The Pioneer Panthers (Yorkshire, NY) open their 2025 season with a road trip to face the Lackawanna Steelers in a non-conference Section VI matchup. Kickoff is set for Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Lackawanna High School.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Pioneer (NY) @ Lackawanna (NY)
○ Date & Time: 9/6/2025 – 2:00 PM
○ Location: Lackawanna High School, Lackawanna, NY
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Pioneer Panthers
The Panthers enter 2025 ranked inside the New York top 110 and among Section VI’s stronger AA programs. Known for tough defense and power running, Pioneer will aim to set the tone physically against the Steelers.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #6,276
○ State Rank: #105 (NY)
○ Class Rank: #12 (Section VI – A)
○ Key to Win: Control the ground game and dictate tempo with long drives.
Main Squad:
○ Dylan Parker – QB
○ Isaiah Foster – RB
○ Colton Hayes – WR
○ Marcus Allen – WR
○ Logan Rivera – LB
○ Xavier Cruz – DB
○ Carter O’Malley – OL
○ Trevor Donovan – DL
○ Jalen Scott – TE
○ Anthony Vasquez – DB
○ Brandon Kelly – LB
Lackawanna Steelers
The Steelers start the season ranked #134 in New York, looking to reestablish themselves as a playoff contender. With a home opener in front of a passionate crowd, Lackawanna will try to use speed and aggressiveness to counter Pioneer’s power.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #7,301
○ State Rank: #134 (NY)
○ Class Rank: #16 (Section VI – B)
○ Key to Win: Use defensive quickness to force turnovers and create field position opportunities.
Main Squad:
○ Ethan Morales – QB
○ Malik Robinson – RB
○ Sean Gallagher – WR
○ Cameron Price – WR
○ Damian Torres – LB
○ Jordan Mitchell – DB
○ Nicholas Reyes – OL
○ Gavin Thompson – DL
○ Ryan Alvarez – TE
○ Elijah Bennett – DB
○ Carter Simmons – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer | #6,276 | #105 (NY) | #12 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
| Lackawanna | #7,301 | #134 (NY) | #16 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
