John Erzar covers high school football, high school boys basketball, high school softball, Little League and other stuff for the Times Leader. Voters will select a Luzerne County controller in Tuesdays general election, Competition light in Luzerne County school board elections, Pittston Area powerlifters shine at national tournament, GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD ROUNDUPWAs Keating, PAs Messner set school records. Wyoming Area had, perhaps, an opportunity to seal the win after Aaron Crossley recovered a Southern fumble at the Tigers' 22-yard line with 7:30 remaining and the Warriors up 30-29. Momentum is impossible to see and hard to describe, but both teams felt it shift. Fri, 8/26. Need to Sell? Their only touchdown of the second half came in the third quarter. Ethan Speece WYOMING AREA FOOTBALL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. Wilkes-Barre, PA News, Obituaries, classifieds, and Sports. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. While, Elkos pick-6 was a highlight in the wind-blown rain, Wyoming Area receiver Rocco Pizano provided the impetus that allowed the Warriors to finally get some distance from the Patriots. DeLuca took possession and led Wyoming 42 yards in three plays, the biggest a 39-yard pass to Brian Williams down to the 1-yard line. The Warriors scored five of them, but the one hiccup didn't matter. Central Valleys Jaylen Guy eludes Wyoming Areas Derek Ambrosino during the first quarter of the PIAA Class 3A state championship game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium. #VUL #LackLife, Nick Elko Added to Big 33 Roster - Citizens Voice, Nick Elko was excited about being selected to the Pennsylvania State Football Coaches Associations annual East-West game. Aaron Crossley, Ethan Speece and Joe Marranca Expected to Lead 2022 Team, Warriors Support West Pittston Library Book Sale, Warriors Help Football Alum Bill Rowe and West Pittston Historical Society Set Up for July 2 Event. RB Junior Click to sign up. High school football was back. Im proud of him. Wyoming Area two-way lineman Nick Elko was the only Wyoming Valley Conference player selected Tuesday to the Pennsylvania Football Writers' Class 3A All-State football team. Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. One week after altering their schedule to take on a nine-time state champion, the Warriors went back to business as usual, rolling up a 42-point halftime lead in a 56-0 senior night rout of . Tied for the team-lead in sacks with four and had six quarterback hurries. Log In. The Central Valley Warriors take the field for the PIAA Class 3A state championship game against Wyoming Area Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium. We had two kind of knockdown, drag-out, outstanding football games with this Lakeland football team this year. WEST PITTSTON Wyoming Area's Nick Elko outgrew the running back position, but still knew what to do with the football in his hands. Height/Weight: 6-2/230 It all worked out. Hanover Area vs Wyoming Area High School Baseball - Live Stream WATCH CLICK LINK HERE https://www.youtube.com/@sports.live01/about Alternative Link Clic. Linemen and backs, steps and footing. The game was nixed last year because of a COVID-19 situation. Central Valleys Jaylen Guy eludes Wyoming Areas Brian Williams during the second quarter of the PIAA Class 3A state championship game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium. It was a tremendous game by our players, Garcia said. Im 6-4, 300 pounds so I had to get moving.. The touchdown cut Central Valleys lead to 14-7. Click here to place a classified ad. The game, which matches Pennsylvania players against Maryland players, will be played May 30 at Bishop McDevitt High School. Wyoming Area, Alansari 4-164, Sciandra 1-8, John Morgan 1-11, Rusyn 1-18. The Tigers trailed 24-7 at halftime. Central Valley (14-2) and Wyoming (14-1) were seeking their first state title. I would like to thank all of my family, friends, and coaches who helped me get to where I am today. Dawaiian McNeely scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 61-yard run early in the fourth quarter and Wyoming held off Hawaii 27-20 on Saturday night. The first quarter alone took 44 minutes to play and had four touchdowns in a span over just over two minutes. See more of Wyoming Area Football Alumni on Facebook. Peasley rallies Wyoming to 27-14 victory over New Mexico. A seventh victory, whether tonight or in the District 2 Class 5A playoffs, would give the team its most wins since the 2003 squad finished 9-3. Pittston Area is 6-3 overall while Wyoming Area is 5-4. Crestwood coach Ryan Arcangeli wanted to get back to what his offense does best following last week's loss to Dallas in which an abundance of uncharacteristic mistakes spelled their doom. The Tigers totaled 96 yards at halftime, while Wyoming Area had 224. 51 talking about this. The Royals went three-and-0ut in their next three possessions. Wyoming Area senior lineman Nick Elko (69) is the 2021 Carmelo Falcone MVP winner presented by Carmelos grandson Sam Falcone. A page dedicated to Wyoming Area Football Alumni throughout the years. He would be wrongly pigeonholed as exclusively a power back because he runs between the tackles a lot. Wyoming Area lineman and Falcone game MVP Nick Elko (69) stops Pittston Areas Drew Menendez (22) in the backfield for a loss. "0"? Create new account. Watch #OnTheStacks Podcast! Warriors First in Division, Second Overall at Abington Heights: Crossley Outstanding Weightlifter, Warriors Visit Fitness Headquarters in Dickson City for Off Season Training. Hes a heck of a player, Wyoming Area defensive end/quarterback Blaise Sokach-Minnick said. Oct. 8WEST PITTSTON Touchdowns were scored on Wyoming Area's first six possessions Friday night. You get the opportunity to compete against high-level players, Im excited for the opportunity. Quarterback Dominico Spataro, who tortured the Wyoming Area defense with his arm and legs, connected for 38 yards to Jon Seamans on the Chiefs first play and then scrambled 10 yards to give Lakeland a first-and-goal from the Wyoming Area 10-yard line. Central Valleys Jaylen Guy reacts after the Warriors last minute loss to Wyoming Area, 21-14, in the PIAA Class 3A state championship game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium. I guess there is one kid who couldnt play. Wyoming Area still trailed with a minute left in the third quarter, but Crossley ran for 211 yards in the last 13 minutes, breaking runs of 69, 69 and 55 yards for . Wyoming Areas Leo Haros (22) breaks up a pass intended for Pittston Areas Harry Pugliese (6). Southern Columbia lost to state-ranked Mount Carmel, 35-14, Friday night. Get FREE Penguins tickets with an online subscription. Need to Sell? We came out in the fourth quarter and played our football.. We rode him today, Lyons said. The Warriors fumbled five of them in the first half. A third-down pass was incomplete, setting up one final chance. The touchdown gave Wyoming Area a 28-7 lead, an advantage that seemed comfortable considering Pittston Area (3-7) had only once previously scored 28 points in a game. Get local news in your inbox. Led the team in receptions with 20 for 365 yards and six touchdowns. OVERALL 6-6 0.50 Win % CONFERENCE 3-2 2ndWyoming Valley 4A. Cordeiro sparks San Jose State to 33-16 victory over Wyoming. They made a couple big plays in the second half and grabbed momentum, Lyons said. School: Wyoming Area I just saw green grass.. Most of the kids I would have played against in the East-West Game, I know or have played against. 2020 PA Football News Class 3A All-State 2nd Team-CB. The 6-foot-4, 300-pound, two-way senior lineman returned an interception 61 yards for a touchdown as part of a dominating second half as Wyoming Area defeated rival Pittston Area 42-13 Friday night in a Wyoming Valley Conference interdivisional game. Chevan Cordeiro passed for 314 yards and a touchdown and ran for two scores to propel San Jose State to a 33-16 victory over Wyoming on Saturday night. Wyoming Area junior running back Aaron Crossley (5) tries to stay in bounce before being knocked out of bounce by Lake-Lehmans Landon Schuckers (7). Sokach-Minnick and Elko in Big 33 Game as, also thanks to my Lack life coaches, friends, and family. "He's played that in junior high and we worked him a little bit at times," Spencer said. RECEIVING PA, Barbieri 1-8, Lockett 2-45, Pugliese 3-19, Menendez 2-23, Gino Triboski 1-4. RECEIVING PA, Barbieri 1-8, Lockett 2-45, Pugliese 3-19, Menendez 2-23, Gino Triboski 1-4. Wyoming Area quarterback Dom DeLuca (9) celebrates with Nasir Condry (52) after scoring the winning touchdown against Central Valley in the final minute of the PIAA Class 3A state championship game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium. Rushed for 387 yards and five touchdowns while averaging 10.5 yards per carry. It is such a prestigious game and, fortunately, we have had a few players that have had the opportunity to play in the game. Tired of ads? Tired of ads? Kicked 21 extra points and two field goals with a long of 30 yards. I was a little on the experienced side. Crossley is closing in on a 2,000-yard rushing season. Pittston Area and Wyoming Area were both founded in 1966, but didnt begin their cross-river rivalry until a year later. One hundred percent, yes, senior Reed FitzSimmons said with no hesitation. In December he was named to the Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 3A All-State team. New episode every Wednesday. Garcia got Southern out of the hole with a 9-yard run and followed with a 54-yard run where he used just about every move possible to avoid tacklers. Got us 10 yards, got us out of the ditch. John Erzar covers high school football, high school boys basketball, high school softball, Little League and other stuff for the Times Leader. WA, Harros 1-17, Pizano 1-23. 2nd Team DEFENSE 6 Michigan, Rodgers vaccine comments may test his clout with sponsors. Position: Tight end/Fullback/Defensive line youtube.com. Wyoming Areas Usamah Alansari (14) escapes a tackle attempt by Lakelands Jon Seamans on his way to a 51-yard touchdown reception at 7:01 of the third quarter Friday night. Running back Leo Haros took the snap as quarterback Blaise Sokach-Minnick was sidelined with a cramp and darted 37 yards to give the Warriors a 30-13 lead at the 6:51 mark. Wyoming Area, John Morgan 3-43, Alansari 1-26, Pizano 3-60, Sciandra 1-16, Crossley 1-5, Haros 0-10. While, Elkos pick-6 was a highlight in the wind-blown rain, Wyoming Area receiver Rocco Pizano provided the impetus that allowed the Warriors to finally get some distance from the Patriots. Momentum is a crazy thing. I know our guys are devastated from it. This summer, Spencer will have the opportunity to work with the best in Pennsylvania. Led the team in rushing with 751 yards. Wyoming Area falls just short of ending Southerns win streak. Had three tackles for loss, three sacks and four quarterback hurries. The Warriors ran Aaron Crossley at a Redeemer defense that hadn't faced a standout running back all season. Wyoming Area, Sciandra 7-30, Crossley 18-91, Leo Haros 2-2, Pizano 2-8, Sokach-Minnick 4-11, team 1-(minus-1). We needed one more tough yard, I guess, on that fourth-and-2.. He then scored on a 68-yard run, starting left and then cutting back right at an angle, on the fourth play of the second half to make it 21-7. 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