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SPORT SHOT! April 2016
Vol. 3 Issue 3
For the athlete in all of us
RENAL RACE 5K Runners race through Wilkes-Barre to raise funds for cancer research Pages 8-9
PRO STAFF BASEBALL Local training facility offers camps, conditioning for players in off season Pages 14-15
DISTRICT WRESTLING Area wrestlers match up in Class AA & AAA tournament finals Pages 18-19
STRIVING FOR THE FINISH Senior Spotlight: Ally Rome, Dallas, page 3
Wyoming Seminary wrestlers grab National titles, page 13
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Editor’s Note: Spirit of Sport Shot Your Shots Two years ago I was given the month. They bring new ideas, Electric Surge Captures U14 opportunity to take over as different events and an Editor/Publisher of Wyoming athletic spirit to the pages of Valley Sport Shot. When this monthly publication. National Indoor FH Tourney Title presented with the publication I loved the mission it set out to achieve: capturing the spirit of high school and recreational athletes. I both respect and appreciate the daily papers’ sports coverage but I know there is a place in the Wyoming Valley for what Sport Shot offers in addition to the daily reporting. It’s important to not only highlight the star athletes and winning teams but also the intramural, club and private teams that don’t see the daily recognition. There is an athlete inside of everyone – whether that is a high school senior going off to a Division 1 team, a club team competing in a tournament, a private league working on training in the off-season and developing skills – they’re all important and all deserve coverage. The staff of Wyoming Valley Sport Shot helps me showcase these athletes month after
We’re always looking for new teams and athletes to feature, and we welcome your suggestions. (Email us!) I love receiving the “Your Shot” submissions and seeing what achievements are being made right here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It’s fun to learn about the different teams and athletes hidden throughout the towns that represent the Wyoming Valley. It’s also exciting to become part of the atmosphere at a rivalry or playoff game. Each team, each school has a different presence and it’s fun to become a fan of each. Thank you to the fans of Sport Shot who continue to pick up the copies each month and share with friends and family. WVSS is growing because of you! We strive to continue to bring the best coverage of local sports and hope you’ll stick around to see what’s next.
3rd Annual “Don’t Tell Me to Slow Down” 5K Run/Walk Saturday, April 2, 10 AM. Hosted by Misericordia University at the Anderson Outdoor Athletic Complex in Dallas. Registration fee: $25. Contact stutteringsupport@misericordia.edu to register.
Electric Surge Field Hockey Club, based out of Wilkes-Barre, took home first place in the USA U14 National Indoor Tournament in February. The Tournament was held in Lancaster at the Nook, home of hockey. The U14 team had a clean sweep over their pool with 38 goals scored and only 6 goals against. Pictured above, front: Amy Supey. Standing: Coach Chris Comiskey, Ali Tedik, Olivia Gayoski, Jillian Bonczewski, Kayla Kwiak, Hannah Maxwell, Toni Minichello, Skyler Padgett, Rina Tsioles, Coach Lunda Comiskey. Photo submitted by Paula Minichello
Lacrosse Moving into Valley Lacrosse is becoming more popular in the Wyoming Valley. Area high school teams are adding new groups to their spring sports schedules. Prepare for this season by finding the LAX terms hidden in the word search below.
On the cover: Dallas’ Andrew Francis swims the boys 100 yard freestyle during the District 2 AA Swimming Championship Finals. Photo by Frank Lauri
Editor/Publisher: Ellen Hoffman PO Box 1778 Kingston, PA 18704 wyomingvalleysportshot.com wyomingvalleysportshot@gmail.com or 570.406.3335
Planks, Ploys & PR’s April 11-May 11, Mondays & Wednesdays 5-5:45 PM at The Greater Pittston YMCA Gymnasium. Cost: Adult - $20 Youth - $10 Nonmember - $50 Family - free. Contact josey.l.rupert@gmail.com to register.
Race for a Cause 5K Run Saturday, April 23, 9 AM at Luzerne County Community College in Nanticoke. Registration opens at 8 AM in the gym. $15 registration fee. Call 570-740-0237 or email mcosta@ luzerne.edu for more information.
Our mission: Photographs that capture the spirit of high school and recreational athletes in the Wyoming Valley. Check out all the photographs at wyomingvalleysportshot.com. The schedule: The print edition of Wyoming Valley Sport Shot is published on the first Saturday of each month. Free copies are distributed at 100 locations in the Wyoming Valley. Wyomingvalleysportshot.com is updated throughout the month as well as Wyoming Valley Sport Shot on Facebook.
Autism Awareness 5K Run Saturday, April 23, 8:15 AM at the Forty Fort Recreation Complex on Wyoming Ave. Registration opens at 7:15 AM. $25 fee day of race. Contact Nick for more information at autismawareness.nepa@gmail.com
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Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself Sunday, April 3, 9-11 AM at Balance Yoga Studio in Forty-Fort. Each two hour workshop will include 45 minutes of discussion including anatomy principles and ideas, followed by one hour 15 minutes of application through yoga poses and movement. Great for yoga teachers looking to increase their knowledge base and for students looking to understand their bodies. Register online at www. balancenepa.com
5th Annual Max Fine Memorial 5K Race Sunday, April 17, 10:30 AM. Registration between 8:30-10 AM at the Wilkes-Barre JCA on S. River Street. Registration fee: $20 or $25 day of race.Visit www.maxfinememorial5k. com for more information.
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9th Annual 5K Susquehanna Warrior Trail Run Saturday, April 2, 10:15 AM. Registration opens at 9 AM. Registration fee of $25. T-shirts provided to first 200 registrants. Contact Max Furek 570542-7946, jungle@epix.net for more information.
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Senior Spotlight: Ally Rome By Ellen Hoffman
Ally Rome, Dallas High School senior, cannot remember a time when running wasn’t a part of her lifestyle. The two-time cross country state champion is headed to Princeton University in the fall to join the prestigious cross country and track teams. Rome got her first taste of victory during a local 5K race she ran as an eight-year-old, winning her age bracket. “It’s not like I was training or anything, but I remember going out and jogging the course with my dad and ended up winning my age group,” she said. “So that was really exciting.” Rome has other accomplishments from her 10 plus years of competitive running. Aside from claiming the state title in cross country both her junior and senior years, she’s also been a state medalist in track multiple times throughout her high school career. Most recently she placed fourth at indoor track states. Nabbing back-to-back state titles in cross country is what she counts as her most proud individual accomplishment – so far. “Just being able to do something that amazing and that special felt great even the second time around,” she said. “There wasn’t any kind of feeling like, ‘Oh I did this before.’ It was amazing to be able to do it twice.” As a team, the Dallas Mountaineers won the state title during Rome’s sophomore year, which she counts as her most memorable experience thus far. “That was really special for us as a team because we had lost by three points the year before. That really hurt all us. So it was so exciting to come back and win.” Rome remembers celebrating with a parade and assembly at school following the team win. The individual and team form that both cross country and track offer is something
Rome enjoys. “I definitely like that aspect of it because I think that you can’t rely on anyone else. It all comes down to: you get out of it exactly what you put in. There are no short cuts, and I really like that because I think it really teaches you hard work and dedication,” she said. “I think it’s really exciting to know that every day counts and you aren’t going to have to rely on someone doing well or someone messing up. I really like the fact that it all comes down to you in the end. And, in order for your team to do well, individuals have to do well.” As a junior, she started realizing the opportunities running has given her. “I think that I always knew I wanted to compete in college and it opened up a lot of doors for me as far as schools. I was able to commit to a really good school, which I’m so excited about.” She always knew running would be in her future, at the collegiate level or even after. She’s looking forward to what her experience at Princeton will teach her. “I hope that I can progress and get better as an athlete for myself. I hope to contribute to the team and be able to make the travel team and just become better in my own personal skills, beating my personal bests.” Rome will receive her summer schedule before high school graduation and start training before she even gets on the Ivy League campus. “Everyone says cross country seasons are made in the summer. There isn’t too much of an off period.” 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 submitted by Ally Rome.
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Spring Sports Teams Kick Off Beginning of New Season Spring sports teams enjoy the start of the season with warm weather for first practice - March 9 Right to left, Hanover Area’s Michelle McNair fields a ground ball on the first day of mandatory practice. Wyoming Area’s Claudia Waltz practices passing the ball during the first spring practice. Ryan Webb, of Wyoming Area, pounds the tire with the hammer during the first baseball practice of the spring season. Photos by Frank Lauri
Wyoming Area girls lacrosse get together for a group shot on the first day of mandatory practice.
Wyoming Area’s Camille Jouaf works some conditioning drills for lacrosse.
Clockwise from left, Wyoming Area infielders take some ground balls. Shannon Keating, of Hanover Area, practices her batting at practice.
Hanover Area’s Emily Elick delivers a pitch during softball practice.
The Hanover Area softball team warms up to start the spring season.
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Page 5 Clockwise from left, Hanover Area’s Shelby Monk makes a throw to the plate on the first day of mandatory practice. Wyoming Area girls lacrosse team raises their sticks to do a team cheer on the first day of mandatory practice.
The Wyoming Area baseball team does some conditioning work with tires.
Hanover Area softball seniors Mary Kate Penczkowski, Haylee Bobos and Michelle McNair pose for a group shot.
Wyoming Area outfielders take some fly balls to kick off the spring season.
Wyoming Area’s Emily Manta works on a ball control drill.
Your Shots: Futsal Champs Invited to Philly Union Game Dodgeball Tourney Hosted at Crestwood HS
The Wyoming Valley Strikers U15 Futsal team won the United Sports Futsal Championship on February 21 and were invited guests at the Philadelphia Union home opener on March 20. First row: Coach Joe Nardone, Joey Nardone, Edge Miller, Reggie Grayek, David Cortez, Thomas Roberts and Coach Chris Roberts. Back row: Nate Naugle, Nino Copano and Kyle Greenwood. Front and center is Troy Miller, team mascot. Photo submitted by Kelly Bezdecki-Grayek
The Crestwood Boys Baseball Booster Club recently held its 2016 Dodgeball Tournament at Crestwood High School. Twenty-two teams attended the event in Mountain Top. The tournament benefits the Crestwood baseball program. The team “Snoop Dodge” were named the champions. Members of the team include, front row: Allie Stover, Hannah Sobolewski, Kaitlyn Schwartz and Cassidy Brumagin. Back row Justin Sterling, Zachary Andrews, Andrew Lehman, Jesse Zaykoski, Anthony Gesford and Max Albee. Photo submitted by Dawn Marie Chalk
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Wyoming Seminary Sweeps Coughlin in Season Opener The Blue Knights grab an away win over the Crusaders to kick off the 2016 season - March 23
Coughlin’s Matt Frankelli attacks the ball at the net during a match against Wyoming Seminary.
Wyoming Seminary’s Sam Desai serves the ball during a set against Coughlin.
Coughlin’s Michael Klimek serves the ball in a match against Wyoming Seminary.
Clockwise from above, Wyoming Seminary’s Eamon Gibbons follows through on a serve.
Clockwise from above, Wyoming Seminary’s Adrian Sung returns the ball in a singles match. Coughlin’s Frank Castellano serves the ball during a doubles match against Wyoming Seminary. Wyoming Seminary’s Richard Hughes returns the ball in a doubles match against Coughlin.
Coughlin’s Pavel Svintozelskiy back hands the ball in a match against Wyoming Seminary. Coughlin’s Sam Sebia gets a low shot on his home courts.
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Your Shots: West Side Starz Win National Championship The West Side Starz teams competed at The One Grand National Championship hosted By Cheer & Dance Extreme at the Virginia Beach Convention Center March 12-13. The five teams pictured below placed at the event. Cosmic Intensity: 4th place, Galaxy Explosion: 1st place National Champion, StarStruck: 1st Place National Champion, Stellar Evolution: 2nd place, Shooting Starz 1st place National Champion and Level 1 Grand Champion. The teams are coached by Tammy Blannard, Brielle Culp, Rebecca Geisinger, Sue Yamelski, Erin Maslowski. Photos submitted by Tammy Blannard. Cosmic Intensity First row: Tiernan Dunsmuir, Lorelai Smith, Bella Brown, Marissa Warman Second row: Jordayn Dermody, Jordyn Kuharcik,Addison Rysz, Addison Marcin, Addison Wood, Saraya Bienkowski, Chloe Guzman Third row: Jr Coach Ariana Rysz, Izabella Fox, Ashlee Karaliunas, Emille DeGood, Carisa Pierontoni, Caidie Leach,Victoria O’Konski, Patricia Koppenhaveer, Jr Coach Jenna Maslowski
Galaxy Explosion First row: Mia Manganello, Patricia Koppenhaveer, Kaelee Potoski, Natalee Banashefksi, Breanna Amos Second row: Jessica Mission, Olivia Williams, Grace Aiello, Ariana Rowlands, Genny Matello, Carisa Pierontoni, Genny Yamelski Third row: Amy Berry, Julia Walsh, Gia Zomerfeld-Barna, Breana Metric, Kayleigh Williams, Chris Masher, Makenzie Frazier, Karlie Moyer, McKenna Purkey Starstruck First row: Patricia Koppenhaveer,Victoria O’Konski, Saraya Bienkowski, Ashlee Karaliunas, Carisa Pierontoni Second row: Genny Yamelski, Jessica Mission, Arianna Rowlands, Jenna Maslowski, Genny Matello, Grace Aiello, Ariana Rysz Third row: Julia Walsh, Breana Metric, Kayleigh Williams, Marline Corgelus, Makenzie Frazier, Karlie Moyer, Mckenna Purkey
Clockwise from above, Coughlin’s Pavel Svintozelskiy reaches for a wide shot from Wyoming Seminary’s Sam Desai. Coughlin’s Sam Sebia hits the ball in a recent match against Wyoming Seminary. Wyoming Seminary’s Michael Kim and Richard Hughes complete a set against Coughlin with a fist bump. Wyoming Seminary’s Michael Kim serves the ball during a doubles match against Coughlin. Photos by Frank Lauri
Stellar Evolution First row: Ariana Rysz, Genny Yamelski, Arianna Rowlands, Jenna Maslowski, Olivia Williams Second row: Aliyah Gentner, Chris Masher, Abria Marcincavage, Breana Metric, Gia Zomerfeld-Barna Third row: Makenzie Frazier, Myya Swainbank, Kateri Rowlands, Marline Corgelus, Kayleigh Williams
Shooting Starz First row: Lorelai Smith, Jordyn Kuharcik, Bella Brown Second row: Saraya Bienkowski, Natalee Banashefski, Kaelee Potoski Third row: Addison Marcin, Izabella Fox, Tori O’Konski
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Area Runners Support Kidney Cancer Awareness Month
The Renal Race hosts the 5th annual race in Wilkes-Barre to raise awareness in NEPA - March 13
Above left to right, Jonathan Park finishes first at the Renal Race with a time of 17:88. Jill Knect pushes herself to the finish line at the Renal Race 5K. Tammy and Frank Romero cross the finish line together at the Renal Race in Wilkes-Barre.
Left to right, Jackie Kearn fights her way to the finish line during the Renal Race in Wilkes-Barre. Marsha Hanson pushes a stroller with her son to the finish line in Wilkes-Barre. Jack Digwood, of Elite Spine & Sports takes photos of pedestrians cheering on the sidelines of the finish at the Renal Race. Chris Krall makes his way to the finish line of the Renal Race on Public Square in WilkesBarre. Photos by Caitlin Hargrave
Left to right, Ray Margary finishes the race at Public Square in Wilkes-Barre. Jackie Baldwin completes the Renal Race 5K in Wilkes-Barre. James Hunsinger finishes the Renal Race in eighth place with a time of 21:34.
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Top female finisher Marina Orrson completes the Fourth overall finisher Bill Cook completes the Renal Race 5K with a time of 18:55. race in 20:15 in Wilkes-Barre. Clockwise from left, Noah Cooper completes the Renal Race with a time of 21:13 as the seventh overall finisher. Amelia Nankiville, a Renal Race walker, ran through the finish line as the crowd cheered. Julie Yelen completes the Renal Race at Public Square in WilkesBarre. Linda Castrine makes her way to the finish line at the Renal Race 5K.
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Swimmers Nab Wins in District 2 AA, AAA Finals Athletes compete individually, as teams during the final meet at the CYC in Wilkes-Barre - March 5
Lake Lehman's Beth Bartuska swims the girls 500 yard freestyle during the District 2 AA Swimming Championship Finals at the CYC in Wilkes-Barre.
Wyoming Area’s Alex Chronowski swims the boys 100 yard freestyle race during the District 2 AA Swimming Championship Finals.
Far left, Holy Redeemer’s Amanda Wozinski swims the girls 100 yard freestyle during the District 2 AA Swimming Championship Finals. Left, Dallas’ Frank Weaver pumps his fist in the air after winning the boys 500 yard freestyle event. Below, Dallas’ Jared Krawetz takes his place on the podium for his second place finish in the boys 100 yard freestyle event.
Wyoming Seminary’s Julia Baur swims the girls 100 yard freestyle event at the CYC in Wilkes-Barre.
W. Seminary’s Kaylee Sminkey swims the girls 100 yard freestyle.
Wyoming Valley West’s Clare Winton swims the girls 500 yard freestyle during the District 2 AAA Swimming Championship.
WVW’s Stanley Zaneski earns a medal for first in the 100 yard freestyle.
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Page 11 Clockwise from left, Holy Redeemer’s Emily Easton swims the girls 500 yard freestyle during the District 2 AA Swimming Championship Finals. Dallas’ Joy Nave swims the girls 500 yard freestyle at the CYC in Wilkes-Barre. Meyers’ Joey McCoy swims the boys 100 yard freestyle during the District 2 AA Swimming Championship Finals. Wyoming Seminary’s Garrett Pall swims the boys 500 yard freestyle during the District 2 AA Swimming Championship Finals. Photos by Frank Lauri
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Class AAA Swim Teams Battle in Semi-Final Meet Local teams, WVW, Hazleton Area, Pittston Area, compete for top spots before District finals - March 4
Pittston Area’s Tara Johnson sets up for the freestyle relay on the first night of Districts.
WVW Coach Frank Trebendis places a medal on swimmer Josh Zawatski.
Emily Feifer, of Wyoming Valley West, competes in the 400 meter relay during the first night of the District 2 AAA Swimming Championships.
Megan Lewellyan competes in the medley relay at the CYC with her Hazleton Area team.
Jorge Tirado, of Hazleton Area, swims in a relay with his team in Wilkes-Barre.
Maxim Kowalski, of WVW, gets ready to compete in the 500 meter freestyle event.
Wyoming Valley West’s Madison DeLong swims during a relay event during the first night of the District 2 AAA Swimming Championships.
Pittston Area’s Erica Colon competes at the CYC in Wilkes-Barre. Photos by Caitlin Hargrave
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Wrestlers Grab National Titles Jack Davis, Wyoming Seminary sophomore from Hanover Township, won his first National Prep School Wrestling Championship during his first time competing at the event. “It was a great experience to go there and win a National Championship in my first year of competition there,” he said. “The competition was toughest in the final match, which I won 3-1. It was a great experience to be with some of the best wrestlers in the nation.” Davis finished the 2015-16 season with a 37-5 record, with an overall 67-14 career record. He’s excited to be able to train to compete in another National Championship competition next season. The sophomore Knight is competing this summer at the NHSCA Tournament in Virginia Beach and at the FILA Cadet Tournament in Akron, Ohio. Michael Rogers, Wyoming Seminary senior from Spring Mills, PA, secured his second National Championship this season at the Prep event. “It was a lot of fun and very intense,” he said. “It was a tough tournament but I tried to relax and have fun with it. My opponents were tough and very good wrestlers and I have a lot of respect for them. I expect I will see some of them in my college tournaments because we will be competing in the same conference.” Rogers will wrestle at North Carolina State next year in the heavyweight class. Aside from winning two National Championships, he is a 3-time All-American. He also came in second in freestyle and third in Greco-Roman style at the 2015 Junior Wrestling Olympics in Havana, Cuba.
Mason Manville, Wyoming Seminary senior from Lorton,VA, won his won his second National Prep School Wrestling Championship. “It was a lot of fun and a good experience. I had been there before and knew what to expect,” he said. “I wanted to really push and challenge myself to go above and beyond what I’ve done before. I had previously beaten all the opponents I faced at nationals. I expect to see most of them again in future competitions.” Previously, Manville earned first place at Walsh Ironman and Powerade tournaments and competed for Team USA in the 2016 Dream Team Classic where he took first place. During the 2015-16 season he had an undefeated 32-0 record. Manville is headed to Penn State in the fall where he will wrestle and take part in the ROTC program. Patrick Munn, Wyoming Seminary senior from Houston, TX, won his first National Prep School Wrestling Championship. “It was very exciting to compete,” he said of the Prep Tournament. “I was not the favorite to win so it gave me extra incentive. The last match was the toughest and I had to work more on my technique and my No. 1 setup.” He nabbed fifth place at the Walsh Ironman Tournament and second place at the pre-season national tournament. Munn is set to wrestle at the University of Pennsylvania in the fall for head coach Alex Tirapelle and assistant coach Michael McMullan, a 2010 Sem graduate. “I chose Penn because of the outstanding academic programs and because I really liked the campus, the team and the coaches.” Munn will participate in the ROTC program. Photos by Frank Lauri, information from Gail Smallwood, Associate Director of Communications at Wyoming Seminary College Prep School
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Baseball Training Facility Hosts Camps for Area Players Pro Staff Baseball Training Camp allows local talent to excel, improve in off-season - March 6
Pittston Area’s Kyle Ralston completes his follow through during a session at Pro Staff Baseball Camp.
Above, Pittston Area’s Joe Stella works on blocking drills. Left, Scranton Prep’s Mike Leri fields a round ball during a camp session.
Pittston Area’s Chris Merithew works on pitching drills during a session at Pro Staff Baseball Camp.
Pittston Area’s Steven Shamnoski goes down for a low pitch during a session at Pro Staff Baseball Camp.
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Pittston Area’s Hunter Ralston reaches back on a pitch at a camp in Pittston.
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Major Leaguer Russ Canzler explains throwing techniques during a session at Pro Staff Baseball Camp.
Dallas’ Jackson Shaver works with the pitchers at Pro Staff Baseball Camp.
Owner/Instructor Ron Chiavacci talks to some campers during a session at Pro Staff Baseball Camp in Pittston.
Meyers’ Ryan Gilgallon works on hitting in the cage during a session at Pro Staff Baseball Camp.
Hanover Area’s Kyle Windt works on ground ball drills at Pro Staff Baseball Camp in Pittston.
Instructor Gino Tempesta hits ground balls during a session at Pro Staff Baseball Camp.
Meyers’ Kyle Ostrowski locks in on a pitch during a session at Pro Staff Baseball Camp in Pittston.
St. Nick’s / St. Mary’s Cole Cherkas makes throws to second base during a session at Pro Staff Baseball Camp.
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Aerial Yoga Offers Advanced Movement for Yogis
Balance Yoga and Wellness fuses traditional yoga and aerial silks for aerial yoga class - March 3
Susan Anderson flaunts her Balance Yoga and Wellness shirt while she’s in an aerial yoga pose.
Sharon Hinchey, Alison Casey and Kristy Dixon stretch with the help of the hammock at Balance Yoga and Wellness in Forty Fort.
The aerial yoga class at Balance Yoga and Wellness stretches out at the beginning of class in Forty Fort.
Sharon Hinchey, Alison Casey, Alana Wray lean back into the hammock during a morning class at Balance Yoga and Wellness.
Instructor Sarah Lasoski shows the class how to move in to a new pose in the Forty Fort studio. Clockwise from left, Alanah Wray moves her hips side to side to stretch out with the help of the hammock. Susan Anderson uses her strength for an upside down pose. Instructor Sarah Lasoski, left, works with Sharon Hinchey and Alison Casey to stretch out their backs at Balance Yoga and Wellness in Forty Fort. Photos by Mary Bove
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Page 17 Left, Kristy Dixon focuses on her breathing as she settles in to a new pose with the help of the hammock Below, Sharon Hinchey, front, and other members of the aerial yoga class stretch out in the Forty Fort studio.
Above, Alanah Wray focuses during an aerial yoga class in Forty Fort. Right, Instructor Sarah Lasoski talks to the class on how to move into the next pose at Balance Yoga and Wellness.
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Individual Duals Fire Up Wrestlers in Tournament Finals Wrestlers from the AAA division compete in the Finals at the Kingston Armory - February 27
Dallas’ Kade Kravitz (top) tries to break down Scranton’s Josh Rivera during the District II - AAA Wrestling Tournament Finals.
Meyers’ Gino Setta (top) puts pressure on the head of Elk Lake’s Jake Hand during the District II - AA Wrestling Tournament Finals.
Wyoming Valley West’s David Krokowski (top) controls Abington Heights Noah Sirianni in the 106 lb bout.
Dallas’ Cole Dixon (right) gets the leg of Wallenpaupack’s Todd Frick at the Kingston Armory.
Hanover Area’s Noah Rakowski (top) wrestles Lake Lehman’s Jake Tomolonis during the Tournament Finals.
Lehman’s Mike Slivinski (right) counters Scranton Prep’s Thor Balavage during the 220 pound bout. Far left, Hanover Area’s John Sheridan (top) gets a headlock on Lake Lehman’s Kaleb Konigus. Left, Lake Lehman’s Bobby Long (top) works the arm of Montrose’s Joseph Hester during the District II - AA Wrestling Tournament Finals. Photos by Frank Lauri
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Clockwise from above left, Wyoming Area’s Zachary Briggs (top) kicks out on Scranton Prep’s Bruce Parola in Kingston. Hanover Area’s Jeff Bennett (bottom) goes in for a leg on Valley View’s Brandon Judge. Wyoming Area’s Patrick Heck (bottom) tries to lift Valley View’s Brett Uhrin during the District II - AA Wrestling Tournament Finals. Meyers’ Jeremy Bergold (top) controls Western Wayne’s Braden McIntosh during the 145 lb match.
Clockwise from above, Lake Lehman’s Tom Williams pumps his fist in the air after defeating Scranton Prep’s Ivan Balavage in the 182 pound bout. Meyers’ Colin Pasone (top) starts to turn Montrose’s Chucky Rohan during the District II - AA Wrestling Tournament Finals. WVW’s TJ Pashinski (left) and Tunkhannock’s Jarod Bernosky shake hands before the start of the consolation semi final 170 pound bout.
Miss Northeast PA’s Outstanding Teen Courtney Richards sings the National Anthem before the start of the tournament.
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