NAME: Isaiah Hankins SCHOOL: Williamsport LAST SEASON: 2016 POSITIONS: QB Isaiah Hankins found many different ways to beat you which made him one of the most dynamic quarterbacks of the decade. For his career, he threw for 6,302 yards and 64 touchdown passes. Hankins also rushed for 1,796 yards and 28 touchdowns. He set school [...]
NAME: Matt Cavallaro SCHOOL: Delaware Valley LAST SEASON: 2016 POSITIONS: QB/K We expect players to improve as their high school careers progress. Matt Cavallaro went from a good quarterback his junior season to producing one of the best single season performances by any quarterback in the history of the Lackawanna Football Conference. He threw for [...]
NAME: Eric Montes SCHOOL: Berwick LAST SEASON: 2019 POSITIONS: DL/FB Berwick had one of best defenses over the second half of the decade and Eric Montes was a major reason why. The three-year starter at defensive end and team captain as a senior recorded 85 tackles in 2019. He also had 12 tackles for loss, [...]
NAME: Sammy Solomon SCHOOL: Wyoming Area LAST SEASON: 2019 POSITIONS: DL/OL Sammy Solomon was a key component on both sides of the ball for the Wyoming Area's PIAA Class 3A State Championship team. On defense, he had 97 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, 17 hurries, 3 pass deflections, 1 forced fumble and 3 [...]
NAME: Damon Horton SCHOOL: Hazleton Area LAST SEASON: 2018 POSITIONS: RB/KR Damon Horton was a true offensive weapon from every aspect of the game. Whether it was the running or passing game, he made a major impact. Horton rushed for 1500 yards and 24 touchdowns and also had 20 receptions for 250 yards and 2 [...]
NAME: Paul Gaughan SCHOOL: Dunmore LAST SEASON: 2010 POSITIONS: OL Dominant was the first word that came to mind when you asked someone about Paul Gaughan's football ability. Gaughan was the anchor of the offensive line for two seasons that saw the Bucks win a Lackawanna Football Conference Division II title and recorded an unbeaten [...]
NAME: Thor Balavage SCHOOL: Scranton Prep LAST SEASON: 2015 POSITIONS: DL/OL Thor Balavage was a standout wrestler during his career at Scranton Prep. And that skill set translated over to him being one of the better lineman over the past decade. On the defensive side of the ball, Balavage was a major force his senior [...]
NAME: Kyle Haines SCHOOL: Western Wayne LAST SEASON: 2014 POSITIONS: WR/QB/KR/DB Kyle Haines was a player that could line up anywhere on the field and help his team win. He made his mark as a wide receiver. In 2014, he caught 57 passes for 1,012 yards and 11 touchdown receptions - all three accomplishments were [...]
NAME: Dan Ryan SCHOOL: Scranton Prep LAST SEASON: 2014 POSITIONS: WR/DB/KR Dan Ryan stepped up when his team needed him the most and helped the Cavaliers to a ton of success during his tenure. The biggest impact was on offense where he caught 54 passes for 901 yards and 12 receiving touchdowns. A three-year starter, [...]
NAME: Chance Smith SCHOOL: Wallenpaupack LAST SEASON: 2018 POSITIONS: DL Chance Smith established himself as one of the best defensive players in the Lackawanna Football Conference. A combination of size and athleticism made him equally effective against the run and pass. Smith finished his career at Wallenpaupack with 165 career tackles, 8 sacks, 5 pass [...]
