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2025 PFN Team Preview: The Pittston Area Patriots

Tagged under: District 2, News, Team Previews

| July 28, 2025

Head Coach: Paul Russick
PIAA DISTRICT 2
Class 5A
2024 Record 2-9

 

Key Starters Lost
Gerry Groom, Matt Walter, Colin Smith, CJ Pietzrak, Sam Hankey, Gavin Wolfe

 

Key Newcomers
Kayden Walker, Dan Girman, Jordan Talarico, Christian Cerasaro, Logan Slater, Deondre Miller, Kayden Bailey,

 

Returning Starters
Offensive Starters Returning: 6
OL – Brandon Lockett, Sr
OL – Nico Cielo, Sr
OL – Gunnar Zaledonis, Sr
FB – Brody Spindler, Sr
WR – Stephen Barnic, Sr
WR – Lucas LoPresto, Jr

Defensive Starters Returning: 8
DL – Jaylen Hart, Sr
DL – Gunnar Zaledonis, Sr
LB – Brody Spindler, Sr
LB – Chance Radzewicz, Jr
LB – Victor Narsavage, Sr
DB – Malkolm Blackshear, Sr
DB – Stephen Barnic, Sr
DB – Lucas LoPresto, Jr

2025 SCHEDULE

Season Outlook
Offense:
With a fresh system being installed, the focus is on putting our playmakers in the best position to succeed. One of the biggest positives heading into the year is the depth. This depth gives us flexibility in how we attack and allows us to be creative with formations and tempo. The biggest question heading into the season is who will take the reins at quarterback. We’re currently evaluating our options and letting the competition play out. The identity of this group will grow as camp progresses.

Defense:
On the defensive side of the ball, there’s a lot to be excited about heading into the season. For the first time in a while, we feel like we have the depth to avoid relying on two-way starters across the board.
One of the strengths of this unit is our speed and pursuit. We have guys who fly to the football, and that allows us to play fast and aggressive. As we move deeper into camp, the focus will be on continuing to evaluate how physical we can be, especially in the front seven. Special teams will have a fresh look this season, as we break in a new punter, kicker, and long snapper. While there’s some uncertainty that comes with new specialists, we’re confident in the potential of the group we’re developing. One area we’re especially excited about is the return game. Lucas LoPresto is back and gives us one of the most dangerous return threats in the league.

Paul Russick

 

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