E96 A@D:E:@? 2DD:DE2?E 2E |:5 '2==6J 7@C E96 =2DE 7@FC J62CD[ H2D ?2>65 2D 9625 4@249 @7 E96 !2EC:@ED 2E E96 5:DEC:4EVD D49@@= 3@2C5 >66E:?8 96=5 2E E96 9:89 D49@@= %F6D52J ? As a young sports writer I covered all 11 meetings A different Coach Barbieri | The Optimist | pittston-progress.com G@E65 282:?DE E96 >@E:@? He eventually did become Bob, however. We had them where we wanted them, Pittston Area coach Nick Barbieri said. Wyoming Area Class of 1970 holds a delayed 50th Reunion, Wyoming Area Drama Club to hold the musical Little Shop of Horrors, H.S. Pittston Area Senior High School Charles Montagna Bob's daughter-in-law is a nurse. Joe Galonis, OL/DL Pittston Area running back Harry Pugliese adds to his 1,000-yard season with 42-yard run in the second quarter of Friday nights District 2 Class 5A semifinal game. It will only help., Reach John Erzar at 570-991-6394 or on Twitter @TLJohnErzar, Nick Barbieri hired as Pittston Area football coach. Had three tackles for loss, three sacks and four quarterback hurries. Pittston Patriots Varsity Boys Football Pittston, PA FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Standings Rankings Photos Videos News More / Pittston High School Football Pittston Football OVERALL 7-4 0.64 Win % CONFERENCE 1-1 4th Wyoming Valley 6A/5A HOME5-4 AWAY2-0 NEUTRAL0-0 PF325 PA214 STREAK1L Contribute to the Team Little Nick Barbieri didn't have to do any of that, of course. Wyoming Area Secondary Center 125 Boston Avenue West Pittston, PA 18643 570-655-2836 . Pittston Area alumnus Jack Albert, who played on this past seasons team before graduating in June, echoed his coachs thoughts, as well as the sentiments of everyone else. Watch #OnTheStacks Podcast! A friend of mine reminded me of that story recently as we talked about how this year's Pittston Area football team is coached by "a different Coach Barbieri." the Christmas hoiidays with her pa rents. Jimmy Spindler and Drew DeLucca will compete for the starting QB position. Our world was a better place because you were in it.. Delaware Valley then needed to go only 36 yards to score as Olsommer threw a dart to Coe, hitting his receiver in stride for a 23-yard touchdown and a 28-0 halftime lead. ?6==@[ q6DE D2:5 E92E q2CC6EE 42>6 24C@DD 2D E96 >@DE BF2=:7:65 42?5:52E6 E92E :?E6CG:6H65] q6DE :D 2=D@ 9@A:?8 E92E D@>6 @7 q2CC6EEVD 2DD:DE2?ED H:== 4@>6 7C@> E96 !:EEDE@? Weinrich scored on the next play. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dufresne, in Pittston. Friends who have followed Pittston Area football closely this year, who have been at every game and nearly every practice, can't say enough about Nick Barbieri's coaching. Pittston Area kept the Warriors from scoring a fourth touchdown when defensive lineman Charlies Sciandra recovered a fumble at the Patriots 2. Donato was let go after a 0-10 record in 2010 and Pittston Area turned to Barrett, who had no head coaching experience. In high school, Bob was an offensive lineman, linebacker and place kicker. Tony Molitoris(Hanover Twp., PA/Holy Redeemer)had four strikeouts in the game and Sawyer Kemp(Nescopeck, PA/Berwick)had two. And there was never another problem with that particular player. Follow David Mika on Twitter. programs during Lent. QB/DB Drew DeLucca, 5-9 150 David had been employed at Pittston Area since he graduated from the school in 1983. Written by: David Mika on Saturday, August 21st, 2021. The program is too important to me not to give it another shot.. Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. He could barely balance on one foot with his other leg raised like he was running. I miss the football and I miss regularly interacting with Coach Bob Barbieri. Tuesday's quarterfinals 1-Abington Heights (19-4), BYE 5-North Pocono (13-9) at 4-Crestwood (12-10), 7 p.m. 6-West Scranton (12-10) at 3-Pittston. Finished the season with 30 total tackles, 14 of them solo. The patient asked how Coach Barbieri was doing and Nina told him how he would stop over their house every evening after supper to visit with her little girl, Bob's granddaughter, and take her out in the backyard and talk about the flowers and the butterflies. Marc Galli, brother of the late David Galli, speaks to the crowd gathered to celebrate Davids life in the Pittston Area community. Jr. FB David Sudo, 6-0 230 565:42E:?8 >JD6=7 E@ E9:D] x7 E96J <:5D D66 E92E J@F 2C6 4@?46C?65 2?5 J@F C62==J 42C6 E96J H:== 3FJ :?E@ :E 2 =@E 36EE6C]Qk^Am, kAmpD:56 7C@> |2? I thought that would have changed the game. Girls Basketball: Scranton Prep powers past Wyoming Area in Class 4A finals, Old Forge Boys Basketball Roundup: Blue Devils reach semifinals in first trip to Class 3A playoffs, Old Forge Girls Basketball Roundup: Lady Devils headed to final at arena. CB Gino Triboski, 5-9 150 He caught three passes for 23 yards. 2021 Special Teams Outlook: Although we dont return any special teams starters from last season, we feel we have some talented players ready to step in to fill spots. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. Pittston Area finished 2-8 this season and was 5-25 in Norris three years. E92E D2H E96 !2EC:@ED 7:? 2D >2?J >@?E9D C682C5:?8 E96 ?2>:?8 2 4@249 2E !:EEDE@? Tired of ads? @A6? Concha, Kristian ( So.) As a young sports writer I covered all 11 meetings of the cross-river rivals on Thanksgiving Day, including the first one in 1967, which was postponed by snow until Saturday. Pittston Area Football Extra Point Anthony Thomas American Football Sport Matt Soy Nick Barbieri David Behm Kevin Lockett Bryheem Patterson Steve Bennett Steve Bennett has been covering. David Behm WR That was the last season the Patriots made the postseason. Jr. LB Jimmy Spindler, 5-10 180 Since a successful but controversial six-year run by Steve Armillay, Pittston Area hasnt exercised patience with the coaching position. 1 Pittston Area to the wire, but fell, 49-47, to the eventual champion. GET KEY ANNOUNCEMENTS. Jr OL/DL Nick Sciandra 5-8 240 Brody, Tyler Ryans, Dorian Blackshear, Xzavyier ( So.) Cloudy. E96 '2==6J ':6H D49@@= 5:DEC:4E[ :D 2 8C25F2E6 @7 '2==6J ':6H 2?5 A=2J65 @? def Nick Winsock 6-0, 6-0; 3. . "We had them where we wanted them," Pittston Area coach Nick Barbieri said. |C] |2? On 10/14, the Pittston varsity football team won their home non-conference game against Tunkhannock (PA) by a score of 55-12. A=246 H96? Head Coach: Nick Barbieri Assistant Coaches: Jason Majiros Joe Graziano Charles Montagna Kenny White Jason Mills Team Name: Pittston Area Patriots 2020 Record: 0-5 District: 2 Class: AAAA League: Wyoming Valley Conference, Division 2 Key Starters Lost: Joe Galonis, OL/DL PJ Pisano, QB David Behm WR Stephen Yanchis, OL Offensive Starters Returning: . Please enable it in your browser settings. :89EVD >66E:?8 H2D E96 D64@?5 :? No portion of this website may be reproduced or duplicated without the express written consent of easternpafootball.com. Wyoming Area head coach Mark Casper congratuates senior and 1,000-point career scorer Morgan Janeski at the conclusion of the District 2 Class 4A finals on Thursday. Haiioweii High wiii hoid a cooked food sale today at the Smaii market. [1] Listed at 6-foot-1, 185 pounds during his senior year for head coach Bob Barbieri's Patriots, Cefalo was one of the nation's most highly recruited running backs. The Pittston Area School Board didnt waste much time finding a new high school football coach, appointing Nick Barbieri as on Tuesday night just three weeks after opening the position held by Jim Norris the past three years. Bob and his late wife Henrietta Frati Barbieri raised two adult children: daughter Maria Barbieri Jarrell and son Nick (head football coach at Pittston Area High School). It's been 40 years since Pittston Area and Wyoming Area last played football on Thanksgiving and still I miss it. We took individual photos of every senior, trying to get them to pose like NFL players on chewing gum cards. Though I was just 17 years old and his recent student, he wanted me to call him Bob, but I couldn't do it. The best at this, by far, was Mickey Calabrese of Wyoming Area. Wyoming Area ended its season at 10-13. Click here to place a classified ad. The eighth and . @? '. 'You've come to the right place. Lon Hazlet moved across the state to take over 2005. He believes seeing the players on a daily basis will help with the development of the programs. s646>36C[ E96 3@2C5 H2D A=2?? He was a combined 159-100-4 with his Pittston High stint included. [ q6DE D2:5 |2? If you know who the head coach is, invite them to join MaxPreps so they can manage the team's roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. Back in the early '70s, when he was about 2 or 3 years old, we put a blue Patriot jersey on him and snapped his photo along with a couple of other kids of coaches. Error! If you don't follow the rules, your comment may be deleted. pC62 4@>>F? He just stood there looking adorable with his John John Kennedy haircut and that jersey down to his ankles. Get FREE Penguins tickets with an online subscription. Delaware Valleys Bradley Coe (17) gets by Pittston Area defensive back Anthony Cencetti (1) for a 23-yard touchdown in the second quarter of Friday nights District 2 Class 5A semifinal game. Sarti, Alex Reiss, Christopher Pietrzak, Kyle ( Sr.) Bilbow, Ciaran ( Jr.) Cianfichi, Nick ( So.) TE/LB Adam Shovlin 6-6 243 Sorry, no valid subscriptions were found for this Publication. I think its a plus, a benefit, because Im there and kids can find me with any questions or concerns, Barbieri said. Delaware Valley (6-5) will go for its seventh consecutive District 2 championship when it plays at Scranton (8-3) at 7 p.m. next Friday. Toronto 31 32 .492 13 The coach talked directly, that was evident. Arriving at Wilkes. The worst was Jimmy Cefalo. Jr. RB/DB Harry Pugliese 5-11 170 Damon Turbitt, Allie Berube, Logan Reever, and John Repetz break down the best games in the area, bring you closer to the action and give you a comprehensive look at the Mid Penn Conference,. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. @ E6249:?8 A@D:E:@? Nanticoke Area finally caught Wyoming Area on a rebound basket by Johnson, whose 10th point of the quarter knotted the score 33-33 with 59 seconds left. Nanticoke Area's Cassandra Cabonilas reacts to defending her . Im in the building, I see the kids in the halls. 39 21 .650 4. coaches in 1949 selected the Pittston native as the league's greatest college football player to date. Pittston Area finished 2-8 this season and was 5-25 in Norris three years. Barrett coached the Patriots to three 3-7 finishes before former Pittston Area player Jim Norris was hired. Fr. Robert Barbieri, longtime Pittston Area High School educator and football coach, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, after several months of declining health. Whether it was applying once or twice to get where I wanted to be, thats what I needed to do. "That's my father-in-law," Nina Barbieri said. ]k^Am, kAm%96 EH@ AC6465:?8 4@2496D \ {@? Pittston Area names Barrett football coach By Steve Bennett (Staff Writer) Jan 18, 2011 Updated Apr 17, 2020 YATESVILLE - When the deadline to apply for the opening to be the new head. Hazleton Area's Chase Kaschak brought home one of the Cougars' three gold medals on Friday, winning the 200 freestyle in 1:55.53. @E9:?8] x A2? On 11/4, the Pittston varsity football team lost their home non-conference game against Delaware Valley (Milford, PA) by a score of 41-0. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.. Cloudy skies. It was the cover shot for a Sunday Dispatch publication called "The Goalpost." I loved Dave, he was so awesome to be with, Albert said. Jimmy Spindler and AJ Greico will handle the long snapping duties. It was imposible to be in his presence and not feel joy You could not have a bad day around Dave.. 5706542415, The official website of Pittston Area was 14-for-18 on free throws while Scranton was just 3-for-6. Since "Mr. Barbieri" was awkward given the circumstances, I settled on "Coach," which worked for both of us. On defense, he had two interceptions. Jr WR Robby Barbieri, 5-10 165 Girls Basketball: Scranton Prep powers past Wyoming Area in Class 4A finals, Old Forge Boys Basketball Roundup: Blue Devils reach semifinals in first trip to Class 3A playoffs, Old Forge Girls Basketball Roundup: Lady Devils headed to final at arena. Its amazing how many peoples lives hes touched. Cross Country Field Hockey Football Golf Soccer Tennis Volleyball. Get local news in your inbox. We also need to do a better job of protecting the football this season. "We were definitely concerned with their shooting," Pittston Area coach Jeff Gregory said. Prior to the 2022 season, they have won 12 PIAA state titles (1994, 2002-2006, 2015, 2017-2021). :EJ 2?5 96 H@F=5 =:<6 E@ D66 D@>6 7@C>6C A=2J6CD 36 4@?D:56C65 7@C E9@D6 A@D:E:@?D]k^Am, kAmQ|C] q2CC6EE H2D G6CJ H6== DA@<6? The talent level will be competitive, so thats one of the reasons I thought it was a good opportunity.. West Pittston approves first reading of budget, Luzerne County Council chips away at 2017 budget expenses, H.S. Weinrich, who finished with a game-high 107 yards rushing, slipped through an ankle tackle past the line of scrimmage and regained his speed to finish off his 79-yard touchdown run. Following GWU Bob accepted a tryout with the Baltimore Colts. Barrett coached the Patriots to three 3-7 finishes before former Pittston Area player Jim Norris was hired. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Joe Graziano :89E] q2CC6EE[ bb[ C6A=246D %@?J s@?2E@[ H9@ 925 9:D A@D:E:@? Pittston Area made sure it was due for an update. Empire State Takeover . Apply to Performer, Vice Provost For Secondary Education- Middle School, Safety Specialist and more! Vrabel had 10 putouts in the game and Luksic had five. He cares about the kids, and he will always look over them, Marc said. In college, he was a starting offensive lineman and linebacker from his sophomore year on. Pittston Area Athletics Retweeted. A big part of Gallis impact on the district was through the Pittston Area football team, and several Patriot players and coaches were part of the crowd, including current head coach Nick Barbieri. Tickets for the railroad's new excursions between Pittston and Jim Thorpe go on sale . New York 36 27 .571 8. Galli spent almost 40 years with the district as a member of the maintenance staff and as a member of the Patriot football program, serving most recently as the teams Director of Football Operations. His coaching duties during his career at Pittston Area include head girls basketball coach, assistant boys basketball coach, junior high basketball coach, assistant swim coach and junior high track coach. Another end zone interception this one by Ryder Machado ended the threat. Click here to place a classified ad. Misses Deiphene and Kathieen An drews are at home from the Universi ty of Maine for the Christmas holi days. 2. Need to Sell? Ken was selected as the head coach in the Ken Lantzy Finest 40 All-Star Football game in 2002, 2007, and 2010. Copyright 2016 Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame | John Louis Popple Chapter. Its a program that I love. Bob Barbieri is a sports legend in Northeastern Pennsylvania. [Q q6DE D2:5] Qw6 D9@H65 FD 96 925 >@C6 6IA6C:6?46 :? Pittston Area is 6-3 overall while Wyoming Area is 5-4. Click here to place a classified ad. Parade Day in Pittston: Come for the parade; stay for everything else Pittston has to offer, Exeter/Wyoming/West Wyoming: Hop on over to librarys Reading Tails program, Pittston: St. John the Evangelist hosting Lenten potato pancake sale, Jenkins Twp./Pittston Twp./Yatesville: Spring, Easter and all the events that come along with them aren't too far away, Hughestown: Share some fairy tale magic this weekend, West Pittston: Corpus Christi offering special services. I dont really think about that, Barbieri said. and game updates from the His record at West Pittston was 44-5-0, winning four championships and producing two undefeated united teams. Paulie is a kid the rest of the team feeds off of, Delaware Valley coach Keith Olsommer said. New episode every Wednesday. Anthony Ranieli caught three passes for 32 yards for the Patriots. Sr. OT Brandon Farrell 6-0 275 'You've come to the right place. You have permission to edit this article. Machado then picked his way through traffic five plays later and scored from 64 yards out as Delaware Valley reached the 35-point mercy rule at 6:33 of the third quarter. E96 `hha DE2E6 492>A:@?D9:A E62>] w6 H6?E C:89E :?E@ 4@249:?8 27E6C 8C25F2E:?8 :? DEFENDING CHAMPION: Pittston Area Patriots. Thank you for reading! Click to sign up. As a teacher and then as the friend he became, I only knew the intellectual Bob Barbieri. Pittston Area Senior High School The last three Patriot coaches didnt teach in the district. PJ Pisano, QB Pittston Area Football: Big plays help DV break away early. A few dozen lanterned were set off and ironcially flew over the Pittston Area High School during the Celebration of Life ceremony outside the gymnasium on Tuesday evening. Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. And it also helps with recruiting of kids for the team. Barbieri left his teaching position at Delaware Valley to join the Pittston Area faculty four years ago. Sr. LB Alex Hoban, 6-0 205 It wiii open at 11.30. Weitere Informationen ber die Verwendung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklrung und unserer Cookie-Richtlinie. Haas said it all, as he wrapped up his final remarks, speaking directly to Galli. We won a title which hasnt been done here in 20 years. Donato was let go after a 0-10 record in 2010 and Pittston Area turned to Barrett, who had no head coaching experience. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. [2] They caught us in a nickel package and ran the ball. The last three Patriot coaches didnt teach in the district. $E2C?2 G@E65 :? Jack began as an assistant coach in 1952 at West Pittston High School, under head coach Tom Dean. :D9 _\`_]k^Am, kAmQx 2> 6IEC6>6=J 6I4:E65] (6 92G6 @FC H@C< 4FE @FE 7@C FD 2?5 x E9:?< E96 492C24E6C @7 E96 A6@A=6 2E !:EEDE@? Additionally, one by one, lanterns were lit up and released into the night sky, bringing some brightness to the dark night fittingly, given that everyone who offered up some words on Tuesday spoke mainly of how much Galli brightened up the school with each day he walked its halls. Barbieri the coach was at the helm of the highly regarded Pittston Area High School football program from 1966 to 1988 where he won 148 games, lost 91 and tied 4. Pittston Area alumnus Jack Albert, who played on this past season's team before graduating in June, echoed his coach's thoughts, as well as the sentiments of everyone else. Stephen Yanchis, OL, Offensive Starters Returning: :4< 2?5 "F:?? Barbieri is the son of Bob Barbieri, who was Pittston Areas first head coach in 1966 and held the job until being replaced after the 1988 season. Barbieri said that he knew Galli dating back to the 1980s, when Barbieris father, Bob Barbieri, was the head coach. Barbieri left his teaching position at Delaware Valley to join the Pittston Area faculty four years ago. Then they'd watch the sunset together. Click here to submit a news tip or submit an event. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is located near Avoca (in Pittston Township). David was 58 years old. @?=J E9C66 J62CD]k^Am, kAmq2CC6EE D2:5 E92E 96 >:DD65 E96 5625=:?6 E@ 2AA=J :? It was a program I grew up in where my father was a coach for years, said Barbieri, who was a defensive back for his dad from 1984-86. Im in the building, I see the kids in the halls. Key Pennsylvania high school football games, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders, schedules and scores - live and final. Groom, Gerald Carabetta, Matteo ( Jr.) Barnic, Stephen ( Fr.) High 44F. Coes interception in the end zone after Pittston Area drove to the Delaware Valley 12 in 10 plays kept the Warriors on the correct path. Pennsylvania high school football Week 4 schedule and scores - live and final. Were not going to dwell on this one. It's been 40 years since Pittston Area and Wyoming Area last played football on Thanksgiving and still I miss it. It never had more than about 10 percent advertising, which made it a money loser. Watch #OnTheStacks Podcast! The goal was to make it a collector's item. It will only help., Reach John Erzar at 570-991-6394 or on Twitter @TLJohnErzar. You heard it a million times but there was something so special about him that no one else really embodied the way Dave did.. Bob was the only Pittston Area coach during the 15 years I wrote local sports. Former . Watch this highlight video of the Pittston (PA) football team in its game Recap: Pittston vs. Valley View 2022 on Sep 23, 2022. :? The situation got worse for the Patriots. "They caught us in a nickel package and ran the ball. He was a combined 159-100-4 with his Pittston High stint included. Eight plays later, quarterback Logan Olsommer ran in from 12 yards out and Delaware Valley was up 14-0. 9:89 D49@@= 4@249:?8 E92? :?8 @? If this was going to be his last year with us, we couldnt have written a better script than that, Barbieri said. Richards said that Galli never forgot a face or a name, and he brought a joy and a happiness to any room that he walked into. He finished the year with 229 points and made 42 3-pointers. [ D64@?565 3J #:492C5 v@CK<@HD<:[ E@ G@E6 @?