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Valley View’s dynamic duo Q&As with the coach and QB BY RICH COX FOR THE ADVANTAGE
I try to eat something quick. Get ready for the next day. Little bit of sleep. As Benjamin Franklin pointed out, there What’s it like coaching your sons? are two things in life that are certain: death Actually, it’s been really fun. It’s something and taxes. In Peckville, it’s beginning to feel we’ve been looking forward to for a couple of like there’s a third inevitability: Valley View years. We’re big into football. What are the Cougar’s chances for a winning the district championship. Each year, Valley View manages to assemthree-peat? ble an army of talent. But behind every good Good, I hope. These are good kids. These army is a great general. kids work hard, too. We hope everything That general, for Valley View, is head coach turns out the same way it has for the past George Howanitz, former free safety at Buck- couple of years so they can win three in a nell University. row. Howanitz’s teams won the LFC District 2 What’s something people might not championship in dominant fashion in 2017 know about you? and 2018. To no one’s surprise, the Cougars I’m a big superhero fan. Big Marvel fan. are once again considered the favorite to win the district in 2019. We also caught up with quarterback Boone. One reason is the breakout season of The Cougars football sensation is also a memall-state quarterback Janaasah Boone, who ber of the basketball, wrestling and track finished the 2018 season with 33 touchdowns. and field teams. Despite an all-selection and With the senior quarterback leading the winning two district championships, Boone charge, many are predicting Howanitz’s Cou- remains humble and eager to win as ever. PHOTO BY RICH COX gars will take home a district championship How would you describe yourself? for the third year in a row. I’m outgoing. More of a funny guy, but I Janaasah Boone (left) and Valley View head coach George Howanitz. Valley View takes on West Scranton on know when to be serious. I’m a hard worker. Friday, Sept. 6. Who is your biggest influence? We sat down with Howanitz for a Q and A. My mom. She’s my biggest supporter. I try How did you get into coaching? to play great for her. I played football in college. My college What was your family’s reaction to the football coach told me about an opening at a all-state selection? division 3 college. I ended up getting hired for We were all surprised. It was really joyful. the position right out of Bucknell. Everyone was so happy for me. What’s a typical day like for you? How do you prepare for a game? Busy. I teach during the day. Then it’s twoI’ll eat some fruit and watch film on the New Patients Welcome and-a-half hours of practice. Then I go home. team we’re playing. I’ll listen to music and Most Insurances Accepted relax. Do you model anyone’s playing style? 119 South Main Street, Archbald PA 18403 Lamar Jackson from the Baltimore Ravens. He’s my favorite football player. I get a 570-876-6722 | www.decarlidentistry.com Anthony A.DeCarli lll,D.M.D. lot of comparisons. TS_CNG/ADVANTAGE/PAGES [A01] | 09/05/19
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