All-stars
Friday, Dec. 31, 2000
Trichilo garners annual Cesare award
By Joby Fawcett
Brett Trichilo dazzled Dunmore High School fans for three years as
a running back on the football team. He also made the faculty proud with his work ethic in
the classroom. Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000
Sokso Shines Two Ways
By Joby Fawcett
Lakeland's Jeff Sokso, a WR-DB, joins Wallenpaupack's Dan Faubel
as only two-way selections to the All-Region team.
 Buckhorns' Dan Faubel Was a Leader by
Example
Moschorak Challenged Invaders
Evan Kraky Tosses Way Into History
Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000
Second to none- Washko named to Small
School All-State team
By Joby Fawcett
Chris Washko never expected to be named to the Small School
All-State team after his junior season. The honor this season was merely a formality.
One-two punch- Jacksons named all-state
Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000
Piskorik named first-team All-State
By Steve Bennet
For all the excitement Wyoming Valley West quarterback P.J.
Piskorik brought to the football field on the offensive side of the ball, his performance
on defense sometimes got overlooked by the fans in the stands.
NEPFC
announces its first divisional all-star teams
By Joby Fawcett and Dave Lauriha
Two-way
Performers Dominate
High-powered offensive attacks reap
honors
Aftermath
Monday, Dec. 4, 2000
Trail pays for former sins of Southern
By Dave Lauriha
Lackawanna Trail found out Friday how it felt to
pay for somebody else's sins.
Playoff coverage
Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000
Southern Columbia blocks Lions road to
Hershey
By Joby Fawcett
SUNBURY -- The blank stares of disbelief on the Lackawanna Trail players'
faces told the story. Southern Columbia dominated the Lions in every aspect of Friday
night's PIAA Class A semifinal.
Southern Columbia a good model for Lackawanna
Trail to follow
Playoff preview
Friday, Dec. 1, 2000
Jackson, Colvin perfect
complement for Trail offense
By Joby Fawcett
Richard Jackson and Jim Colvin walked slowly from the Red Barons dugout at
Lackawanna County Stadium. They were the last two Lions' players to clear the final step.
Southern Columbia brings legacy into semifinals
Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000
Trail defense has caught fire
By Joby Fawcett
Lackawanna Trail's Aaron Slick could only shake his head. He couldn't believe
the beating he and his defensive teammates had endured at the hands of the Riverside
Vikings.
 State high school football rankings
Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000
Trail's Carpenter not of weak heart
By Joby Fawcett
At first glance it appeared Jeff Carpenter's
senior season was over. The doctors diagnosed him with an anterior cruciate ligament tear.
The injury historically has ended playing careers.
Aftermath
Monday, Nov. 27, 2000
Lions benefit from role reversal
By Joby Fawcett
Amazing how much one play can factor into a football game. Lackawanna Trail
attempted to strike quickly against Tri-Valley in the 1999 state quarterfinal. A deep pass
to a wide-open Yogi Roth from John Glenn sailed just beyond the all-state performer's
outstretched arms.
H.S. football honor roll
Football players to be honored
Playoff game coverage
Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000
Strath Haven Beats Berwick, 14-7
By Steve Bennett
The first thing George Curry does when sizing up an opponent is analyze
the matchups.
Lions More Than a Work in Progress
Mulhern Key to Panthers' Win
Mount Carmel's Veach, Lakeland's Kraky Lived up to Billing
Carrube's Line Work Helps Chiefs Advance
Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000
Trail's backfield too much for Tri-Valley
By Joby Fawcett
Lackawanna Trail brought the lightning and the thunder into the PIAA Class A
quarterfinals.
Line's strength makes the difference
Door shut on end zone, Chiefs season
Streaking Strath Haven a formidable foe for Bulldogs
Playoff previews
Friday Nov. 24, 2000
Sack
tops comeback by Chiefs' Chopko
By Joby Fawcett
For the first time in his young life, Chris Chopko was seriously
scared. The Lakeland senior hoisted a bar loaded with heavy iron plates off his chest
during an incline press exercise in the preseason. A slight arch of his back supplied the
final thrust.
Foe is playoff tested
Stingy Bulldogs big, experienced
Lakeland vs. Mount Carmel
Tri-Valley vs. Lackawanna Trail
Aftermath
Thursday Nov. 23, 2000
McAndrew no longer an unknown
By Joby Fawcett
Eric McAndrew was as surprised as the Lackawanna Trail faithful when his
number was called during last week's District 2 Class A championship game against
Carbondale.
Astleford proves less is more
State high school football rankings
Monday, Nov. 20, 2000
State title quest begins for local teams
By Joby Fawcett
Then there were two.
Lakeland and Lackawanna Trail advanced this past weekend to the PIAA state
quarterfinals.
Playoff quarterfinals - Game coverage
Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000
Trail Freshman Caps Repeat
By Joby Fawcett
Lackawanna Trail freshman quarterback Devin Myers picked a nice time to come
of age.
Myers threw for a career-high 110 yards and two touchdowns to lead Lackawanna
Trail to a 41-8 win over Carbondale Saturday to claim its second straight District 2 Class
A championship at frigid Lackawanna County Stadium in front of 1,348 fans.
Trail Defense- Mission Accomplished
PASTIN COLUMN
Oliveri Takes His Rightful Place
Bulldogs Blast Pittston Area, 35-7
Comets' Comeback Gets Knocked Out
Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000
Lakeland captures AA title
By Joby Fawcett
Lakeland remembered the feeling of disappointment after losing last season's
District 2 Class AA championship game to Dunmore.
It burned in the pits of the players' stomachs for 12 months.
The Chiefs extinguished that flame with a 25-6 win over Hanover Area Friday
night to claim the District 2 Class AA championship at a snowy Lackawanna County Stadium.
Chiefs defense gives Hawkeyes a jolt
Judge- Pittston Area's Oliveri can play
Prep unable to withstand Blue Jays, 20-6
Spartans shot down by Downingtown
Playoff semifinals - Aftermath
Monday, Nov. 13, 2000
Jackson continues his playoff
exploits
By Joby Fawcett
Lackawanna Trail's Richard Jackson lives for the postseason. Friday night was
no exception. His 162-yard effort against Riverside was just another in the long list of
accomplishments for the senior tailback.
Playoff semifinals - Game coverage
Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000
Invaders Unable To Conquer Berwick
By Chris Imperiale
BERWICK -- The West Scranton Invaders put
forth a resolute effort before falling to the mightier Bulldogs, 42-12, in a District 2-11
Class AAA subregional semifinal game.
Kraky Stars Again- This Time for 'D'
Comets Roll Tide in EC AAAA Semis
Lasavage Levels Sabers With Five Touchdowns
Hawks 'Go-To Guy' Cages Cougars, 19-12
Dallas rips North Penn
Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000
Lions feast on VikingsTrail exacts revenge in Class A
tilt
By Joby Fawcett
Lackawanna Trail senior Richard Jackson refused to let a valuable second
chance slip through his fingers.
Motivated by a lopsided loss to Riverside during the regular season, Jackson
and his Lions teammates defeated the Vikings, 20-7, in a District 2 playoff Friday night
on a soggy field at Lions Pride Stadium.
Rainy weather postpones Lakeland-Dunmore rematch
Second-half surge propels Patriots
Six turnovers by GAR sends Prep to EC finals
Comets see 'familiar' foe
Buckhorns fall in shootout
Playoff previews
Friday, Nov. 10, 2000
Trail's Jackson a man among boys
By Joby Fawcett
Morris Jackson received a call from Lackawanna Trail coach Jeff Wasilchak
during the summer between his eighth grade and freshman seasons.
Lasavage follows in large footsteps
Vikes' QB Smith emerges
Sabers' Leber learns the ropes
Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000
Invaders counting on Hricenek
By Joby Fawcett
Dennis Hricenak epitomizes the tradition of West Scranton football. The
rugged 240-pound fullback takes pride in being the featured back in the Invaders
smash-mouth offense.
New crew nets playoff return for Pittston Area
Buckhorns stare down another champion
Wednesday, Nov. 8 , 2000
Big men up front key to Lakeland
By Joby Fawcett
Lakeland quarterback Evan Kraky and his record-setting offense can thank the
powerful front five that makes everything possible for the Chiefs' machine.
Bucks must contain Kraky to have chance
Wilson develops under Valley View microscope
Dunmore at Lakeland
Valley View at Hanover Area
Prep 'thrilled' to play in EC
Playoff points
Playoff tickets on sale
Tuesday, Nov. 7 , 2000
District 2, EC football playoffs finalized
By Dave Lauriha
Playoff pairings for District 2 and the Eastern Conference were finalized at
separate meetings Monday.
Who needs a ticket?
WEEK 10
Game coverage
Monday, Nov. 6 , 2000
Invaders bounce back like champs
By Dave Lauriha and Joby Fawcett
West Scranton coach Ron Moschorak can easily remember the low point in the
Invaders season.
Old Forge withdraws from EC playoffs
H.S. football honor roll
Sunday, Nov. 5 , 2000
Lakeland topples Dunmore
By Joby Fawcett
Evan Kraky's resume of spectacular plays continued to grow Friday night at
Gatto Stadium in Dunmore. The junior quarterback saw a gaping hole in the Dunmore defense
and sprinted up the middle to convert a fourth-and-16 late in the first half.
Invaders win first title in 26 years
Plan comes together for Old Forge
Cosmello's big game paces Montrose attack
Cougars roar past Mid Valley
Berwick blasts Dallas to cap perfect season
Valley West rolls over Millionaires, 38-10
Previews
Friday, Nov. 3, 2000
Unbeaten Lakeland, Dunmore meet in
season finale
By Joby Fawcett
The scores were branded into the back of the Chiefs minds with a hot iron.
Dunmore, 35-13. Dunmore, 38-21. Two of Lakeland's three losses to the same team. It is all
the motivation the team needed to prepare for the 2000 season.
Game of the week
West could be best
Runco spreading the passing wealth
State H.S. football rankings
Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000
PASTIN COLUMN
NEPFC stock rising
By Bob Pastin
Stan Kucharski had been saying all along how excited he was about the new
Northeast Pennsylvania Football Conference and what a marvelous opportunity this would be
for his Wallenpaupack Buckhorns.
WEEK 9
Aftermath
Monday, Oct. 30, 2000
Division races going down to wire
By Joby Fawcett
Division leaders in the Northeast Pennsylvania
Football Conference all enjoyed winning efforts in Week 9 to set up a climactic final
weekend. Five of the conferences' six divisions will have titles directly up for grabs
this week.
Titles provide no guarantees
Game coverage
Sunday, Oct. 29, 2000
Blackman Busts Through Comets
By Joby Fawcett
When his teammates needed him most, Williamsport running back Darrell
Blackman hoisted them upon his broad shoulders Saturday afternoon.
Strenfel Does Senior Shuffle
Other Shoe Drops On Mountaineers
Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000
Trail's Jackson, Colvin combine for 268
yards
By Joby Fawcett
Susquehanna coach Ron Mulka realized his greatest fear Friday night at
Lackawanna Trail.
If Richard Jackson didn't get to his defense, Jim Colvin would.
In fact, both dissected the Sabers for a combined 268 yards on 47 carries to
lead Lackawanna Trail to a 28-8 win in the Northeast Pennsylvania Football Conference
Division 4 showdown.
Valley View delivers backbreaker to Prep
Chargers overcome injuries
Riverside rolls, closes in on playoff berth
Mitkowski leads Nanticoke
Piskorik's double slams door on Cougars
Trichilo's effort helps Dunmore bounce back, 35-18
Pittston Area blanks Coughlin
Faubel clamps Comets
Previews
Friday, Oct. 27, 2000
Lions' bedrock has become Sabers' rock bottom
By Marty Myers
Lackawanna Trail 40-0 win two seasons ago over Susquehanna put the Lions on
the map and helped ignite a resurgence at the school. The loss sent the Sabers into a
tailspin that saw it win only six of its next 19 games.
Game of the week
Valley View, Prep suddenly contenders
West soaring to new heights
State H.S. football rankings
WEEK 8
Aftermath
Monday, Oct. 23, 2000
Week 8 provided electric atmosphere, upsets
By Joby Fawcett
Week 8 of the Northeast
Pennsylvania Football Conference provided some of the most exciting action of the season.
A renewed rivalry that sat dormant for 12 years kicked things off in Old Forge on Friday
and the express just kept rolling through Saturday afternoon.
Playoff picture muddled
Game coverage
Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000
Lucky Old Hat Helps Hawkeyes Bag Bucks
By Steve Bennett
To celebrate the festivities for Friday night's bonfire, Hanover
Area coach Dave Fisher brought out an old hunting hat which he was wearing when he scored
an eight-point buck several years ago.
Lions Do Not Look Past Bruins, 67-0
Spartans Stomp Black Knights
Tricks Are for West
Hazleton Beats Coughlin, 28-13
Overtime OK for Shocker As McHugh Leads Upset
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000
Vikings pillage Old Forge
By Joby Fawcett
Neighboring adversaries Riverside and Old Forge waged war
for 48 minutes. Each seized momentum with Riverside finally coming away with a memorable
25-18 win Friday in front of 5,200 fans at Old Forge Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Meteors go wildly into win column
Patriots tame Tigers with turnovers
No doubting Thomas after 266-yard game buries Scranton
Hornets sting winless Del. Valley
Chargers get their kicks
Previews
Friday, Oct. 20, 2000
Vikes-Devils: The 'Game' is back
By Joby Fawcett
Two schools separated only by a few blocks and 12 years. Two communities
forever linked by a passion for high school football, and a desire to prove one's
superiority.
Football game's revival stirs up memories
Game of the week
Abington Heights fighting for postseason berth
D3 crossovers save best for last
State H.S. football rankings
WEEK 7
Aftermath
Monday, Oct. 16, 2000
Upset revitalizes Scranton Prep
By Joby Fawcett and Dave Lauriha
Scranton Prep entered the 2000 season with a great deal of optimism. The
Cavaliers had been the best of the rest during Eastern Conference Class AA championship
seasons in 1996 and 1997. However, while playing in the highly competitive Big 11, the
Cavaliers made arguments that their seasons warranted a District 2 playoff berth.
H.S. football Honor roll
Game Coverage
Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000
Abington Heights Satisfies Its Hunger
By Jonathan Bombulie
After a disheartening loss to Wyoming Valley West last week,
the Abington Heights Comets had two goals Saturday -- control the line of scrimmage and
restore the fire in their eyes. They did both in a 38-14 victory over Crestwood Saturday
afternoon in Mountain Top.
Hafey Wins Battle Of the Bishops
Saturday Oct. 14, 2000
Invaders in 26-134 victory over Wyoming Area
By Marty Myers
West Scranton's Mike Jones hauled in a pair of touchdown passes, one that put
the Invaders in front to stay and another for an insurance score, in a 26-14 victory over
Wyoming Area Friday night.
Buckhorns blank Del. Valley
Vikings flying high, air game sinks BOR
Scranton Prep uses big plays to knock off GAR
Hanover Area putsits slant on victory
Fantastic five for McGowan as Scranton drops Tunkhannock
Previews
Friday, Oct. 13, 2000
Trail's message: loud and clear
By Joby Fawcett
Old Forge huddled after last season's District 2 Class A semifinal loss to
Lackawanna Trail. Coach Paul Iacavazzi instructed his players to observe the Lions
celebration.
Game of the week
Home cooking welcome to West
Defense has answered call for Chiefs
State H.S. football rankings
Playoff points
WEEK 6
Aftermath
Monday, Oct. 9, 2000
Valley View-Dunmore a near-perfect contest
By Joby Fawcett
The renewal of the Valley View-Dunmore rivalry did more than live up to
expectations.
H.S. football honor roll - Week 6
Game coverage
Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000
Streak slashed by WVW
By Joby Fawcett
P.J. Piskorik proved to be one of the brightest talents in the Northeast
Pennsylvania Football Conference.
Piskorik a gladiator for Spartans
Prall paces West over Crestwood
Lake-Lehman blanks Coughlin with late surge
Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000
Dunmore Bucks defeat Valley View
By Joby Fawcett
Mark Sottile drilled an 18-yard field goal from a left-to-right angle setting
off a wild celebration at Gatto Stadium. The kick lifted Dunmore to an exciting 23-22 win
over Valley View in the Northeast Pennsylvania Football Conference Division 3 North.
Blackman kicks into overdrive
Defense refuses to rest for streaking Old Forge
Spartans spread scoring
Chiefs pile up points against Prep
Kacanich, Buckhorns crown North Pocono
Berwick breaks out with second-half aerial assault
Previews
Friday, Oct. 6, 2000
'Season in a nutshell'
By Joby Fawcett
Wyoming Valley West, which lost to Berwick, 20-7 in a crossover, now faces
its stiffest Division 1 opponent. Undefeated Abington Heights welcomes the preseason
favorites to The Pit in Clarks Summit Saturday at 1 p.m.
Game of the week
Bucks, Cougars rivalry renewed
NEPFC fullbacks carrying the load
Thursday, Oct. 5, 2000
Meaning is different for Trojans, Buckhorns
By Jay Yander
What a difference six weeks make. Prior to the start of the 2000 season, this
week's match-up between North Pocono and Wallenpaupack was billed as the centerpiece of
the Northeast Pennsylvania Football Conference Division 2 North schedule. AA play.
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