Berwick High School’s Class 4A football team is gearing up for a pivotal home matchup after a promising start to the 2023‑24 season, which saw the Bulldogs improve to a 1‑1 record with a 36‑17 victory over Pittston Area.
The win was built on a ground‑heavy attack that produced 376 rushing yards and four touchdowns, with quarterback Brady Cleaver completing eight passes and safety Gavin Galutia turning an interception into a score, underscoring Coach CJ Curry’s emphasis on work ethic and roster depth.
A Tougher Division Awaits the Bulldogs
Returning to Crispin Field for the first time since the Class 3A championship loss, the Bulldogs will face Wyoming Area on Friday, a contest that highlights their push to solidify their new 4A status; Coach CJ Curry has stressed the importance of a strong running game and disciplined special teams, a focus that mirrors the approach of Dallas High School’s special‑teams coordinator Rich Mannello, whose unit has been generating touchbacks and maintaining coverage.
Across the Wyoming Valley Conference, the landscape remains competitive: Dallas remains the only undefeated team, while Berwick and several rivals sit at 1‑1 or 0‑2, and teams such as Pittston Area and Tunkhannock are expected to secure their first wins this week, adding pressure on the Bulldogs to capitalize on their home‑field advantage.
Standout performances have emerged from other programs as well, with Williamsport’s Tevin Williams leading his squad to a 2‑0 start and Wyoming Seminary’s Nelson Martinez delivering a key play in a 38‑14 opening victory, illustrating the depth of talent across the league as teams vie for early-season momentum.