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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District 2 Football with Cleats & Clipboards Coach Dan LaMagna and Coach George Howanitz