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BLAKELY – Gavin Richards jumped at the chance to play in the 91st Scranton Lions Club Dream Game.
A physical lineman for Mid Valley, the 6-foot-5, 315-pounder stood out as the largest player at Monday’s media day at John Henzes/Veterans Memorial Stadium.
He is one of two players added to the County team. Valley View lineman Nick Marino is also a member of the all-star team. The County lost Delaware Valley lineman Keegan Heath and Abington Heights lineman Asiel Richards, both of whom had to withdraw.
“It was awesome to hear that I get to play with my friends one last time,” said Richards, who is headed to Muhlenberg College. “I want to go out, ball out, and leave everything on the field, and do what I have to do.”
Richards was part of a powerful offensive line at Mid Valley. He helped the Spartans unleash All-Region and Class 3A all-state running back Jakob Lesher, and the team ran for 2,433 yards while advancing to the District 2 semifinals.
Marino was a key contributor to Valley View’s offensive line, which helped produce 2,832 yards rushing last season for the District 2 Class 4A champions.
The City team also added a pair of new players after media day. Scranton Prep’s James Pappas and West Scranton’s Derrick Bleach will replace Susquehanna’s Zach Norton and Montrose’s Hudson Aukema, who withdrew.
Grounding it out
The County team has an abundance of talent in the backfield.
Headlining the roster is All-Region and Class 3A all-state running back Josh Vinton from Western Wayne and Lesher.
Vinton led the Lackawanna Football Conference with 2,277 yards rushing and 30 touchdowns last season. He finished his career with 5,126 yards and 67 touchdowns in 43 games.
Lesher, the Times-Tribune Male Athlete of the Year, ran for 1,813 yards and 20 touchdowns. He finished his career as Mid Valley’s…
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Publish date : 2025-07-17 00:04:00
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