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SPORT SHOT! February 2016
Vol. 3 Issue 1
For the athlete in all of us
VARSITY BASKETBALL Local girls basketball teams look to secure wins, playoff berth Pages 6-7
ICE HOCKEY Holy Redeemer, WVW compete in regular season game at Toyota SportsPlex Pages 14-15
BASEBALL SHOWCASE MVP Sports Academy offers college showcase for area baseball players Pages 16-17
EYEING UP COMPETITION
Senior Spotlight: Dominic Hockenbury, Lake-Lehman, page 3
Wyoming Valley wrestlers take to the mat, pages 18-19
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Editor’s Note: Move with Music I still haven’t come up with a running resolution or running goal this year, but I have been keeping up with my training. I’m slowly building up my endurance again by running four times a week. I’ve always found difficulty in concentrating on my workout. I seem to become bored easily with my run. But, lately my music choices have been helping. Spotify has a bunch of premade playlists in the workout category. I rotate through songs from a handful of those playlists to create my ultimate list. I’m not the only one who uses music to pump up a workout. According to Active.com, listening to music during a workout compared to no music during a workout has shown improvements in duration and strength. Researchers from England’s Lincoln University completed a study in 2004 where volunteers completed a muscular endurance task. The volunteers selected their own music and those listening to music were able to complete the task for a “significantly longer” period of time than those
without music. Athletes don’t only use music during practices or training. Many high school teams have warm-up playlists blasting before games. It’s shown to boost energy and I know personally there are some songs that just scream motivation and make me not want to quit. If you don’t listen to music while working out, try it! I really think that’s what pushes me through a run or workout. There are certain songs listed below that really pump me up and get me focused. Here’s my most recent workout playlist:
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29th Annual February Freeze Saturday, February 6 at noon at Roslund Elementary School in Tunkhannock. 5K benefits the Bobcats Club. $15 registration fee, $12 pre-registration fee and registration opens at 10:30 AM. Contact Ed Hetzel at 570-909-8994, longrunner11@mac.com for more information.
- “Confident,” Demi Lovato - “Run Away With Me,” Carly Rae Jepson - “The Phoenix,” Fall Out Boy - “Booty,” Jennifer Lopez - “Rock Your Body,” Justin Timberlake - “Can’t Tell Me Nothing,” Kanye West - “Army,” Ellie Goulding - “Can’t Feel My Face,” The Weeknd - “Survivor,” Destiny’s Child - “Run The World (Girls),” Beyonce - “The Sound,” The 1975 - “Bad Blood,” Taylor Swift - “Overdose,” Alessia Cara - “Bad Girls,” MIA - “Who Gon Stop Me,” Jay-Z & Kanye West
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Chacko’s Family Bowling Doubles Tournament February 21, over/under 45 doubles tournament. Games start at 10 AM in Wilkes-Barre. $40 to enter a doubles tournament. Contact the alley to register 570-208-2695.
Odyssey Fitness Center Indoor Triathlon Friday, March 4 at 5 PM at Odyssey Fitness Center in Wilkes-Barre. Event includes 400 yard pool swim; 5 mile stationary bike ride; 2 mile indoor track run. Participants can register solo, 2-person teams and 3-person teams.
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Pittston’s Leprechaun Loop Saturday, March 5 at the Greater Pittston YMCA. 1 mile run/walk begins at 11 AM with registration opening at 9:30 AM. The race precedes the Pittston City St. Patrick’s Parade. Contact Tiffany at 570-237-7345, info@pittstonstpatricksparade.org
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2016 Annual President’s Day Hockey Tournament February 13-15 at Revolution Ice Centre in Pittston. Available to squirt and mite teams only this year - each team guaranteed four games.Visit www.revolutionicecentre.com.
Little League Coaches Clinic Sunday, February 28, 9 AM-12 PM at MVP Sports Academy in Exeter. Free clinic for baseball and softball players with instruction from various levels of skill and experience. Register today at www.teammvptraining.com
On the cover: Nanticoke’s Brent Pointkowski looks to make a move against GAR’s Marguahn Kemp in a Wyoming Valley Conference game. Photo by Steve Shoemaker
Our team: Wyoming Valley Sport Shot is locally owned and handmade in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Contributing photographers this issue include Mary Bove, Frank Lauri, Steve Shoemaker.
Lady Comets Pink Out Monday, February 1 at 6 PM at Crestwood High School. Members of the girls basketball team will honor cancer survivors before the varsity game vs Hazleton. Come support the Comet’s Relay For Life event. Contact Dawn Marie Chalk at 570-262-6229.
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36th Annual Winter’s End 4.5 Mile Run Sunday, March 20 at Penn State Lake-Lehman’s Campus hosted by the Wyoming Valley Striders. Race starts at 11 AM, with registration beginning at 9 AM. Contact John Martino at dashmartino@gmail.com, 570778-9165 or Don Grose at dtgjr1@ comcast.net, 570-239-5792 for more information.
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Senior Spotlight: Dominic Hockenbury By Ellen Hoffman
For Lake-Lehman senior, Dominic Hockenbury, running is equivalent to brushing his teeth. The cross country and track standout sets running as part of his daily routine. “It’s something I do every morning. For me it’s important to get into that routine every day.” The four-time State Champion is looking to end his high school career at the top. He’s secured State Championships twice in track and twice in cross country. He’s looking to add a few additional titles to his long list of achievements before he’s a Black Knight alum. “I’m looking to defend some State Titles and possibly break some records,” he said with a smile. “I’d just really like to end high school on a good note and get prepared for college.” Hockenbury is taking his running skills to Syracuse University this fall to compete along side members of the current National Champion cross country team. “When I was looking at schools at first for running I was focused on Colorado, Oregon schools that are just these staple running colleges on the other side of the country,” he said. “But, recently Syracuse has risen from being not known for running and now it’s one of the top colleges in the country for running. They have the ability to take the kids that maybe weren’t the top recruits for cross country and make them in to the top runners in the country.” He chose Syracuse after taking four official NCAA visits. He liked that Syracuse was close enough to have visitors but far enough away to be on his own. Hockenbury is also prepared for the academic aspect of his collegiate career. “They had a great balance between running and academics, which is what I wanted.” Hockenbury is excited to train and compete with the Syracuse team. After his freshman year of high school he didn’t have a partner dedicated to train with unless some of his friends from college came home for a weekend. “My thing is if I’m around people who are faster than me eventually I’ll get to my level.” Running for Hockenbury is a three-season sport. The State Champion competes in cross country and both indoor and outdoor track. During the winter months he says he runs anywhere from 60 to 70 miles a week where in the summer he bumps it up to just
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Full turf infield for team defenses, base running, pitching, fielding, catching and practices. around 90 miles every seven days. This is about the same as to what he’ll see while at Syracuse, but with an increased speed. “Naturally I’ll get faster and it’ll be easier running with people at a faster pace. That will be something I haven’t done in a long time.” When he first committed to running during his freshman year of high school, he didn’t know what to expect as far as training and building endurance. “I never really trained or really realized what goes in to long distance running,” he said. “I was thinking the race is 1.86 miles so I’ll just run a mile or two but gradually I became more informed and added on to my mileage until I got where I am now.” Hockenbury said he never expected to come this far in his running career. The high school senior grew up playing baseball and ice hockey but found he always enjoyed the training aspect of those sports more than the sport itself. “I always knew in training for baseball and ice hockey that I was good at running and I enjoyed that, actually,” he said. “So when I went out for running it was a natural fit.” Senior Spotlight is a monthly feature that will highlight the success and determination of an upcoming 2016 high school graduate from the Wyoming Valley who excelled in athletics and is taking those skills to the collegiate level. Photo by Frank Lauri for Wyoming Valley Sport Shot.
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Match Heats Up on Ice at Toyota SportsPlex Area club teams from Wyoming Seminary, Back Mountain compete in Wilkes-Barre - January 25
Back Mountain goalie Daymond Kovaly gets set to block a shot in a game against Wyoming Seminary.
Back Mountain’s Sergey Montross (71) and Wyoming Seminary’s KC Medico (25) battle for the puck behind the net.
Wyoming Seminary’s Will Ziegler moves the puck down the ice in a game against Back Mountain.
Back Mountain’s goalie Daymond Kovaly (39) blocks a shot from Wyoming Seminary’s Will Ziegler (5). Clockwise from above, Back Mountain’s Jack Wessier passes the puck in a game against Wyoming Seminary. Wyoming Seminary’s Cody Tanner brings the puck down the ice against during a game in Wilkes-Barre. Back Mountain’s Mike Huntington (43) steals the puck away from Wyoming Seminary’s Nikolai Stefanov (17) during a high school match-up. Photos by Frank Lauri
Back Mountain’s Chris Smiga moves the puck down the ice against Wyoming Seminary during a high school game at the Toyota SportsPlex.
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Back Mountain coach Sam Elias talks to his team in a break in the game.
Wyoming Seminary’s goalie Spencer Stirewalt makes a glove save.
Top, Back Mountain’s Tyler Osipower (19) and Wyoming Seminary’s Jared Weisenberger (3) go after the puck in a game at the Toyota Sportsplex. Middle, Wyoming Seminary’s player takes a shot on net. Bottom, Back Mountain’s Chris Smiga (23) tries to keep the puck away from Wyoming Seminary’s Jared Weisenberger (3). Back Mountain’s Alexa Kovaly (14) takes a shot on goal with some pressure from Wyoming Seminary’s Harrison May (22).
Left, Back Mountain’s Ian Dawsey tries to get the puck away from the boards.
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Lady Royals Stay on Top with Win Over GAR Holy Redeemer victorious at home with a 76-33 win against GAR - January 21
GAR’s Lindsey Quinn (3) looks to move the ball around Holy Redeemer’s Talia Kosierowski (14).
Clockwise from above, GAR’s Aaliyah Braham shoots a foul shot in a game against Holy Redeemer. Holy Redeemer’s Samantha Rajza (20) knocks the ball away from GAR’s Khira Cook (35). Holy Redeemer’s Meghan Cardoni (21) tries to block a shot from GAR’s Aaliyah Braham (12) during a home game in Wilkes-Barre.
Holy Redeemer’s Lydia Lawson (13) drives past GAR’s Cheyenne Taylor (15) on her home court.
Top to bottom, GAR’S Shealynn Taylor (22) drives the ball past Holy Redeemer’s Meghan Cardoni (21). Holy Redeemer head coach Chris Parker talks to his team during a time out in a home game against GAR. Holy Redeemer’s Randie Kuhar (22) blocks a shot from GAR’s Aaliyah Braham (12) during a Wyoming Valley Conference game in WilkesBarre.
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Celebrate Your Next Birthday at Stanton! HR’s Rebecca Prociak (44) takes a shot past GAR’s Cheyenne Taylor.
GAR’s Lindsey Quinn breaks for the basket against Holy Redeemer.
GAR’s Maria Skrepenak (40) makes a shot over HR’s Rebecca Prociak (44).
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Your Shots
Record Turn Out for New Years Run
Clockwise from above, Holy Redeemer and GAR compete in a Wyoming Valley Conference game where the Royals defeat the Grenadiers 76-33. Holy Redeemer’s Rebecca Prociak is introduced before the game against GAR. Holy Redeemer’s Lydia Lawson (13) tries to block a shot from GAR’s Alexis Whiting (4). Photos by Frank Lauri
It was a record turnout this year at the Wyoming Valley Striders New Year’s Day Training Run with 58 participants. Runners met at Kirby Park in WilkesBarre for an informal training run to kick off the new year. Participants are listed below not in order of photograph: Marjorie Adams, Doug Alter, Debbie Alunni, Jeff Baran, David Bass, Greg Bassham, Danielle Bianchi, Therese Brdaric, Rich Chase, Doug Clark, James Cole, Dee Curry, Elizabeth DiGiovine, Karen Downs, Mike Dutrow, Paul Farber, Joyce Foster, Dolly Godlewski, Debbie Grose, Don Grose, Pam Haddle, Ed Hoffman, Jessica Holden, Maureen Jones, Jessica Joseph, Michael Kinney, Tony Korch, Hannah Laimer, Paul Manley, Peggy Manley, John Martino, Ernie Morgan, Karen Moskel, Nancy Needle, Nick Needle, Marina Orrson, Sandra Orrson, Larry Pikul, Mike Rawls, Ron Rawls, Amy Rome, Barb Rupert, Wendy Sartin, Mitchell Smith, Joe Soprano, Traci Strungis, Bev Tomasak, Tim Tyson, Chris Wadas, Nick Wadas, Dee Walski, Tom Walski, Fran Warnagiris, Sarah Warnagiris, Linda Wojnar,Vince Wojnar, Kristen Zigmont, and Tony Zigmont. Photo submitted by Linda Wojnar.
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Nanticoke Secures Home Win in Wilkes-Barre Battle
The Trojanettes take on the Meyers Mohawks in a Wyoming Valley Conference game - January 18
Nanticoke’s Alaena Lloyd (12) looks to block a shot by Meyers’ Kayla Aufeiro.
Meyers’ Erin Morris handles the ball as Nanticoke’s Alexis Pyzia tries to defend.
Tiffany Muniz, of Meyers, takes a shot from outside the circle.
Nanticoke’s Kayla Aufeiro puts defense up against Meyer’ Cameron Daughtry in a WVC game.
Clockwise from left, Nanticoke’s Kayla Aufeiro handles the ball against Meyers. Nanticoke Head Coach Alan Yendrzeiwski talks to his team in between quarters. Nanticoke’s Gianna Roberts looks to take a shot while Meyers’ Alaena Lloyd defends. Meyers’ Erin Morris blocks a clear shot from Nanticoke’s Katie Butczynski. Photos by Mary Bove Giana Skaff, of Meyers, passes the ball through Nanticoke defenders Amber Grohowki (20) and Katie Butczynski (42).
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Upper left, Nanticoke’s Amber Grohowski dribbles the ball down the outside of the court. Above, Meyers’ Bella Skaff and Nanticoke’s Chaquanna Zendarski complete the tip off at Nanticoke. Upper right, Giana Skaff, of Meyers, puts the ball into play during the fourth quarter. Lower right, Meyers’ Tiffany Muniz passes the ball to a teammate during an away game against Nanticoke.
Above, Katie Butczynski, of Nanticoke, takes a shot during the third quarter. Left, Kayla Aufeiro, of Nanticoke, looks to make a move toward the net during a home game.
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Crestwood Shoots Past WVW in Junior High Match The Crestwood Comets junior high team beats the WVW Spartans 35-27 - January 18 Left, Crestwood’s Jenna Niewinski dribbles down the court in Plymouth. Below left, Crestwood’s Cassie Menn fights to keep hold of the ball as WVW’s Alima Tikhtova reaches for possession. Below, Kylie Laudenslager, of WVW, shoots for two points on her home court. Photos by Mary Bove
Hanna Wielgapolski, of Crestwood, takes a foul shot against WVW.
Alleyah Mann, of WVW, gets two free throw shots during the third quarter.
Above, WVW’s Jess Shaver and Crestwood’s Hanna Wielgapolski reach for the ball before going out of bounds. Upper right, Sarah Richards, of Crestwood, puts the ball up for two points in the third quarter. Right, WVW’s Ania Austion takes a foul shot.
WVW’s Maddie Guerrero and Crestwood’s Jenna Niewinski fight for possession.
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Page 11 Clockwise from left, Julia Johnson, of Crestwood, handles the ball during a game against WVW. Crestwood’s Helena Jardine struggles to keep possession of the ball as WVW’s Aubrey Boyd defends. WVW’s Kylie Laudenslager and Jenna Niewinski, of Crestood, battle for ball possession.
Crestwood’s Sarah Richards defends WVW’s Kylie Laudenslager during a junior high game in Plymouth.
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Nanticoke Captures Home Win, Honors Champs Members of the 1961 Nanticoke State Championship team are honored prior to tip off - January 15
Scott Stout, of Nanticoke, sets up for a free throw on his home court.
Nanticoke’s Luke Butczynski drives down the line during a home game against GAR.
Nanticoke’s Brent Pointkowski (13) moves to take a shot while GAR’s Marguahn Kemp (1) defends.
Marquahn Kemp, of GAR, sets up to receive a pass from a teammate. Members of the 1961 Nanticoke State Championship Team were honored before the start of the varsity game at Nanticoke High School. Photos by Steve Shoemaker
Ed Lukowski, of Nanticoke, moves toward the net.
Nanticoke’s Brent Pointkowski pushes through two GAR defenders. Clockwise from upper left, Nanticoke’s Ben Sersen (33) tries to block a shot from GAR’s Keyshawn Palmer. Bill James announces names of the Nanticoke State Champion Team from 1961 in a ceremony prior to the varsity game.
GAR’s Dajon Rush looks for an open teammate as Nanticoke’s defense puts on pressure.
GAR’s Will Johnson (3) watches the moves of Nanticoke’s Scott Stout (10).
Nanticoke’s Scott Stout pushes toward the net while GAR’s Dajon Rush puts on pressure.
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Your Shots
Lady Comets to Host Pink Out Game
Nanticoke’s Ed Lukowski (5) looks to pass while GAR’s Keyshawn Palmer (0) and Garry Krol (24) defend.
GAR’s Justin Crosby Smith (42) and Nanticoke’s Scott Stout (10) battle on the court.
The Crestwood Lady Comets will hold their 2nd Annual Pink Out February 1 at home against Hazleton Area. Survivors, and those who have lost their battle with cancer, will be honored in a ceremony between the JV and varsity games at 6:15 p.m. Each player will walk out with a survivor, who may be a relative or friend, or with a picture of a relative who lost their battle. The Lady Comets will be selling shirts for the event with the profits raised being donated to Candy’s Place in Forty Fort, which helps local cancer survivors and their families. The shirts will be available at the concession stand the night of the Pink Out. Shown wearing the shirts are: front row: Kate Snipas, Alyssa Cuono, Gianna Uhl, Riley Magin, Kristen Andrews, Julia Makowski, Sara Hopkins. Back row: Andrea Shipton, Alyson Muse, Emily Shiplett, Abbey Murphy, Abbie Macko, Maddie Ritsick, Marlee Dillon, Bella Termini. Photo submitted by Dawn Marie Chalk.
U14 Spartans Win Indoor Championship
Clockwise from top, GAR’s Marquahn Kemp falls into the GAR cheerleaders trying to make a play against Nanticoke. GAR’s Keyshawn Palmer (0) blocks the shot from Nanticoke’s Luke Butczynski (22). GAR’s Keyshawn Palmer holds the ball while Nanticoke’s Alec Norton tries to block his shot. Members of the cheerleading squad from Nanticoke’s 1961 State Championship Team present the State Title trophy during an honoring ceremony at the high school. Nanticoke’s Ben Sersen drives the ball to the net while GAR’s Tino Altavilla moves into defensive position.
The WVW Spartans Gold team recently won the U14 girls division at the Wyoming Valley Sports Dome in Wilkes-Barre. Pictured above bottom row: Chloe Chipego, Mary Zavada, Cianna Isamoyer, Madison Motovidlak, Olivia Burkhardt. Second row: Bella Kapitula-Janosky, Megan O’Neil, Chloe Burke, Jenna Rovine, Danae Owens. Top row: Coach Stephanie Gover. Absent from photo: Assistant Coach Greg Gover. Photo submitted by Stephanie Gover.
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Spartans Win Winter Season Face Off with Comets Wyoming Valley West beats Crestwood 10-6 in regular season hockey game in Wilkes-Barre - January 11
WVW’s Mitch Forgash follows up on a shot on net while Holy Redeemer’s goalie Reed Karaska makes the save.
Clockwise from upper left, Holy Redeemer’s Joey June handles the puck in a game against Wyoming Valley West. Tyler Wozniak, of WVW, moves the puck down the ice at the Toyota SportsPlex in WilkesBarre. WVW’s Tyler Wozniak shoots on Holy Redeemer goalie Reed Karaska. Holy Redeemer’s Joey June handles the puck while Colton Buckland, of WVW, defends at the Toyota SportsPlex.
Colton Buckland, of WVW, takes a shot on goal at the Toyota SportsPlex.
Holy Redeemer’s Cam Demanicor receives a pass during a game against Wyoming Valley West.
Photos by Steve Shoemaker
Adam Harbaugh, of WVW, helps up Holy Redeemer’s Matt Molesky, of Holy Redeemer, waits for the play to being in Wilkes-Barre. Ron Wincek during a club game in Wilkes-Barre.
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www.wyomingvalleysportshot.com Left, WVW’s Jim Dravage takes a shot on goal as Holy Redeemer defends. Below left, Reed Karaska, Holy Redeemer’s goalie, makes a save. Below, Holy Redeemer’s Sal Aiello watches the puck during a game against Wyoming Valley West.
Left, WVW’s John Usavage and Holy Redeemer’s Josh Gartley battle for puck possession. Below left, WVW’s Mitch Forgash takes a shot while Holy Redeemer’s Cam Demanicor tries to defend. Below, Holy Redeemer’s Josh Gartley puts a shot on net while WVW goalie Ken Vought and defender LJ Wesneski try to block.
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Local All-Stars Deliver Talents to College Scouts MVP Sports Academy hosts college showcase for high school baseball players - January 14 Far left, MVP Sports Academy owner/ trainer Michael Tierney gives the athletes an overview of the showcase activities. Left, Wyoming Area’s Dylan Melberger makes contact off the tee during the MVP Sports Academy College Showcase. Photos by Frank Lauri
Holy Redeemer’s Tim Cavanaugh runs a sprint during the MVP Sports Academy College Showcase in Exeter.
Wyoming Area’s Cole Keating follows through on his swing in the cage during the College Showcase.
Wyoming Area’s C.J. Rome touches a stationary cone during an agility test at College Showcase.
Hanover Area’s strike out leader Kevin Rimmer maneuvers around a cone in an agility drill.
Ryan Gilgallon, of Meyers, completes the ladder agility drill in Exeter.
Wyoming Area’s Anthony Nardell does some work hitting off the tee.
Holy Redeemer’s Tim Cavanaugh takes part in a ladder agility drill.
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Left, Athletes participate in various agility drills during the MVP Sports Academy College Showcase. Below left, Holy Redeemer’s Tim Cavanaugh gets some time in the batting cage. Below right, Leroy Fettig, of Coughlin, gets his swing down during the MVP Sports Academy College Showcase.
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Wyoming Area’s Cole Keating hits off the tee in front of the college coaches during the College Showcase.
Steven Shamnoski (left) chats with Wyoming Area’s Dylan Melberger (#21) and Coughlin’s Leroy Fettig at the College Showcase.
Athletes stretch in preparation of the College Showcase at MVP Sports Academy in Exeter.
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Tigers Dominate Bringing Home 4 Individual Titles Area wrestling teams compete in the Wyoming Valley Conference Tournament - January 8 & 9 Clockwise from left, Coughlin’s Jake Brown (left) lifts the leg of Lake Lehman’s RJ Driscoll. Dallas’ Steven Newell pins Lake Lehman’s Jake Tomolonis during the semi finals. Lake Lehman’s athletic trainer and WVW Coach Ryan Vasello work on Wayne Smith during the semi finals. Meyers’ Preston Perkins (bottom) struggles to avoid a fall by Hanover Area’s John Sheridan during the WVC finals.
Clockwise from upper left, Isaiah Stebbins (top) works the arm of Wyoming Area’s Justin Joseph during the WVC Tournament semi finals. Hanover Area head coach Anthony Mercadante is on his feet during the WVC Tournament finals. Tunkhannock’s Mike Manley (left) tries to break away from Meyers’ Gino Setta WVC Tournament finals.
Tunkhannock’s Mike Manley (left) puts a headlock on WVW’s John Lagoski during the finals.
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Tunkhannock’s Bill Manley celebrates his 100th career win by a pin over Pittston Area’s John Martinez.
Pittston Area coaches cheer on Jason DeBoard during the 160 pound match of the quarterfinals of the WVC Tournament.
Jeremy Bergold, of Meyers, warms up before the start of the WVC Tournament Finals.
Far left, Hazleton Area’s Jimmy Hoffman (top) works a bear hug on Tunkhannock’s Jake Richards during the finals. Left, Crestwood’s Ryan Black (right) prepares to lift GAR’s Joshon Bradford during the first round of the Tournament. Above, PIAA Officials wait for their next assignment if the WVC Tournament Finals. Far left, Hanover Area’s Owen Davis (top) tries to gain control of Tunkhannock’s Jake Richards during the WVS Tournament quarterfinals. Left, Hazleton Area’s Jacob Maurer (top) controls Lake Lehman’s Austin Schuler during the WVC Tournament quarterfinals. Photos by Frank Lauri
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