HS Football Standouts Selected for PSFCA All-Star Game

Four Lackawanna Football Conference players to compete in Small-School East-West matchup

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Four standout high school football players from the Lackawanna Football Conference and Times-Tribune All-Region team have been selected to participate in the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches' Association Small-School (Class 1A-Class 3A) East-West all-star game on May 17.

Why it matters

The PSFCA all-star game provides a high-profile showcase for top high school football talent in Pennsylvania, allowing players to compete against the best competition and potentially earn college recruitment opportunities.

The details

The four LFC players selected are Lakeland quarterback David Naniewicz, Lakeland defensive lineman Weston Loomis, Lackawanna Trail linebacker Tyler Jervis, and Scranton Prep defensive back Will McPartland. Former Western Wayne head coach Shane Grodack will serve as an assistant coach for the East team.

  • The all-star game is scheduled for May 17 at noon at Cumberland Valley High School.
  • The roster for the Big School (Class 4A-Class 6A) teams will be announced on Tuesday.

The players

David Naniewicz

Lakeland quarterback who is headed to Lackawanna College. He was the LFC Division II Coaches' Offensive Player of the Year after throwing for 1,743 yards and 17 touchdowns, and rushing for 938 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Weston Loomis

Lakeland defensive lineman who committed to the University of Rochester. He was a three-year starter and an LFC Division II Coaches' all-star.

Tyler Jervis

Lackawanna Trail linebacker who helped lead the Lions to the LFC Division III and District 2 Class 1A championships. He had 87 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 4 interceptions, and 3 fumble recoveries.

Will McPartland

Scranton Prep defensive back who returned from a torn ACL suffered in the state playoffs during his junior season to lead the Cavaliers to the District 2 Class 3A championship.

Shane Grodack

Former Western Wayne head coach who will serve as an assistant coach for the East team. He had a three-year record of 20-14 at Western Wayne, including the program's first 10-win season in 2024.

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What’s next

The roster for the Big School (Class 4A-Class 6A) will be announced on Tuesday.

The takeaway

The selection of these four LFC standouts to the PSFCA Small-School East-West all-star game highlights the high level of talent in the Lackawanna Football Conference and provides these players with a valuable opportunity to showcase their skills against the best competition in the state.