2024: The Cavaliers return a lot of talent. Quarterback Louis Paris is in his third season as a starter. They also have a physical defense.

2024: There are a lot of outstanding athletes, but the Cougars must replace several all-stars. Valley View will run the ball, shorten the game and attack on defense.

2024: The Lions will have their most physical team along the line of scrimmage. The team graduated several veteran at the skill positions.

2024: It took a couple seasons to recover from their hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Comets are back. With a gunslinging quarterback and a veteran defense, they are a serious contender in LFC Division I.

2024: The Vikings have several players with college-level talent at key positions, which should bode well against their LFC Division III opponents. Lineman Tavian Branch is one of the most gifted and sought-after players in the state.

2024: Scranton has talent and size along the line of scrimmage. How well the team bonds and handles adversity will go a long way in determining if the Knights can threaten the top teams in LFC Division I.

2024: Any team that overlooks the Warriors does so at its own risk. They have to replace several all-state players. Expect improvement as the season progresses.

2024: It's difficult to ever start a season without the Bucks being considered among the best. This year's version will have several new faces who must replace all-state athletes who led the team to the PIAA Class 2A semifinals last season.

2024: The Wildcats are a worthy contender each season over the past decade. They have explosive players at the skill positions and experience along the line of scrimmage and should challenge in LFC Division II.

2024: The program is making strides. This is the most experienced team the Hornets have had in recent years. The team is experienced at key positions in the backfield and on the line.