Dunmore vs Mid Valley Football Rivalry

Entering the Oct. 2, 2026 game, the Times-Tribune had Dunmore ahead in the series, 43-5. The last meeting on that line was Dunmore 35-13 in 2025.

In August 2019, Mid Valley won 30-17, and Dunmore allowed 405 yards. On Nov. 8, in the District 2 Class 2A final at Dunmore, the Bucks won 42-7. It was a sixth straight district title and the 12th in the program. Dunmore allowed 143 yards, 50 of them in the first half, and had eight tackles for loss. Steve Borgia hit Cristian Buckley for a 42-yard touchdown, then ran 19 yards for another. Buckley scored three times, including a 12-yard run in the third quarter. Rayshaun Dawkins scored before the first quarter ended. Mid Valley coach Dave Rebar said after the game that he was retiring.

On Oct. 3, 2025, at Dunmore Veterans Memorial Stadium, Dunmore won 35-13. Ryan Mecca ran for 125 yards and four touchdowns on nine carries. Brandon Mecca scored from 28 yards. Xavier Burke intercepted a pass and returned it 95 yards, and a block in the back brought the ball back to the Dunmore 25. Dunmore rushed for 352 yards on 39 carries. The Bucks were called for 13 penalties and 115 yards. Mid Valley had 233 yards.

On Oct. 2, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in Throop, Dunmore won 56-0. Jacob Costanzo had 81 yards and three touchdowns in the first half, on runs of 7 and 4 and a 55-yard catch from Brady McCormick. The 4-yard run made it 21-0 after one quarter. Six backs scored. Dunmore rushed for 360 yards and held Mid Valley to 78.