Central Valley (14-2) and Wyoming (14-1) were seeking their first state title. Speece was the key piece in Wyoming Area having a 2,000-yard rusher. 2020 Citizens Voice WVC All-Star-WR/DB. Wyoming Areas Brian Williams catches a pass to set up the winning touchdown next to Central Valleys Michael Barbuto in the final minute of the PIAA Class 3A state championship game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium. I was a running back all the way though ninth grade, but then I grew into a linemans body and I made a switch. Wilkes-Barre Area running back Howie Shiner was selected Player of the Week after rushing for a career-high 207 yards and a touchdown in a 35-7 upset of Dallas. The game was played on Thanksgiving for the final time in 1977 and has traditionally been the last regular-season game for both teams, although it was bounced around the schedule on a few occasions. Had 29 total tackles, 25 of them solo. 2, 4-3 overall) remained atop the division. The Chiefs then scored three plays later on a 14-yard TD catch by Kevin Snyder, only to have Wyoming Area score on the ensuing kickoff as Rocco Pizano worked the right sideline for a 88-yard touchdown. Year: Senior Linemen and backs, steps and footing. Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Crossley set the school record by rushing for 2,115 yards. Lake-Lehman quarterback Landon Schuckers, who ran for a career-high 140 yards, two touchdowns and two two-point conversions in a 40-13 victory over Hanover Area. The Warriors ran Aaron Crossley at a Redeemer defense that hadn't faced a standout running back all season. He did a great job for his first game. The Big 33 Game is scheduled for May 28 at 7 p.m. at Bishop McDevitts Rocco Ortenzio Stadium. Averaged 15.5 yards per completion. What the Comets' offense does . Wyoming Area made a switch at the quarterback position by inserting Crane, a running back. 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. We had two kind of knockdown, drag-out, outstanding football games with this Lakeland football team this year. The kids werent even born the last time we won a league title.. Height/Weight: 6-1/280. The game will feature two of the top running backs in the WVC in Wyoming Areas Aaron Crossley and Pittston Areas Harry Pugliese. #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. But this makes it even more special. Tired of ads? The 6-foot-3, 300-pounder switched to the line as a sophomore and turned in three outstanding seasons. Recap. Wyoming Area, Damian Lefkoski 1-0. Momentum is a crazy thing. Up 14-0 going to the fourth quarter, Im not so sure Ive got words for it right now, Central Valley coach Mark Lyons said. Wyoming Area brought a 7-1 record into last seasons meeting against the three-win Patriots. Rocco Pizano Central Valley quarterback Ameer Dudley carries past Wyoming Areas Leonardo Haros during the first quarter of the PIAA Class 3A state championship game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium. 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. The last was a 1-yard touchdown run by Wyoming quarterback Dom DeLuca with 41 seconds left to break a 14-14 tie. 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. The winner of the game will be crowned the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 champion. Central Valley quarterback Ameer Dudley reacts after being sacked by Wyoming AreasCaleb Graham (86) and Derek Ambrosino during the fourth quarter of the PIAA Class 3A state championship game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium. If there wasnt such a thing as momentum, I dont think you would have saw the things you saw today, Wyoming coach Randy Spencer said. It was an experience he appreciated, but coaching in the Big 33 Game, where a member of the contest has played in each Super Bowl, has a special meaning. Dom DeLuca Recognized by Onward State--Future No. 2020 Record: 5-3. I wanted to make sure I made the best of it., Members of this team competed in the 2021 season with a GPA of 4.0 and up, First Team: Offense: Nick Elko-OL, Ryan Gilpin-OL: Defense: Blaise Sokach-Minnick-DL, LS,QB, Leo Haros-DB, Rocco Pizano-DB, Second Team: Ethan Speece-OL, Aaron Crossley-LB, Usamah Alansari-DB, SEE ENTIRE Times Leader WVC ALL STAR TEAM. 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. While Pittston Area didnt capitalize, the Patriots did when Alex Hoban blocked a punt, beat a few players to the ball skidding across the wet grass and ran for a 36-yard touchdown. Football: Wyoming Area, Pittston Area to play for WVC Division 2 WB City Council OKs health insurance contract with Highmark, District 2 field hockey: Wyoming Area, Valley West, Crestwood reach title games. We had a lot of key turnovers in that first half that were momentum killers. Wyoming Area, Alansari 4-164, Sciandra 1-8, John Morgan 1-11, Rusyn 1-18. At noon Saturday, Wilkes-Barre Area is at Wyoming Valley West in the Battle For The Bridge. He recorded 31 pancake blocks this season for a line that allowed two sacks all season while making 57 tackles, nine tackles for loss, six hurries and an interception which he returned 61 yards for a touchdown. Tweets. Completed 65 of 130 passes for 1,237 yards and 15 touchdowns. The Warriors defensive tackle Nick Elko sacks Southern Columbia quarterback Liam Klebon for a 13-yard loss in the first quarter Friday night. The Class 4A, 5A and 6A team will be released Wednesday. Lakeland ended its year at 10-2, with both losses coming to Wyoming Area. Hes quick, hes shifty, its really hard to keep him contained. After being outgained by Lake-Lehman, 200-181, in the first half, Wyoming Area had a 252-103 advantage in the second half. School: Wyoming Area Click here to place a classified ad. Shiner was also a key player on defense, finishing with eight tackles. I was a running back all the way though ninth grade, but then I grew into a linemans body and I made a switch. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Has received an offer from Clarion. Coach Spencer called me and asked me if I wanted to be a replacement. HERSHEY Momentum might be a myth to some, but Central Valley believes in it wholeheartedly. Wyoming Areas Rocco Pizano (3) finishes off his 88-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the first quarter Friday 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). 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. PASSING Lakeland, Spataro 21-33-1-223, team 0-1-0-0. Crestwood running back Noah Schultz, who ran 22 times for 263 yards and three TDs as the Comets defeated Berwick 56-21. The Warriors didnt get it as Scranton Prep handed Valley View its first loss to jump to the top seed. Pittston Areas Kevin Lockett (2) hangs on to the football on a 15-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter Friday night with Wyoming Areas Rocco Pizano defending. Tony Callaio file photo | For Times Leader, Wyoming Area, Pittston Area play for Division 2 crown. No WVC or Lackawanna teams are in position to make the Eastern Conference title games. 2nd Team DEFENSE Thank you to, 1st Team Offense:OL, Nick Elko, Wyoming Area 63 300, 2nd TeamLong Snapper: Blaise Sokach-Minnick, Wyoming Area 63 210, 2nd Team Defense: Defensive BackRocco Pizano, Wyoming Area 58 150, Honorable Mention:DL Sr. Jayden Rusyn, Wyoming Area, Rocco Pizano Awarded "Inspiration Lizzie Scholarship", Dimitri DePietro Commits to Virginia University of Lynchburg, 2021 Class 3APAFootballnews.comCoaches Select All-State Team, Easternpafootball, Pafootballnews and Nepafootball Watching Warriors, SEE ENTIRE Nepafootball.com ALL STAR TEAM, SEE ENTIRE NEPAFOOTBALL.COM 3A ALLSTAR TEAM, SEE ENTIRE WVC SCHEDULE AT NEPAFOOTBALL.COM, Nepafootball.com Week 12 Honor Roll: Usamah Alansari (167 Yds Receiving, 2 TDs); Blaise Sokach-Minnick (204 passing yds, 2TD passes), Rocco Pizano (88 yd Kickoff Return), John Mendola Interview with Coach Spencer, Warrior Teammates Finish High School Careers with Flair in Unico Game Victory: 47-0: Sokach-Minnick is MVP, Haros, Gilpin, and Pizano play in East West All Star Game, God bless thank you for this opportunity committed ready to give it my all and put it all on the line lets getty , A Host of Warriors Recognized by Easternpafootball.com for Academic Excellence, 12 Warriors Make All Academic Team: Pafootballnews.com, Sokach-Minnick, Elko, Pizano and Gilpin Heading to Next Level, Tristan Sokach-Minnick Sets Record at UAlbany, Easternpafootball.com 3A All Stars: Elko, Sokach-Minnick, Pizano, Rusyn, Elko and Pizano: Nepafootball.com D2 All Stars, Blaise Sokach Minnick-QB, Aaron Crossley-FB, Rocco Pizano-WR,