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Dominico Spataro SR QB Lakeland

Some guys just play at a different level once the lights turn on and Spataro is no expectation. Spataro will go down as one of the best players in Chiefs' history and dominated every Friday night from start to finish. The Senior QB threw for a District 2-high 2,372 yards and 30 touchdowns, and on the ground was just as effective rushing for 826 yards and 18 touchdowns. His 48 total touchdowns were the most of any in District 2, and he helped lead the Chiefs to an undefeated regular season, a division title, and a district title.

Reese Gaughan JR WR Riverside

When it's all set and done Gaughan will go down as one of the best receivers in District 2 history. Gaughan helped the Vikings double their win total for 2021 and along the way broke records. Gaughan broke the all-time receptions record in the LFC with 173 and had the most receiving yards in one game (259). Guaghan had a monster junior campaign recording 61 receptions for 1,055 and 12 touchdowns. Gaughan's 173 receptions are the most all-time in school history and his 1,055 receiving yards this season is the fifth most in a season in school history.

Luke Janiszewski SR RB Western Wayne

Filling in the shoes of his brother Zane was gonna be no easy task, but Luke Janiszewski cemented his own legacy in the Wildcats Program. The Wildcats had one of the best seasons in program history behind Janiszewski and marched all the way to the 3A District title. Despite coming up short, Janiszewski had a career season averaging 9.5 yards a carry, 147 yards a game while rushing for 1,326 yards and 17 touchdowns.

Sean Owens SO WR Western Wayne

The Wildcats program continues to produce young stars and Owens is looking like the district's next young star. Owens brought a new dynamic to the Wildcat's run-heavy offense and became a true playmaker from his wide receiver position. Owens's ability to catch 50\50 balls is second to none, and it translated into success recording 38 receptions for 751 yards and 11 touchdowns was fifth best in district 2. Owens recorded 1,135 all-purpose yards.

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Connor Hilling SR RB Valley View

Hilling is as fast and explosive as they come, the track star was a problem on Friday night and became one of district's 2 best playmakers. Hilling helped the Cougars win 10 games and win the LFC division 1 title, and also helped the Cougars march to the district title. Hilling ran for 103 yards a game and ran for 1,348 yards and 19 touchdowns which were sixth best in district 2, and accounted for 1,634 all-purpose yards.

Aiden Black JR TE Delaware Valley

Black is not only gonna be one of the best players to come out of the storied Del Val program but one of the highest-rated prospects to come out of this district. Black is the number 23 TE in the class of 24 according to 247 Sports and has received offers from Duke, Maryland, App State, Old Dominion, and Charlotte. Black continues to be a dominant blocking TE, helping block for both a 1,000-rusher and a 700 yard rusher. Black also played a big part in the Warrior's passing game catching 28 passes for 404 yards and 4 touchdowns.

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Jacob Casarin SR LG Valley View

The Cougars were once again among the best teams in district 2 and ran the football at will led upfront by Casarin. Carasin helped block for one of the best run games in district 2 and led the way for a top 10 rusher in the area. Casarin helped the Cougars win 10 games and a berth in the district title game, Casarin was the leader of that group that helped the Cougars run for 188 yards a game.

Anthony Nicotera SR RG Scranton Prep

Once Penn State commit London Montgomery went down Prep had a lot of questions, one of those questions was how good the o-line will be without blocking for Montgomery. Prep has one of the best run games in the league behind the John Hopkins commit Nicotera, and Prep was one of the hottest teams in the league the second half of the year. Nicotera did a very good job of run blocking, especially pulling guard, and helped produce both a 1,000 rusher and a 700 yard rusher. More importantly, Nicotera helped lead Prep to a district title and a 9-win season, and Prep only lost to state runner-up Neumann-Goretti by 8 points.

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Jon Clauss-Walton SR C Lakeland

The Chiefs had the most explosive offense in district 2 and averaged 41 points a game en route to a district title and all started up front with Clauss-Walton. Clauss-Walton had the most experience on one of the best offensive lines in the district and helped the Chiefs score 543 points which were second-best in district 2. Clauss-Walton also helped the chiefs produce a 1,000 yard rusher and a 2,000 yard passer.

Adam Wormuth SR LT Lakeland

Wormuth quickly became one of the district's best offensive lineman, what's crazy is that this was only Wormuths second year playing football. Wormuth was the leader upfront of one of the best offenses in the state. The Chiefs averaged 41 points a game behind Wormuth, and he excelled in both pass blocking and run blocking helping produce both a 1,000 yard rusher and 2,000 yard passer.

Javon James JR RT Scranton

The Knights were one of the biggest surprises in the district this season and that's because of the balance they had on offense led by James upfront. James led the Knights to an 8-win season and a berth in the district title game where they only lost by 3 points, James was great in run blocking, recording 19 pancake blocks and helping produce both a 900-yard rusher and a 500-yard rusher. James was also great in pass protection helping produce a 1,000-yard passer, James also faced most of the better d-lines in the area.

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Lacota Dippre SR LE Lakeland

Arguably the best player in the district helped lead Lakeland to one of its best seasons in program history. Dippre, just like his brother, will go down as one of the best players in Chiefs history and simply was a complete game-changer on Friday nights. The division 1 prospect helped lead Lakeland to an undefeated regular season, a division title, and a district title, and completely dominated from his defensive end spot, recording 61 tackles, 22 for a loss, 11 sacks, and 3 interceptions.

Jacob Martinez SR DT Scranton

The Knights had one of the best defenses in the league and was headlined upfront by Martinez. Martinez was a game-changer for the Knights on defense and was the leader of that squad that forced the most turnovers in district 2. Martinez was dominant recording 86 tackles, 14.0 TFL, 10 sacks, and 10 hurries.

Nico Bossi SR RE Abington Heights

It was an up-and-down season for the Comets, but one thing that was consistent for the Comets was Bossi play. Bossi was simply a wrecking ball on defense and opposing offenses game planned against the Comet's senior. Bossi dominated all season long and had 2 big performances against Scranton in week 8 and Delaware Valley in week 10 recording 10+ plus tackles in each upset win. Bossi recorded 101 tackles, 10 for a loss, and 3 sacks.

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Justin Kalitsnik JR LB Delaware Valley

When you put up numbers similar to Jason Henderson, you know you are having an incredible year. It's now back-to-back seasons with 100+ plus tackles for Kalitsnik, who was the leader of that Warrior's defense that captured its seven straight district title. Kalitsnik recorded a District 2 high 143 tackles, 97 solo, 10+ TFL, and averaged 11 tackles a game.

A.J Kucharski SR LB Valley View

The Cougars had one of the best defenses in district 2 and that's large in part to the way they used Kucharski who was used like a Swiss army knife. Kucharski was used everywhere from in pass protection to an edge rusher, and it didn't matter where he lined up he was dominant. Kucharski recorded 48 tackles, 20 for a loss, 4 sacks, 15 hurries, and defended 6 passes.

Mick O’Malley SR LB Scranton Prep

After their week 4 loss to Scranton High, Prep was arguably the hottest team in district 2, and they found their success on the defensive end. The Cavilers only gave up 12 points a game since week 4 and O’Malley was a huge reason why. O’Malley became a dominant run stuffer for the Cavilers and helped lead them to the district title, O’Malley finished with 110 tackles, 5 for a loss, and an interception.

Nick Donvito JR LB Dunmore

The Bucks got back to their winning ways in 2022 and had some key wins including Old Forge, Lackawanna Trail, and Riverside twice. All that success started with Donvito and the Bucks' defense, helping them win 8 games and play for a district title. Donvito played as well as anyone in the division all year long recording 111 tackles, 18 for a loss, 3 sacks, 4 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles.

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Ryder Machado JR DB Delaware Valley

The last name Machado runs deep in the Delaware Valley program and Ryder has already become the star to rep the Black and White for coach Olsommer. The Warriors had another successful season capturing the program's seventh straight district title. They got it done on the defensive end led by Machado, who recorded 96 tackles, 6 interceptions, and 11 passes defended. One of Machado's six interceptions came in the district finale against Scranton, Machados late fourth-quarter interceptions sealed a district title for the Warriors

Andrew Summa JR DB Scranton Prep

Summa can best be described as a playmaking, ball hawk. Summa was a huge part of the Caviler's success and was the leader of that secondary that won the District title. Summa finished 7 interceptions which were second-best in the district.

Taheed Jewell SR DB Valley View

The Cougars had one of the best defenses in district 2 and that's because of the playmakers that coach Howanitz had on the field, none shined as bright as Jewell did and made the impact he did. The senior DB single-handled won games for the Cougars and lined up from anywhere from safety to corner and even played in the box. Most of the time Jewell was the most athletic player on the field and as a result, put up a great number, Jewell recorded 75 tackles, 4 interceptions, 1 of them returned for a touchdown, and 8 pass deflections.

Donato Stepney SR DB Scranton

A 4-year starter who was labeled by his coach “ the hardest worker in the gym and our leader”. Stepney was the captain of this Knight's team that shocked many and won 8 games and even played for a district title. All season long Stepney was one of the best coverage DBs in the district and recorded 63 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 14 passes defened.