Honesdale is off to its best start in nearly two decades, and Wallenpaupack snapped a long losing streak last week.
This year’s game between the longtime rivals is the 32nd Wayne-Pike Shrine Bowl Classic set for Friday at 7 p.m. at the renovated Honesdale Athletic Complex.
Each season, the Wayne-Pike Shrine Club hosts the game, and it is the organization’s biggest fundraiser. Last season, Western Wayne, which is also included in the rotation, defeated Honesdale, and two seasons ago, Wallenpaupack beat the Hornets in the Shrine Bowl.
“It feels great to play in the Shrine Bowl,” Honesdale quarterback Aiden Collins said. “We have played in it the last two years, but haven’t gotten the big trophy yet. We are excited to play against our big rival Wallenpaupack.”
Wallenpaupack quarterback Drew Kiesendahl appreciates the history of the game.
“It is an absolute honor to play in the Shrine Bowl,” Kiesendahl said. “It has so much history and meaning to it, and the fact that we get to play our rival Honesdale makes it 10 times better. I’ve been lucky to have played in the Shrine Bowl in the 2022 season against Honesdale, and we won. So, we will be looking to get another win in this year’s Shrine Bowl.”
Honesdale (2-0) has back-to-back wins over District 11 opponents to start this season. The Hornets defeated East Stroudsburg North and Pocono Mountain East for the team’s best start since 2005.
Mason Avery has 335 yards rushing and five touchdowns. Collins has 150 yards passing and a touchdown and 116 yards rushing and a score. He also had a pair of interceptions last week against Pocono Mountain East.
Wallenpaupack (1-1) defeated East Stroudsburg North, 36-14, to snap a 10-game losing streak, earning first-year head coach Matt Nawrocki the first win of his career.
Kiesendahl, a four-year starter, has 244 yards passing and two…
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Author : The Times-Tribune, Scranton, Pa.
Publish date : 2024-09-05 00:01:00
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