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SIMPLY THE BEST
It’s no secret Wyoming Valley Conference
football fans love to debate.
Who’s the best quarterback of all-time?
Which state championship Berwick team
was the best?
Who has the best French fries?
Wait. French fries? You can’t be serious,
you’re saying. Well, we are very serious and we
want to know which concession stand is tops in
BEST MASCOT
BEST BAND
the Wyoming Valley Conference. This season,
we’re giving local football fans the chance to
select the Best of the WVC.
We’ll announce winners in the following categories: Stadium, mascot, band, concession
stand, fans, cheerleaders, uniform, rivalry, head
coach and football history.
Here’s how it works. Simply log on to citizensvoice.com and click on the Best of the WVC
BEST CONCESSION STAND
logo to access the ballot. Select your winner in
each category and submit your picks.
Or circle your choices on the ballot below
and mail to The Citizens’ Voice Sports Department, 75 N. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
18711.
No photo copies will be accepted. Voting ends
Sept. 28 and we will start publishing results in
the Week 7 edition of Gameface.
BEST FANS
From Dawgs to Warriors, it’s
They spend countless hours preWhether it’s cheese fries or
the symbol of the school. Who’s paring their shows to entertain the halushki, a game isn’t the same withgot the best?
fans. Which is the best band?
out good eats. Who’s has the best?
They support the teams through
thick and thin. Which school has
the best fans?
Black Knights (Lake-Lehman)
Dawgs (Berwick)
Crusaders (Coughlin)
Comets (Crestwood)
Cougars (Hazleton Area)
Grenadiers (GAR)
Millionaires (Williamsport)
Mohawks (Meyers)
Mountaineers (Dallas)
Hawkeyes (Hanover Area)
Patriots (Pittston Area)
Rangers (Northwest Area)
Royals (Holy Redeemer)
Spartans (Valley West)
Tigers (Tunkhannock)
Trojans (Nanticoke Area)
Warriors (Wyoming Area)
Berwick
Coughlin
Crestwood
Dallas
GAR
Hanover Area
Hazleton Area
Holy Redeemer
Lake-Lehman
Meyers
Nanticoke Area
Northwest Area
Pittston Area
Tunkhannock
Williamsport
Wyoming Area
Wyoming Valley West
BEST CHEERLEADERS
Berwick
Coughlin
Crestwood
Dallas
GAR
Hanover Area
Hazleton Area
Holy Redeemer
Lake-Lehman
Meyers
Nanticoke Area
Northwest Area
Pittston Area
Tunkhannock
Williamsport
Wyoming Area
Wyoming Valley West
BEST UNIFORM
Berwick
Coughlin
Crestwood
Dallas
GAR
Hanover Area
Hazleton Area
Holy Redeemer
Lake-Lehman
Meyers
Nanticoke Area
Northwest Area
Pittston Area
Tunkhannock
Williamsport
Wyoming Area
Wyoming Valley West
BEST FOOTBALL HISTORY
BEST HEAD COACH
The WVC has produced state
They patrol the sidelines, teach
champs and all-state selections. the fundamentals and stress hard
Which is the WVC’s most storied work and dedication. Who is the
program?
best coach?
Berwick
Coughlin
Crestwood
Dallas
GAR
Hanover Area
Hazleton Area
Holy Redeemer
Lake-Lehman
Meyers
Nanticoke Area
Northwest Area
Pittston Area
Tunkhannock
Williamsport
Wyoming Area
Wyoming Valley West
Berwick
Coughlin
Crestwood
Dallas
GAR
Hanover Area
Hazleton Area
Holy Redeemer
Lake-Lehman
Meyers
Nanticoke Area
Northwest Area
Pittston Area
Tunkhannock
Williamsport
Wyoming Area
Wyoming Valley West
Berwick
Coughlin
Crestwood
Dallas
GAR
Hanover Area
Hazleton Area
Holy Redeemer
Lake-Lehman
Meyers
Nanticoke Area
Northwest Area
Pittston Area
Tunkhannock
Williamsport
Wyoming Area
Wyoming Valley West
Rod Azar (Tunkhannock)
Mike Barrett (Pittston Area)
Ron Bruza (Nanticoke Area)
Gary Campbell (Berwick)
Ciro Cinti (Coughlin)
Jim Drumheller (Hazleton Area)
Tom Gravish (Williamsport)
Jerry Gilsky (Lake-Lehman)
Corry Hanson (Meyers)
Ron Hummer (Hanover Area)
Ted Jackson (Dallas)
Pat Keating (Valley West)
Carl Majer (Northwest Area)
Greg Myers (Crestwood)
Joe Ostrowski (Holy Redeemer)
Randy Spencer (Wyoming Area)
Paul Wiedlich (GAR)
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INSIDE
BEST RIVALRY
For many teams its the biggest
game of the season. Which two
teams have the best rivalry?
GAR vs. Meyers
Pittston Area vs. Wyoming Area
Dallas vs. Lake-Lehman
Valley West vs. Berwick
Valley West vs. Coughlin
Hanover Area vs. Nanticoke Area
Hazleton Area vs. Berwick
COMING FRIDAY: COACHES MAKE THEIR BEST OF THE WVC SELECTIONS
Berwick ................. D39
Crestwood .............. D6
Coughlin ............... D12
Dallas ................... D18
GAR ...................... D14
Hanover Area ........... D4
Hazleton Area ........ D36
Holy Redeemer ........ D8
Lake-Lehman ........ D16
Meyers .................. D10
Nanticoke Area ...... D24
Northwest Area ...... D28
Pittston Area ......... D32
Tunkhannock ......... D26
Valley West ............ D22
Williamsport .......... D38
Wyoming Area ........ D30
ON THE COVER
Valley West senior Eugene
Lewis. (Mark Moran / The
Citizens’ Voice)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 – 3
Some teams have a traditional
look, others have added some flair.
Which school has the best
unfiorm?
Anthony ‘Jake’ Sobeski Memorial Stadium (Wyoming Area)
Charley Trippi Stadium (Pittston
Area)
Crispin Field (Berwick)
Crestwood Stadium (Crestwood)
Edward H. Edwards Stadium
(Lake-Lehman)
Nanticoke Area Stadium (Nanticoke Area)
Harman-Geist Stadium (Hazleton Area)
Hanover Area Stadium (Hanover
Area)
Lewis & Miller Memorial Stadium (Northwest Area)
Memorial Field (Tunkhkannock)
Millionaire Stadium (Williamsport)
Mountaineer Stadium (Dallas)
Spartan Stadium (Valley West)
Wilkes-Barre Memorial (Coughlin, GAR, Meyers, Holy Redeemer)
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They support the team and lift
our spirits during the game.
Which school has the best cheerleaders?
BEST STADIUM
It’s where communities gather
to support the team. Some stadiums have field turf, one features a
victory bell and another is the
home to a toy cannon. Which WVC
stadium is the best?
INTERACT WITH
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
4 – THE CITIZENS’ VOICE
HANOVER AREA HAWKEYES
QUARTERBACKS
JOE
KSIAZKIEWICZ
is back for his
second year
as starter.
He threw for
761 yards and
seven touchdowns last
season. He was picked off five
times. Connor Borden will be
the backup.
RUNNING BACKS
It’s the position to watch
for the Hawks
this year. Geno
Suda and
PARRISH
BENNETT will
split time. Bennett rushed for
69 yards a year ago. The fullbacks will be John Zuder, who
averaged 7.3 yards per carry
last year, and Dillon Ropietski.
RECEIVERS
DAVE SCHERBENCO / THE CITIZENS’ VOICE
Linemen Brandon Holmgren, Anthony Dennis, Tyler Edwards, Martin Steve, Tim Saltz and Charles Schmall lead the way for
Hanover Area’s ground game.
Hanover’s line among WVC best
ROSTER
Ht.
6-1
5-3
5-7
5-10
5-11
5-7
5-9
6-0
5-10
5-8
5-4
6-2
5-9
5-10
5-11
5-7
5-4
5-9
5-10
6-2
6-2
5-10
5-11
6-2
6-1
5-9
6-0
5-10
6-7
6-0
5-10
5-8
Wt.
170
125
140
175
175
130
165
160
145
140
120
180
150
165
145
145
145
225
170
195
215
240
210
250
225
240
240
255
300
145
165
135
Hanover Area’s offensive philosophy has been consistent over the
years. The Hawks like to control the
line of scrimmage, keep the ball on
the ground and hope to wear opponents down by the fourth quarter.
The scheme has worked since Ron
Hummer has taken over the program. The Hawks have made the
postseason in each of Hummer’s
first five years as the head coach. He
puts a lot of pressure on the offensive line and this year the expectations are not about to change.
The Hawks return all but two
starters up front, led by tackle Martin Steve, who is being recruited by
schools like Virginia, UConn, Temple, Rutgers and Pitt. Also back is
Tony Dennis, a four-year starter at
right guard and left guard Tyler
Edwards, a three-year starter.
“We’re going to be the same type
of team we were last year. We’re
going to smash you in the face,”
Hummer said. “In high school, how
good your line is will be how good
the team is going to be. That is a fact
from our school to any other school
out there.”
The Hawks lived on the ground
last season, rushing for 2,786 yards
as a team. The only problem is, tailback Andrew Forgatch accounted
for 2,452 of those yards and he graduated.
“The ball carrier is one of our
question marks,” Hummer admitted. “We’re going to go with two running backs and we’ll be able to give
them breaks. We’re going to have to
see more of our passing game.”
Starting quarterback Joe Ksiazkiewicz returns for his second season with the program. Last year he
struggled at times, completing 38.9
percent of his passes.
Now that Ksiazkiewicz has a year
under his belt and a strong line,
Hummer is not afraid to open up
things more than he did in the past.
“My concerns last year were legitimate,” Hummer said. “I said passing-wise we were terrible. Joe can
throw and has a great arm. He has
really matured since last season. He
has a line in front of him where all
he has to do is sit there and read. He
has thrown the ball well in our passing scrimmages.”
Just as the case with the offensive
line, the defensive line is experienced and Hummer is pleased with
the progress of new defensive end
Dillon Ropietski, who worked his
way onto the field.
The Hawks must replace two linebackers as well as two corners and a
safety. That means teams may test
the Hawks early down the field. And
that is something that obviously
concerns Hummer.
6 Joe Ksiazkiewicz
7 Josh Nelson
11 Jeremy McDonell
12 Connor Borden
14 Geno Suda
16 Bradley George
19 Jeff Albert
20 Sinclair Saunders
22 Osmel Martinez
24 Parrish Bennett
25 John Nautaitis
30 Robert Conklin
33 Brian Belcher
34 John Zuder
35 Jon Westawski
39 Brandyn Cole
41 Ian Murphy
45 Dillon Ropietski
47 Brandon Storm
49 Chuckie Schmoll
53 Tim Saltz
55 Geoff Kehl
56 Brandon Endler
62 Anthony Dennis
64 Jared Langdon
66 Jared Jones
70 Brandon Holmgren
72 Tyler Edwards
75 Martin Steve
85 Michael Beierle
87 Tyler Bartnick
88 Antonio Constantino
2011 SCHEDULE
2010 RESULTS
COACH’S CORNER
WINS BY YEAR
By Steve Bennett
Staff Writer
Sept. 2
Sept. 9
Sept. 16
Sept. 23
Sept. 30
Oct. 7
Oct. 14
Oct. 22
Oct. 28
Nov. 4
Susquehanna
at Western Wayne
at Mid Valley
Wyoming Area
at Northwest
GAR
Meyers
at Holy Redeemer
at Lake-Lehman
Nanticoke Area
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
1
7
7
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Susquehanna
L
26-13
Western Wayne
W
39-23
Mid Valley
W
35-14
Wyoming Area
L
42-24
Northwest
W
38-14
GAR
L
21-20
Meyers
W
36-18
Holy Redeemer
W
34-7
Lake-Lehman
W
38-30
Nanticoke Area
W
34-14
Eastern Conference playoffs
Wyoming Area
L
24-22
RON HUMMER
6th year
CAREER RECORD
31-26
FAST FACTS
Class: AA
Enrollment: 237 boys in grades 10-12
Pos.
QB/S
SE/CB
SE/CB
QB/S
HB/OLB
SE/CB
K/P
SE/CB
SE/CB
SE/CB
SE/CB
SE/S
SE/OLB
FB/OLB
SE/OLB
SE/OLB
FB/ILB
FB/DE
TE/ILB
TE/ILB
C/DE
G/DE
T/T
G/DE
G/DE
C/T
T/T
G/T
T/T
SE/CB
SE/CB
SE/CB
Yr.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
Jr.
So.
Jr.
Jr.
So.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
Jr.
Jr.
Sinclair Saunders, Antonio
Costantino and John Westawski
will be the receivers. Either
Bennett or Suda will line up
on the perimeter, depending
on who is at tailback. Suda
and Bennett combined for five
catches last year. Chuckie
Schmoll will be the tight end.
OFFENSIVE LINE
Martin Steve will be the starter
at left tackle with Brandon
Holmgren at right tackle. Tyler
Edwards will be at left guard
with Tony Dennis at right guard.
Tim Saltz is the center. Jared
Langdon and Geoff Kehl will
rotate in at guard while Jared
Jones can see time at either
center or tackle.
DEFENSIVE LINE
Tony Dennis
will start at left
end with Martin Steve at
left tackle. The
right tackle
will be Tyler
Edwards while
DILLON
ROPIETSKI will play right end.
LINEBACKERS
Geno Suda and John Zuder will
start outside. John Westawski
will rotate in at both spots.
Chuckie Schmoll will start at
left inside linebacker with Tim
Saltz starting at right ILB.
SECONDARY
2010
7
2009
6
2008
7
2007
6
SPECIAL TEAMS
2006
5
Jeff Albert, a member of the
soccer team, will kick and punt.
Parrish Bennett will be the left
corner with Sinclair Saunders
playing the right corner. Antonio Costantino backing up at
both spots. Robert Conklin is
the safety with Connor Borden
backing him up.
Five new coaches prowl WVC sidelines
MIKE
BARRETT
PITTSTON AREA
An assistant at
Mid Valley for
the past four
seasons, Barrett takes over
a program that
went 0-10 last
year. Barrett
brings a high
level of energy
to the program.
He’s a graduate
of Valley View
and played on
the 1992 state
championship
team. He becomes the third
head coach at
Pittston Area
since 2005.
JOE
OSTROWSKI
HOLY REDEEMER
Ostrowski is the
third head coach
in the history of
the school which
was formed in
2007. A 2002
Meyers grad,
Ostrowski played
at Lycoming for
the legendary
Frank Girardi.
He coached the
offensive line
at Lake-Lehman
in 2006 and at
GAR from 200709. Last year he
was the freshman coach at
GAR.
JIM
DRUMHELLER
HAZLETON AREA
A long-time assistant at Hazleton Area, Drumheller takes
over for Paul
Marranca, who
stepped down
as the Cougars
coach after just
one season.
Drumheller
worked with
Rocco Petrone,
the head coach
at Hazleton Area
for 10 seasons.
During that period, the Cougars
went 83-31 and
won five district
championships.
ROD
AZAR
TUNKHANNOCK
An assistant
coach with the
Tigers for the
last two seasons, Azar was
hired as the
head coach in
March. He takes
over a program
that has made
two playoff appearances in
the previous
11 seasons.
Azar played at
Tunkhannock
20 years ago
so he’s familiar
with the school
and the type of
players in the
program.
CORRY
HANSON
MEYERS
A former player
at Meyers and
assistant coach
at the school under Mike Namey,
Hanson is looking to bring back
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CRESTWOOD COMETS
QUARTERBACKS
Nick Aigeldinger is back for his
fourth year as starter. His ability to run and throw will help
keep defenses honest. Freshman Jay Popson will serve as
the backup. Third on the depth
chart is senior Nick Powell.
RUNNING BACKS
The tailback position is up for
grabs. Eric Pickett, Evan Callaghan, who is coming off a
knee injury, and Roger Legg are
all in the mix. Freshman Frank
Aigeldinger, Nick’s brother, will
also see some time. The fullback will be Anthony Survilla, a
three-year starter who is being
moved from tight end.
RECEIVERS
Eric Pickett (11), Nick Aigeldinger (13) and Kota Kishel (1) are Crestwood’s most dangerous
offensive weapons.
Seniors lead Crestwood attack
By Steve Bennett
Staff Writer
The expectations, just as they
were last season, are again high.
The room for error is shrinking. But
regardless, the Crestwood Comets
are looking to accomplish some lofty
goals this season.
“Our expectations are extremely
high. We have a strong senior group
and I expect a lot of leadership out
of them,” Crestwood coach Greg
Myers said. “I’m pleased with how
the underclassmen have progressed.
We have a great sophomore group.
We have three freshmen who are
going to see playing time. They are
three very good football players.
Right now, we expect to go to the
postseason.”
In order to reach their No. 1 goal,
the Comets are going to have to
learn how to win late in games. Over
the course of the past two seasons,
that has been an issue. And in the
last two years, Crestwood has gone
8-12.
“I think the end result last year, of
course we were disappointed,”
Myers said. “Anybody who knows
the sport and follows high school
football, we lost a lot of games in the
fourth quarter for the second
straight year. The focus this year is
finishing off games. I think that
transfers over from what we do in
the offseason. We need to start finishing off teams. We go in to too
many fourth quarters up seven or 14
(points).”
The Comets finished 4-6 last year
with two of those losses coming by a
combined 10 points. The Comets
gave up 53 points in the third quarter while surrendering 55 points in
the fourth.
“That’s all we’re lacking here,”
Myers said. “Physically, we can play
with anybody. We have the talent.
Now, in our minds, we have to figure
out how to finish teams off and how
to win. We’re trying to teach these
kids how to win and you only learn
that by winning.”
Myers feels a few wins to start the
season will get the ball rolling in the
right direction, something that has
been working against the Comets in
recent seasons.
It always seemed that if there was
a loose ball on the field, it would go
the other way.
“If you followed us closely the last
two years, we had some cases late in
games where we’re not getting the
bounces,” Myers said. “We just tell
them to keep working and eventually things are going to start coming
our way. So far I am happy with the
fact they are on board and are listening and believing in what we are
telling them. If they work their tails
off, things are going to start to turn
around.”
2011 SCHEDULE
2010 RESULTS
COACH’S CORNER
Sept. 2
Sept. 9
Sept. 16
Sept. 23
Oct. 1
Oct. 7
Oct. 15
Oct. 21
Oct. 28
Nov. 5
Berwick
at Pocono Mt. West
Pittston Area
at E. Stroudsburg N.
Tunkhannock
Hazleton Area
at Dallas
at Valley West
Williamsport
at Coughlin
7
7
7
7
7
7
2
7
7
7
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Berwick
Pocono Mountain West
Pittston Area
East Stroudsburg North
Tunkhannock
Hazleton Area
Dallas
Valley West
Williamsport
Coughlin
L
W
W
W
L
L
L
L
L
W
32-14
19-15
42-7
28-14
25-7
28-26
28-20
32-18
33-20
21-14
GREG MYERS
8th year
6th at Crestwood
CAREER RECORD
32-41 overall
FAST FACTS
Class: AAA
Kota Kishel, who led the team
with 24 catches in 2010, Vinny
Genoble and Nick Powell will be
on the outside. Genoble didn’t
play much on offense, but his
6-foot-3, 190-pound frame will
create problems for defensive
backs. Powell averaged 10.4
yards per catch a year ago. Ian
Ashford or Andre D’Souza will
be at tight end.
ROSTER
1 Kota Kishel
4 Parolo Audate
6 Evan Callaghan
9 Eric Bozek
10 Mike Legg
11 Eric Pickett
12 Jay Popson
13 Nick Aigeldinger
16 Roger Legg
18 Vinny Genoble
19 Ian Ashford
21 Brandon Cole
24 Nick Powell
28 R.J. Hochreiter
32 Frank Aigeldinger
33 Aaron Ingham
36 Tyler Robinson
39 Eddie Hogan
40 Anthony Survilla
42 Matt Fry
46 Rich Golden
51 Danny Distasio
52 Brandon Ruckle
58 Cade Bekanich
62 Dean Gregory
65 Will Womer
65 Teddy Grozio
66 Adam Kreuzer
67 Kristian Givens
68 Chris Yokimcus
72 Leonny Rojas
75 John Zero
77 Bernie Popson
78 Tony Morgante
80 Andre D’Souza
83 Tiler Black
88 Nick Forsberg
89 Danny Blessing
Rich Siewell
Ht.
5-11
5-9
5-10
5-10
5-9
6-2
6-2
5-11
5-10
6-3
6-0
6-0
5-11
6-1
6-0
5-10
5-10
5-10
5-11
5-10
6-0
5-10
6-0
5-11
6-2
6-2
6-0
6-2
6-1
6-1
6-3
6-0
6-2
6-4
5-11
5-9
6-0
6-2
5-10
Wt.
180
160
180
200
170
195
195
185
185
190
210
185
175
190
190
170
185
185
205
180
190
250
215
225
230
265
225
235
220
250
225
275
235
295
190
170
190
210
170
WINS BY YEAR
2010
4
2009
4
2008
2
2007
5
2006
7
Pos.
WR/DB
WR/DB
RB/LB
FB/LB
WR/DB
RB/DB
QB/LB
QB/DB
RB/DB
WR/LB
TE/LB
WR/DB
WR/DB
RB/DB
RB/LB
WR/DB
RB/LB
TE/LB
FB/LB
WR/DB
WR/LB
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DE
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
TE/LB
WR/DB
TE/DE
TE/DL
RB/LB
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OFFENSIVE LINE
TONY
MORGANTE
will start at
right guard
after making the move
from tackle.
Will Womer or
Chris Yokimcus
will start at right tackle. Dan
Distasio is the center. The left
guard will be Dean Gregory with
Bernie Popson at left tackle.
DEFENSIVE LINE
Depth shouldn’t be an issue
up front with seven players
capable of stepping in. Bernie
Popson or Brandon Ruckle will
start at one defensive end spot
with Dean Gregory at the other.
At tackle, Tony Morgante, Dan
Distasio, Chris Yokimcus and
Will Womer will all see time.
LINEBACKERS
Anthony Survilla, Eric Bozek,
Ian Ashford and a pair of freshmen, Frank Aigeldinger and Jay
Popson, are all in the mix at
middle linebacker. Vinny Genoble, Roger Legg, Andre D’Souza
and Rich Golden are vying for
the outside linebacker spot.
SECONDARY
Tiler Black, Nick Powell, Eric
Pickett and Kota Kishel are in
line to see time at corner. Nick
Aigeldinger will start at free
safety with Pickett filling in.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Nick Aigeldinger, who had 21
extra points last year, will be
the kicker. Evan Callaghan may
handle kicking off. Will Womer,
Callaghan or Roger Legg will be
the punter.
HOLY REDEEMER ROYALS
QUARTERBACKS
The Royals will
have to replace
the WVC’s top
passer from
a year ago,
Anh Le. Holy
Redeemer will
hand the keys
to sophomore
JIMMY STRICKLAND, who
hasn’t thrown a varsity pass.
RUNNING BACKS
Senior
MIKE MARTIN
and junior Tyler
Kastendieck
are the top
returning rushers in the Royals backfield.
Sophomore
Charles Ross and freshman Pat
Villani will also see carries this
year as the Royals will use the
Power-I.
RECEIVERS
Senior Dave Gawlas, left, and sophomore Eric Kerr give Holy Redeemer one of the WVC’s most formidable receiving tandems.
Holy Redeemer hoping to turn tide
ROSTER
Ht.
6-0
5-11
6-0
6-1
6-2
5-10
5-9
5-11
5-7
6-1
5-9
5-9
5-7
5-11
5-7
5-8
6-0
6-0
6-0
6-0
6-2
6-0
5-10
5-6
6-1
6-4
6-0
6-0
5-11
Entering its fifth season, Holy
Redeemer hasn’t had the gridiron
success the program had hoped for
when it first started in 2007.
The Royals, under their third
coach in as many seasons, will look
to start turn the tide in 2011 under
new leader Joe Ostrowski.
Ostrowski and the Royals have a
lot of work to do to find success coming off an 0-10 record a year ago.
“No. 1, we’re staying positive with
everything,” Ostrowski said. “We’re
trying to bring a little bit of team
unity, maybe more than what they’ve
had in the past. I consider myself
pretty tough as far as discipline is
concerned so that’s kind of the way
I’ve come in.”
Ostrowski played offensive line at
Meyers. He graduated in 2002 and
went on to play at Lycoming. He’ll
bring his lineman roots to a Royals
offense that primarily aired the ball
out in 2010. The Royals’ offense last
season, led by the graduated Anh Le,
gained 71 percent of its 2,278 yards
through the passing game.
Ostrowski promised to still spread
the ball, but he plans to use the Power-I offense. He said the strength of
the team is the offensive line with
seniors David Bertram, Robert Morgan, Ron Foy and Ryan Heck.
“I’m a lineman by trade and any
offensive lineman would like to establish a run game,” Ostrowski said.
“That’s what I’d like to do. There’s a
little bit more pride in that.”
When the Royals do air it out,
they’ll rely on sophomore Jim
Strickland, who has never thrown a
varsity pass. He will have one of the
best receiver tandems in the WVC to
throw to. Senior Dave Gawlas and
sophomore Eric Kerr combined for
61 catches, 969 yards and five touchdowns.
Ostrowski said the Royals will
also feature different looks on
defense, including 4-3 and 3-5-3
schemes.
Holy Redeemer will need to
improve on defense after being at
the bottom of the WVC in total
defense (3,818 yards), scoring defense
(40.7 points per game) and rushing
defense (3,254 yards).
“We have inexperienced players
in key positions,” Ostrowski said.
“When you have a team that’s been
together for a while, you can hide
one or two players. When you have
five or six players that really don’t
have much game experience, that’s
what’s tough.”
3 Collin Shandra
5 T.J. Doyle
9 David Gawlas
11 Jimmy Strickland
15 Thomas Cosgrove
17 Eric Kerr
18 Eric Ligotski
20 Mike Martin
22 Charles Ross
24 Tyler Kastendieck
25 Vince Villani
27 Pat Villani
36 Jason Mitchell
42 Mike Dupre
52 Robert Morgan
56 James Blewitt
60 James Nixon
61 Jackson Welch
66 Patrick O’Boyle
67 Gabriel Olivarez
71 Nicholas Ambrulavage
72 Ron Foy
75 Dave Bertram
76 Ryan Heck
77 Tyler Margalski
78 Noah Orlandini-Sapack
80 Kurt Jones
82 Matt Crofchick
92 Daniel Ostrowski
2011 SCHEDULE
2010 RESULTS
COACH’S CORNER
WINS BY YEAR
By Tom Brolley
Staff Writer
Sept. 3
Setp. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 23
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 14
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5
Northwest
at Susquehanna
Holy Cross
at Lake-Lehman
at GAR
Nanticoke Area
at Wyoming Area
Hanover Area
at Meyers
Tunkhannock
1
1
7
7
7
1
7
1
7
2
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Northwest
Susquehanna
Holy Cross
Lake-Lehman
GAR
Nanticoke Area
Wyoming Area
Hanover Area
Meyers
Tunkhannock
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
44-13
48-7
27-13
27-13
55-0
44-36
53-21
34-7
20-0
55-26
JOE OSTROWSKI
First year
FAST FACTS
Class: AA
2010
0
2009
2
2008
3
2007
2
Wt.
150
135
190
175
180
165
150
195
130
210
155
155
150
165
185
175
185
200
260
245
270
235
245
220
270
280
195
190
245
Yr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
Jr.
So.
So.
Sr.
So.
Jr.
So.
Fr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
The Royals return one of the
top tandems at receiver in
sophomore Eric Kerr and senior
Dave Gawlas. Gawlas caught
33 passes for 432 yards and
Kerr had 28 receptions for 537
yards. Sophomore Eric Lagotski
and senior Collin Shandra will
also see time at receiver. Senior Kurt Jones and juniors Tom
Cosgrove and Matt Crofchick
will play tight end.
OFFENSIVE LINE
The line figures
to be one of
the Royals’
strengths. Holy
Redeemer has
four seniors on
the line in
DAVID
BERTRAM,
Robert Morgan, Ron Foy and
Ryan Heck. Junior Noah Orlandini-Sapack is a physical presence at 6-foot-4, 280 pounds.
Senior Jackson Welch will also
see time off the bench.
DEFENSIVE LINE
Ryan Heck and Noah OrlandiniSapack will play inside at the
tackle positions. Kurt Jones
and Tom Cosgrove will man the
end positions.
LINEBACKERS
David Bertram is back at
middle linebacker and Robert
Morgan and Vince Villani will
also play at linebacker.
SECONDARY
The Royals will use many of
their skill players in the secondary, including Dave Gawlas
at safety and Collin Shandra at
cornerback.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Senior T.J. Doyle, a soccer player for the Royals, will handle
the kicking and Jimmy Strickland will do the punting.
MEYERS MOHAWKS
QUARTERBACKS
ROSTER
KRISTEN MULLEN / THE CITIZENS’ VOICE
Meyers captains, front row, from left, Dijon Townes and Fabian Smith. Back row, Chris DeMarco, Eddie Walters and Jalen Miller.
2 Matt DeMarco
3 Robert Wright
4 Chris DeMarco
5 Fabian Smith
6 Tyler Smallcomb
7 Teaguen Labatch
8 Amair Blake
10 Dakota Owen
11 Rob Reilly
12 Daniel Rodriguez
14 Matt Kropp
19 Jalen Miller
20 D.J. Linker
25 Joey Arnone
25 Shacore Proctor
28 Samuel Blankenship
30 Nashim Coleman
31 Jeff Nealon
33 Nate Mahalak
35 Johntae Nelson
40 Cal Lisman
50 Miles Davis
53 Tim Markovich
55 Khalil Lewis
58 Dijon Townes
61 Eddie Walters
62 Warden Max
63 Luke Kropp
68 Becky Mitchell
69 Rudy Goodwin
73 Patrick Cunningham
78 Kyle Krepich
81 Collin Gallagher
83 Brandon Sweeney
88 Jacob Brominski
Franco Guirin
Michael Kishbaugh
Gene Rittel
Ht.
6-0
5-6
6-0
5-10
5-11
6-2
5-11
5-6
5-11
5-11
6-1
6-4
5-11
5-9
5-6
5-6
5-9
5-9
5-11
5-11
5-9
5-8
5-8
5-8
5-8
6-2
5-6
5-11
5-6
5-6
6-1
6-0
5-10
5-10
5-11
6-0
5-7
5-8
Wt.
155
125
165
160
180
155
165
170
160
160
170
230
135
160
135
165
165
140
155
150
120
180
150
190
180
245
120
180
130
205
230
270
155
170
175
140
180
235
Pos.
WR/DB
WR/DB
WR/DB
WR/DB
QB/LB
QB/DB
WR/DB
RB/LB
WR/FS
WR/DB
QB/DB
TE/DE
RB/LB
RB/DB
RB/DB
RB/LB
QB/DB
RB/LB
RB/LB
WR/DB
K
OL/DL
OL/DE
RB/LB
RB/LB
OL/DL
WR/LB
OL/DL
G/DE
RB/DE
OL/DL
OL/DL
WR/LB
WR/DB
TE/LB
WR/DB
RB/LB
OL/DL
Yr.
So.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
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Jr.
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Sr.
So.
So.
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Jr.
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Sr.
So.
Jr.
Sr.
So.
New coach kicks off new era at Meyers
By Steve Bennett
Staff Writer
The new gold practice jerseys that
were distributed prior to the start of
two-a-days provided a little extra
jolt.
The stickerless helmets offered a
glimpse of another way that new
Meyers football coach Corry Hanson
is attempting to add his own personal touch to a program he’s been a
part of as a player and as an assistant coach.
Hanson enters his first season as
a head coach attempting to restore
the tradition of Meyers football
while making a few changes along
the way. The biggest change may
come as a shock to the system to the
traditionalists. Gone is the block M
on the side of the helmets. It will be
replaced by a spear, similar to the
one that appears on the Florida State
helmets.
“We’re incorporating gold jerseys
back in the program,” Hanson said.
“Our pregame is going to go back to
the traditional Meyers pregame —
do our agility drills where we spell
out Mohawk. I think it’s important
and I think it’s some of the things
we have gotten away from here.”
Hanson is trying to restore pride
in a program that finished 2010 at 28. The two victories came over Holy
Cross and Holy Redeemer.
The Mohawks were outscored by
100 points last year, and once again,
a lack of depth at several critical
positions hurt.
“After seeing the team chemistry
last year, I knew we had a lot of work
to turn it around,” Hanson said. “We
had good participation all summer.
The kids are working hard.
“We’re going to be young up front
and how quickly we can get these
younger linemen to play together
and get varsity experience is going
to be key for us.”
The Mohawks will rely on an
inexperienced line and lack veteran
experience at the quarterback position. Hanson will run a spread
offense with two backs. The starting
quarterback will be Teaguen
Labatch or Matt Kropp. Labatch, a
junior, appeared in four games last
season. Kropp, a senior, completed
one pass in four attempts.
“Teaguen has some varsity experience, but both don’t have much
experience at all,” Hanson said.
“They both have strong arms and
are very intelligent kids.”
While Hanson is expecting to go
through several peaks and valleys as
he navigates through the Class AA
division, he does have a goal in mind
for the 2011 season.
“I would like to win more games
than we lose,” Hanson said. “If we’re
able to do that, then maybe that will
translate into some sort of postseason appearance.”
2011 SCHEDULE
2010 RESULTS
COACH’S CORNER
WINS BY YEAR
Sept. 3
Sept. 9
Sept. 16
Sept. 23
Sept. 30
Oct. 7
Oct. 14
Oct. 21
Oct. 29
Nov. 4
Holy Cross
at Dunmore
at Lackawanna Trail
at Nanticoke Area
Lake-Lehman
Wyoming Area
at Hanover Area
at Northwest
Holy Redeemer
GAR
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Holy Cross
Dunmore
Lackawanna Trail
Nanticoke Area
Lake-Lehman
Wyoming Area
Hanover Area
Northwest
Holy Redeemer
GAR
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
W
L
29-6
28-6
15-6
44-6
14-0
26-13
36-18
14-7
20-0
28-6
The starting
job will come
down to either
TEAGUEN
LABATCH or
Matt Kropp.
Combined they
attempted 41
passes a year
ago for 107 yards. Labatch
played in four games.
RUNNING BACKS
Fabian Smith,
SHACORE
PROCTOR,
Joey Arnone,
Dakota Owen
and Nate Mahalak are all
in the mix to
see playing
time. Owen moves from the
line to the backfield this season. Proctor, Arnone and Smith
combined for nine carries last
season for 17 yards.
RECEIVERS
Chris DeMarco, Rob Reilly, Matt
DeMarco and Jake Brominski
will be the primary receivers.
Chris DeMarco had two receptions last season and averaged
18.5 yards per catch with one
touchdown. The Mohawks will
have one of the top tight ends
in the WVC in Jalen Miller, who
was second on the team in receptions a year ago with 13.
OFFENSIVE LINE
Eddie Walters, a three-year
starter, will be the left tackle.
Dijon Townes will play left
guard. Luke Kropp will be the
center. Kyle Krepich or Gene
Rittel will play right guard with
Rudy Goodwin at right tackle.
DEFENSIVE LINE
Hanson will have size and athleticism on the end with Jalen
Miller and Eddie Walters. At
tackle will be Rudy Goodwin
at one spot with Kyle Krepich
and Gene Rittel battling for the
other spot.
LINEBACKERS
Dakota Owen and Dijon Townes
have the inside track at inside
linebacker. They are being
pushed by Jake Brominski, who
will either be playing inside or
outside. Jeff Nealon, Johntae
Nelson and Collin Gallagher
are in the mix at outside linebacker.
SECONDARY
2010
2
2009
4
Fabian Smith and Chris DeMarco will be the corners with Rob
Reilly playing safety. Smith tied
for the team lead in interceptions a year ago with three.
2008
2
SPECIAL TEAMS
FAST FACTS
2007
4
Class: AA
2006
5
CORRY HANSON
First year
Cal Lisman, a sophomore, will
be the kicker. He consistently
gets the ball inside the 10. The
punting will come down to Dijon
Townes or Tyler Smallcomb.
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n page 34 of this preseason edition of
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a story about ref school, a
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referees run by current District 2 officials.
Through dogged investigative reporting, The Citizens’
Voice has uncovered the final
exam for this course. Here’s
a copy. See how you’d do.
1. If a referee holds his hand
out palm down and waves it
over his head, it means:
A) Illegal motion
B) A pass was uncatchable
C) Someone just used a
three-syllable word in a
conversation with Terry
Bradshaw
2. If a referee places one
hand on the top of his
head, it means:
A) Illegal man downfield
B) Delay of game
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A) The distance between
the ball and the goal line
on extra-point attempts
B) The cushion a tackler
must give a returner to field
a punt
C) A movie Rex Ryan
watched on the Internet
one time
4. Use a running clock
when:
A) One team leads by at
least 35 points in the second half
B) When inclement weather
is approaching
C) When it’s 9:15 and the
half-price appetizer special
ends at 10
5. The hardest part of officiating a football game is:
A) Making split-second decisions
B) Dealing with criticism
C) Wearing white pants after Labor Day
6. Please cover your left
eye and tell me which one
is clearer:
A) 1
B) 2
C) 1
D) 2
7. Please cover your right
eye and read the seventh
line on the wall chart:
A) F E L O P Z D
B) E D F C Z P
C) What chart?
D) What wall?
EARLY
8. Illegal touching is defined as:
A) An ineligible receiver
touching a forward pass
B) An offensive player
touching a ball that is fumbled forward by a teammate
C) The likely conclusion of
a Suzy Kolber-Joe Namath
interview
9. After the pre-game coin
toss, the first thing a referee should do is:
A) Ask the winning team if
it wants to take the ball
B) Ask the losing team
which end zone it would like
to defend
C) Make sure no one
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A) The kicking team committed an infraction
B) The defending team
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C) I’m giving 6 1/2
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A) Be evaluated by a district
supervisor
B) Be referred to the PIAA
for discipline
C) Apply for a job as an
NCAA compliance officer at
an SEC school
11. If a coach becomes
combative while arguing
a call:
A) Walk away immediately
B) Listen politely
C) Threaten to “go all Hochuli” on him
14. There is a penalty for
doing which of the following below the waist:
A) Hitting the quarterback
B) Blocking
C) Taking cell phone self
portraits, Mr. Favre
12. The most common uniform violation for offensive
linemen is:
A) No mouthpiece
B) Unbuckled chinstrap
C) Plumber’s crack
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QUARTERBACKS
The Crusaders have some
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participants attempted a pass
last season.
Speedy Parsnik leads
Coughlin ground game
By Steve Bennett
Staff Writer
RUNNING BACKS
Joe Parsnik, one of the top
backs in the conference, will
lead the charge. Paul Cole is
the other tailback while Zac
Evans, Joe Lanning and Arthur
Reilley will be the fullbacks.
Parsnik rushed for 13 touchdowns last year and averaged
5.6 yards per carry.
ROSTER
Ht. Wt.
2 Frankie Mahmoud
5-8 160
3 Joe Parsnik
5-9 180
5 Connor Flaherty
6-2 185
8 Zac Evans
5-9 195
9 Tim Pilch
6-1 180
10 Matt Miraglia
6-0 165
11 Corey Keen
6-1 180
12 Josh Moules
5-11 165
14 Mike Czerniakowski 6-0 205
15 Russell Monroe
5-8 170
17 Adam Zawatsky
5-9 155
19 Joel Wallen
5-10 165
21 Josh King
5-10 160
23 Kevin Zingaretti
6-2 175
26 Paul Cole
5-11 185
31 Hunter Bednarczyk 5-11 170
38 Jerry Ryan
5-9 170
43 Joe Lanning
6-1 215
44 Barry Schiel
5-7 200
45 Arthur Reilley
5-10 205
52 Cliff Francis
6-1 260
54 Pat Pilch
6-1 265
55 Brad Emerick
6-2 265
62 Aaron Tohme
5-11 230
64 Nick Scupski
6-7 350
65 Anthony Khalife
6-3 225
68 Jordan Phillips
5-8 230
72 Pat Hall
6-0 330
74 John Karazia
6-3 305
75 Scott Rosencrans
6-2 320
77 Tyheem Jenkins
6-0 295
80 Robert Jones
5-10 160
81 Mitch Stepp
6-1 205
87 Eric Williams
5-11 165
89 Chris Cinti
6-0 200
Pos.
WR/DB
RB/LB
QB/LB
RB/LB
QB/LB
WR/DB
WR/DB
WR/DB
WR/LB
WR/DB
WR/DB
QB/DB
WR/LB
K/P
RB/LB
RB/LB/K
RB/DB
TE/LB
RB/LB
RB/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/LB
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
WR/LB
TE/DE
TE/DE
TE/DE
Yr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
So.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
So.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
So.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
A fourth consecutive trip to the
postseason shows the Coughlin football program has been able to sustain a steady pattern of success. In
order to continue that streak, the
Crusaders may be forced to change a
few things along the way in 2011.
Coughlin coach Ciro Cinti always
seems to believe the old adage that
in order to win games you have to
run the ball. Coughlin once again
figures to have a solid offensive line
and has one of the top running
backs in the conference in Joe Parsnik, who rushed for 1,104 yards and
13 touchdowns last season.
But Cinti is growing weary of
defenses lining up eight or more
men in the box to stop that run.
“Parsnik is a phenomenal athlete
and can play any position. He’s just
a natural athlete,” Cinti said. “He
has a lot of things in him you don’t
coach. He has great vision, leadership and toughness.”
Cinti was so intent on changing
things up last season that he inserted Parsnik at quarterback to try to
spark the offense. Parsnik completed
6-of-23 attempts for 104 yards.
“That was an experiment, but
kind of a waste,” Cinti admitted.
“His mindset wasn’t at quarterback.
He’s truly a running back and that’s
where he flourishes. Why take him
out of the element that he flourishes
at? We did it because he was willing
to do what was best for the team.”
As a team, the Crusaders struggled throwing the ball last year,
ranking last in the conference with
just 36.9 yards per game. That could
change this year with Khalil Owens,
Connor Flaherty and Tim Pilch all
looking to lock down the starting job.
None attempted a pass last season.
“The quarterbacks are progress-
ing. We will be throwing the ball this
year,” Cinti said. “Overall, I like how
the offensive line is starting to come
together and we have experience at
running back.”
Cinti has plenty of reason for optimism as he welcomed a group that
is in the best shape to begin camp
since he took over the program.
“Overall, the kids have worked
very hard in the postseason,” Cinti
said. “They worked hard and they
are in better condition. They have to
be. Some of these kids might not
come off the field. Numbers-wise,
we have depth in a lot of spots, but
our overall numbers hurt us.”
Coughlin’s Joe Parsnik is one of the most explosive players
in the league. He rushed for 1,104 yards last season.
2011 SCHEDULE
2010 RESULTS
COACH’S CORNER
Sept. 2
Sept. 9
Sept. 16
Sept. 23
Sept. 30
Oct. 8
Oct. 14
Oct. 21
Oct. 28
Nov. 5
Dallas
at Tunkhannock
Valley View
Williamsport
at Valley West
Stroudsburg
at Pittston Area
Hazleton Area
at Berwick
Crestwood
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Dallas
L
14-7
Tunkhannock
W
14-12
Valley View
L
35-0
Williamsport
W
20-16
Valley West
L
27-13
Stroudsburg
W
28-20
Pittston Area
W
26-16
Hazleton Area
W
35-28
Berwick
L
12-7
Crestwood
L
21-14
Eastern Conference Playoffs
Valley View
L
28-7
RECEIVERS
Cinti likes the depth at receiver.
Corey Keen, Frank Mahmoud,
Russell Monroe, Adam Zawatsky and Josh Moules all figure to see plenty of time. Mahmoud and Monroe each caught
one pass last season. Chris
Cinti, who missed the 2010
season after tearing ligaments
in his foot, and Mitch Stepp will
be the tight ends.
OFFENSIVE LINE
This spot will
ultimately
determine the
success of the
Crusaders.
John Karazia,
Anthony Khalife,
Jordan Phillips
and Pat Pilch
are the guards. AARON TOHME
will be the center. Brad Emerick, Cliff Francis and Pat Hall
are the tackles looking to fill
the starting roles.
DEFENSIVE LINE
CHRIS CINTI,
Mitch Stepp
and Tony
Khalife are
the ends.
Brad Emerick,
John Karazia,
Arthur Reilley
and Francisco
Lezama are the tackles.
LINEBACKERS
CIRO CINTI
6th year
CAREER RECORD
29-26
FAST FACTS
Class: AAA
WINS BY YEAR
2010
5
2009
6
2008
7
2007
7
2006
4
Joe Parsnik, Zac Evans, Mike
Czerniakowski, Hunter Bednarczyk, Paul Cole and Connor
Flaherty will be the linebackers.
Cinti likes that he has some
depth to rotate players in and
out at this spot.
SECONDARY
Coughlin will have athletes
in the secondary with Frank
Mahmoud, Corey Keen, Russell
Monroe and Josh Moules.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Hunter Bednarczyk, who kicked
18 extra points last year, returns. Kevin Zingaretti, who had
one PAT, is also back. Cinti expects a combination of the two
to handle kicking and punting.
GAR GRENADIERS
QUARTERBACKS
ROSTER
KRISTEN MULLEN / THE CITIZENS’ VOICE
Running backs Mykel Dempsey, Ivan Jackson and Dwayne Wright will look to replace 1,300yard rusher Kurtis Thomas in the GAR backfield this season.
1 Mykel Dempsey
2 Dwayne Wright
3 Max Gates
5 Ivan Jackson
6 Corey Moore
8 Darrell Crawford
9 Devin Reese
10 Kris Welkey
12 Rich Yost
15 Ken Reese
21 Shaliek Powell
22 Dasheym Weeks
23 Joe Arcelay
30 Korey Welkey
31 Rayquan Watt
35 Rich Sickler
36 Luke Height
42 Rashaun Mathis
44 Jamaar Taylor
50 Caesar Burke
51 Joe Olejar
52 Shakir Soto
55 Gregory Skrepenak
56 Joe Snipas
60 Zach Faust
62 Jerry Shinal
70 Ariel Peguero
75 Elijah Gresham
76 Andres Jones
78 Christian Skrepenak
79 Vinny Phan
80 Lucas Benton
82 Joe Sipsky
84 John Yashkus
Ht.
5-7
5-8
6-1
5-9
6-0
5-9
5-7
5-8
5-9
5-10
6-0
5-10
5-5
5-7
5-9
5-9
5-9
5-10
6-0
6-1
6-0
6-3
6-2
5-10
5-10
5-9
6-0
6-1
5-10
6-9
5-9
5-9
6-2
6-3
Wt.
160
165
170
185
180
165
140
160
150
165
180
165
140
155
165
160
155
155
170
265
215
230
220
180
220
320
285
235
190
340
210
170
175
185
Pos.
RB/DB
RB/DB
WR/DB
RB/LB
QB/LB
QB/DB
WR/DB
WR/DB
WR/DB
WR/DB
WR/DB
RB/LB
WR/S
WR/LB
RB/LB
RB/LB
K
WR/S
WR/S
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
WR/DB
WR/DB
TE/DL
Yr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
So.
So.
Jr.
So.
Jr.
So.
So.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Fr.
So.
Fr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
GAR ready to begin district title defense
By Steve Bennett
Staff Writer
For the first time in GAR’s history,
the Grenadiers will begin a season
with a District 2 title to defend.
And as head coach Paul Wiedlich
Jr. begins his second season as the
head coach at his alma mater, he
understands the Grenadiers are the
team everybody will be coming after.
He also knows with the experience
he has back on both sides of the ball,
the Grenadiers should be able to
handle anything thrown their way.
Wiedlich cites a few examples
where experience will play a factor
this season. Against Old Forge last
season, the Grenadiers needed to
rely on special teams to win a game
and they did. Against Hanover Area
with no timeouts left, the Grenadiers
scored with eight seconds left to pull
out a close victory.
While the offensive and defensive
lines need a few leaders to emerge,
the Grenadiers must replace all four
linebackers. GAR is set at the skill
positions and in the secondary —
two spots where GAR seems to
thrive every season.
The Grenadiers were eliminated
by Northern Lehigh, 50-14, in the
first round of the state tournament.
That eye-opening experience fueled
the offseason conditioning program.
“You’re always judged by your last
performance and getting whacked
left a sour taste in my mouth and the
kids returning,” Wiedlich said.
“They know what they have to do to
get to that level and to the next
round. Our goals are the same this
year. We want to win the conference,
win districts and win that first state
playoff game and see what happens.”
The Grenadiers will be solid at
quarterback with Darrell Crawford
returning as the starter. They do
have some game experience in the
backfield with Dwayne Wright and
Mykel Dempsey. Add in Ivan Jackson, a transfer from Vermont where
he was a two-year starter, and the
Grenadiers have depth and flexibility.
On the perimeter, GAR returns
Lucas Benton and Shaliek Powell.
“We’re looking to put our six best
athletes on the field and looking to
play a high-tempo offense,” Wiedlich
said. “Kind of going with a basketball-on-the-football-field mentality.”
Up front, the Grenadiers are solid
with only the center and one of the
tackle spot up for grabs.
The biggest question mark for
Wiedlich comes at linebacker, where
all four starters from last year are
gone. He’s also hoping somebody can
step up to provide leadership like
Dane Dudick did.
“Our front six on defense are
going to have to really step up,”
Wiedlich said. “It’s nice that we are
going to be able to rotate some players in and out. My main concern is
the linebackers, both inside and
out.”
2011 SCHEDULE
2010 RESULTS
COACH’S CORNER
WINS BY YEAR
Sept. 2
Sept. 9
Sept. 16
Sept. 23
Oct. 1
Oct. 7
Oct. 14
Oct. 22
Oct. 28
Nov. 4
at Mid Valley
Old Forge
at Lakeland
at Northwest
Holy Redeemer
at Hanover Area
Lake-Lehman
Wyoming Area
Nanticoke Area
at Meyers
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Mid Valley
W
41-20
Old Forge
W
9-8
Lakeland
W
28-7
Northwest
W
21-7
Holy Redeemer
W
55-0
Hanover Area
W
21-20
Lake-Lehman
L
20-16
Wyoming Area
W
23-13
Nanticoke Area
W
43-6
Meyers
W
28-6
District 2 Class AA playoffs
Lake-Lehman
W
42-15
Lakeland
W
40-21
PIAA Class AA playoffs
Northern Lehigh
L
50-14
PAUL WIEDLICH JR.
2nd year
CAREER RECORD
11-2
FAST FACTS
Class: AA
2010
11
2009
8
2008
10
2007
8
2006
10
DARRELL
CRAWFORD
will be the
starter and is
backed up by
junior Corey
Moore. Crawford passed for
685 yards and
six touchdowns last season.
He rushed for 1,303 yards and
13 touchdowns.
RUNNING BACKS
Replacing the graduated Kurtis
Thomas is going to be a top
priority. Look for coach Paul
Wiedlich to use Dwayne Wright,
Mykel Dempsey and Ivan Jackson, a transfer from Vermont
who played in a spread offense. Wright rushed for five
touchdowns a year ago.
RECEIVERS
The Grenadiers have talented
wide outs in Lucas Benton and
Shaliek Powell. Benton caught
15 passes for 305 yards and
two touchdowns last year while
Powell led the team in receiving
with 20 catches for 318 yards
and four touchdowns. John Yashkus will be the tight end.
OFFENSIVE LINE
Damon Heck, a returning starter, has the edge at center, but
Wiedlich brought up freshman
Zach Faust to throw into the
mix. The guards will be Joe Olejar and Shakir Soto. Christian
Skrepenak, who according to
Wiedlich has shed close to 30
pounds, will start at one tackle.
Elijah Gresham, Ariel Peguero
and Andres Jones are looking
to fill the other tackle spot.
DEFENSIVE LINE
Junior Shakir Soto will start at
one defensive end spot. Joe
Olejar will likely be on the other
side. John Yashkus and Ariel
Peguero will also see time.
LINEBACKERS
GAR must replace all four starters. Max Gates will start at
one outside position with Kris
Welkey and Lucas Benton vying
for the other outside spot. At
inside linebacker, Wiedlich has
four he can mix and match with
Rich Sickler, Damon Heck, Ivan
Jackson and Andres Jones.
SECONDARY
GAR is solid here. Shaliek
Powell and Dwayne Wright will
be the outside safeties with
Darrell Crawford playing middle
safety. Powell led the team
with five interceptions last year.
Crawford picked off four passes
and returned two for scores.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Luke Height will be the kicker
after playing some last year.
Mykel Dempsey and Rich Sickler are the top candidates to
handling punting duties.
LAKE-LEHMAN BLACK KNIGHTS
QUARTERBACKS
ROSTER
MARK MORAN / THE CITIZENS’ VOICE
Brady Butler, Curt Barbacci, Nick Shelley, Cole Barbacci and Jared Novitski are among the top
skill players on Lake-Lehman’s offense.
4 Bobby Wright
6 Isaac Kirby
8 Jay Dawsey
11 John Butchko
13 Jared Novitski
18 Bryer Raspen
19 Josh Sayre
22 Cody Poepperling
23 Cole Barbacci
24 Tom Donovan
25 Nick Shelley
28 James Wright
29 Ty Shaw
34 Brady Butler
35 Dustin Jones
40 Ronnie Ribaudo
43 Zachary Jayne
44 Curt Barbacci
45 D.J. Scavone
52 Tyler Brobst
54 Brian Derhammer
55 Pete Borum
64 Mark Bullock
65 Alex Major
66 Jamie Aldrich
67 Job Stepanski
69 Terry Cooper
76 Tom Chipego
77 Ryan Hoyt
79 David Blejwas
81 Cody Fox
86 Zach Chabala
89 Kyle Romanofski
Ht.
5-10
6-0
6-0
6-0
6-1
6-1
5-7
6-1
5-9
5-5
6-1
5-9
6-0
5-8
6-1
5-7
5-8
5-9
6-1
5-8
5-11
6-6
6-1
6-0
6-1
6-0
6-1
5-10
6-4
6-1
6-2
5-9
6-3
Wt.
160
145
160
160
185
155
140
180
180
150
190
180
175
190
235
185
180
200
175
220
180
315
250
240
280
240
200
230
280
300
215
145
180
Pos.
WR/DB
WR/DB
K
K
QB/DB
WR/DB
RB/DB
WR/DB
RB/LB
RB/DB
RB/DB
RB/LB
WR/DB
RB/LB
FB/DL
OL/LB
FB/LB
TE/LB
TE/DE
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
TE/DL
WR/DB
TE/DE
Yr.
So.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Fr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
So.
So.
Jr.
So.
Sr.
Jr.
So.
Jr.
So.
Sr.
Fr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
So.
Return to playoffs in Lake-Lehman’s sights
By Steve Bennett
Staff Writer
Last year, he kept things pretty
basic, sort of vanilla if you will. Jerry Gilsky was in his first season as
the head coach at Lake-Lehman and
really did not know what to expect.
Gone were the days of throwing
the ball all over the field. Gilsky
maintained a rather basic scheme
on both sides of the ball with a few
wrinkles added in to keep teams
honest.
The Black Knights went 7-4 last
season and used a seven-game winning streak to lock up a spot in the
District 2 Class AA playoffs. For as
good a stretch as Lake-Lehman had
during the season, the end wasn’t so
pleasant.
A three-game losing streak and a
district playoff game decided by the
mercy rule brought an end to Gil-
sky’s first year. The expectations
were not too high to begin with. In
fact, Gilsky was told that three wins
or at best .500 would be considered a
success.
Maybe to those on the outside, but
not to the guy who calls the shots.
“I want the most,” Gilsky said.
“We lost by the mercy rule in the district playoffs and that is what bothered me the most. I felt that people
were just happy we made the playoffs. As the head coach, I wanted
more.”
With that in mind, the Black
Knights beefed up on the offensive
and defensive lines. The players will
be bigger, stronger and more importantly, faster. It was a weakness last
year that Gilsky felt hampered his
team’s progress at times.
“We changed our workouts a little
bit,” Gilsky said. “I thought last year
our line was a little bit of a disap-
pointment with the way Hanover
Area handled us. Wyoming Area had
a better line than we did and Dallas
handled us up front. One of our
goals this year was to build up our
offensive line.”
And that should help second-year
starting quarterback Jared Novitski, who can look at close to 600
pounds of beef to protect him on the
left side.
Novitski stepped into the starting
role last year as a junior and handled
everything Gilsky’s playbook had to
offer. Gilsky realized Novitski had
some limitations in his first year
and tried to make things simple.
“Jared more than exceeded our
expectations last year,” Gilsky said.
“We protected him last year by hiding his weaknesses. We wanted him
to be more comfortable with what he
was good at.”
That meant an offense geared
more toward the three-step drop and
roll outs as opposed to the five-step
drop.
Expect that to change his year.
The Black Knights will feature
Nick Shelley at running back. He is
coming off a year where he averaged
6.6 yards per carry and rushed for
seven touchdowns. He also caught 21
passes out of the backfield and averaged 13.0 yards per reception.
This year Gilsky figures to be able
to do even more with Novitski under
center, which should help open
things more on the offensive side of
the ball.
As far as the defense is concerned,
the Black Knights will still be multiple, which helped confuse opponents
a year ago.
But one thing Gilsky wants corrected is the number of points the
Black Knights allowed which was a
too-high-for-comfort 257.
2011 SCHEDULE
2010 RESULTS
COACH’S CORNER
WINS BY YEAR
Sept. 2
Sept. 9
Sept. 16
Sept. 23
Sept. 30
Oct. 8
Oct. 14
Oct. 21
Oct. 28
Nov. 4
at Old Forge
Lackawanna Trail
at Wyoming Area
Holy Redeemer
at Meyers
Northwest
at GAR
at Nanticoke Area
Hanover Area
Dallas
7
7
7
7
7
3
7
7
7
7
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Old Forge
L
21-15
Lackawanna Trail
W
29-22
Wyoming Area
W
42-39
Holy Redeemer
W
27-13
Meyers
W
14-0
Northwest
W
21-12
GAR
W
20-16
Nanticoke Area
W
43-26
Hanover Area
L
38-30
Dallas
L
28-21
District 2 Class AA playoffs
GAR
L
42-15
JERRY GILSKI
2nd year
CAREER RECORD
7-4
FAST FACTS
Class: AA
2010
7
2009
4
2008
9
2007
2
2006
0
Jared Novitski is back for his
second year as starter. Last
year he threw for 1,329 yards
and nine touchdowns, but was
picked off 12 times. With a
year of experience, look for Novitski to be more polished and
have the ability to do more in
the pocket. Bill Hillman will be
the backup.
RUNNING BACKS
A position of strength and
experience. Nick Shelley, who
rushed for 683 yards and seven touchdowns, is back. Brady
Butler will also rotate in. Dustin
Jones and Curt Barbacci will be
the fullbacks.
RECEIVERS
Cody Poepperling, who averaged 15 yards per catch last
season, will start on one side.
Bill Hillman will be the starter
on the other side. If this season is anything like last year,
look for the Black Knights to
rotate several people in at this
spot. At tight end will be Curt
Barbacci and Kyle Romonofski.
OFFENSIVE LINE
Lehman returns four starting
linemen from last year with
Pete Borum being the only new
addition. The Black Knights
average nearly 250 pounds
across the front. Tom Chipego
and Jamie Aldrich will be the
guards with Ryan Derhammer
also seeing time. Ryan Hoyt,
Borum and David Bledjwas will
be the tackles. Jobe Stepanski
will be the center.
DEFENSIVE LINE
The Black Knights play a multiple 50 on defense. Sometimes
they will show the 50 look and
switch to a 4-3 or a 4-4. Dustin
Jones will start at nose with
Jamie Aldrich at one tackle and
Dave Bledjwas at the other.
Pete Borum will rotate between
the tackle spots. Tom Chipego
and Brian Derhammer will be
the ends.
LINEBACKERS
Curt Barbacci and Brady Butler
will be the starting linebackers.
Both have experience and play
a physical brand of football.
SECONDARY
Cole Barbacci will be the strong
safety with Cody Poepperling
at free safety. Nick Shelley will
be one corner while Bill Hillman
and Troy Shurites will alternate
at the other corner position.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Jared Novitski will return at
kicker. Last year he was one
of the most consistent in the
conference, making 29 extra
points. He had one field goal
from 32 yards. Coach Jerry Gilsky is hoping to land a soccer
player or two to handle punting
duties.
DALLAS MOUNTAINEERS
QUARTERBACKS
ROSTER
Quarterback Adam Goeringer may have graduated, but skill players like Jason Simonovich,
Ryan Zapoticky, Garrett Artsma and Jim Roccograndi will keep Dallas’ offense moving.
Dallas reloads after undefeated season
By Steve Bennett
Staff Writer
1 Zach Goodwin
2 Don Behm
3 Paul Brace
4 Garrett Artsma
5 Ryan Zapoticky
7 Bill Dixon
8 Zach Macosky
9 Ryan Panzetta
10 Corey Stegman
11 Jason Simonovich
14 Justin Morris
15 Shane Dunn
17 Aaron Napkora
21 Jim Roccograndi
22 Keifer Rogers
23 Brett Wanek
24 Chris Behm
25 Felix Dolman
30 Dante Zurenda
31 John Hutchins
32 Logan Brace
33 Bill Gately
34 Kris Roccograndi
35/71 Mike Mihal
36 Mike Shutlock
43 Rocky Rutkoski
44 Nate Vario
50 Logan Bullock
52 Jake Cavanaugh
54 F.J. Constantino
55 Nick Ondish
56 Mike Carey
60 Will Spare
62 Mike Mazula
64 Ian Pirl
65 Zach Taylor
66 Ryan Monk
68 Damien Rutkoski
72 Luke Edwards
73 Buddy Shutlock
75 Jordan Dolman
77 Jared Hoats
78 Dakota Stritzinger
80 Kyle Zumchak
81 Mark Michno
82 Russ Newell
86 John Murray
88 Domenic Oliveri
89 Colton Powell
Ht.
5-9
6-0
6-1
6-0
6-0
6-1
5-10
6-0
6-1
6-4
6-2
6-3
5-10
6-0
5-9
5-8
5-7
6-1
5-8
5-8
5-11
6-0
5-9
6-2
5-7
5-11
6-1
6-1
5-8
6-0
6-0
5-11
6-0
6-1
5-10
5-10
6-2
6-1
5-11
6-4
6-2
6-0
6-1
5-8
6-1
6-1
6-1
5-11
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185
210
165
170
155
175
165
205
165
195
155
200
180
160
140
185
160
145
165
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160
200
135
190
220
260
175
245
250
230
210
185
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190
200
270
210
265
190
200
245
135
180
170
175
180
140
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RB
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RB
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RB
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FB
TE
G
G
C
C
T
T
G
G
G
G
T
G
T
T
T
T
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WR
WR
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Last year, the Dallas Mountaineers were able to finish the regular
season a perfect 10-0 before getting
knocked out of the District 2 Class
AAA playoffs in the first round.
Despite the undefeated regular
season, it was a difficult 2010 for the
Mountaineers. Injuries to some key
players late in the year forced backups to play more significant roles in
big games. There was a considerable
amount of luck involved in last
year’s perfect regular season accompanied by a tremendous amount of
skill.
It would be unfair to expect Dallas
to duplicate last year’s accomplishments. But that doesn’t mean this
year’s team won’t try.
“Look, we could have went 5-5 last
year instead of 10-0,” Dallas coach
Ted Jackson said. “A lot of that had
to do with (quarterback Adam
Goeringer). Other guys have to step
up and make the game-winning
plays. We need to improve our
defense and special teams. Our
defense was not up to the level of a
championship defense. We didn’t
stop the run well. We weren’t physical enough and not aggressive
enough. We are trying to address
that right now.”
The loss of Goeringer to graduation creates a big void in the Dallas
offensive game plan. When the
Mountaineers needed a yard,
Goeringer would get that yard. If a
big pass was needed, Goeringer
would step up and complete it.
Often, that pass would go to Paul
Brace, one of the most versatile athletes in the conference. Now it’s his
turn to step into the role of go-to
player for Dallas.
Brace can play wing back, running back, receiver and line up at
quarterback when necessary. Last
season he rushed for 393 yards,
caught 44 passes for 765 yards and
completed two touchdown passes.
“Our skill kids are pretty good
and we have to have a quarterback
deliver the ball,” Jackson said. “We
have to have other people step up.
We don’t have a kid who will throw
the ball 25 times and run the ball 25
times. We are going to have to spread
the ball around and have different
guys get touches. We have four or
five who are going to get touches
every game.”
Along with Brace, other players
expected to see the ball in their
hands are running backs Jim Roccograndi and Brett Wanek. On the outside, the starting quarterback will
have capable receivers in Shane
Dunn and Jason Simonovich.
What will help the transition this
year will be an experienced offensive
line that is both big and physical.
Dallas returns seven starters on
both sides of the ball but as nice as
that sounds, most of the seven who
return on offense are also part of the
seven who return on defense.
“We have some depth up front and
depth at fullback and tailback,”
Jackson said. “We are carrying 49 on
the roster and that is the most we
have ever had here at Dallas. We
have three linemen back. Our two
tackles were sophomores last year.
It’s not going to be easy, but I expect
us to be able to fight for a playoff
spot.”
2011 SCHEDULE
2010 RESULTS
COACH’S CORNER
WINS BY YEAR
Sept. 2
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
Sept. 23
Sept. 30
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 28
Nov. 4
at Coughlin
Scranton Prep
Berwick
at Pittston Area
at Williamsport
Valley West
Crestwood
Pocono Mt. East
at Tunkhannock
at Lake-Lehman
7
1
1
7
7
1
2
1
7
7
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Coughlin
W
14-7
Scranton Prep
W
26-12
Berwick
W
22-12
Pittston Area
W
21-7
Williamsport
W
52-43
Valley West
W
21-17
Crestwood
W
28-20
Pocono Mt. East
W
31-28
Tunkhannock
W
21-7
Lake-Lehman
W
28-21
District 2 Class AAA playoffs
West Scranton
L
49-26
TED JACKSON
27th year
CAREER RECORD
217-77-3
FAST FACTS
Class: AAA
Bill Dixon and Ryan Zapoticky
are in a battle to earn the
starting job. Zapoticky suffered
an injury in the spring and is
starting to get healthy. He attempted eight passes last year
while Dixon did not attempt
any.
RUNNING BACKS
PAUL BRACE
and Don Behm
will be the
wingbacks.
Garrett Artsma
and Keifer Rogers are the fullbacks with Jim
Roccograndi
and Brett Wanek at tailback.
Roccograndi rushed for 235
yards last year while Wanek
had 129.
RECEIVERS
SHANE DUNN
and Jason
Simonovich
will be the
receivers.
Dunn caught
passes in just
two games last
year averaging
23.3 yards per catch. Simonovich was second on the team in
receptions with 17. Nate Vario
will be the tight end.
OFFENSIVE LINE
F.J. Constantino will be the
center. Logan Bullock will play
right guard with Buddy Shutlock
at right tackle. Bullock moves
from tackle to guard. The left
guard is Zach Taylor. Ryan
Monk is at left tackle. Luke
Edwards and Dakota Stritzinger
are also in the mix.
DEFENSIVE LINE
Logan Bullock and Buddy Shutlock are at defensive tackle.
Keifer Rogers and Felix Dolman
are the ends.
LINEBACKERS
The outside linebackers will
be Shane Dunn and Kris Roccograndi. Jim Roccograndi and
Garrett Artsma will play inside.
Jason Simonovich will see time
at outside linebacker while Bill
Gately, a sophomore, will see
time on the inside. Jackson is
working hard to get Gately on
the field in some capacity.
SECONDARY
2010
10
Paul Brace and Brett Wanek will
start in the secondary with Bill
Dixon and Don Behm fighting to
play at corner.
2009
10
SPECIAL TEAMS
2008
2
2007
2
2006
7
The kicking job is up in the air
with Zach Goodwin having the
edge. If he doesn’t win the job,
Ryan Zapoticky will get it. Jason
Simonovich and Shane Dunn
are vying to be the punter. Paul
Brace and Brett Wanek will be
the return men.
Players to watch in the WVC this season
EUGENE LEWIS
School: Valley West
Position: QB/WR
Year: Senior
Ht/Wt: 6-3, 200
The total package. Can
run and throw. Versatile.
Can play multiple positons and play them well.
Will be a wide receiver at
Penn State.
PAUL BRACE
School: Dallas
Position: WR/DB
Year: Senior
Ht/Wt: 6-1, 185
Another versatile player.
Faster than he looks on
film. Can play receiver,
running back and quarterback. Will be the go-to
player for Dallas.
TONY MORGANTE
School: Crestwood
Position: OG/DT
Year: Senior
Ht/Wt: 6-2, 290
Plays with a nasty streak.
Will be making the transition from tackle to guard
this season. The move
may serve him well preparing for the next level.
NICK AIGELDINGER
School: Crestwood
Position: QB/DB
Year: Senior
Ht/Wt: 5-11, 185
The total package. Has
worked on his pocket
presence. Can run and
throw the ball effectively.
Has a great command of
the offense.
SHAKIR SOTO
School: GAR
Position: OL/DL
Year: Junior
Ht/Wt: 6-3, 230
A rising star. Performed
well at various camps
over the summer. Plays
the line on both sides of
the ball, but can catch
the football as well.
DARRELL CRAWFORD
School: GAR
Position: QB/DB
Year: Senior
Ht/Wt: 5-9, 165
NICK O’BRIEN
School: Wyoming Area
Positon: QB
Year: Junior
Ht/Wt: 5-9, 150
Rushed for 1,000 yards
last season at tailback
and is making the switch
to quarterback. Capable of
throwing effectively. Expect
him to move around on offense but his primary position early on will be QB.
MARTIN STEVE
School: Hanover Area
Position: OL/DL
Year: Senior
Ht/Wt: 6-7, 300
Big, physical presence up
front. Colleges like him
but needs to get quicker.
The anchor of perhaps the
best line in the WVC. First
three weeks of season will
help clarify what level he
will be playing at next year.
UNDERCLASSMEN TO WATCH
Lake-Lehman: Pete Borum, Soph.
Brady Butler, Soph. Dustin Jones,
CHRISTIAN SKREPENAK
School: GAR
Position: OL/DL
Year: Junior
Ht/Wt: 6-9, 340
His size alone is enough
to draw the attention of
anybody in the stadium,
let alone the guy on the
other side of the line. Has
slimmed down which should
help his agility. Needs to
work on getting off the ball.
Soph. GAR: Zach Faust, Fr. Meyers: Jacob Brominski, Soph.
Crestwood: Frank Aigeldinger, Fr.
JOE PARSNIK
School: Coughlin
Position: RB/LB
Year: Senior
Ht/Wt: 5-9, 180
Returns to natural position of tailback after
experimenting at quarterback. Quick and elusive.
Will be one of the top
backs in the conference.
Looking for another
1,000 yard season.
Jay Popson, Fr. Williamsport: Tre
Brown, Soph. Colin Fausnaught,
Soph. Coughlin: Anthony Khalife,
JORDAN HOUSEMAN
School: Pittston Area
Position: WR/DB
Year: Junior
Ht/Wt: 6-1, 170
Arguably one of the most
underrated players in
the conference. Has the
ability to catch the ball
in traffic as well as beat
his defender deep. A
threat in the return game
as well.
Soph. Wyoming Area: Marty Michaels, Fr. Jeff Skursky, Fr. Dallas:
Bill Gately, Soph.
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His speed is his best asset.
Runs the offense with extreme
confidence. Throws the ball better than he is given credit for, but
is always a threat to run first.
WYOMING VALLEY WEST SPARTANS
QUARTERBACKS
ROSTER
Ht.
6-1
6-0
5-9
6-0
5-8
6-0
6-3
5-8
5-9
5-11
6-0
5-8
5-10
6-0
5-11
6-3
6-3
5-9
6-2
5-9
5-10
5-11
5-10
5-9
5-10
5-9
5-9
6-0
6-0
5-9
5-9
6-1
5-11
5-11
6-0
5-11
5-10
5-8
5-8
5-10
5-10
5-9
5-8
5-8
6-0
5-10
6-0
6-1
6-3
5-11
6-2
6-2
6-2
6-1
6-1
5-10
5-10
6-1
5-10
5-11
5-8
5-10
5-11
5-10
6-3
It would be foolish for anyone to
believe that Eugene Lewis isn’t
going to be a significant part of the
offense for the Wyoming Valley West
Spartans this season.
Lewis, a senior who has given a
verbal commitment to Penn State, is
one of the top wide receivers not
only in the state, but the country.
Playing wide receiver will have to
wait until he hits Happy Valley.
The way Valley West coach Pat
Keating sees it again this year, the
Spartans’ best chances of being successful are when Lewis, who passed
and rushed for more than 1,000 yards
last season, has the football in his
hands.
So for the second consecutive year,
Lewis will lineup at quarterback.
But that does not necessarily mean
that’s the position he’s going to be
playing on every offensive snap.
How much Lewis moves around
this season will ultimately depend
on the progress backup quarterbacks Mike Kilhenney and Mike
Baur show heading into the first
week of the season.
After the first full week of camp,
Keating was pretty optimistic.
“At times, we can put Eugene at
wide receiver,” Keating said. “Baur
is throwing the ball well right now.
They are all intelligent kids. It allows
us to be a little more versatile.”
The same type of athleticism they
have on the offensive side of the ball
is what Keating hopes will carry the
Spartans on the defensive side.
Mark Hufford, who suffered a
knee injury in the second game last
season, is back and will be on the
defensive line. There will be some
spots on the field where the Spartans
will have experience and there will
be others where experience will be
lacking. It’s that part that concerns
Keating the most.
“We have a very good nucleus of
players coming back,” Keating said.
“Other spots we are inexperienced. I
think we are very capable of being
successful. You just never know
what will happen until the lights
come on.”
The Spartans will have to find a
way to navigate their way through a
difficult schedule and pick up
enough victories to secure a spot in
the eight-team District 2-4-11 Class
AAAA subregional playoffs.
Valley West saw its season end
last year in the first round at Whitehall. Keating is hoping to not only
get back to the playoffs, but have a
chance to host one game or more.
“Obviously, we want to get back to
where we were a year ago and hopefully go further,” Keating said. “I
think we took a lot away from that
game against Whitehall even though
it was a loss. We had a couple of
unfortunate bounces and we want to
get back there.”
1 Lucky Williams
2 Jordan Mason
3 Nick Singer
4 Mike Kilhenney
5 Derrick Simms
6 Andrew Mudlock
7 Eugene Lewis
8 Troy Yashinski
9 Josh Ortiz
10 Dylan Flayhart
11 Mike Narvid
12 Tyler Gates
13 Ryan Greskewicz
14 Chris Baranski
15 Dan Flaherty
16 Michael Baur
17 Chris Coleman
21 Ian Ultsh
22 Steve Doroskewicz
25 Saabir Gibson
26 Ian Labar
28 Tashawn Bunch
31 Alan Sakosky
32 Jerome Ewing
33 Josh Brody
34 Robert Tupper
36 Keenan Tate
39 Terell Bolling
40 Cody Stemrich
42 Juan Rajo
44 Daniel Kopeck
45 Brett Good
46 Jalen Stockton
52 Ian Moran
53 Matt Perugino
56 Zack Hunter
60 Donald Wychock
61 Tyler Yaglowski
62 Elijiah Harrison
64 Charles Drust
65 Ari Ohaion
66 Jalen White
67 Jason Udzella
68 Chad Bealla
69 Sean Simmons
70 Pat Kuren
72 Justin Raitter
73 Zach Yaglowski
74 Pete Cwalina
75 Joe Baran
76 Matt Dubaskas
77 Matt Reames
78 Kyle Phillips
79 Tony Le
85 Trey Cowman
87 Nate Gurtis
88 Michael Sands
89 Quincy Patrick
90 Danny Rossi
92 Kyle Lewis
93 Kyle Melodick
94 Mark Hufford
95 John Strish
96 Steven Austin
99 Alex Barilla
2011 SCHEDULE
2010 RESULTS
COACH’S CORNER
WINS BY YEAR
Mike Kilhenney, Eugene Lewis and Mike Baur are Wyoming Valley West’s quarterbacks.
Lewis makes Valley West dangerous
By Steve Bennett
Staff Writer
Sept. 2
Sept. 9
Sept. 16
Sept. 23
Sept. 30
Oct. 8
Oct. 14
Oct. 21
Oct. 28
Nov. 4
at Scranton
Abington Heights
Pleasant Valley
at Berwick
Coughlin
at Dallas
Hazleton Area
Crestwood
at Pittston Area
at Williamsport
7
7
7
7
7
1
7
7
7
7
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
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Scranton
W
33-6
Abington Heights
L
38-14
Pleasant Valley
L
27-20
Berwick
W
27-15
Coughlin
W
27-13
Dallas
L
21-17
Hazleton Area
W
34-13
Crestwood
W
32-18
Pittston Area
W
49-7
Williamsport
W
28-7
District 2-4-11 subregional playoffs
Whitehall
L
41-27
PAT KEATING
3rd year
CAREER RECORD
13-9
FAST FACTS
Class: AAAA
Wt.
170
180
150
170
150
170
200
145
150
175
185
150
175
165
150
190
210
150
170
160
180
200
180
145
195
155
165
165
210
170
165
190
165
200
200
200
195
205
250
270
215
220
175
195
220
195
275
250
250
210
265
285
235
240
190
165
140
180
190
200
150
235
235
165
235
Yr.
Jr.
So.
So.
Sr.
Jr.
So.
Sr.
So.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Fr.
So.
So.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
So.
So.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
Jr.
So.
Jr.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
So.
So.
So.
Sr.
Jr.
So.
So.
Sr.
So.
So.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
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Jr.
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Sr.
So.
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So.
Sr.
So.
So.
So.
Eugene Lewis will return as
the starting quarterback, but
how much he plays there will
depend on the development of
his backups, Mike Kilhenney
and Mike Baur.
RUNNING BACKS
TASHAWN
BUNCH and
Derrick Simms
will be the
tailbacks. Brett
Good and Alan
Sakosky will be
the fullbacks.
Bunch rushed
for 341 yards and averaged 6.1
yards per carry last year.
RECEIVERS
The Spartans
have depth
at this position in LUCKY
WILLIAMS,
Derrick Simms,
Dylan Flahart,
Eugene Lewis
and Josh Ortiz. Simms was second on
the team in receptions last
year with 10 for 203 yards.
Williams, Flayhart and Lewis
combined to catch five passes
last season for 55 yards. Chris
Coleman will start at tight end.
OFFENSIVE LINE
The Spartans
averaged 5.2
yards per carry
last season
and the offensive line will
determine how
far the running
game goes.
Kyle Phillips, P.J. Cwalina and
Zach Yaglowski will be the tackles. Matt Reames and TONY LE
are the guards. Matt Perugino
will play center.
DEFENSIVE LINE
Chris Coleman and Kyle Lewis
will be the defensive ends.
Mark Hufford, Matt Reames
and Tony Le are in line to be
the tackles. Hufford is coming
back from a knee injury suffered in the second game last
year against Abington Heights.
LINEBACKERS
The inside linebackers will be
Brett Good and Alan Sakosky.
Playing on the outside will be
Tashawn Bunch and Ian Labar.
SECONDARY
2010
7
2009
6
Eugene Lewis, Derrick Simms
and Lucky Williams make up the
secondary. Williams picked off
two passes last season. Simms
and Lewis each had one.
2008
7
SPECIAL TEAMS
2007
10
2006
9
The kicker will be Nick Singer,
who had 22 extra points and
one field goal of 30 yards last
season. Lucky Williams or Derrick Simms will be the punter.
NANTICOKE AREA TROJANS
QUARTERBACKS
Seniors Josh Decker and Zak
Matulewski will split snaps.
Decker is known more for his
arm and Matulewski more for
his feet. “I’m confident with
whoever we have in there,”
Bruza said.
RUNNING BACKS
Senior Brian Maslowski returns
at fullback after one of the top
rushing seasons in the WVC
a year ago. He ran for 1,261
yards and 14 touchdowns.
Senior Tom Vitale and sophomore Pat Hempel will play at
halfback. The Trojans will use
senior Klay Kaspryk and junior
Nate Siese at wingback.
RECEIVERS
Senior Jeff Jezewski will start
at split end after catching
seven passes a year ago.
Senior Chris Gavrish will play
tight end.
OFFENSIVE LINE
Quarterback Josh Decker, running back Brian Maslowski and quarterback Zak Matulewski
are part of a core group of returning skill players for Nanticoke Area.
Nanticoke eyes winning season
By Tom Brolley
Staff Writer
Nanticoke Area had almost no
expectations heading into the 2010
season under then first-year coach
Ron Bruza.
A year later, the Trojans have
more than an extra dozen players
out (39), a new attitude and expectations to win.
It’s a big difference for a program
that had a 22-game losing streak
before winning four games a year
ago.
“That’s one of the hardest things
we had to do and we’re still not
where we need to be yet,” Bruza said
of changing expectations. “We’re
trying to instill in the kids that 4-6
isn’t good enough. It’s hard when
you go from a 22-game losing streak
and you win a couple games and
everybody is getting cocky and
walking with some spunk in their
step. You got to realize the hard work
it took to get to four wins.”
Once the Trojans won a couple of
games last year, Bruza said the community got behind the program and
people that hadn’t been to games in
years returned to the stands.
He also said the kids could once
again hold their heads high in town
and not be afraid to wear the letterman jackets out in public.
“Nanticoke is a tough town. When
you’re winning, they love you. When
you’re not, it’s tough to find some
supporters,” Bruza said. “It was nice
that the community had something
to be proud of.”
Bruza and Nanticoke Area’s new
challenge is to maintain and build
upon 2010’s success.
The Trojans have most of their
core back to make a run for a winning record.
Bruza considers his seniors to be
like “redshirt seniors” because
many of them have seen major playing time since their sophomores
years.
Running back Brian Maslowski
was one of the WVC’s top rushers a
year ago and the Trojans feature
seniors across the line including
Christian Stevenson, Rich Badowski
and Kevin Zaykosky.
Nanticoke Area put an emphasis
on throwing the ball in the offseason
to ease the burden on the heavily
used running game.
Seniors Josh Decker and Zak Matulewski will continue to split time
under center. Jeff Jezewski is the
team’s top target.
“When you’re putting nine guys
in the box and the safety is 7 yards
off the ball, it’s tough to really do
anything,” Bruza said. “We did concentrate a lot on our passing game
in the offseason. We’re looking to
improve upon that aspect to open up
the running game.”
2011 SCHEDULE
2010 RESULTS
COACH’S CORNER
Sept. 2
Sept. 9
Sept. 17
Sept. 23
Sept. 30
Oct. 8
Oct. 14
Oct. 21
Oct. 28
Nov. 4
Montrose
Co-Mo Vo-Tech
at Susquehanna
Meyers
at Wyoming Area
at Holy Redeemer
Northwest
Lake-Lehman
at GAR
at Hanover Area
7
7
1
7
7
1
7
7
7
7
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Montrose
Co-Mo Vo-Tech
Susquehanna
Meyers
Wyoming Area
Holy Redeemer
Northwest
Lake-Lehman
GAR
Hanover Area
W
W
L
W
L
W
L
L
L
L
33-12
40-18
54-19
44-6
35-6
44-36
35-0
43-26
43-6
34-14
RON BRUZA
2nd year
CAREER RECORD
4-6
FAST FACTS
Class: AA
ROSTER
1 Derrick Wolfe
2 Tyler Myers
3 Nate Siese
4 Dwayne Oshinski
5 Danny Greene
7 James Edwards
8 Tyler Kovach
9 Josh Decker
11 Joe Levandowski
13 Jeff Jezewski
17 Klay Kaspryk
22 Brian Maslowski
23 Zak Matulewski
24 Brad Yanus
26 Pat Hempel
32 Rodger Sweet
35 Maurice Wood
39 C.J. Yurkin
40 Michael Colatosti
42 Zach Pudlosky
44 Tom Vitale
50 Frank Marcinkowski
52 Joe Voyton
53 Rich Badowski
56 Giacoma Bova
57 Joe Shimko
58 Pedro Bracero
59 Kevin Zaykosky
60 Chris Miller
62 Darren Pickney
65 Mitchel Zelasko
72 Allan Herring
74 Christian Stevenson
75 Steve Valenti
76 Cairee Walker
77 Julius Maghee
86 Jordan Williams
87 Kyle Gavrish
88 Chris Gavrish
Ht.
5-9
5-9
5-9
5-10
5-8
5-8
5-10
6-2
6-1
6-3
5-9
5-10
6-2
5-8
5-7
5-9
5-10
5-10
5-10
5-10
5-7
5-8
5-10
5-10
5-10
5-10
5-10
6-2
5-10
5-10
6-1
6-4
6-2
6-2
6-3
6-0
6-1
5-10
6-2
Wt.
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150
160
160
150
150
165
185
170
190
165
195
180
165
160
160
185
165
180
165
165
175
200
215
180
170
195
210
200
205
195
325
290
270
205
190
185
160
200
WINS BY YEAR
2010
4
2009 1
2008 0
2007 0
2006
3
Pos.
WR/DB
WR/DB
RB/DB
WR/DB
WR/DB
WR/DB
WR/DB
QB/DB
QB/DB
WR/DB
RB/LB
RB/DB
QB/LB
RB/LB
RB/LB
RB/LB
RB/LB
RB/LB
RB/LB
RB/DB
RB/LB
OL/LB
OL/DL
OL/LB
OL/LB
OL/LB
OL/DL
OL/LB
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/LB
OL/DL
WR/DB
OL/LB
Yr.
Sr.
So.
Jr.
So.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
So.
So.
Jr.
So.
Jr.
So.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
So.
Sr.
The Trojans
feature a starting line full
of seniors.
CHRISTIAN
STEVENSON
was an all-conference player
a year ago.
Kevin Zaykosky will move from
center to tackle. Rich Badowski, Steve Valenti and center Joe
Voyton round out the line.
DEFENSIVE LINE
Seniors
PEDRO
BRACERO and
Chris Gavrish
will play at
the defensive
end positions.
Christian Stevenson will
play at tackle and junior Michael
Colatosti will play nose tackle.
LINEBACKERS
KEVIN
ZAYKOSKY will
man the middle once again
and Rich Badowski is a returning starter.
Klay Kaspryk
will also see
time and Michael Colatosti will
see action at linebacker when
he isn’t playing nose tackle.
SECONDARY
Senior Derrick Wolfe and junior
Nate Siese will play be the
cornerbacks. Jeff Jezewski and
Zak Matulewski will man the
safety positions.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Zak Matulewski, Brian
Maslowski and Pat Hempel will
be returners for the Trojans.
Jeff Jezewski will handle the
kicking duties and Maslowski
will punt.
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1. Who will be the big school player of the year in the WVC?
It’s not every year
that we get to witness a talent such as
Valley West’s Eugene
Lewis. It’s worth your
time to see the future
Penn Stater play.
Eugene Lewis. Was
offered more than 20
scholarships for a reason. Unless you are
a Penn State season
ticket holder, get out
and see him now.
Eugene Lewis is the
most electrifying player
to appear on WVC
fields since Rocket
Ismail, but if anyone
could beat him out for
player of the year, it’s
Coughlin’s Joe Parsnik.
Eugene Lewis is the
area’s top player
but keep an eye on
another quarterback,
Crestwood’s Nick
Aigeldinger. He’s the
best pure passer in
the WVC.
Darrell Crawford. He
can run. He can throw
and he can intercept
passes. As good a
small school player as
you are going to see.
Like Lewis, GAR’s Darrell Crawford can take
over games by himself. If anyone could
overshadow him in the
small school ranks,
it’s Wyoming Area’s
versatile Nick O’Brien.
Hanover Area lineman
Martin Steve paved
the way for 2,000-yard
rusher Andrew Forgatch in 2010. Steve
and the Hawkeyes’
line will be counted on
heavily once again.
3. Who will be the breakout player of the year in the WVC?
Word from the
Heights is that GAR
junior Shakir Soto
is developing into a
dominant player. Look
for him to be the next
great lineman from
the WVC.
Jason Simonovich,
Dallas. Strong, physical presence on the
perimeter. Will present
a nice target no matter who is throwing
passes for the Mountaineers this season.
Lake-Lehman quarterback Jared Novitski
was pretty good last
season, but with a
year of experience
under his belt, he’s
ready to break out.
Jake Pecorelli, Berwick. The Bulldogs
lost their two top targets, Sean Ridall and
Eric Schleich, to college football. Berwick
will still throw the ball
a lot and that’s where
Peccorelli comes in.
4. What team will advance the deepest into the playoffs?
GAR. The Grenadiers
cleared a major hurdle
when they won a district title. With Crawford
back and a defense
that has people buzzing, they have a shot to
go even deeper.
GAR. The Grenadiers
are the favorite to win
the District 2 Class AA
title again this season,
and for good reason.
GAR is still loaded
and is looking to win
a couple games in the
state playoffs.
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Crestwood. This is the
year the Comets turn
the corner. Too much
experience for them
not to have an impact
on the postseason
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Hanover Area. Replacing tailback Andrew
Forgatch will obviously
be difficult, but a high
school football team
with a line like the
Hawks have won’t lose
many games. They
could give GAR a run.
Berwick. The Bulldogs
played a lot of underclassmen a year ago
because of injuries
and that should benefit them in 2011.
6. What game are you most looking forward to?
There’s a good chance
the conference’s Class
AA champion will be
determined when
Lake-Lehman visits
GAR in Week 7.
Valley West at Williamsport in Week 10.
Forget rivalry weekend.
This game could come
down to who gets in
or who is left out. At
worst, playoff seeding
should be on the line.
GAR at Hanover Area
in Week 6. GAR needed a touchdown in the
final 10 seconds to
beat the Hawks 2120 last year, and this
time, the game is at
Hanover.
Dallas at Lake-Lehman in Week 10. The
Back Mountain rivalry
game could be important for playoff berths
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With senior Nick Aigeldinger at QB and senior
Tony Morgante anchoring the lines, Crestwood will figure out a
way to win some close
games and make a run
at the postseason.
Ea.
GAR. Defending
District 2 champs reloaded for another run.
The good thing is the
first-round state game
should be closer to
home this year.
Veteran quarterback,
talented receivers
and an experienced
line should help the
defending District 2
Class AA champions,
GAR, become the last
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2. Who will be the small school player of the year in the WVC?
Lake-Lehman senior
running back Nick
Shelley. In addition
to being a good back,
he’s a good receiver
and is strong on defense.
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QUARTERBACKS
Senior Luke Seaberg is back
after starting all 10 games
last year and throwing for 691
yards, six touchdowns and six
interceptions. Freshman Brian
Beauchemin will backup Seaberg. Beauchemin was named
the MVP of the Tigers freshman
team as an eighth grader.
RUNNING BACKS
Senior ZACK
EDMONDSON
is back after
tearing his ACL
before last
season. Junior
Josh Robinson,
who played a
lot on special
teams in 2010, will also see
carries. Senior Mike Parduski
and junior Colton Coolbaugh
are also in the mix in the WingT offense. Junior Andy Muckin
will play fullback.
RECEIVERS
Lineman Casey Drake, linebacker Andy Muckin, quarterback Luke Seaberg and linebacker
Wes Custer are among Tunkhannock’s returning starters.
ROSTER
Ht.
6-1
5-9
5-9
5-9
5-5
5-7
6-1
6-0
6-4
5-10
6-1
5-10
5-10
5-11
5-11
5-6
5-11
6-0
6-2
6-4
5-10
6-1
5-11
6-3
6-0
5-10
6-4
5-5
5-11
5-11
5-9
5-10
6-1
5-11
5-10
5-11
5-10
Wt.
175
175
175
160
110
150
170
175
185
145
155
165
195
175
155
165
180
210
175
200
175
210
190
265
280
205
210
165
285
220
205
175
230
225
190
165
200
Rod Azar knows what it’s like to
live in Tunkhannock when there’s a
winning football team on the field.
Azar played on one of the Tigers’
best teams in 1988 — a 9-1 season —
but it’s been well over a decade since
Tunkhannock just had a winning
season.
The Tigers’ baseball team experienced the town’s camaraderie this
past spring when they marched to
the PIAA title game.
Azar hopes to bring back that winning attitude to the football field in
his first season as head coach.
“One of the things they’ve taken
well from me is that I came from an
era that won here. I know what it’s
like and what this town can be like
when we win,” Azar said. “I think
that’s helped to motivate them. We
still have a long way to go in terms
of numbers and commitment and
getting the best athletes in the school
to want to play football.”
It will be tough to plant those initial seeds of success coming off a 3-7
season that saw 16 of the Tigers’ 22
starters depart.
Azar will rely on returning starters like quarterback Luke Seaberg,
linemen Tyler Greene and Casey
Drake and linebackers Andy Muckin and Wes Custer.
Tunkhannock lost a number of
close games last year including a
tight game against eventual District
2 Class AAA champion Abington
Heights.
“We had a poor record last year, 37, but I really believe that we had an
excellent football team,” said Azar,
who assisted former coach Frank
Berardelli the last two seasons. “We
lost seven games and every single
one of them we were in it in the second half. A lot of the games we were
winning in the fourth quarter. Just
some heart-breaking losses. We
couldn’t find a way to win last year
late in the close games.”
Azar, a former investment banker
with J.P. Morgan in New York, didn’t
have a full offseason to work with
the Tigers. He got the job in April
after a long process to name the successor to Berardelli.
Azar will keep the Wing-T offense
intact this season but the Tigers will
show some different wrinkles on
offense and defense.
“We’ve made a lot of progress,”
Azar said. “We’ve kept a lot of things
similar to last year but we changed
enough that it was a good amount of
work to get in some of the new stuff
that we’re going to do. The kids
picked it up real fast. Given the time
frame, we’ve gotten a lot done.”
2 Josh Colley
5 Luke Seaberg
6 Zack Edmondson
7 Brian Beauchemin
9 D.J. Giberson
10 Josh Robinson
12 Josh Burton
13 Steve Ash
15 Adam Billings
16 Mike Markovitz
21 Brett Stage
23 Alex Bishop
25 Andy Muckin
27 Mike Parduski
29 James Proulx
36 Shane Edmundson
48 Wes Custer
50 Ben Swilley
52 Adam Sehne
53 Al Kristunas
54 Clayton Brehm
57 Dakota Kresge
58 Walt Solt
59 Tyler Greene
60 Casey Drake
61 Dallas Hanna
62 Brett Yerg
65 Daniel Greenip
66 Josh Richards
67 Austin Gregory
70 Tyler Brown
70 Richie Traver
75 Tyler White
76 Josh Kosak
81 Dan Harmon
88 Colton Coolbaugh
91 Nate Carrasco
2011 SCHEDULE
2010 RESULTS
COACH’S CORNER
WINS BY YEAR
Tunkhannock seeks turnaround
By Tom Brolley
Staff Writer
Sept. 2
Sept. 9
Sept. 16
Sept. 23
Oct. 1
Oct. 7
Oct. 14
Oct. 21
Oct. 28
Nov. 5
Pittston Area
Coughlin
at Abington Heights
at Hazleton Area
at Crestwood
Berwick
Pocono Mt. West
at Williamsport
Dallas
at Holy Redeemer
7
7
1
7
7
7
7
7
7
2
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PIttston Area
Coughlin
Abington Heights
Hazleton Area
Crestwood
Berwick
Pocono Mt. West
Williamsport
Dallas
Holy Redeemer
W
L
L
L
W
L
L
L
L
W
28-13
14-12
40-21
43-35
25-7
22-21
27-15
46-25
21-7
55-26
Pos.
WR/DB
QB/LB
RB/DB
QB/DB
WR/DB
RB/DB
WR/DB
TE/LB
WR/LB
WR/DB
WR/DB
RB/DB
RB/LB
RB/LB
WR/DB
RB/LB
TE/LB
OL/DL
OL/LB
OL/DL
OL/LB
OL/LB
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
TE/DL
RB/DB
OL/LB
Yr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Fr.
So.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
So.
Fr.
So.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
So.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
So.
So.
Jr.
Jr.
So.
So.
So.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Junior JOSH
COLLEY,
brother of
state sprint
medalist Gavin
Colley, will play
split end. “He
isn’t as fast as
his brother but
he’s taller,” Azar said. Freshman Brett Stage also figures
to see some action at receiver.
Senior Wes Custer has moved
to tight end from fullback. Senior Steve Ash will share time.
OFFENSIVE LINE
Seniors Casey Drake and Tyler
Greene will lead the line at
tackle. Junior Walt Solt will
play guard and senior Nate
Carrasco will anchor the line at
center. Junior Dakota Kresge
has started since his freshman
season and will play guard.
DEFENSIVE LINE
Casey Drake started both ways
a year ago and will play at
tackle with Walt Solt. Senior Al
Kristunas, junior Brett Yerg and
Tyler Greene will play end.
LINEBACKERS
Andy Muckin was named a
captain as a junior and will play
linebacker. Dakota Kresge, Wes
Custer, Steve Ash and Mike
Parduski will also see time at
the position.
SECONDARY
2010
3
2009
2
Josh Colley and Josh Robinson
will play cornerback and freshmen Brian Beauchemin and
Brett Stage will play safety.
Zack Edmondson will play both
corner and safety.
2008
4
SPECIAL TEAMS
FAST FACTS
2007
5
Class: AAA
2006
5
ROD AZAR
First year
Andy Muckin, Dakota Kresge
and Colton Coolbaugh are competing for the kicking duties
and either Wes Custer or Luke
Seaberg will punt.
NORTHWEST AREA RANGERS
QUARTERBACKS
ROSTER
Christian Foley (88), Jake Jola (1), Gunner Majer (8), Matt Swartz (9), Jeramie Rittenhouse
(27), Dalton Tomko (3) and Tony Politz (10) are among Northwest’s top skill players.
1 Jake Jola
3 Dalton Tomko
4 Jim Beglionini
5 Austin Leftwich
6 Tyler Pegarella
8 Gunner Majer
9 Matt Swartz
10 Tony Politz
12 Nick Lugiano
14 Mike Faruolo
15 Charles Boyer
16 Logan Womelsdorf
24 Matt Mitchell
25 Peter Feno
25 Peter Evans
30 Alan Gulbierz
33 Josh Dunay
34 Austin McBride
35 Austin Mazonkey
40 Adam Schecterly
50 Nathan Simonson
54 Dave Johnson
55 Kyle Stempien
56 Matt Verbinski
57 John Yaple
58 Jamie Sorgen
69 Jake Kramer
70 John Maul
72 Matt Schwiter
74 Drew Godfrey
75 Steve Derby
78 Alex Barretts
79 Wyatt Reese
84 Levi Walker
88 Christian Foley
90 Kenny Jones
99 Tyler Kishbaugh
Jeremy Rittenhouse
Ht.
6-1
5-8
5-11
6-0
5-11
6-3
6-0
5-8
5-7
6-0
5-9
5-10
6-1
5-11
5-11
5-10
5-9
6-0
6-0
5-11
5-11
6-0
5-9
6-2
6-0
6-2
6-1
6-4
6-1
6-0
6-0
5-11
5-11
5-10
6-0
5-10
6-4
Wt.
205
168
170
150
165
230
170
168
140
200
145
175
165
175
165
170
130
180
185
170
200
230
195
185
260
205
245
255
225
255
245
225
270
145
175
170
185
Pos.
LB/TE/P
QB/LB
LB
S
DB/RB
QB/LB
WR/LB
RB/LB
DB
LB/C
CB
QB
S/WR
S
CB/WR
WR/LB
CB/WR
LB/RB
LB/RG
LB/RB
OL
DT/OT
DE
OL
C
DE
G
DT
OL
OT
OL
C
OL
WR
K/WR/S
DE
DE
WR/S
Yr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
So.
Fr.
So.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
Fr.
Fr.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
So.
Sr.
So.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
Jr.
Jr.
So.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Northwest looks to build on WVC success
By Tom Brolley
Staff Writer
Northwest Area and coach Carl
Majer are always looking for respect
as the WVC’s only Class A team.
The Rangers finished 5-6 and were
back in the postseason a year ago in
their return to the WVC.
Majer said the Rangers “surprised
a lot of people” by holding their own
with a 3-4 record in the conference a
year ago. Northwest Area will look
to improve upon that mark in its second straight WVC season but Majer
said the Rangers can’t sneak up on
teams anymore.
“Coming into our second year,
people know who we are,” Majer
said. “We’re going to put a quality
program on the field week in and
week out.”
Northwest returns most of its
core to make more strides in 2011.
The Rangers will have to do it
without three players who played
big roles in the Rangers’ 2009 District 2 Class A title.
Talented running back Bret Rutkoski and linemen Garrett Hankinson and Ryan Kondrosky have each
moved on, leaving holes on both
sides of the ball.
“We got some good young guys
coming up,” Majer said. “They were
three good guys and the three studs
are hard to replace, but I think we’re
doing a good job. I think we’ll be
right there with everybody.”
The Rangers will look to replace
4,000-yard rusher Rutkoski with
junior Tony Politz and senior Dan
Tomko and freshman Austin Mazonkey.
Quarterback Gunner Majer and
receivers Matt Swartz and Jeremy
Rittenhouse will look to ease the
burden on the running backs.
Dave Johnson leads an offensive
line that is still big but much less
experienced than last year’s group.
“You never replace Rutkoski, but
you rebuild, rebound and move forward,” Majer said. “Hopefully, someone really shines for you. I think we
have three guys that can do the job.”
The kicking game figures to be
one of the Rangers’ strengths.
Christian Foley is back as one of
the conference’s top kickers from a
year ago. He finished with 22 extra
points and a 35-yard field goal in
2010.
“I think we have one of the best
kickers around,” Majer said. “I feel
if he concentrates, he can be one
heck of a kicker. I won’t be afraid to
kick from anywhere on the field.”
2011 SCHEDULE
2010 RESULTS
COACH’S CORNER
WINS BY YEAR
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Sept. 16
Sept. 23
Sept. 30
Oct. 8
Oct. 14
Oct. 21
Oct. 28
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p.m.
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Holy Redeemer
W
44-13
Montrose
W
41-16
Old Forge
L
37-14
GAR
L
21-7
Hanover Area
L
38-14
Lake-Lehman
L
21-12
Nanticoke Area
W
35-0
Meyers
W
14-7
Wyoming Area
L
38-19
Co-Mo Vo-Tech
W
25-7
District 2 Class A playoffs
Riverside
L
34-0
CARL MAJER
Fourth year
CAREER RECORD
22-13
FAST FACTS
Class: A
2010
5
2009
9
2008
8
2007
10
2006
8
Gunner Majer, the son of the
head coach, will be under center for the third year. At 6-foot3, 230 pounds, Majer finished
the 2010 season 59 of 141 for
683 yards with six touchdowns
and six interceptions.
RUNNING BACKS
Northwest will have a tough
time replacing 4,000-yard rusher Bret Rutkoski. Junior Tony
Politz finished third in rushing last year for the Rangers
with 129 yards. Senior Dalton
Tomko and freshman Austin
Mazonkey also figure to be in
the mix.
RECEIVERS
Rutkoski led the team in receiving last year, but the Rangers
return three receivers who saw
significant time last year in
seniors Matt Swartz, Christian
Foley and Jeramie Rittenhouse.
Rittenhouse had 97 yards
receiving and Swartz had 19
catches for 110 yards a year
ago. Juniors Jim Begliomini and
Tyler Kishbaugh will play tight
end.
OFFENSIVE LINE
The Rangers
lost standouts
Ryan Kondrosky and Garrett
Hankinson.
Filling the void
will be tackles
Dave Johnson
and John Maul,
guards Wyatt Reese and Drew
Godfrey and center ALEX
BARRETTS will anchor the line
once again.
DEFENSIVE LINE
A healthy senior Jake Jola will
man one defensive end position and juniors Kenny Jones
and Tyler Kishbaugh will play
at the other end spot. Senior
Dave Johnson and sophomore
John Maul will play the defensive tackle positions and senior
Kyle Stempien will play nose
tackle.
LINEBACKERS
Three-year senior starters Gunner Majer and Mike Faroulo will
man two of the linebacker positions. Tony Politz and freshman
Adam Schecterly will also see
time at the other linebacker
position.
SECONDARY
The Rangers return a full
secondary, including corners
Jeramie Rittenhouse and Josh
Dunay and safeties Christian
Foley and Matt Swartz.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Christian Foley returns as one
of the top kickers in the Wyoming Valley Conference. Foley
finished with 22 extra points
and a 35-yard field goal in
2010.
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geared up to play an “Oldies
Game.” Majer tore up his
bicep during the game.
The Northwest football
team also received money
donations and materials, like
blocks and a sewer system
tank, from local businesses.
“This day and age, everybody is so tight and trying to
get rid of high school sports,”
Majer said. “I think that’s the
biggest mistake anybody can
make. You think the kids are
in trouble now, then they
would have nothing.”
Several players worked
long hours on the fieldhouse
including Dave Johnson,
Adam Schecterly, Gunner
Majer, Austin Mazonkey,
Alex Barretts, John Yaple,
Matt Verbinski and John
Maul.
“It was really tiring,”
Johnson said. “We were
working on it for about 13, 14
hours a day. It really brought
us together as a team.”
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The Rangers car ried
blocks, mixed drywall mud,
built trusses and attached
siding and a roof.
Football players turned
into construction workers in
an effort to build a footballonly fieldhouse next to Lewis
& Miller Memorial Stadium.
The fieldhouse is nearly
complete only eight weeks
after the team started construction.
The new facility features
junior high and varsity locker rooms, a weight room and
an equipment room on the
ground floor. A second floor
features a study and film
room, a laundry room and a
coaches room that overlooks
the field.
Each locker room will
eventually accommodate
close to 50 players with bathrooms and showers.
Coach Carl Majer said construction will be complete by
the time the Rangers play
their first home game in
Week 4 against GAR.
“I think it’s a reason why
we’re so tight this year
because a lot of guys worked
their whole summer out
here, 14 hours a day with
me,” Majer said. “We’ve got a
tight bond from that. I think
it’s the last piece of the puzzle that we needed at this
program to put junior high
and varsity all in one place
and isolate it for football.”
And Northwest Area
School District taxpayers
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Fieldhouse fundraising
started nearly two years ago
and Majer has the scars to
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WYOMING AREA WARRIORS
QUARTERBACKS
Nick O’Brien has been moved
to quarterback and will be
backed up by Jordan Zezza.
Both will play. O’Brien led
the Warriors in rushing last
year with 1,035 yards and 17
touchdowns while averaging
5.7 yards per carry. He caught
15 passes and averaged 11.6
yards per catch. When he did
line up at quarterback, he
completed three passes for 64
yards and one touchdown.
Versatile O’Brien
leads Wyoming Area
RUNNING BACKS
By Steve Bennett
Staff Writer
ROSTER
Wyoming Area’s priority has
always been to put the best athletes
in the best position to make plays.
Whether it is a specific offensive
package or a way to take advantage
of a possible mismatch, Randy Spencer wants the ball in the hands of
the players who will make plays.
This year, Spencer has made a
change to give one the top athletes in
the WVC the opportunity to make
those big plays. Junior Nick O’Brien
— one of the more versatile players
in the conference — has moved to
quarterback.
That does not necessarily mean
O’Brien will be strictly under center.
Spencer plans on lining him up in
the slot, on the perimeter and in the
backfield. How often that occurs
depends upon the development of
another quarterback, Jordan Zezza.
“We want to put ourselves in position to be successful,” Spencer said.
“We can still use multiple formations and put Nick at all the skill
positions and see what offensive situations we can create.”
The Warriors enter the year needing to replace two key components
from last year’s team that reached
the Eastern Conference championship game — two-way lineman
Julian Campenni and quarterback
and defensive back Chris Murphy.
If the plan to utilize O’Brien and
Zezza comes together, the Warriors
should have no problem being able
to compete.
The way Spencer sees it, he is not
just taking his best athlete and putting him under center. Spencer feels
O’Brien is a true quarterback.
“Nick is a passer,” Spencer said.
“He hasn’t taken the number of
snaps like an experienced guy has,
but he got some time last year. We are
1 Matt Kintz
2 Michael Lumley
3 Joe Adonizio
4 Corey Popovich
5 Stephen Gamble
6 Ahmad Bouie
7 Kyle Memory
8 Nick O’Brien
9 Dylan Pegg
10 Farrod Condry
12 Jordan Zezza
15 Aaron Carter
16 Kyle Borton
17 A.J. Lenkaitis
20 Martin Michaels
21 Cody Schmitz
22 Carmen Mauriello
23 Peter Sidari
24 Tyric Popovich
25 Zachary LaNunziata
26 Kyle Davis
30 Le James Brown
35 Jeff Skursky
36 Richard Stepanski
42 Justin Langdon
43 Elijah LaFratte
44 Robbie Lewis
46 Michael Harding
49 James Quinnan
50 E.J. Driving Hawk
51 Tyler Resciniti
52 Matt Dimick
53 Joe Campbell
54 Joseph Taylor
56 A.J. Jones
58 Alex Gercak
62 Joseph Erzar
63 Steven Hughes
64 Michael Gentile
66 Austin Nocera
69/92 Jake Smith
71 Carl Zielinski
72 Shawn Whiting
76 Josh Weaver
77 Nicholas Bartoli
80 Ryan Filipiak
82 Robert Burton
85 Jeremy Seabridge
86 Trent Grove
89 Derrick Dorman
preparing him as a quarterback, and
it is just a matter of game situations
and getting the reps. He is not an athlete playing the position. He has the
potential to be an efficient passer. I
know what Nick O’Brien can do.”
Junior Nick O’Brien, a 1,000-yard rusher last season, is moving to quarterback for Wyoming Area.
2011 SCHEDULE
2010 RESULTS
COACH’S CORNER
Sept. 2
Sept. 9
Sept. 16
Sept. 23
Sept. 30
Oct. 7
Oct. 14
Oct. 22
Oct. 28
Nov. 4
Western Wayne
at West Scranton
Lake-Lehman
at Hanover Area
Nanticoke Area
at Meyers
Holy Redeemer
at GAR
at Northwest
Pittston Area
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
p.m.
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5-8
5-9
5-11
5-11
5-8
5-10
5-9
5-9
5-9
5-7
5-9
5-9
5-8
6-0
5-9
5-10
5-5
5-7
6-1
5-10
6-1
6-1
6-1
5-10
5-5
5-9
5-9
5-8
5-8
6-0
6-1
5-9
6-1
6-0
6-0
5-10
5-11
5-10
5-8
6-1
5-10
6-2
6-1
6-2
6-1
5-7
6-0
6-0
6-1
6-1
Wt.
180
160
175
220
130
170
165
150
150
150
140
160
140
165
170
150
145
145
175
170
160
180
185
175
130
165
165
150
170
200
240
200
260
190
155
160
205
240
220
270
170
290
275
280
280
160
180
180
185
185
Pos.
RB
QB
WR
RB
WR
RB
WR
QB
WR
WR
QB
K
QB
K
RB
RB
WR
RB
WR
WR
WR
WR
RB
TE
RB
RB
WR
RB
RB
G
G
C
C
G
T
C
G
G
G
T
G
T
G
T
T
TE
TE
TE
TE
WR
The fullbacks
will be Matt
Kintz and Corey Popovich.
There are plenty of tailbacks
and slot position players to
choose from.
They include AHMAD BOUIE,
Cody Schmitz, Zack LaNunziata
and Justin Langdon. Freshman
Jeff Skursky and Marty Michaels also figure in the mix.
Yr.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
So.
Jr.
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So.
Fr.
Fr.
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Jr.
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Jr.
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So.
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Sr.
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Western Wayne
W
9-3
West Scranton
L
40-27
Lake-Lehman
L
42-39
Hanover Area
W
42-24
Nanticoke Area
W
35-6
Meyers
W
26-13
Holy Redeemer
W
53-21
GAR
L
23-13
Northwest
W
38-19
Pittston Area
W
21-7
Eastern Conference playoffs
Hanover Area
W
24-22
Pine Grove
L
28-20
RECEIVERS
Joe Adonizio and Zezza, when
he is not at quarterback, will
be at receiver. Bouie, O’Brien,
Schmitz, LaNunziata and Langdon will also see action at receiver. Trent Grove and Robert
Burton are at tight end.
OFFENSIVE LINE
The Warriors
have the benefit of being
able to switch
their linemen around
depending
on personnel
packages. Up
front, NICK BARTOLI, E.J. Driving Hawk and Jake Smith are
all capable of playing guard and
tackle. Smith and Joe Erzar can
play center or guard. Carl Zielinski will be the other tackle.
DEFENSIVE LINE
Carl Zielinski and Nick Bartoli
will see time on one side at end
with Robert Burton, Trent Grove
and Jake Smith at the other.
Tackles will be E.J. Driving Hawk
and Bobby Burton. Ryan Filipiak
will play nose guard.
RANDY SPENCER
Fourth year
CAREER RECORD
14-18
FAST FACTS
Class: AA
WINS BY YEAR
2010
8
2009
2
2008
4
2007
10
2006
10
LINEBACKERS
Corey Popovich, Matt Kintz and
Jake Smith will be at linebacker
with two freshmen, Marty Michaels and Jeff Skursky, working in.
SECONDARY
Nick O’Brien, Cody Schmitz,
Jake LaNunziata, Joe Adonizio,
Jordan Zezza and Justin Langdon will all see time.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Jake Smith will kick off. Aaron
Carter or A.J. Lenkaitis will kick
extra points. Nick O’Brien or
Justin Langdon will punt.
CLASS A
CLASS AA
Road to district title goes through GAR, WVC
Gunner Majer
Earning playoff bid
tough for Northwest
Northwest is the only Class
A school in the WVC. Where
the Rangers rank in District
2 might depend on how well
they replace running back
Bret Rutkoski, who in most
cases could be counted on to
rush for 100 yards per game.
The Rangers always have
tough, physical kids and the
line is going to have to protect quarterback Gunner
Majer to give the offense a
chance.
GAMEFACE
PREDICTION
Which four teams make the
District 2 Class A playoffs:
Dunmore
Lackawanna Trail
Old Forge
Riverside
If the Wyoming Valley
Conference has the upper
hand in District 2 in any of
the classifications, Class AA
is the one.
GAR is coming off its first
district title in school history
and returns several key figures that played a role in getting to the state tournament.
Darrell Crawford will lead
the offense at quarterback
and has two serviceable
receivers in Shaliek Powell
and Lucas Benton. The offensive line for the most part is
intact. The only question
mark may be at linebacker,
where GAR was hit the hardest by graduation.
Hanover Area will feature
what most expect to be the
best offensive line in the conference regardless of classification. Martin Steve and
Tony Dennis will be the
anchors. The Hawks will
need to find a running back
to carry the ball on a consistent basis.
Wyoming Area is moving
Nick O’Brien to quarterback
not just to take advantage of
his athleticism. Head coach
Randy Spencer says that
GAMEFACE
PREDICTION
Which four teams make the
District 2 Class AA playoffs:
GAR
Hanover Area
Lakeland
Lake-Lehman
CITIZENS’ VOICE FILE
Receiver Shaliek Powell is one of the top targets in the GAR passing game.
O’Brien is also a passer. The
Warriors will try to maintain
their physical style from a
year ago but will need some
of the role players from last
year to step in now that they
will become starters.
Last year Lake-Lehman
managed to sneak up on
teams. That won’t be the case
this year. The Black Knights
are big up front, have experi-
ence at quarterback and running back and opponents
now have a general idea of
what Lehman is going to run.
Lehman will be out to prove
that last year was not a fluke.
And judging by some of the
comments from around the
league, it wasn’t.
Nanticoke Area was able
to win four games last year,
one of the most successful
years in the program recently. The Trojans have some
experience back at key positions. They were able to win
the games they were expected to last year. This year will
be the time to win a few they
are not favored in.
“The league is going to be
tough this year,” Lehman
coach Jerry Gilsky said.
“Hanover Area has the best
line. They return everybody.
Wyoming Area always has
big kids and GAR is probably
No. 1. They won a district
title last year and have the
quarterback returning. They
have a lot of good guys up
front. It is going to be tough.”
Holy Redeemer has a new
coach in Joe Ostrowski. His
biggest objective was to bring
interest to the program. A
few victories this year will
help his cause.
Meyers also has a new
coach in Corry Hanson. The
Mohawks are coming off a
two-win season but in Jalen
Miller and Eddie Walters
have two nice bookends on
the defensive line. Depth is
going to be a question mark
and Hanson will need some
of his younger players to
grow up quickly.
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Seniors Dave Dragon, Evan Hahn, Tyler Roman, Mike Stankosky and Joe Stoss will lead the
way for Pittston Area under new coach Mike Barrett.
Pittston Area makes changes
By Steve Bennett
Staff Writer
1 R.J. Haas
2 Chris Musto
3 Joe Starinsky
5 Mike Stankosky
6 Justin Wilk
7 Anthony Schwab
8 Anthony Halat
10 Steve Starinsky
11 Richard Weinstock
12 Kyle Gattuso
14 Sam Falcone
15 Hassan Maxwell
16 Donovan Parham
18 James Emmett
20 Zack Hoffman
21 Kevin O’Brien
22 Mike Chisdock
23 Ronnie Dellisio
24 Evan Hahn
25 Tyler Roman
26 Eddie Klein
28 Mike Baclasky
30 Ben Lombardo
31 Kevin Tonte
32 Brian Baldwin
36 Mark Romanczuk
38 John Cummings
40 Adam Valkos
41 Joe Giambra
42 Billy Scaramastro
43 Eric Danaher
45 Mike Schwab
48 Josh Schatzel
50 Jake Zalewski
51 Nick Dougal
53 Dave Mawson
54 Joe Stoss
55 R.J. Gabello
56 Anthony Haughton
57 John Ameen
58 Brad McKitish
59 Jesse White
60 Josh Blaker
62 Cody Stoss
63 Chris Mawson
64 Brandon Hudacko
66 Dave Dragon
68 Brian Mlodzienski
71 Mike Hughes
72 Matt Lettieri
76 Hurley Simon
78 Ryan O’Boyle
80 Brian Delaney
81 Jordan Houseman
82 Mike Harth
83 Joe Harth
84 Chris Cummings
85 Dan Brady
Ht.
5-9
6-0
5-7
5-11
5-9
6-0
5-5
5-11
5-10
5-8
5-10
5-9
5-10
6-0
5-10
5-8
5-9
5-10
5-11
6-1
6-0
5-9
6-1
5-6
5-11
5-11
5-11
6-1
5-9
5-9
5-10
5-9
6-1
5-9
5-11
6-1
5-10
5-9
6-2
6-3
6-1
6-0
6-1
6-0
5-10
5-5
6-0
5-10
6-0
5-9
6-2
6-0
6-2
6-1
5-11
6-1
5-10
6-2
Wt.
195
160
145
165
175
175
125
160
155
145
170
170
150
165
160
140
145
155
190
190
155
165
160
145
155
200
180
180
205
180
190
150
195
200
185
185
230
210
270
300
255
220
235
265
210
200
240
245
190
185
295
215
185
170
165
200
175
160
Pos.
FB/DE
K/P
WR/DB
TB/DB
TB/ILB
QB/DB
TB/DB
WR/DB
WR/DB
QB/DB
TE/ILB
TB/DE
WR/DB
QB/DB
TB/DB
WR/DB
WR/DB
WR/DB
TB/DB
WR/DE
WR/DB
WR/DB
WR/DB
WR/DB
WR/DB
FB/ILB
TE/DE
TE/DE
FB/ILB
FB/DL
FB/DL
WR/DB
FB/DL
OL/ILB
OL/ILB
OL/DE
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/DL
OL/ILB
OL/DE
OL/DL
OL/DL
TE/DE
WR/DB
WR/DB
TE/DE
TE/DE
WR/DB
Yr.
So.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
So.
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So.
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Sr.
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So.
From the time he was hired as the
new head coach at Pittston Area,
Mike Barrett has spent a good portion of his time watching film of the
2010 Patriots.
During the winter, the film sessions lasted at least an hour, sometimes longer. The lights at the fieldhouse usually stayed on until 9 p.m.
when Barrett decided to call it a
night. While he was watching film,
the sounds of weights provided the
background noise. There were even
times when players returning for
this season would watch some film
with him.
It is part of Barrett’s open-door
policy which he hoped not only help
him familiarize himself with his
new team, but give the players a
chance to get to know him.
“I talked to a lot of people, and the
ultimate thing for me is that it came
down to keep it positive for the kids,”
Barrett said. “I wanted to show them
that I’m going to put in as much time
as possible. I tell the older kids to
lead by example. I better lead by
example too.”
Barrett believes the potential is
there. It’s just a matter of getting the
team to believe it as well.
“I felt at times last year they were
at a disadvantage position-wise or
scheme-wise,” Barrett said. “There
are some physical kids here. There
are some great athletes and some
good young kids. I really believe the
way they have worked and what they
have done this summer, I think we
can be competitive.”
A year removed from a winless
season — a topic that has been
brought up as little as possible — the
Patriots not only have a new coach
but a new offensive and defensive
scheme.
There were 57 players on the roster for the first week of camp, and
for the most part, the changes have
been accepted well.
“We’re going to be very multiple,”
Barrett said. “We’re going to be I,
spread, one-back, empty, a little bit
of everything. In a lot of ways, it’s
very unorthodox but they are catching on. Their heads were spinning a
bit but they are going to get it.”
On defense, the Patriots will play
a 50 scheme this year.
“I think the 50 is an excellent
defense against anything as long as
you play your technique right,” Bar-
rett said. “Most of the teams in the
Wyoming Valley Conference play a
44. When you practice against one
defense and then face the 50, it is a
big change. Having to change that
and practice against that, I think it
can give some teams problems.”
2011 SCHEDULE
2010 RESULTS
COACH’S CORNER
WINS BY YEAR
Sept. 2
Sept. 9
Sept. 16
Sept. 23
Sept. 30
Oct. 7
Oct. 14
Oct. 21
Oct. 28
Nov. 4
at Tunkhannock
Scranton
at Crestwood
Dallas
at Hazleton Area
Williamsport
Coughlin
at Berwick
Valley West
at Wyoming Area
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
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p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Tunkhannock
Scranton
Crestwood
Dallas
Hazleton Area
Williamsport
Coughlin
Berwick
Valley West
Wyoming Area
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
28-13
20-7
42-7
21-7
14-7
46-35
26-16
46-8
49-7
21-7
2010
0
2009
3
2008
6
FAST FACTS
2007
2
Class: AAA
2006
4
MIKE BARRETT
First year
Anthony Schwab will be the
starter. Sophomore James Emmett and freshman Kyle Gattuso will be the backups. Schwab
saw limited time last year,
attempting just five passes in
two games. Coach Mike Barrett
gave him the nod based on his
arm strength and leadership
capabilities.
RUNNING BACKS
Evan Hahn and Justin Wilk will
be at tailback. Mark Romanczuk and Joe Giambra will be
the fullbacks. Giambra carried
the ball 20 times last season
and is the most experienced
ball carrier returning.
RECEIVERS
This will be
a position of
strength for
the Patriots
led by JORDAN
HOUSEMAN,
who caught
41 passes
last year. Tyler
Roman, Mike Chisdock, Mike
Stankosky, Joe Starinsky and
Ronnie Dellisio will also see
the field.
OFFENSIVE LINE
The tackles will be John
Ameen, Josh Blaker and Anthony Haughton. The guards
are Cody Stoss, Joe Stoss,
R.J. Gabello and Mike Hughes.
Dave Dragon and Nick Dougal
are the centers. Joe Harth is
the tight end with Brian Delaney expected to see time at
the position as well.
DEFENSIVE LINE
Some combination of Dave
Dragon, Josh Blaker, John
Ameen and Anthony Haughton
will play defensive tackle. Tyler
Roman, Joe Harth, Dave Mawson and Brian Delaney are in
line to see time at defensive
end. Joe Stoss and Cody Stoss
will play the nose.
LINEBACKERS
Nick Dougal, Justin Wilk, Jake
Zalewski and Mike Hughes will
play at inside linebacker.
SECONDARY
Jordan Houseman will start at
one corner. Mike Stankosky,
Rich Weinstock and Mike Chisdock are looking for time on the
other side. Barrett can choose
from Steve Starinsky, Evan
Hahn, Kyle Gattuso or Sam Falcone at the other corner.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Chris Musto, who booted 13
extra points and one field goal
from 37 yards out, returns as
the kicker. Tyler Roman will be
the punter. Jordan Houseman,
Kyle Gattuso, Mike Schwab,
Ronnie Dellisio and Evan Hahn
are in line to be the return
men.
CLASS AAA
CLASS AAAA
State playoff points at a premium for Quad-A teams
Expect wild race for
Triple-A playoff spots
GAMEFACE
PREDICTION
Which four teams make
the District 2 Class AAA
playoffs:
Abington Heights
Crestwood
Dallas
Valley View
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not the offense can catch up
to determine if the Crusaders will be a factor.
Pittston Area and
Tunkhannock both have new
coaches. Mike Barrett was
hired at Pittston Area while
Rod Azar is now the coach at
Tunkhannock. Pittston Area
had 57 players on its roster at
the beginning of the second
week of camp so that is an
indication that interesting is
now returning to the program.
“It is going to be like any
other year, there are no easy
games,” Crestwood coach
Greg Myers said. “We have to
prepare for a fight every
week.”
What will make it even
more dificult for the WVC
teams is that the Lackawanna Conference is deep in
Class AAA this season. Valley View has one of its best
teams in a long time and
Abington Heights is always a
factor. North Pocono is consistently getting better each
year and can’t be dismissed.
This will be an entertaining
and intriguing bracket to follow all year.
Which eight teams make
the District 2-4-11 Class
AAAA subregional playoffs:
Delaware Valley
Easton
Emmaus
Liberty
Nazareth
Valley West
Whitehall
Williamsport
coach and the Cougars are
coming off a 3-7 season. Word
has it that Drumheller is
stressing defense this year,
but the Cougars open up the
year ag ainst Abington
Heights, a team they always
seem to struggle with.
“It is a very competitive
league,” Valley West coach
Pat Keating said. “Williamsport has a lot of players back
especially up front. It is going
to be a battle every week.”
The key to cracking the
top eight is for the Class
AAAA teams to win the
games they are supposed to
and maybe steal one or two
they may not be favored in.
The two teams that can do
that will be the two that get
in.
This is going to be the most
hotly contested bracket in all
of District 2.
Dallas, which finished the
regular season 10-0 last year
before being eliminated in
the first round of the district
tournament, has the skill
players and the line to match
up with anybody on its schedule. The Mountaineers will
be the favorite to reach the
district playoffs coming out
of the Wyoming Valley Conference. But where they land
will be the big question.
This will be a big year for
Crestwood as the Comets
enter the season with high
expectations and a veteran
squad, some of who have
been playing varsity football
for three years now. Crestwood’s quarterback, Nick
Aigeldinger, is a four-year
starter and there is something to be said for that.
“You look at 3A and everybody is loaded,” Dallas coach
Ted Jackson said. “Berwick
is always good, Crestwood is
loaded with talent and
Coughlin is going to be one
of the toughest teams in the
league.”
Berwick returns a nice
nucleus on the offensive line,
a tailback in Jeremy Freeman and experience at quarterback in Jared Pierce.
Coughlin has a big offensive line, a standout running
back in Joe Parsnik and
some question marks in the
passing game. Coughlin will
always be good defensively. It
is only matter of whether or
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THE CITIZENS’ VOICE FILE
Coughlin will need a big year from running back
Joe Parsnik to make the playoffs.
As is always the case with
District 2 in a subregional
with Districts 4 and 11, the
road to the postseason figures to be a difficult one
again this season.
Valley West has the best
player in the Wyoming Valley Conference in Eugene
Lewis but that does not necessarily mean the Spartans
are the best team. Securing
enough state playoff points
to lock down at least one
home game is crucial for any
of the teams from District 2.
Remember, the district is
only guaranteed two playoff
spots with District 11 receiving five and one wild-card
team rounding out the eightteam field.
Williamsport returns a lot
SO YOU WANT TO BE A REF?
Veteran officials
offer course to
teach newcomers
By Steve Bennett
Staff Writer
In the court of public opinion, they are correct 50 percent of the time.
It’s unfair to consider them
weekend warriors because
they have as much passion
for what they do on Friday
nights and Saturdays as they
do their regular jobs.
They don’t do it for the
paycheck or to give the ego a
jolt. They are high school
football officials because they
enjoy the game.
According to Earl Harris,
a 30-yard veteran of football
officiating, the Wyoming Valley Mickey Noonan Chapter
of high school football officials has 35 to 40 members.
And it’s always looking for
new officials.
For that reason, Harris,
along with Chuck Suppon,
M i ke M o n a g h a n , B i l l
Monaghan and Wayne Waslasky — all veteran officials
themselves — offered a
course to teach aspiring referees the trade.
The four-week course met
two nights a week to help
prepare prospective refs to
take the PIAA officiating
exam.
“Everybody did very well,”
Harris said. “Usually you
don’t score too high on the
test, maybe the mid-80s. Most
of these guys were in the
90s.”
Dave Novrocki, David
Lewis, Chris Barnic, Robert
Smith and Stan Zaneski all
took and passed the class
with flying colors. The
instructors started from the
beginning, teaching not only
the rules of the game, but
other intricacies such as
what is demanded of being
an official, controlling the
game and more significantly,
keeping up with rule changes.
“There is more to officiating than people know until
they get into it,” Harris said.
Veteran officials Earl Harris (standing) and Chuck Suppon go over the finer points of positioning on extra-point attempts.
“Just knowing the rules is
half of it. It’s something that
you can’t just pick up a rule
book for a season. You have
to hit the books. There is
schooling. You have to keep
in the best shape you can and
be serious about it. If you
aren’t serious, you shouldn’t
do it.”
Novrocki, a principal in
the Wyoming Valley West
School District, is a former
football coach who has officiated track and field events.
He thought in order to
remain close to the game he
would take the test. It’s a
decision he’s glad he made,
even though he admits there
were times during the course
he felt a bit overwhelmed.
“It was nothing like I
expected,” Novrocki said.
“I’m coming from the other
side, the strategy and coaching aspect of it. Just the rules
— what this is about and
what that is about. I learned
a lot of different aspects of
what these guys go through
and how to manage a game.
It was a lot of fun.”
Along with the classroom
work, the new recruits were
given a demonstration on
field positioning at WilkesBarre Memorial Stadium.
Demonstrations included
where to stand on extra-point
attempts, the proper way for
a shovel pass to be delivered
on a fake kick and where a
holder’s knee should be when
delivering the shovel pass.
And that was just the
beginning.
“We never would have
passed that test without the
help of (the instructors),”
Novrocki said. “They did a
very good job with it, just on
basic game management and
the on-the-field stuff that you
never pay attention to what
the officials do unless they
throw a flag. Everybody is
busy watching the ball. As
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New refs gain different perspective
CONTINED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE
an official you have to be
watching between the tackles and between the center
and the guard. You can’t get
beat deep. The surprising
part is what these guys have
responsibility for.”
Harris said the next step
for the new officials is to get
game action.
For now, the five new refs
will receive their baptism by
fire in freshman, junior varsity and mini-football
games.
They were also presented
the opportunity to work a
number of the scrimmages
in the two weeks leading up
the start of the regular season. WVC varsity action
isn’t likely until 2012.
“They will work with a
senior man and that will
give them the chance to
work on positioning,” Harris said. “By next year, they
will be ready (to work varsity games). We want them
working every week. We
will get them ready.”
For Dave Lewis, an
employee of the City of Wilkes-Barre and a former
coach, the opportunity to
become an official was
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something he always wanted. He chose football
because he played and
coached the game. Having
the chance to take a class
proved to be extremely beneficial in helping him reach
his goal.
“To sum it up, the class
was more than the test could
offer,” Lewis said. “The test
was only 100 questions. In
class, we covered 10 chapters and every chapter had
200 questions. I coached four
years at the freshman level
and I never knew about half
the rules. I’m so glad I had
the opportunity to take this
class.”
For both Novrocki and
Lewis, becoming an official
has changed the way they
watch a game on TV.
“Watching the preseason
NFL games now, I just watch
the referees,” Lewis said. “I
key on the line and try not
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to watch the ball at all. I just
watch to see what the officials do.”
Fortunately for Novrocki,
he spends quite a bit of time
watching the Big Ten Network. With the channel
showing replays of old
games, it gives him the
chance to brush up on his
skills and get an idea of
what the collegiate officials
are doing.
“On television, they are
always trailing the ball. Now
I’m actually watching the
line judge, the side judge
and the back judge,” Novrocki said. “I’m looking for
who holds the spot and who
guards the flag. When I was
learning the rules, I was
looking for first touching on
a scrimmage kick and to see
why they throw the bean
bag. That was when I first
realized I was not watching
football like I used to.”
The ref class of 2011 poses along with its instructors at Wilkes-Barre Memorial Stadium. Kneeling, from left, Wayne Waslasky, Dave Novrocki, Stan
Zaneski, Kevin Miller and Mike Monaghan. Standing, Dave Lewis, Chuck
Suppon, Earl Harris, Robert Smith and Bill Monaghan.
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Seniors Yousef Guzman, Chad Hoffman, Kyle Bissol, Sam Grohol and Brian Campbell are
Hazleton Area’s captains.
Losing season motivates Hazleton
By Steve Stallone
Staff Writer
One day, one practice at a time,
the Hazleton Area football Cougars
are on a mission. That mission is to
return the program to its rightful
place among the district’s elite.
“We’re trying to get better each
practice,” said first-year head coach
Jim Drumheller, who was an assistant coach on five of the Cougars’
District 2 Class 4A championship
teams from 2001-09.
“I told the kids don’t just look to
get through double sessions. Don’t
look to get through practice. Look to
get better each practice,” Drumheller continued. “If you make yourself
better, you’ll make the team better.”
Drumheller takes over the program for Paul Marranca, who
resigned after one season. After 10
straight non-losing seasons, an 83-31
record and five district titles under
head coach Rocco Petrone, the Cougars managed just three victories in
2010.
“There’s not an upperclassman
on this team that has forgotten last
season,” Drumheller said. “We’re
just not used to a 3-7 season around
here, and they know that. That’s
why they’re working so very
hard.”
With hard work and plenty of
returning size, speed and firepower
on both sides of the ball, the Cougars appear to have what it takes to
turn things around this fall.
“We’re still a work in progress,”
Drumheller said. “How quickly
some of these kids that don’t have
experience come along will determine our success as a team.”
Headlining the list of returnees is
senior quarterback Chad Hoffman,
a three-year starter who has added
30 pounds of muscle to his 6-foot-2
frame.
“He’s battle tested, and he’s
worked very, very hard in the offseason,” Drumheller said of Hoffman,
who finished seventh in the state at
171 pounds at the PIAA Wrestling
Championships earlier this year.
“He has all the tools that you look
for in a quarterback. I really expect
him to have a nice season.”
On the ground, the Cougars will
have the tough task of replacing
Pedro Guzman, who ran for 1,000
yards a year ago.
Helping their cause is a big and
experienced line. The entire interior
line — center Brett Finkelstein and
guards Kyle Bissol and A.J. Gasser
— is made up of returning starters
and the addition of 300-pounder Joe
Komar, a transfer from Rhode
Island, is a significant boost.
The Cougars will need to improve
on defense, after surrendering a
whopping 36.4 points per game a
year ago. Three-year starter Yousef
Guzman will lead the turnaround
effort from his middle linebacker
spot.
“He loves contact, and he just has
a knack of finding the football,”
Drumheller said of Guzman, who
has been at the top of the Cougars’
tackler list each of the past two seasons.
2011 SCHEDULE
2010 RESULTS
COACH’S CORNER
Sept. 3
Sept. 9
Sept. 16
Sept. 23
Sept. 30
Oct. 7
Oct. 14
Oct. 21
Oct. 28
Nov. 4
at Abington Heights
Williamsport
at Delaware Valley
Tunkhannock
Pittston Area
at Crestwood
at Valley West
at Coughlin
E. Stroudsburg South
Berwick
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7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Abington Heights
Williamsport
Delaware Valley
Tunkhannock
Pittston Area
Crestwood
Valley West
Coughlin
E. Stroudsburg South
Berwick
L
L
L
W
W
W
L
L
L
L
51-7
46-12
40-20
43-35
14-7
28-26
34-13
35-28
45-6
45-26
2 Kyle Minzola
3 Brad Zanette
4 Aaron Lagana
5 Albaro Castro
6 Jeff Ochs
7 Erik Johnson
8 Zack Kehler
9 Jimmy Hischar
10 Chad Hoffman
11 Colby Petrilla
12 Julius Ward
13 Ryan Palko
14 Jeff Frendrick
15 David Errichetto
16 Corey Joseph
17 Jesus Castillo
18 Eli Ancharski
19 Kevin Rosario
20 Dan Bove
22 Nick George
23 Yousef Guzman
25 Joseph Haggerty
26 Hector Calderson
27 Mannie Victoria
28 Randy Lisnock
30 Brian Campbell
31 Ryan Osadchy
32 Glenn Zukoski
33 Zach Zukoski
34 Johnny Albino
37 Matt Rossi
38 Jonathan Santana
39 Anthony Hapsmith
41 Carmer Beltrami
44 Taylor Schermerhorn
47 Joseph Oliver
48 Breyner Patino
50 Charles Bene
51 Kyle Bissol
54 Brett Finkelstein
55 A.J. Gasser
56 Steve Komar
58 Bill Youmans
60 Zach Smith
63 Yeudy Gomez
64 Dante Chirico
67 Angelo Calabrese
70 Chris Despirito
72 Zeb Kopcznskie
75 Ed Miller
76 Joe Komar
77 Dante Disabella
80 Mike Belusko
81 Jonathan Probert
82 Dajon Duncan
83 Landon Leshko
84 Dalton Kramer
85 Sam Grohol
86 Gavin Kopczynskie
87 Danny Conahan
93 Chad Snyder
94 Jamal Fowlkes
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5-9
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Senior Chad Hoffman was
named to the Pennsylvania Top
High School Football Prospects
Class of 2012 by the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football
Coaches Association. He threw
for 738 yards and six touchdowns a year ago. Hoffman
will be backed up by promising
sophomore Julius Ward.
RUNNING BACKS
Fullback Yousef Guzman and
tailback Brian Campbell will
start in the backfield. Taylor
Schermerhorn, Kyle Minzola
and Glenn Zukoski can also fill
the role of fullback, with Mannie Victoria, Nick George and
Zach Zukoski expected to get
carries at tailback.
RECEIVERS
A deep receiving corps includes
track standout Jimmy Hischar,
Erik Johnson and Jeff Fendrick,
along with Zack Kehler, Ryan
Palko, Colby Petrilla, Brad
Zanette and Ryan Osadchy.
Sam Grohol and Jonathan Probert will share time at tight end.
OFFENSIVE LINE
An experienced line features
three returning starters in center Brett Finkelstein and guards
Kyle Bissol and A.J. Gasser.
Joe Komar and Ed Miller are
the starting tackles, with Chris
Despirito, Steve Komar and
Angelo Calabrese all looking to
grab their share of playing time.
LINEBACKERS
Yousef Guzman is the middle
linebacker. Ryan Osadchy and
Kyle Minzola have the inside
track on the two outside
linebacker positions, with
Brian Campbell, Joseph Oliver,
Carmen Beltrami and Taylor
Schermerhorn also in the mix.
DEFENSIVE LINE
A.J. Gasser and Brett Finkelstein will start at the down
tackle positions, backed up by
Joe Komar, 300-pound Rhode
Island transfer Zach Smith,
Angelo Calabrese and Chris Despirito. Kyle Bissol, Sam Grohol
and Steve Komar, who is recovering from offseason shoulder
surgery, give the Cougars three
quality ends. Jonathan Santana
also provides depth there.
SECONDARY
2010
3
2009
8
The secondary is experienced,
with returning starters Zack Kehler and Mannie Victoria at the
corners, and first-year starters
Petrilla and Hischar at the safeties. Erik Johnson, Nick George
and Zach Zukoski will also see
time in the secondary.
2008
10
SPECIAL TEAMS
FAST FACTS
2007
11
Class: AAAA
Enrollment: 1,416 boys in grades 10-12
2006
8
JIM DRUMHELLER
First year
WINS BY YEAR
First-year senior Corey Joseph
will be the kicker, with either
Chad Snyder or Erik Johnson
punting. The long snapper will
be Johnson or Ryan Palko.
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1. Pittsburgh Central Catholic (7)
2. North Penn (1)
3. LaSalle College (12)
4. Neshaminy (1)
5. Upper St. Clair (7)
6. Bethlehem Liberty (11)
7. North Allegheny (7)
8. Coatesville (1)
9. Council Rock South (1)
10. Ridley (1)
Others to Watch
Bayard Rustin (1). Boyertown (1).
Central Dauphin (3). Cumberland
Valley (3). Daniel Boone (3). Delaware Valley (2). Downingtown
East (1). Easton (11). Mt. Lebanon
(7). Parkland (11). Roman Catholic
(12). Wilson (3). Woodland Hills
(7). Wyoming Valley West (2)
1. Allentown Central Catholic (11)
2. Bishop McDevitt (3)
3. Archbishop Wood (12)
4. Cathedral Prep (10)
5. Montour (7)
6. Valley View (2)
7. Thomas Jefferson (7)
8. Abington Heights (2)
9. Susquehanna Township (3)
10. Hopewell (7)
Others to Watch
Cardinal O’Hara (12). Central
Valley (7). Clearfield Area (9).
Crestwood (2). Dallas (2). Greater
Johnstown (6). Greencastle-Antrim (3). Grove City (10). Manheim
Central (3). Strath Haven (1).
Lampeter-Strasburg (3).
1. West Catholic (12)
2. Lancaster Catholic (3)
3. Lewisburg (4)
4. Aliquippa (7)
5. Trinity (3)
6. Seton-LaSalle (7)
7. Mount Carmel (4)
8. North Schuylkill (11)
9. Tyrone Area (6)
10. Sharon Area (10)
Others to Watch
Beaver Falls (7). Bloomsburg
(4). Delone Catholic (3). Forest
Hills (6). General McLane (10).
Greensburg Central Catholic (7).
Hickory (10). Montoursville (4).
Northern Lehigh (11). Pen Argyl
(11). Towanda (4). Wilmington (10).
Wyomissing (3). GAR (2).
1. Clairton (7)
2. Southern Columbia (4)
3. Rochester (7)
4. Pius X (11)
5. Dunmore (2)
6. Springdale (7)
7. Line Mountain (4)
8. Shenandoah Valley (11)
9. Sto-Rox (7)
10. Bellwood-Antis (6)
Others to Watch:
Avonworth (7). Bishop Canevin
(7). Bishop Carroll (6). Curwensville (9). Farrell (10). Lackawanna
Trail (2). Linesville (10). Marian
Catholic (11). North Star (5). Port
Allegany (9). Schuylkill Haven (11).
Steelton-Highpire (3). W. Middlesex (10). Williams Valley (11).
2010 WVC LEADERS
RUSHING
Andrew Forgatch, HA
Bret Rutkoski, Nwest
Brian Maslowski, NA
Eugene Lewis, WVW
Devin Miller, Wil
Bryan Mathers, LL
Joe Parsnik, Cou
Pedro Guzman, Haz
Kurtis Thomas, GAR
Darrell Crawford, GAR
Mike Baldwin, Tunk
Nick O’Brien, WA
George Simms, WVW
Charlie Roman, Cou
Jeremy Freeman, Ber
Rob Kotz, NA
Adam Goeringer, Dal
Nick Aigeldinger, Crest
Nick Shelley, LL
Mike Thomas, Tunk
Ethan Slembarski, Crest
Nahshon Braggs, Wil
Chris Murphy, WA
Cory Balko, Tunk
Kyle Kramer, Nwest
Rsh
322
227
207
185
163
163
182
146
152
128
118
159
138
141
144
123
122
137
97
92
110
78
97
98
67
Yds
2288
1426
1261
1102
1089
1070
1060
1017
1012
1006
1001
983
766
729
725
708
678
650
638
536
530
497
495
488
475
Avg
7.1
6.3
6.1
6.0
6.7
6.6
5.8
7.0
6.7
7.9
8.5
6.2
5.6
5.2
5.0
5.8
5.6
4.7
6.6
5.8
4.8
6.4
5.1
5.0
7.1
TD
34
13
14
16
8
13
13
9
14
10
7
16
11
6
2
7
11
10
7
5
4
7
7
7
7
RECEIVING
Rec Yds Avg TD
Jared Fagnano, Wil
48 922 19.2 8
Jordan Houseman, PA 41 538 13.1 6
Paul Brace, Dal
40 653 16.3 7
Sean Ridall, Ber
38 475 12.5 6
Nahjee Brown, Mey
37 627 16.9 6
Bryan Mathers, LL
34 479 14.1 1
Jalen McClary, WVW
33 599 18.2 4
David Gawlas, HR
33 432 13.1 2
Eric Schleich, Ber
29 537 18.5 6
Eric Kerr, HR
28 537 19.2 3
Dean McKernan, Haz
25 371 14.8 3
Lou Degnan, HR
25 357 14.3 3
Kota Kishel, Crest
24 415 17.3 5
Nick Shelley, LL
20 255 12.8 2
Sam Mason, Wil
19 296 15.6 6
Brandon Roberts, LL
19 286 15.1 3
INTERCEPTIONS
Chris Murphy, WA
Jordan Richardson, Dal
Josh Cabrera, HA
Zak Matulewski, NA
Shaliek Powell, GAR
Jeremy Rittenhouse, Nwest
Jalen McClary, WVW
No.
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
PASSING
Cm
Anh Le, HR
102
Jared Pierce, Ber
115
Marquise Keiser, Wil 87
Nick Aigeldinger, Crest 99
Jared Novitski, LL
95
Adam Goeringer, Dal 83
Eugene Lewis, WVW 57
Robert Waiters, Mey 75
R.J. Emmett, PA
64
Chris Murphy, WA
50
Chad Hoffman, Haz
54
Luke Seaberg, Tunk
48
Gunner Majer, Nwest 49
Joe Ksiazkiewicz, HA 30
Darrell Crawford, GAR 28
KICKING
Steve McCann. GAR
Katie Scalzo, WA
Jared Novitski, LL
Chris Scharff, Dal
Christian Foley, Nwest
Nick Singer, WVW
Nick Aigeldinger, Crest
Austin Robinson, Wil
Att
237
205
148
180
166
153
113
170
132
125
140
107
108
80
77
Yds TD Int
1593 10 15
1455 15 14
1445 18 5
1314 13 7
1272 9 10
1255 13 6
1031 9 8
1029 9 11
868 8 8
831 11 7
750 6 7
691 6 6
615 6 5
613 5 4
529 4 4
EP FG Lg Pts
32 3 34 41
30 2 33 36
28 1 32 31
27 1 30 30
22 1 35 25
19 1 30 22
21 0 0 21
21 0 0 21
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Sept. 24: Carbondale at Holy Cross, 12:40 p.m.
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Oct. 14: Old Forge at Lack. Trail, 6:40 p.m.
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Sept. 9: Mount Carmel at Lewisburg, 7 p.m.
Oct. 14: Berwick at Williamsport, 7 p.m.
Oct. 21: Scranton Prep at Valley View, 7 p.m.
Oct. 28: S. Columbia at Mount Carmel, 7 p.m.
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Sept. 9: Scranton at Pittston Area
Sept. 16: Hanover Area at Mid Valley
Sept. 23: Tunkhannock at Hazleton Area
Sept. 30: Riverside at Old Forge
Oct. 7: Wyoming Area at Meyers
Oct. 14: Hazleton Area at Valley West
Oct. 21: Old Forge at Mid Valley
Oct. 28: Northwest Area at Wyoming Area
Nov. 4: Dallas at Lake Lehman
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Sept. 9: Williamsport at Hazleton Area, 7 p.m.
Sept. 16: Marian Cath. at Mahanoy Area, 7 p.m.
Sept. 23: Tunkhannock at Hazleton Area, 7 p.m.
Sept. 30: Pittston Area at Hazleton Area, 7 p.m.
Oct. 7: Hazleton Area at Crestwood, 7 p.m.
Oct. 14: Lake-Lehman at GAR, 7 p.m.
Oct. 21: Hazleton Area at Coughlin, 7 p.m.
Oct. 28: E. Stroudsburg S. at Hazleton, 7 p.m.
FOX SPORTS
RADIO THE GAME
WILLIAMSPORT MILLIONAIRES
QUARTERBACKS
Williamsport moving in right direction
ROSTER
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Slowly but surely the Williamsport football program is heading in
the right direction. Coming off a
pair of 7-4 seasons and consecutive
appearances in the District 2-4-11
Class AAAA subregional playoffs,
the Millionaires are once again
focused on returning to the postseason.
Unlike the previous two trips, the
Millionaires are looking to pick up a
win. Two years ago, the Millionaires
were eliminated by Hazleton Area.
Last year, it was Nazareth that
brought an end to Williamsport’s
season.
“The kids were disappointed they
lost to Nazareth,” coach Tom Gravish said. “Their goal is to get back to
the playoffs and win. We have a
tough schedule. It’s a tough conference. Every game is tough. It should
be fun.”
The Millionaires have made tremendous strides under Gravish,
who took over the program in 2007.
He’s led the Millionaires to an overall mark of 14-8 over the past two
seasons.
Prior to that, it took the program
seven years to win 14 games.
According to Gravish, the recent
success is a tribute to the players
putting in the necessary work during the offseason.
“I like the work ethic and attitude,” Gravish said. “Our numbers
for football interest keep growing.
We have more guys getting involved
in the offseason. Nobody forces them
and I think it prepares us well for
the season.”
As far as depth, the Millionaires
have it at all the right positions. Jordan Whaley won a three-way battle
for the starting quarterback job.
Running back Devin Miller, who
wasn’t penciled in as the starter last
year, took advantage of an opportunity and rushed for more than 1,000
yards.
Along with Miller, three others
are expected to get some touches
behind big fullback Shakyil Murphy,
who made the transition from tight
end.
Sadiq Burkholder, who saw time
at quarterback when Williamsport
went to the Wildcat formation, is not
listed on the depth chart at the position this year. He makes the move to
receiver to complement the speedy
Sam Person on the perimeter.
Gravish is excited to have James
Boggs on the roster at receiver this
year and likes his athleticism. Boggs
started on the basketball team as a
sophomore.
Defensively, the Millionaires will
still be in their base 50 with Ryan
Hostrander and Joe Cohick anchor-
ing the ends. Billy Kennedy and
Murphy will be at tackle.
With the experience and athleticism the Millionaires have, it is no
surprise that thoughts of returning
to the postseason are realistic as
long as the team can stay healthy. In
the instances when injuries do creep
up, the role players can step up and
perform up to their capabilities.
“We are going to try and win
every game as long as they are keeping score,” Gravish said. “I don’t
think the kids are uptight or
stressed out. We’re looking to make
more of a name for ourselves. We’re
going to play with enthusiasm and
pin our ears back and see what happens.”
1 Owen Lukens
3 Sam Person
4 Dale Berkheimer
5 Devon Fisher
6 James Boggs
7 Jordan Whaley
8 Ryan Hostrander
9 Sadiq Burkholder
10 Nail Beyah
11 Tashi Clay
12 Marcus Thompson
13 Anthony James
14 Maurice Gales
15 Zach Diemer
16 Taron Dinkins
19 Austin Rizzo
20 Terrence Blanton
21 Knowledge Frierson
22 Ben Myers
23 Devin Miller
24 Charles Ferguson
25 Dalton Lovell
26 Brice Harris
29 Justin Hoffman
30 Tanner Bashnick
31 Alex Churchill
32 Denzel Adams
33 Austin Robinson
34 Christian Hague
35 Jamir Smith
37 Caleb Belle
40 Mike Snook
41 Kye Wagoner
42 Tanner Mazzante
43 Isaac Foust
44 David Robinson
46 Tyler Gardner
50 Billy Kennedy
51 Malachi Price
52 Ben Choate
53 Terrell Pittinger
54 Matt Wertz
55 Joe Cohick
57 Wes Mintzer
60 Tre Brown
62 Denton Parker
65 Alec Howard
66 Tanner Rudy
67 Colin Fausnaught
70 Derrick Danneker
74 Anthony Kaiser
75 Ben Tripoli
76 Billy Haines
77 Brett Hill
80 Chaz Hoover
82 Justin Dymeck
83 Ivan Morrow
84 Guiliano Gardner
85 Jay Westbrook
86 Larry Newman
87 Shakyil Murphy
88 Dylan Perry
89 Najee Samford
90 Austin Eisner
2011 SCHEDULE
2010 RESULTS
COACH’S CORNER
WINS BY YEAR
By Steve Bennett
Staff Writer
Sep. 2
Sept. 9
Sept. 16
Sept. 23
Sept. 30
Oct. 7
Oct. 14
Oct. 21
Oct. 28
Nov. 4
at Central Mountain
at Hazleton Area
Stroudsburg
at Coughlin
Dallas
at Pittston Area
Berwick
Tunkhannock
at Crestwood
Valley West
7
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THE CITIZENS’ VOICE FILE
Junior running back Devin Miller, a 1,000-yard rusher last season, is Williamsport’s most dynamic player.
Central Mountain
W
49-20
Hazleton Area
W
46-12
Stroudsburg
W
16-9
Coughlin
L
20-16
Dallas
L
52-43
Pittston Area
W
46-35
Berwick
W
21-17
Tunkhannock
W
46-25
Crestwood
W
33-20
Valley West
L
28-7
District 2-4-11 subregional playoffs
Nazareth
L
63-24
TOM GRAVISH
Fifth year
CAREER RECORD
16-26
FAST FACTS
Class: AAAA
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So.
Jordan Whaley emerged as the
front runner in a three-way battle for the starting job. Backing
him up will be Dale Berkheimer
and Owen Lukens. This is the
deepest Williamsport has been
at the position in a while.
RUNNING BACKS
Devin Miller returns at tailback
after rushing for 1,135 yards
and eight touchdowns last season. Others that factor into the
mix include Nail Beyah, Caleb
Belle and Brice Harris. Shakyil
Murphy, who played tight end
last season, moves to fullback. Murphy is 6-foot-2, 275
pounds. Denzel Adams will also
see time at fullback.
RECEIVERS
Sam Person returns at receiver and will be paired up
with a combination of Devon
Fisher, Sadiq Burkholder, Anthony James and James Boggs.
Fisher is considered the fastest
player on the team while Burkholder saw time at QB when
Williamsport went to its Wildcat
package. Zach Diemer will play
tight end with Ryan Hostrander
and Austin Robinson also expecting to see time.
OFFENSIVE LINE
Joe Cohick will start at center.
Billy Haines and Ben Choate
will be the guards. Derrick Danneker and Anthony Kaiser will
be the tackles. Billy Kennedy,
who played in all 11 games
last year, will also rotate in
while Colin Fausnaught can play
center, guard and tackle.
DEFENSIVE LINE
Billy Kennedy and Shakyil
Murphy will be the tackles.
Billy Haines is going to start at
nose in the base 50 but can
also rotate in at tackle. In that
instance, Tre Brown and David
Robinson will see time at the
nose. Ryan Hostrander and Joe
Cohick will be the ends.
LINEBACKERS
Alex Churchill and Zach Diemer
will start at linebacker. Other
players vying for time include
Mike Snook, Denzel Adams and
key newcomer Justin Hoffman.
SECONDARY
Sadiq Burkholder and Austin
Robinson will be the safeties.
Sam Person, who started every
game last year, will be one
corner with Anthony James at
the other. James Boggs and
Nail Beyah will also see time at
corner. Person picked off two
passes last season.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Austin Robinson, who kicked
21 extra points last season,
returns. Sadiq Burkholder will
kick off while Ryan Hostrander
will punt. Zach Diemer is the
long snapper.
BERWICK BULLDOGS
QUARTERBACKS
ROSTER
Last year, the Berwick Bulldogs
had to eat their peas.
Now, they’re hoping it’s time for
some ice cream.
Injuries hit Berwick hard a year
ago, with standout players like
Christian Whitebread, Casey Davenport, Mike Melchiorre and Tony
Goodson all missing significant
time. The underclassmen who
stepped into the void took their
lumps to the tune of a 6-6 record, but
now they’re hoping the experience
they gained will prove beneficial
this season.
“The kids had to grow up real
fast,” coach Gary Campbell said.
“We substituted with sophomores. It
was a little ugly in the middle, but at
the end, they got better and better
and better.”
The ugliness was contained in the
first five weeks. That’s when Ber-
wick went 1-4, including losses to
rivals like Valley West, Dallas and
Selinsgrove.
From that point on, Berwick went
5-2 with quality wins over opponents
like Hazleton Area, Coughlin and
Bangor and advanced to the Class
AAA Eastern Conference finals.
“We started off slow and we realized we had to play together more as
a team, work hard together and
work hard at practice,” center Jake
Jola said. “The way we finished last
year, we just have to build on that
and keep on continuing strong.”
Will Berwick be able to avoid a
slow start again this season?
One factor working against the
Bulldogs is the schedule. Games
with North Pocono, Dallas, Valley
West and Selinsgrove starting in
week two look like a mine field.
“We always play a tough schedule.
Every year,” quarterback Jared
Pierce said.
One factor working in Berwick’s
favor is a running game that might
do some damage.
Returning are Pierce, an athletic
three-year starter at quarterback,
900-yard rusher Jeremy Freeman
and five linemen who played a lot
last season.
Last year, the better Berwick ran
the ball, the more success it had on
the scoreboard. During the 1-4 start,
the Bulldogs averaged 128 yards per
game on the ground. During the 5-2
finish, they averaged 180 yards per
game.
Much of that disparity is situational of course — a team with a
lead will run the ball more than a
team that’s trailing — but a basic
truth remains. No defense wants to
run into a Berwick team that is in a
smashmouth mood.
“I think that once the line got
experienced and felt comfortable
with running the ball, we ran the
ball,” Jola said. “Downhill power is
what we’re good at.”
2011 SCHEDULE
2010 RESULTS
COACH’S CORNER
WINS BY YEAR
Seniors Kolton Lynn, Jake Jola, Jeremy Freeman and Jared Pierce are Berwick’s captains.
Berwick has experience in key spots
By Jonathan Bombulie
Staff Writer
Sept. 2
Sept. 9
Sept. 17
Sept. 23
Sept. 30
Oct. 7
Oct. 14
Oct. 21
Oct. 28
Nov. 4
at Crestwood
North Pocono
at Dallas
Valley West
Selinsgrove
at Tunkhannock
at Williamsport
Pittston Area
Coughlin
at Hazleton Area
7
7
1
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Crestwood
W
32-14
North Pocono
L
21-20
Dallas
L
22-12
Valley West
L
27-15
Selinsgrove
L
14-13
Tunkhannock
W
22-21
Williamsport
L
21-17
Pittston Area
W
46-8
Coughlin
W
12-7
Hazleton Area
W
45-26
Eastern Conference Playoffs
Bangor
W
28-21
Valley View
L
35-21
GARY CAMPBELL
Sixth year
CAREER RECORD
37-22
FAST FACTS
Class: AAA
2010
6
2009
7
2008
11
2007
9
2006
4
Pos.
HB/DB
QB/SS
SE/SS
WR/CB
HB/DB
QB/FS
K/DB
WR/DB
QB/FS
WR/CB
HB/CB
HB/SS
QB/DB
WR/DB
RB/CB
RB/CB
WR/DB
RB/LB
RB/DB
WR/DB
WR/DB
WR/DB
RB/LB
TE/DE
HB/LB
RB/LB
TE/DE
RB/LB
G/DT
G/DT
T/DE
T/DT
G/LB
C/DT
C/LB
T/LB
C/DT
C/LB
G/LB
G/DT
C/LB
G/DE
G/DE
G/DT
G/DT
T/DT
OT/DT
T/DT
G/DT
G/DT
T/DE
T/DT
T/DT
TE/LB
HB/LB
TE/LB
WR/CB
RB/DB
TE/DE
TE/DE
TE/DE
WR/FS
TE/LB
TE/LB
Yr.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
So.
So.
Sr.
So.
Jr.
So.
Jr.
So.
So.
So.
Jr.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
So.
So.
So.
So.
So.
Sr.
Jr.
So.
Jr.
So.
Sr.
So.
Jr.
So.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
So.
So.
Jr.
Sr.
So.
Jr.
So.
So.
Jr.
Jr.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
So.
So.
So.
Jr.
So.
So.
Jr.
Sr.
Jr.
Sr.
So.
RUNNING BACKS
An injury to Tony Goodson last
season created an opportunity for Jeremy Freeman, and
he took full advantage of it.
Freeman racked up more than
1,000 yards from scrimmage
last season – 926 rushing and
191 receiving.
RECEIVERS
Graduation did a number on
Berwick in the pass-catching
department. Sean Ridall and
Eric Schleich combined to
catch 79 passes for 1,228
yards last season. Now, they’re
both playing on Saturday –
Schleich at Colgate and Ridall
at East Stroudsburg. Stepping
into the void is 6-foot-1 junior
Jake Peccorelli, whom Pierce
speaks highly of. Berwick traditionally throws to its tight ends,
so Brandon Dalberto could be
a target as well.
OFFENSIVE LINE
The starting five this season
was the basically the starting
five for the last seven games
last year. Center Jake Jola
anchors a line that features Andrew Groome and Gavin Harter
at tackle and Drew Berube and
Dom Parmenteri at guard. They
average about 245 pounds a
man.
DEFENSIVE LINE
Replacing standout defensive
end Roy Dennis, who is playing
at Bloomsburg, won’t be easy,
but Berwick has size and experience here. Brandon Dalberto
and Gavin Harter are at end.
Jake Jola and Adam Harrison
are in the middle.
LINEBACKERS
On the outside, Travis Potter is
a junior who might have star
potential and Kolton Lynn is a
senior captain who is moving
to linebacker from defensive
end. Brad Shoemaker is in the
middle.
SECONDARY
The biggest question mark
on the defense. Juniors John
Bushinski and Matt Cashman
are at corner. Senior Arlent
Mejia is the strong safety. Jake
Peccorelli is the free safety.
SPECIAL TEAMS
With Alex Oliver back to kick
and Jared Pierce to punt,
Berwick has experienced specialists. Oliver kicked a schoolrecord 43-yard field goal last
season.
Wt.
165
195
170
175
165
170
165
160
165
150
165
160
150
150
175
170
160
205
160
150
155
160
170
225
190
185
150
190
175
220
245
185
230
225
185
180
170
175
185
190
195
175
185
190
220
280
240
250
250
240
240
270
280
180
180
190
140
155
200
235
170
160
200
185
Ht.
5-10
6-0
6-0
5-11
5-8
6-0
5-8
5-10
6-1
6-0
5-9
5-9
5-9
5-9
5-9
5-9
5-9
5-11
5-10
5-9
5-10
6-0
5-5
6-0
6-1
5-10
5-8
5-10
5-7
5-11
6-5
5-9
5-10
5-9
5-10
5-9
5-11
5-9
5-8
5-8
6-0
6-0
6-0
5-8
5-11
5-9
5-11
6-1
6-1
6-0
6-1
6-0
5-9
5-9
5-10
5-10
5-6
5-7
6-4
6-3
6-1
6-0
6-0
5-8
1 Will Masteller
2 Jared Pierce
3 Zach Ladonis
4 Anthony DiPippa
5 Alex Klinger
7 C.J. Curry
8 Alex Oliver
9 Jake Jones
12 Jake Peccorelli
19 Max Thomas
20 Matt Cashman
21 Rick Densberger
22 Eric Brown
23 Chris Hampton
24 Josh Bushinski
25 Arlent Mejia
26 Andrew Wenner
27 Jeremy Freeman
28 Kyle Trenholm
28 Josh Gregory
29 Donnie Shields
30 Sal Ferarra
31 Rich Snyder
33 Brandon Berkes
35 Travis Potter
39 Tanner Weaver
40 Josh Hoskins
44 Jordan Stout
50 Zach Kessler
51 Raymond Grassly
52 Mackenzy Meeker
53 Zach Ridall
54 Brent Harner
55 Jake Jola
56 Ethan Thomas
57 Matt Tonkinson
58 Seamus Slabinski
61 Troy Stair
62 Nick Francak
64 Cody George
65 Brad Shoemaker
67 Dustin Hosler
68 Josh Lowery
69 Dalton Schecterly
70 Jeff Owen
71 Steve Speedwell
72 Adam Harrison
74 Kyle Stearly
75 Drew Berube
76 Dom Parmenteri
77 Gavin Harter
78 Andrew Groome
79 Colton Long
80 James Karchner
81 Ian Mazonkey
82 A.J. Vandermark
83 Aaron Preston
84 Marty Grassly
85 Will Updegrove
86 Brandon Dalberto
87 Brandon Kulp
88 Jeff Steeber
89 Kolton Lynn
99 Jesse Knorr
Three-year starter Jared Pierce
did most of his damage in
the air last season, throwing
for almost 1,700 yards and
18 touchdowns. With fewer
weapons in the passing game
this year, he might run more,
and why not? He did have eight
touchdowns on the ground.

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