Joe Galonis, OL/DL ?6==@] |C] q2CC6EE :D E96 36DE H6 4@F=5 92G6 49@D6? You get a nice run like that right off the bat and it gets us going in the right direction.. Barbieri inherits a program which hasnt posted a winning season since going 6-5 in 2008. 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. Groom, Gerald Carabetta, Matteo ( Jr.) Barnic, Stephen ( Fr.) Then I thought we went right down the field and had a chance to even things up. 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. "We were definitely concerned with their shooting," Pittston Area coach Jeff Gregory said. Apply to Performer, Vice Provost For Secondary Education- Middle School, Safety Specialist and more! CB Gino Triboski, 5-9 150 pC62 DE2?5@FE =:?6>2? The coach got right into the youngster's face, but whatever he said was for the young man's ears only. Little Nick Barbieri didn't have to do any of that, of course. TE/LB Adam Shovlin 6-6 243 Pittston Area Coaching History Bob Barbieri (1966-88)`146-91-5 Sal Licata (1989-93)`16-38 Sal Montagna (1994-95)`9-11-1 Tony Marranca (1996-1998)`11-21 Steve Armillay (1999-2004)`49-21 Lon Hazlet (2005-07)`6-24 Tony Donato (2008-10)`10-21 Mike Barrett (2011-13)`9-21 Jim Norris (2014-16)`5-25 Those two drives epitomized Friday nights District 2 Class 5A semifinal football game where Delaware Valley ended Pittston Areas season with a 41-0 victory. The proceeds wiii go towards basketball. The eighth and . The . 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. coaches in 1949 selected the Pittston native as the league's greatest college football player to date. I was at the games and I think theres a good group of kids coming back, said Barbieri, who also played at Lycoming and was an assistant at Delaware Valley for 19 years. Were not going to let this define our year, although it does sting a lot.. He was replaced by veteran Tony Dip Donato in 2008 and has gone on to put Northwest in the district playoffs in his two seasons there. Barbieri wasnt at the meeting and didnt know what the school board vote was. "That's my father-in-law," Nina Barbieri said. In college, he was a starting offensive lineman and linebacker from his sophomore year on. 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. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. Harry Pugliese led Pittston Areas offense with 87 yards on 15 carries. He was the face of Pittston Area, Ricotta said, before reading a poem to honor Galli. We threw a pick in the end zone and they scored another one. running back Paulie Weinrich broke off a 79-yard TD run. DL David Sudo, 6-0 230 and game updates from the 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. 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. @? Prior to the 2022 season, they have won 12 PIAA state titles (1994, 2002-2006, 2015, 2017-2021). Haiioweii High wiii hoid a cooked food sale today at the Smaii market. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. 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. I miss the football and I miss regularly interacting with Coach Bob Barbieri. That kind of made the game out of touch for us.. :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 Christmas hoiidays with her pa rents. . Weinrich scored on the next play. pE E96 s646>36C >66E:?8[ }@CC:D C646:G65 7@FC G@E6D[ @?6 D9J @7 E96 ?646DD2CJ E@E2= E@ 36 ?2>65]k^Am, kAmu@C>6C z:?8VD r@==686 4@249 #:49 |2? But if you ask me, this Coach Barbieri and the original one are one and the same. Micheal Hanel(WBA) def Dylan Stoss 6-0, 6-0; 2. Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. and game updates from the official Pittston Area Senior High School athletic calendar. def Nick Winsock 6-0, 6-0; 3. . Phone: 570-287-7837. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is located near Avoca (in Pittston Township). We got a big group to replace and theyve been through a lot. Though I was just 17 years old and his recent student, he wanted me to call him Bob, but I couldn't do it. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Charles Montagna 2. Need to Sell? We won a title which hasnt been done here in 20 years. Toronto 31 32 .492 13 pC62 :D A96? :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@? 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. y:> }@CC:D] q@2C5 AC6D:56?E %6CCJ q6DE[ 2=@?8 H:E9 v@CK<@HD<:[ {2E@?2[ #@36CE {:?D<6J[ pEE@C?6J |2C< $:?86C 2?5 |2C:=J? Ken continues to volunteer with youth mentoring and sports organizations since retiring from football and is currently an executive with Thomas Automotive. Dane Schutter scored 19 points to lead the Warriors, who led throughout most of the first half and late into the third quarter. 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. [ D64@?565 3J #:492C5 v@CK<@HD<:[ E@ G@E6 @? 230 talking about this. He was a combined 159-100-4 with his Pittston High stint included. Cefalo attended Pittston Area High School in Pittston, Pennsylvania. Jason Mills, League: Wyoming Valley Conference, Division 2, Key Starters Lost: He was replaced by veteran Tony Dip Donato in 2008 and has gone on to put Northwest in the district playoffs in his two seasons there. Pennsylvania high school football Week 4 schedule and scores - live and final. Home | Advertising | Contact Us | Internship| Sports Stream Premium Network, EasternPAFootball - Your #1 Source for High School Football in Eastern PA, 2021 Team Preview: Upper Dauphin Area Trojans. 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. If anybody would know, it's Sheptock. I think its a plus, a benefit, because Im there and kids can find me with any questions or concerns, Barbieri said. We also need to do a better job of protecting the football this season. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. David Sudo rushed for 269 yards on 60 carries and three touchdowns. Several hundred students, faculty, coaches and friends of the late David Galli attened a celebration in Gallis honor. Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Assistant Coaches: At one practice, a wise-cracking freshman player, a kid of some ability and promise, needed a dressing down and as Coach Barbieri strode toward him, everyone stopped to watch. q2CC6EE] p?E9@?J vF2C:8=:2 >256 2 >@E:@? On 10/28, the Pittston varsity football team won their home non-conference game against Wyoming Area (Exeter, PA) by a score of 35-0. Watch #OnTheStacks Podcast! And we did. Concha, Kristian ( So.) You have permission to edit this article. 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. He just stood there looking adorable with his John John Kennedy haircut and that jersey down to his ankles. The Colonels were able to score once in the bottom of the seventh off a hit from Luksic, sending Evan Melberger(West Pittston, PA/Wyoming Area)home. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 1999-2023 easternpafootball.com. Jimmy Spindler and Drew DeLucca will compete for the starting QB position. Sr. LB Alex Hoban, 6-0 205 The last four coaches were given just three years each to turn around the program. Click to sign up. 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. Need to Sell? Pugliese, Triboski, DeLucca, Barbieri, and Lockett are all capable returners. 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). I think we dressed 32 tonight and 17 of them are seniors, Barbieri said. '. It's not the same when editors have to answer to stockholders. OL/DL Nick Cianfichi 6-2-230 Joe Graziano Cross Country Field Hockey Football Golf Soccer Tennis Volleyball. E96 =2E6 `hh_D 2?5 62C=J a___D]k^Am, kAmQ%96J 92G6 72==6? :? Lon Hazlet moved across the state to take over 2005. :89E] q2CC6EE[ bb[ C6A=246D %@?J s@?2E@[ H9@ 925 9:D A@D:E:@? Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. Thank you for reading! E96 A@D:E:@? Jr. OL/LB Jaiden Morgans 5-10 190 Pittston Area Football: Big plays help DV break away early. The program is too important to me not to give it another shot.. S Robby Barbieri, 5-10 165, Key Newcomers: He was my gym and health teacher during my junior and senior years of high school and three months later I was doing a pre-season interview with him for the local paper. New episode every Wednesday. Barbieri wasnt at the meeting and didnt know what the school board vote was. Jr OL/DL Nick Sciandra 5-8 240 We took individual photos of every senior, trying to get them to pose like NFL players on chewing gum cards. E96 '2==6J ':6H D49@@= 5:DEC:4E[ :D 2 8C25F2E6 @7 '2==6J ':6H 2?5 A=2J65 @? The six other titles came at Class 6A. 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 was 58 years old. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.. Cloudy skies. As a young sports writer I covered all 11 meetings A different Coach Barbieri | The Optimist | pittston-progress.com 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 ? Nov. 5YATESVILLE Pittston Area had Delaware Valley pinned in a third-and-16 situation on the first drive of the game until . 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. As the last of the lanterns sailed into the night sky and the lights died down, Marc Galli reminded everyone, all of the members of Daves extended family as he put it, that his brother would always be around, and his presence would always be felt. Sr. OT Brandon Farrell 6-0 275 David Galli remembered on emotional night at school. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern, indem Sie auf unseren Websites und Apps auf den Link Datenschutz-Dashboard klicken. Whether it was applying once or twice to get where I wanted to be, thats what I needed to do. 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. She was caring for a patient one day when he noticed her name tag and said he had a high school football coach named Barbieri. But he talked quietly and reservedly. 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. Both teams are 5-0 in the division. Barbieri inherits a program which hasnt posted a winning season since going 6-5 in 2008. Vrabel had 10 putouts in the game and Luksic had five. On 9/23, the Pittston varsity football team lost their home non-conference game against Valley View (Archbald, PA) by a score of 40-12. EASTERN CONFERENCE. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.. Cloudy skies. Donato was let go after a 0-10 record in 2010 and Pittston Area turned to Barrett, who had no head coaching experience. Sarti, Alex Reiss, Christopher Pietrzak, Kyle ( Sr.) Bilbow, Ciaran ( Jr.) Cianfichi, Nick ( So.) On 10/7, the Pittston varsity football team won their away non-conference game against Lake-Lehman (Lehman, PA) by a score of 48-13. 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. Cloudy. Barbieri, the first coach at Pittston Area, died Sunday morning and leaves a long-lasting legacy of excellence on and off the field. Barbieri said that he knew Galli dating back to the 1980s, when Barbieris father, Bob Barbieri, was the head coach. If this was going to be his last year with us, we couldnt have written a better script than that, Barbieri said. Following his retirement as Pittston Area football coach in 1988, Bob joined the football coaching staff at Wilkes University. Bob Barbieri is a sports legend in Northeastern Pennsylvania. To me, it didnt concern me.. We'd run color on the cover and publish as many as 48 pages of photos and stories. Brody, Tyler Ryans, Dorian Blackshear, Xzavyier ( So.) It's been 40 years since Pittston Area and Wyoming Area last played football on Thanksgiving and still I miss it. Most of those situations, I wasnt around for and wasnt aware of. Robert Barbieri, longtime Pittston Area High School educator and football coach, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, after several months of declining health. And it also helps with recruiting of kids for the team. Pittston Area Coaching History Bob Barbieri (1966-88)`146-91-5 Sal Licata (1989-93)`16-38 Sal Montagna (1994-95)`9-11-1 Tony Marranca (1996-1998)`11-21 Steve Armillay (1999-2004)`49-21 Lon. Pittston Area finished 2-8 this season and was 5-25 in Norris three years. On 9/16, the Pittston varsity football team won their home non-conference game against Hanover Area (Hanover Township, PA) by a score of 40-12. Eight plays later, quarterback Logan Olsommer ran in from 12 yards out and Delaware Valley was up 14-0. Tickets for the railroad's new excursions between Pittston and Jim Thorpe go on sale . "F:?? The best at this, by far, was Mickey Calabrese of Wyoming Area. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, Pittston football highlights Hanover Area High School, 22-0 (W) Pittston vs. Wyoming Valley West. Wyoming Area 3 Wilkes-Barre Area 2 Singles: 1. You have permission to edit this article. To know Galli, according to physiology teacher and longtime friend John Richards, was to know love. I don't know Nick Barbieri well, but I do know him a long, long time. The worst was Jimmy Cefalo. E92E D2H E96 !2EC:@ED 7:? 1 Pittston Area to the wire, but fell, 49-47, to the eventual champion. Following GWU Bob accepted a tryout with the Baltimore Colts. The Patriots completely dominated rival Wyoming Area as quarterback Drew DeLucca threw four touchdown passes in a 35-0 rout Friday night that. The Dispatch was owned by the Watson family and that made all the difference. @E 36 23=6 E@ E2<6 :E[Q q6DE D2:5] Q(6 92G6 ? I loved Dave, he was so awesome to be with, Albert said. I thought that would have changed the game. Lon Hazlet moved across the state to take over 2005. Click here to submit a news tip or submit an event. At Pittston High Bob was also head basketball coach for two years. [2] 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. Get local news in your inbox. Barbieris Patriot teams won five Wyoming Valley Conference A Division championship and one Eastern Conference championship, which they shared with Shikellamy in 1967. The goal was to make it a collector's item. Influenced by his high school mentor, the fiery Coach Elio Ghigiarelli of Old Forge, and a product of a time when football coaches were loud and demonstrative and struck fear into the hearts of their players, Coach Barbieri had a reputation of being a bear on the sidelines. Quarterback Drew DeLucca and lineman Jaiden Morgans combined for a touchdown-saving tackle on the play at the Patriots 42. E@ G@E6 7@C 7@C>6C !:EEDE@? 2021 Offensive Outlook: We will be talented in the skill positions with plenty of depth in the backfield and at receiver. New episode every Wednesday. To hear it told by the many speakers gathered outside the high school gymnasium on Tuesday night, David Galli was the heart and soul of Pittston Area. 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. Georgia coach Kirby Smart says proposed changes to clock operating rules shouldn't significantly impact college football games next season, but he called . :4< 2?5 "F:?? Our world was a better place because you were in it.. Click here to place a classified ad. In the quarterfinals, the eighth-seeded Cougars took No. Kenny White Delaware Valley got the ball back three plays later when a pass intended for Kevin Lockett was tipped by Coe downfield and Jackson Corrie made a diving interception. Then they blocked a punt and scored another one. Soph. 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." Bob has four grandchildren: Ellie, Mia, Nicholas and Robert. Its a program that I love. W L Pct GB. Pittston Area Senior High School High School Football; . He was a combined 159-100-4 with his Pittston High stint included. Pittston Area is 6-3 overall while Wyoming Area is 5-4. Fr. Updated: Mar 3, 2023 / 04:07 PM EST. He applied for the position in 2013 and also in 2011 when the board went with Mid Valley assistant Mike Barrett. ]k^Am, kAm%F6D52J ? GET KEY ANNOUNCEMENTS. Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Welcome to the Booster Club Facebook page for the Pittston Area Lady Patriots. Wyoming Area Secondary Center 125 Boston Avenue West Pittston, PA 18643 570-655-2836 . "We had them where we wanted them," Pittston Area coach Nick Barbieri said. Tony Callaio | For Times Leader Wyoming Area's Anna Wisnewski (44) moves in for a layup behind Scranton Prep's Jayna McIntyre (23). David had been employed at Pittston Area since he graduated from the school in 1983. Jason Majiros 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: In high school, Bob was an offensive lineman, linebacker and place kicker. On 10/14, the Pittston varsity football team won their home non-conference game against Tunkhannock (PA) by a score of 55-12. He coached the UNICO team twice (1970 and 1985). Each day's obituaries, delivered to your inbox. athletic calendar. pC62 4@>>F? Bob was a two-time Coach of the Year (1974 and 1981). Throughout history, newspapers were owned by families and that gave them the independence the forefathers had in mind when they wrote the First Amendment. Jr. FB/LB Drew Menendez 5-10 185 Reading & Northern's vintage 'F-unit' diesel locomotives 270 and 275 are seen at Jim Thorpe in 2020. 9:89 D49@@= 4@249:?8 E92? @? Cloudy. Jr. OL Jake Mills 6-1 270. Barbieri left his teaching position at Delaware Valley to join the Pittston Area faculty four years ago. It was his performance there that led to his inclusion on The Pennsylvania Football News All-Century Team. Sciandra, Charles ( Sr.) Smith, Collin ( So.) Delaware Valleys Bradley Coe (17) and Jackson Corrie (7) break up a pass in the end zone intended for Pittston Areas Kevin Lockett. It never had more than about 10 percent advertising, which made it a money loser. "They caught us in a nickel package and ran the ball. pC62] x? Sr. WR/DB David Girman 6-0 155 Im in the building, I see the kids in the halls. Click here to place a classified ad. Former . 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. Barrett coached the Patriots to three 3-7 finishes before former Pittston Area player Jim Norris was hired. Lindsey Shuey / Staff Photographer Nativity head coach Scott Forney talks to his team between periods during a District 11 semifinal basketball game at Minersville Area . Pittston Area seventh grade student Shawna Pugliese waits for her lantern in honor of the late David Galli to lift off. $E2C?2 G@E65 :? Tired of ads? Its amazing how many peoples lives hes touched. It was a needed boost after a 38-13 upset loss to Abington Heights last Friday. They talk a lot about his "football IQ," but even more about his style, his demeanor. Bei der Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps verwenden wir, unsere Websites und Apps fr Sie bereitzustellen, Nutzer zu authentifizieren, Sicherheitsmanahmen anzuwenden und Spam und Missbrauch zu verhindern, und, Ihre Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps zu messen, personalisierte Werbung und Inhalte auf der Grundlage von Interessenprofilen anzuzeigen, die Effektivitt von personalisierten Anzeigen und Inhalten zu messen, sowie, unsere Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu entwickeln und zu verbessern. The last three Patriot coaches didnt teach in the district. @E9:?8] x A2? Barrett coached the Patriots to three 3-7 finishes before former Pittston Area player Jim Norris was hired. [ q6DE D2:5 |2? Barbieri left his teaching position at Delaware Valley to join the Pittston Area faculty four years ago. s646>36C[ E96 3@2C5 H2D A=2?? national champion coach Bobby Dodd was among those who said Trippi was the GOAT. Period. On 10/22, the Pittston varsity football team won their away non-conference game against Holy Redeemer (Wilkes-Barre, PA) by a score of 51-14. Find quality professionals who specialize in core conditioning here. Tired of ads? Pittston Area finished 2-8 this season and was 5-25 in Norris three years.