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