Football Recap: Honesdale Piles Up the Points Against Greater Nanticoke Area

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Honesdale). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Greater Nanticoke Area Trojans 56-21. The Hornets haven't had any issues with the Trojans recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.

Gabe Duda

Rushing Yards

10/10/25 vs Greater Nanticoke Area	135
10/04/25 vs Lakeland	64
09/26/25 @ Western Wayne	226
09/19/25 vs Valley View	91
09/12/25 @ Mid Valley	86
+ 1 more games

Honesdale was led to victory by Kobe White and Gabe Duda. White rushed for 117 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries, while Duda rushed for 135 yards and one TD on only 13 carries. With that strong performance, Duda is now averaging an impressive 105 rushing yards per game.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Honesdale was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 370 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.

Special teams also deserves some recognition, posting 16 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Duda, who ran a punt back for a touchdown. Another bright spot was a kickoff return touchdown from him.

The win was their first at home , bumping their record up to 3-5. As for Greater Nanticoke Area, they dropped their record down to 0-8 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Honesdale will host Dunmore at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Greater Nanticoke Area, they will square off against Wyoming Area at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors' defense has only allowed 13 points per game this season, so the Trojans' offense will have their work cut out for them.