss to Pittston Area. The Spartans are coming off a loss to Wallenpaupack. This could very well determine who gets the home game in the first round of District 2 5A Playoffs. Abington Heights wideout Trey Koehler has 19 catches for 325 yards and four touchdowns. Valley West's Darrian Tyson has rushed for 229 yards and three touchdowns. He also has 18 catches for 236 yards and two touchdowns.

Prediction: Valley West

Berwick at Pittston Area
Time: Fri 7 PM

Berwick is coming off a win over Coughlin. Pittston Area is coming off a win over Abington Heights. Berwick is currently on top of the District 2 4A Standings. Pittston Area is having their best start in quite a while. Bulldogs RB Evan Klinger is rushing for 439 yards and four touchdowns. Patriots wideout Kevin Krawczyk has 27 catches for 579 yards and five touchdowns.

Prediction: Berwick

Holy Cross at Carbondale
Time: Fri 7 PM

Holy Cross is coming off a loss to Mid Valley and are still looking for their first win of the season. Carbondale is coming off a loss to Lackawanna Trail. Crusaders QB Jake Wiercinski has been throwing for 180 yards and a touchdown. He also has two rushing touchdowns. Chargers RB Nick Vadella is rushing for 487 yards and five touchdowns.

Prediction: Carbondale

Coughlin at Meyers
Time: Fri 7 PM

Coughlin comes off a loss to Berwick that snapped a three game winning streak. Meyers is coming off a loss to Dallas. The Crusaders' Vincent Todd is rushing for 362 yards and three touchdowns. He also has seven catches for 64 yards. Mohawks QB Janssen Wilborn is throwing for 807 yards and five touchdowns and rushing for 523 yards and six touchdowns.

Prediction: Meyers

Crestwood at Tunkhannock
Time: Fri 7 PM

Crestwood is coming off a big victory over Nanticoke and Tunkhannock is coming off a loss to Lake-Lehman. Comets RB Nick Grosek is rushing for 389 yards and four touchdowns. He also has nine catches for 45 yards.  The Tigers Garrett Hopkinss is rushing for 218 yards and two touchdowns. He also has 25 catches for 281 yards and two touchdowns

Prediction: Crestwood

Wallenpaupack at Dallas
Time: Fri 7 PM

Wallenpaupack is coming off a close victory over Valley West. Dallas is coming off a blowout win over Meyers. Buckhorns wideout Ty Holbert has 11 catches for 179 yards and two touchdowns. Mountaineers RB Danny Meuser is rushing for 378 yards and eight touchdowns on the season.

Prediction: Wallenpaupack

Delaware Valley at Williamsport
Time: Fri 7 PM

A big matchup between the top two teams in the District 2/4 Subregional. Delaware Valley stayed unbeaten by knocking off Hazleton Area. Williamsport rallied past Scranton to get the win. The Warriors Dylan Kelly has 17 catches for 253 yards and three touchdowns. He also has four interceptions and has returned one for a touchdown. Williamsport wideout Marcus Simmons has 36 catches for 461 yards and six touchdowns.

Prediction: Delaware Valley

Susquehanna at Dunmore
Time: Fri 7 PM

Susquehanna is coming off a loss to Lakeland. Dunmore stayed undefeated by shutting out Montrose. Sabers RB Sam Cosmello rushed for 400 yards and eight touchdowns. Bucks QB Gavin Darcy threw for 490 yards and 12 touchdowns. He's also rushed for two touchdowns.

Prediction: Dunmore

Northwest at Hanover Area
Time: Fri 7 PM

Northwest is coming off a victory over Holy Redeemer. Hanover Area is coming off a loss to Wyoming Area. Rangers wideout Brandon Hardiman has 11 catches for 141 yards and a touchdown. Hawkeyes QB Aaron Hummer has thrown for 432 yards and a touchdown.

Prediction: Northwest

Scranton at Hazleton Area
Time: Fri 7 PM

Scranton is coming off a tough loss to Williamsport. Hazleton Area is coming off a tough loss at Delaware Valley. Knights RB Rheyse Green has rushed for 853 yards and 13 touchdowns. He has also 10 catches for 123 yards and two touchdowns. Cougars QB Sparky Wolk has 1,222 yards passing and 11 touchdowns.

Prediction: Scranton

Holy Redeemer at Athens
Time: Fri 7 PM

Holy Redeemer is coming off a road loss to Northwest. Athens is coming off a blowout win over GAR. Royals wideout Colin Conway has 19 catches for 201 yards. Athens QB Kaden Rude has thrown for 584 yards and four touchdowns.

Prediction: Athens

Scranton Prep at Honesdale
Time: Fri 7 PM

Scranton Prep is coming off a close victory against Valley View. Honesdale is coming off a road loss to Western Wayne. Cavaliers RB Matt Gilmartin has been great this season. He has 964 yards rushing and 16 touchdowns. Hornets wideout Justin LoBasso has 17 catches for 260 yards and two touchdowns.

Prediction: Scranton Prep

Lackawanna Trail at Old Forge
Time: Fri 7 PM

This could very well be a preview of the District 2 Single-A final. Lackawanna Trail is coming off a win over Carbondale. Old Forge stayed undefeated with a victory at Riverside. Trail RB Jeffrey Resto has rushed for 475 yards and 10 touchdowns. Old Forge Receiver Anthony Rios has 12 catches for 301 yards and a touchdown.

Prediction: Old Forge

Lake-Lehman at Nanticoke
Time: Fri 7 PM

Lake-Lehman is coming off a win over Tunkhannock. Nanticoke is coming off a road loss to Crestwood. Black Knights RB Trey Borger has rushed for 745 yards and eight touchdowns. Trojans QB Colby Butczynski replaced Matt Wrubel at quarterback after Wrubel's injury. He's thrown for 158 yards and a touchdown.

Prediction: Lake-Lehman

Riverside at Lakeland
Time: Fri 7 PM

Riverside is coming off a loss to Dunmore. Lakeland is coming off a victory over Susquehanna. Vikings QB Brayden Thiel is throwing for 504 yards and three touchdowns. Chiefs QB Nico Piraino has thrown for 874 yards and seven touchdowns.

Prediction: Lakeland

Montrose at Mid Valley
Time: Fri 7 PM

Montrose is coming off a loss to undefeated Dunmore. Mid Valley is coming off a win against Holy Cross. Meteors RB John Herman has rushed for 331 yards and three touchdowns. Mid Valley RB Colin Hazelton has 621 yards rushing and 10 touchdowns.

Prediction: Mid Valley

Western Wayne at North Pocono
Time: Fri 7 PM

Western Wayne comes in undefeated and beat Honesdale last week. North Pocono is coming off a close victory over West Scranton. Western Wayne wide receiver Dylan Walck has 16 catches for 346 yards and three touchdowns. Trojans receiver Dale Moore has 15 catches for 281 yards and a touchdown.

Prediction: North Pocono

Valley View at West Scranton (PNC Field)
Time: Fri 7 PM

Valley View is coming off a tough loss at Scranton Prep. West Scranton is coming a loss to North Pocono and are still looking for their first win of the season. Cougars RB Seth Vernon has rushed for 577 yards and 11 touchdowns. Invaders RB Andre Cholette has rushed for 275 yards and three touchdowns.

Prediction: Valley View

Wyoming Area at GAR
Time: Sat 7 PM

Wyoming Area is coming off a victory over Hanover Area. GAR is coming off a loss to Athens. Warriors receiver Marc Minichello has 28 catches for 290 yards and four touchdowns. GAR QB Ronald Peguero has thrown for 230 yards and a touchdown.

Prediction: Wyoming Area

King's at Misericordia
Time: Sat 1 PM

King's is coming off a disappointing loss to Albright. Misericordia is coming off a blowout loss to Stevenson. Monarchs RB Jordan Downes has rushed for 288 yards and two touchdowns. Cougars QB Brady Williams has thrown for 767 yards and six touchdowns. He has also rushed for 420 yards and three touchdowns.

Prediction: King's

Widener at Wilkes
Time: Sat 1 PM

Widener is coming off a win over Lebanon Valley. Wilkes is coming off a loss to Lycoming. Widener WR Montrell Hicks-Taylor has 22 catches for 465 yards and four touchdowns. Wilkes TE Garrett Armstrong has 29 catches for 262 yards and two touchdowns.

Prediction: Widener

Kutztown at Bloomsburg
Time: Sat 2:30 PM

Kutztown is coming off a loss to West Chester. Bloomsburg is coming off a win over Millersville.  Kutztown QB Collin DiGalbo threw for 205 yards and a touchdown in the loss. Huskies QB Chris Palubinsky has thrown for 1,004 yards and five touchdowns.

Penn State at Northwestern
Time: Sat 12 PM

Penn State is coming off a win over Indiana at home. Northwestern is coming off a loss to Wisconsin. Penn State QB Trace McSorley is throwing for 1,352 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also has rushed for 179 yards and three touchdowns. Wildcats QB Clayton Thorson has thrown for 1,061 yards and seven touchdowns.

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