Pittston
August 2023
2023 Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 Preview
August 22, 2023 | John Kotsko
Wyoming Area Classification: 4A Head Coach: Randy Spencer 2022 Record: 5-6 Lost to Berwick in District 2 4A Quarterfinals Returning Starters Offense: 7 Defense: 9 Key Players RB/LB Aaron Crossley OL/DL Anthony VanAuken RB/DB Michael Crane OL/DL Chase DeSanto Wyoming Area looks to be one of the favorites in the division. Aaron Crossley is what […]
“Togetherness” the theme at Wyoming Valley Conference Media Day
August 11, 2023 | Jared Samuel
Wyoming Valley Conference Media Day was held on Thursday, August 10th at Wilkes-Barre Area High School. Coaches and players from 13 schools in the conference were on hand to meet with members of the local media outlets, and the common theme that was heard? Togetherness. As several of the attending teams have had to overcome […]
Kotsko’s View: Season Finale
January 15, 2023 | John Kotsko
With that, the 2022 High School Football has come to an end. The WVC’s run ended on December 2nd when Crestwood lost to eventual 4A State Champion Bishop McDevitt in the PIAA 4A Semifinals. It was quite a fantastic run by Crestwood. It was quite an interesting season to say the least. We had eight […]
District 2 Playoff Preview (WVC Teams)
November 3, 2022 | John Kotsko
We’re finally at one of the best times of the year! Playoff time! Only six teams will be crowned District 2 Champion. The WVC is guaranteed at least the 6A District Championship as only Hazleton Area and Wilkes-Barre Area are the only teams in 6A. 2A, 3A and 5A each have one WVC team playing […]
Pittston Area Pummels Wyoming Area 35-0, Wins WVC Division 2 Crown
October 29, 2022 | PFN Staff
On the night the Patriots honored the 2002 division-winning team, the Patriots did the same defeating cross-river rival Wyoming Area 35-0 to take home the school’s first division football title in 20 years. Pittston Area took the opening kickoff and never looked back. The Patriots would march 71 yards in seven plays before the drive […]
Kotsko’s View of the Wyoming Valley Conference: Where Has The Time Gone?
October 27, 2022 | John Kotsko
Man, Week 10 already? It feels like yesterday that I was working on the Conference preview and getting myself ready for Week 1. With Week 10 comes the end of the season for some teams and for some, the season will extend into the postseason. It’s one of more interesting times of the season. The […]
Patriots roll over the Royals, 51-14
October 22, 2022 | Jared Samuel
P On this gorgeous October afternoon in Kingston, the 3-5 Holy Redeemer Royals played host to the 5-3 Pittston Area Patriots. The Royals have gotten inconsistent play as a whole this season, while Pittston is on a solid roll after some early season defeats. All signs pointed to a decent matchup. Pittston took the opening […]
Breaking Down The 2022 Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2
August 23, 2022 | John Kotsko
Opening Day is only a few short days away. Division 2 is looking to be one of the more interesting divisions to say the least. The Division has a 5A school, three 4A schools, two 3A schools and a 2A school in their division but that is what Division 2 emcompasses. With all that […]
Dallas downs Pittston Area in playoffs 35-12 @DallasMountsFB @PApatriot_fb
November 6, 2021 | PFN Staff
“You all played a hell of a game” said Dallas head coach Rich Manello after their 35-12 win over Pittston Area in the opening round of the district 2 class 4A playoffs. The Mountaineers 3-headed monster of quarterback Jackson Wydra, wide receiver Zack Paczewski, and running back Parker Bolesta was just too much for the […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Pittston Area Patriots @PApatriot_fb @PaPepSquad @DJBranham @athletics_pats
August 7, 2021 | Billy Splain
Pittston Area Patriots PFN Page Head Coach Nick Barbieri PIAA District 2 – Class AAAA League: Wyoming Valley Conference – Division 2 Stadium: Charley Trippi Stadium @PApatriot_fb Assistant Coaches Jason Mills, Jason Majiros, Chuck Montagna, Kenny White, Joseph Graziano 2020 Season Record 0-5 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 vs. Honesdale (SCR) Charley Trippi Stadium 10:00 […]
