2021 PFN Team Preview: The Wyoming Area Warriors @WyomingAreaAthl @WaScoreboard @PAcoachP

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Billy Splain | August 1, 2021

Wyoming Area Warriors PFN Page

Head Coach  Randy Spencer

PIAA District 2 – Class AAA
League: Wyoming Valley Conference – Division 3
Stadium: Jake Sobeski Stadium

Assistant Coaches
Michael Fanti- Asst.Head Rich Musinski- Asst.
Kenny Kopetchny-Asst. Jason Speece- Asst.
Corey Popovich- Asst. John McNeil- Asst.
Don Hindmarsh- Asst. Joe Pizano- Athletic Director
Jim Pizano- Vol. Eric Speece- Vol.
Kim Pace- Vol. Tom Campenni- Vol.
Paul Angeli- Vol. Farrad Condry- Vol.
Bryce Hinkle- Vol Mike Laffey- Strength
Corey Popovich- Asst.Strength Dave Pacchioni- Vol. Strength

2020 Season Record 5 wins. 3 Losses

2021 Schedule

DATE	OPPONENT	LOCATION	TIME/SCORE
08-27	@ Hazleton (0-0)	Harman-Geist Memorial Field	7:00 pm
09-03	@ Wilkes-Barre (0-0)		7:00 pm
09-10	vs. Greater Nanticoke (0-0) *	Jake Sobeski Stadium	7:00 pm
09-17	vs. Southern Columbia (0-0)	Jake Sobeski Stadium	7:00 pm
09-24	@ Crestwood (0-0)	Crestwood Stadium	7:00 pm
10-01	@ Lakeland (0-0)	Lakeland Stadium	7:00 pm
10-08	vs. Lake-Lehman (0-0) *	Jake Sobeski Stadium	7:00 pm
10-15	vs. Hanover Area (0-0) *	Jake Sobeski Stadium	7:00 pm
10-22	@ Dunmore (0-0)	Dunmore Veterans Memorial	7:00 pm
10-29	vs. Pittston Area (0-0)	Jake Sobeski Stadium	7:00 pm

* – denotes league game
(SCR) – denotes scrimmage

What are your expectations for your team this year? 
This year’s team has strong leadership, talent and experience, giving them the potential to contend for a district title and make a state playoff run.

When your team is on offense, what are the keys to success? 
Protect the football. Demonstrate the ability to knock opponents off the line of scrimmage. Run the ball downhill effectively. Consistently give our playmakers opportunities to create explosive plays.

When your team is on defense, what are the keys to success? 
Force turnovers. Limit explosives. Control the line of scrimmage. Tackle well. Run to the football. Create pressure.

Key Starters Lost
Bryce Hinkle- C/LB
Nasir Condry- OL/LB
Jacob Williams- QB/S
Shawn Kostak- OL/DL
Adam Sigman- WR/DB
Colby Gashi- FB/LB

Offensive Starters Returning
Sr. WR Rocco Pizano 5-10, 170
Sr. WR Usamah Alansari 6-1, 180
Jr. RB Drew Mruk 6-0, 210
Sr. RB/WR. Leo Haros 5-10, 180
Sr. FB/TE Jayden Rusyn 6-1, 220
Sr. OL. Nick Elko 6-4, 285
Sr. OL Ryan Gilpin 6-1, 275

Defensive Starters Returning
Sr. DB Rocco Pizano 5-10, 170
Jr. LB Drew Mruk 6-0, 210
Sr. DB Leo Haros 5-11, 180
Sr. DE/LB Jayden Rusyn 6-1, 220
Sr. DL Nick Elko 6-4, 285
Sr. DE/LB Blaise Sokach-Minnick 6-3, 210
Sr. DB Usamah Alansari 6-1, 180
So. NG/LB Aaron Crossley 5-11, 205
Special Team Starters Returning
Sr. KR/PR Rocco Pizano 5-10, 170
Sr. P/K Jayden Rusyn 6-1, 220
Sr. LS Blaise Sokach-Minnick 6-3, 210

Key Newcomers
Sr. QB Blaise Sokach Minnick 6-3, 210
Sr. WR/DB John Morgan 6-0,160
Sr. RB/DB Nico Sciandra 5-10, 170
Sr. RB/LB Rich Hyzinski 5-11,185
Sr. TE/DL Michael Clark 6-1, 240
Sr. OL/DL Matt Clarke 5-11, 280
Sr. OL/DL Owen Kelly 6-2, 255
Jr. OL/DL Ethan Speece 6-0, 270
Jr. OL/DL Russel VanAuken 5-11, 250
Jr. TE/LB Joe Marranca 6-0, 220
Jr. TE/DE Justin Francis 6-2, 230
Jr. FB/NG Keegan Rusyn 5-10, 175
So. RB Aaron Crossley 5-11, 205
So. OL/DL Anthony VanAuken 6-0, 265

Players we should keep an eye on? 
Rocco Pizano
2020 PA Football News Class 3A All State-
2nd Team-CB
2020 Citizens Voice WVC All-Star-WR/DB
2020 Times Leader All WVC Team-DB
2020 NPF WVC Small School All Star-
Off.Ath.

Nick Elko
2020 PA Football News Class 3A All State-
1st Team-G
2020 All Eastern PA Football-
2nd Team-OL
2020 Citizens Voice WVC All-Star-OL/DL
2020 Times Leader All WVC Team-
1st Team-OL
2020 NPF All District 2 All Star-DL
2020 NPF WVC Small School All Star-
Lineman of the Year-1st Team-OL/DL

Blaise Sokach-Minnick
*** Div 1 Power 5 FBS Commit-Penn State***
Preferred Walk On- Long Snapper
2020 PA Football News Class 3A All State-
1st Team-Long Snapper
2020 NPF WVC Small School All Star-
1st Team-DL

Drew Mruk

2020 Citizens Voice WVC All-Star-RB/LB
2020 Times Leader All WVC Team-
1st Team-LB
2020 NPF WVC Small School All Star-
1st Team-LB 2nd Team-RB

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