This Week on Cleats & Clipboards: With four unbeaten teams still standing and only four weeks remaining in the regular season, the playoff picture is finally coming into focus. Coach Dan LaMagna and Coach George Howanitz break down an explosive Week 6 and preview championship-caliber Week 7 matchups that will define District 2's final stretch.

This Episode:

• Week 6 Recap: Statement wins, shutouts, and breakthrough performances across the district
• Four Unbeaten Teams: North Pocono, Dallas, Scranton Prep, Dunmore, and Lakeland — who can stay perfect?
• Athlete of the Week: Holy Redeemer's Brady McDermott (320 total yards, 4 TDs) powered by HydroBats
• The Heavyweight Battles:
  • Honesdale (5-1) at unbeaten Lakeland (6-0) at Chapman Lake
  • North Pocono (6-0) hosts Scranton Prep (5-1) in a top-5 showdown
  • Wallenpaupack brings the heat to Abington Heights
  • Dunmore's dominant defense faces Western Wayne
• Injury Watch: How top teams navigate key losses heading into crunch time
• Updated Rankings: Big School and Small School SportsWire rankings
• Game-by-Game Predictions: Expert analysis on every district matchup

The intensity ramps up starting this Friday. Don't miss the shows and moments that will determine who plays in November.

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We're halfway through the District 2 football season and five teams remain undefeated. Coach Dan LaMagna and Coach George Howanitz break down Week 5 results, roll out updated rankings for both big school and small school, and preview a pivotal Week 6 slate.

This week: North Pocono and Dallas stay perfect at 5-0 in the big schools. In the small schools, Prep, Dunmore, Lakeland, and Riverside are still unbeaten — and Howanitz challenges the rankings, demanding respect for those 5-0 teams.

The featured game: Lakeland (5-0) travels to Riverside (5-0) in what could be the upset special. Lakeland's versatile offense led by Jackson Postus faces Riverside's dynamic scorer Braden Rose — who may be dinged up from a close rival win over Old Forge.

We also preview:

• Scranton Prep's hot hand hosting Abington Heights (a measuring stick game)
• Honesdale hosting Western Wayne (rivalry football)
• North Pocono dominating Wilkes-Barre
• Dallas rolling Hazleton
• Plus rapid-fire looks at 15+ other matchups around the valley

Coach Howanitz defends his calls with Coach Dan LaMagna ready to throw the challenge flag. New rankings, game predictions, and all the intel you need heading into Week 6 across Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley conferences.

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

Coaches Dan LaMagna and George Howanitz broke down all the fallout from Week 4, revealed the updated SportzWire rankings, and delivered full game previews and predictions heading into Week 5.

Key Episode Highlights

• Week 4 Shakeup: The guys reacted to a wild slate of games, highlighted by Holy Cross stunning unbeaten Montrose 27 20 for their first win of the season, and Wilkes Barre Area handing Berwick a 22 12 upset. • The Perfect Five: Only five teams remain undefeated across District 2 heading into Week 5: North Pocono, Dallas, Dunmore, Riverside, and Lakeland. • Community Support: A heartfelt tribute and best wishes to Old Forge freshman Carlo Pisano following his injury, highlighting the sportsmanship between Old Forge and Tunkhannock. • Fit of the Week: Dunmore’s Weston earned this week’s Fit of the Week honors powered by Fit AF Nutrition for his standout game day swag. • SportzWire Rankings Debate: Coach Dan and Coach George debated the Big School and Small School Top 10 boards, including Scranton Prep holding down the elite tier, movement around Abington Heights and Valley View, and Montrose’s placement after their first loss.

Top Athletes & Matchups Mentioned

• Holy Cross Impact Players: Quarterback Luca Berardi (8/14, 92 passing yards, 4 total TDs, 2 defensive INTs) and Chase Rutowski (5 catches, 128 yards, 2 TDs, forced fumble, game sealing INT) named the Impact Players of the Week powered by Serafine Sports Training. • Gabe Duda (Honesdale): Exploded for 267 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns in Honesdale’s 51 20 bounce back win over Carbondale. • Jayden Anglin (Abington Heights): Racked up over 200 yards on the ground and 3 touchdowns in a win against West Scranton, setting up a massive Week 5 test against North Pocono. • North Pocono Standouts: Cole West and Chase Zimmerman led the Trojans past Valley View to maintain their spot atop the Big School rankings. • Jake Jeckell (Crestwood): The area rushing standout preparing for a physical ground duel against Honesdale. • Declan Gregor (Wilkes Barre Area): Coming off an upset win over Berwick as Wilkes Barre gears up to face an unbeaten Dallas squad led by defensive standouts Dylan Geskey and Nick Pietkewicz. • Ty Cleaver (Berwick): Pushed for 206 yards rushing and 2 scores in Week 4 as the Bulldogs look to rebound against Pottsville. • Brayden Rose (Riverside): Continues to lead NEPA scoring as the 4 0 Vikings travel to rival Old Forge. • Austin Sostre (West Scranton): Impressed through the air as a freshman quarterback heading into a matchup with Scranton Prep. • Additional Names to Watch: Malachi Campbell (Wyoming Valley West), Logan Richardson (Hanover Area), Brady McDermott (Holy Redeemer), and Liam McDanel (Montrose).

Tune in to get fully prepped before Friday night kickoffs!

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