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SPORT SHOT! August 2015
Vol. 2 Issue 7
For the athlete in all of us
FIELD HOCKEY CAMP King’s College hosts annual youth field hockey camp at Betzler Fields Pages 6-7
LITTLE LEAGUE BMT National clinches District 31 title over BMT American in Dallas Pages 14-15
GIANTS DESPAIR Annual summer attraction brings giant crowd to the race on the hill Pages 16-17
CRUSHING THE COMPETITION Senior Spotlight: Olivia Gregorio, Holy Redeemer, page 3 Misericordia Hosts Youth Baseball Camp, pages 18-19
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Editor’s Note: National Team Players Return to Home Turf Every month Sport Shot chooses to feature a local high school athlete moving on to compete in Division 1 athletics. The Division 1 athletes I have talked to for the Senior Spotlight feature have been really inspiring. It’s amazing to hear how passionate they are for their sport. A few local athletes, who took to Division 1 athletics, are now teammates on the U.S. National Field Hockey Team. Paige Selenski, Kat Sharkey and Kelsey Kolojejchick made a return to the Wyoming Valley after winning gold at the Pan American Games in Toronto, which secured them a spot in the 2016 Olympic Games. The National team players came back to host the Red, White, Blue and You field hockey clinic at Wyoming Seminary. The camp, open to middle and high school players, brought roughly 85 girls to the turf. The camp included a morning session for the younger age
group and an afternoon session for high school players. A camp hosted by players of the U.S. National Team drew in players outside of the local schools. Some campers came from outside of Pennsylvania, from states like New York and New Jersey. It’s nice to see these National Team players coming home to work with younger players; players whose shoes they’ve been in before. Selenski, a Dallas grad, and Kolojejchick and Sharkey, both of Wyoming Seminary, stood out on the field during their time in the Valley. Local athletes look to them as role models and aspire to become as successful as they are. Keeping in shape during the summertime is important. Camps hosted around the Valley are staples for local athletes. Check out photos of local camps scattered throughout this issue. The Red, White, Blue and You Clinic is featured on pages four and five.
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Your Shots Mountain Post 781 Youth Team Secures Ticket to Regionals
Distance Running at YMCA Camp Kresge August 1-6, 9 a.m. at YMCA Camp Kresge in White Haven. A scholastic cross country training camp open to all runners entering grades 7th-12th for the ‘15-’16 school year. Contact Tommy Otterbine, 570-956-5011 tommyo@clubrunning.org Wyoming Valley Soccer Dome Adult Soccer League August 4, every Tuesday evening. Must be over 25 to register for 8v8 competition. Contact Ed at 570-823-9873 or wvsportsdome@gmail.com
Mountain Post 781 Youth Team Advanced to Regionals after their 7-2 win over Fredericksburg July 26. Pitcher Corey Chalk pitched a five inning shut out to help secure the win. Members of the team include Jake Antosh, Mick Bafunno, Brandon Brozena, Brett Caladie, Corey Chalk, Justin Darden, Pat Lyle, Colin Macko, Liam Martinchek, Sean Murphy, Caden Rozitski, Anthony Ruggeri, Jeff Schmude, Matt Taleroski, David Wickiser and Sean Wills. Team Manager is Jim Taleroski. Coaches are Tony Caladie, Brian Macko and Scott Rozitski. Photo submitted by Dawn Marie Chalk.
On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! In honor of the annual Giants Despair Hillclimb in Laurel Run, brush up on your racing terms. Search for the terms scattered throughout this word search below and check out photos of the race on pages 16 and 17.
On the cover: Gunnar Zaledone gets a hit for Jenkins Township during a Coaches Pitch Tournament. Photo by Steve Shoemaker
GNA Cosplay 5k Fun Run/ 1 Mile Walk August 8, GNA High School Football Stadium. All proceeds to benefit the GNA Marching Band. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., race begins at 9 a.m. $25.00 registration fee. Costume fun run so dressing up is encouraged but not required. 1st. Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo Memorial Golf Tournament August 8, 7 a.m. check-in, 8 a.m. start time at Wilkes-Barre Municipal Golf Club. $75 per person or $300 for teams of four. 6th Annual Endure Ride August 9, 7:15 a.m. starting at Wilkes University. 38 and 62 mile rides available for sign-up. Contact Jordan Britt at jordan.britt@cancer.org or 570562-9748 ext. 342 7th Annual Pauly Friedman 5K Family Walk/Run August 9, 9:30 a.m. at Misericordia University’s Anderson Sports & Health Complex. Proceeds benefit Help Line/211. $25 registration fee. Contact Ruth Kemmerer 570-823-5144 ext. 309 or rkemmerer@fsanepa.org
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King’s College/Kirby Park Junior Tennis Camp August 10-15, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. $75 per camper. Campers receive a t-shirt, raquet and backpack with sign up. Camp is coached by Bill Eydler, Head Tennis Coach at King’s College. Call the Kirby Park Tennis Office at 570-714-9697 to sign up.
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Shooting Starz Gymnastics End of Summer Camp August 10-11, 9 a.m.-noon in WilkesBarre. $50 fee for members, $75 fee for non-members.
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17th Annual Miles for Michael August 22, 10 a.m. $30 entry fee for runners, $15 for walkers – t-shirts for the first 150 sign-ups. Annual 5K during the Pittston Tomato Festival. Race starts at the Pittston YMCA. The race benefits local families battling cancer. Contact Jay Duffy at 570-574-0463, jay.duffy@wellsfargo.com
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Senior Spotlight: Olivia Gregorio By Ellen Hoffman
Olivia Gregorio’s journey to Division 1 athletics was different from most. While she always strived to be recruited by some of the top schools in the country, the sport she wanted to be recruited for changed during her senior year. The Holy Redeemer graduate was an avid soccer player since age four. She competed on travel teams and throughout her years at Holy Redeemer. During her off-season sophomore year, she competed in a 5K and submitted her time to the Holy Redeemer track coaches. They were
of time to her training schedule and set goals – to hit a certain time and walk away with a medal. What they didn’t plan for was Gregorio getting sick the night before her race. She competed in the preliminary’s but didn’t make it any further in competition. “I always joke that I came back a different person because I considered that a failure at the time, but I didn’t think I was going to succeed again,” she said. “Just the little successes that came after completely triumphed that experience.” What she didn’t know at the time was that better things were
impressed with her time and asked her to come to a winter track meet. That “eye-opening” experience shifted her goals to focus more on running. She joined the track team her sophomore and junior years and made the switch to a fulltime runner when she left the soccer team to join the cross country squad during her senior year. “It was definitely the right decision,” she said. “I don’t regret it at all. I miss the sport of soccer but with all the opportunities and people I’ve met through cross country I would not go back at all.” Thankfully, she had a smooth transition. During track, she competed in the 4x8 relay – a team event. She joined a relay team of older girls, which she is thankful for. “That was really good motivation for the next two years,” she said of what she had learned from her relay team. It wasn’t until her senior year that she competed in events on her own. “I liked it because I like to be responsible for my training.You always want someone to train with but at the same time when it gets serious you know that it’s on you,” she said. “So I liked the individual aspect of it. I felt like less was up to chance because I knew it was all on me.” The most important thing Gregorio said she’s learned from track and cross country is patience. As a junior on the track team she qualified for sates. She and her coach dedicated a lot
to come. During her senior year, and first year as a member of the cross country team, she qualified for states. “It was more meaningful because it was my first cross country season. That lesson was kind of like, just wait, there is a plan, it will work out.” It was not until the middle of her senior year that she decided on plans for college. Gregorio had been going on college visits since her sophomore year, meeting with different soccer coaches. She thought she was ahead of the game until she switched gears from soccer to cross country. Seton Hall was the last of three schools on her list of opportunities for cross country. Gregorio said meeting with the coach and team really helped her make her decision. “What stood out with the Seton Hall coach was that with other coaches they will contact you via email or phone calls. He would actually send me packets with hand written letters and would include newspaper clippings with past accomplishments and pictures of the team,” she said. “It felt really personal.” About a month after her official visit she committed. Gregorio plans on studying biology with a physical therapy track. “I am so excited,” she said. Senior Spotlight is a monthly feature that will highlight the success and determination of an upcoming 2015 high school graduate from the Wyoming Valley who excelled in athletics and is taking those skills to the collegiate level. Photo submitted by Olivia Gregorio.
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Plains 9-10 All-Stars Win Championship
Plains 9-10 All-Star team captured the PA Section 5 Championship over Abington American July 23. The team celebrated after their win with their Champion banner at their field. Members of the team include: Sean Monahan, Braeden Cook, Jeffery Kozerski, Ben Kenzakoski, Phillip Latinski, Joe Meager, Jason Prudente, Drew Menendez, Jacob Hunter, Ryan Novakowski, Jeremy Simonson Jr., Evan Corcoran, Jordan Wychock Nazzereao Purta, Jack Milalchik and Jordan Wychock. Photo submitted by Brad Artley.
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Members of USA’s National FH Team Host Clinic Red, White, Blue, and You clinic offers field hockey players a chance to work with National team - July 26
A camper participates in a shooting drill at Wyoming Seminary in Kingston.
U.S. Women’s National Field Hockey Team member Paige Selenski demonstrates proper technique during the Red, White, Blue and You Clinic at Wyoming Seminary.
Mercedes Jasterzenski, of Wyoming Valley West, sets up for a shot on net.
Goalie Libby Jones, of Greater Latrobe, blocks a shot at a clinic at Wyoming Seminary.
U.S. Women’s National Field Hockey Team member Paige Selenski demonstrates a routine during Callie Edwards, of Wyoming Valley West, demonstrates the Red, White, Blue and You Clinic. ball control during the Red, White, Blue and You Clinic.
U.S. Women’s National Field Hockey Team member Kelsey Kolojejchick talks to student athletes.
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Victoria Rojas takes a shot during the Red, White, Blue and You Clinic.
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Madison Klopp, of Lake-Lehman, participates in the Red, White, Blue and You Clinic.
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U.S. Women’s National Field Hockey Team member Paige Selenski talks to campers during the Red, White, Blue and You Clinic at Wyoming Seminary.
U.S. Women’s National Field Hockey Team member Jill Whitmer demonstrates an exercise routine at Wyoming Seminary.
Bree Bednarski, from Wyoming Area, runs through a drill.
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Local Athletes Work on Skills at Annual Monarch Camp King’s College Field Hockey invites players of all ages to yearly camp - July 23
Brystal Hardiman, of Northwest, demonstrates eye, ball and stick coordination during a break.
Lauren Mullery, of Good Shepard Academy, works on a ball control drill.
Caton Fahey, of St. Nick’s, works the ball down the field.
Alex Lipinski, of Crestwood, works on ball control drills.
Instructor Bri DiMaggio gives suggestions.
Camp instructors Bri DiMaggio and Nicole Sott go over the upcoming drills.
Ravel Bozek, ,of Solomon Elementary, takes a shot on goalie Sydney Rusnock, of Wyoming Valley West.
Isabella Uhl, of Crestwood, sets up to take a shot on goal during the third day of camp at King’s College.
Brenna Slusser, of Hanover Area, moves the ball down the field.
Ellie Vito, of Pittston Area, tries to block a shot on goal.
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Nanticoke Softball Crowned Champs
Kaylee Sterling, of Holy Redeemer, takes a shot during drills.
Sarah Kebles, from St. Nick’s, works on a passing drill at Betzler Fields.
The Nanticoke Junior Girls All-Star team won the District 16 and Section 5 Championships July 3 at their home field. Pictured above is the team and coaching staff celebrating with their winning banner. Team roster includes: Jilan Baron, Mandy Biehl, Emilee Bobos, Emily Conrad, Sabrina Holevinski, Kylie Jones, Abigal Kotch, Stephanie Layland, Jillian Maute, Elizabeth Redenski, Lindsey Rowles, Brinley Sobeck, Madison Stashak. Manger: Chris King and coaches: Marc Layland, Steve Kotch. Photo submitted by Cheryl Goss.
Above, campers pose for a group shot after receiving their t-shirts. Left, campers stretch before the start of camp at Betzler Field. Left, Allie Pachucki, left, and Lauren Kane, right, of Bear Creek take part in a game of “Find Your Partner” during the beginning of camp.
Nanticoke’s 11-12 Major Girls took the District 16 and Section 5 Championships. Pictured above with their championship banner are: Riley Baird, Mackenzie Casey, Abigail Cullen, Emily Cullen, Abecka Jones, Alison Keener, Jennifer Kurkoski, Rielly Miller, Lauren Mullery, Olivia Nice, Gabrielle Rakowski, Jessica Skladzien, Kasidy Slusser. Team Manager: Colleen Baird and coaches: Chris Slusser, Paul Cullen. Photo submitted by Cheryl Goss.
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Nanticoke’s 9-10 girls team captured the District 16 Championship. Pictured above is the team, including: Alexis Atkins, Tiffany Brogan, Gabrielle Cheslaw, Makenzie Cheslaw, Allison Guydosh, Shaylee Heffron, Sophia Lukowski, Jetta Mager, Elizabeth Mendrzycki, Kayla Pegarella, Haylee Shotwell, Kaitlyn Smith, Kayla Subarton, Manager: Richard Brogan and coaches: Holi Heffron, Darren Mendrzycki. Photo submitted by Cheryl Goss.
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Jenkins Township Secures Win Over Duryea in Tourney
Coaches Pitch Tournament fun for players of all ages in Jenkins Township League - July 20
JB Hoover, of Duryea, moves to make the play at first base against Jenkins Township.
Joey Bradley, of Jenkins Township, waits for the pitch during the Coaches Pitch Tournament.
Jenkins Township’s Ethan Aftewicz, left, and Francis Cawley chest bump before the start of the Coaches Pitch Tournament.
Duryea’s JB Hoover steps into the pitch to connect with the ball.
Duryea’s Madison Ferri keeps her eye on the play.
TJ Johnson, of Duryea, waits for play to begin.
Jenkins Township’s AnnaBelle Viglione looks for direction from her coach.
Stepping on his tippy toes, Duryea’s Jack Scagliotti gets a hit.
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Page 9 Clockwise from left, Lorenza Agrolla, of Jenkins Township, swings to make contact with the pitch. Jack Scagliotti, of Duryea, runs to first base after connecting with the ball. Leo Nockley talks to his first base coach after hitting a single for Jenkins Township. Evan McCoy, of Duryea, keeps his eye on the ball. Photos by Steve Shoemaker
Jacoby Harnen, of Jenkins Township, watches the ball as he swings into it.
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Mountain Top Players Enjoy Summer Football Camp Crestwood High School hosts a youth football camp for 10th consecutive year - July 15
Jacob Smith runs through a conditioning drill at Crestwood High School.
Andrew Lenahan, left, works through a defensive drill with Nicholas Kremski.
Colin Lazo sprints through a warm-up drill during the youth football camp in Mountain Top.
Brandon King works on his hand-eye coordination by playing with a tennis ball,
Jacob Feisel practices a blocking drill at Crestwood’s youth football camp.
Above, Coach Ryan Arcangeli addresses the players before the start of the second day of camp. Left, Coach Kyle Kutney talks with his group before breaking down into drills at Crestwood High School. Brendan Dennis receives a pass during a drill at Crestwood High School.
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Page 11 Left to right, Paul Feisel uses a tackling dummy to run through a drill. Jase Earl warmsup with a ladder drill at the Crestwood High School football field. Cole Cerase, right, works with Crestwood football player Christian Kintz during the youth football camp. Photos by Mary Bove
Campers warm-up at Crestwood High School’s football stadium as the coaches evaluate.
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Matthew Buchman jumps through a ladder during a conditioning drill at Crestwood High School.
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Anthracite Curling Club Teaches Basic Skills Hopeful curlers visit the Toyota SportsPlex to improve their curling knowledge - July 14
Mariana Tardillo focuses on her release and posture during an Anthracite Curling Club practice session.
Brandon Jackson focuses on the direction of the stone.
Michelle Belles and Lenny Nardozzo sweep the stone.
Kurt Maas practices his shot with the Anthracite Curling Club in Wilkes-Barre. Photos by Steve Shoemaker
Mariana Tardillo and John Burns practice their team work at Toyota SportsPlex.
Seth Garner watches as Lara Garner releases the stone down the ice in Wilkes-Barre.
Ken Lee gets his balance before releasing the stone down the ice.
Stacey Berkoski focuses on the button before throwing the stone toward the center of the ice.
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Jen Dobo releases the stone during a curling session at Toyota SportsPlex.
Maria Maas laughs with her teammates during a night of curling at Toyota SportsPlex.
Matt Lyons watches the play and waits for his chance to get in on the action.
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BMT National Clinches District 31 Championship Back Mountain teams from the 11-12 age group competed for the Little League District crown - July 14
BMT National celebrates their 8-7 win over BMT American to capture the District 31 crown.
BMT American’s Zack Luksic reacts as he approaches home plate after hitting a home run.
BMT National’s Kyle Sincavage gets a high five from umpire Walt Mishanski.
BMT American shortstop Cooper Lewis makes a throw to first base.
BMT National’s Michael Ropietski gets called for catchers interference in the last inning. BMT National’s Luke Spencer slides under the tag of BMT American’s third baseman Frankie Nockley in Dallas. Left to right, BMT National relief pitcher Michael Rother celebrates the last out. BMT National catcher Zach Holthaus rests in the dugout between innings. BMT National starts their victory lap with their banner after defeating BMT American 8-7.
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BMT American’s Jake Shaver gets congrats from his first base coach in the last inning.
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BMT American’s Logan Paczewski adjusts his gloves while at first base.
BMT National pitcher Luke Spencer reacts to a late BMT American rally.
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BMT American’s Frankie Nockley swings at a pitch against BMT National. Far left, BMT American pitcher Jake Shaver delivers a pitch against BMT National in Dallas. Left, BMT National’s Ty Federici gets congratulated by District 16/31 officials during the medal presentations. Photos by Frank Lauri
Above, BMT National’s Will Youngman goes airborne as he crosses the plate. Right, BMT American pitcher Nick Gashi delivers a pitch against BMT National. Far right, BMT National shortstop Max Paczewski runs off the field after turning a double play against BMT American.
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Laurel Run’s Annual Hillclimb Draws Large Crowd Giant’s Despair Hillclimb is known as a summer attraction for locals and out-of-towners - July 11
William Hughes, of Weatherly, drives his 82 Chevrolet Sport Mod down a straight away in the Giant’s Despair Hillclimb.
Dan Foley, of Callery, drives his 2012 Mitsubishi Evolution X Street Mod out of turn one in the Giant’s Despair Hillclimb.
Howard Balbach Jr., of Shavertown, drives his 99 Chevy Monte Carlo GT1 into a straight stretch.
Joe Whiteley, of Windsor, PA, comes out of turn one in his 64 Austin Healey Sprite during the Hillclimb.
Keith Bower, of Wilkes-Barre, starts an uphill out of turn two in his 92 Vector Gb-2 Formula V. Left to right, a crew member works on the 99 Chevy Monte Carlo GT1 driven by Howard Balbach Jr. of Shavertown. Bob Gardner from Newark, DE drives his 06 Stohr Prototype 1 to the starting line. Darryl Danko, of Laurel Run, clears “Devils Elbow” in his 01 Reynard Formula S. Photos by Frank Lauri
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Jack Danko, of Laurel Run, drives his 08 Radical Prototype 1 uphill.
Wally Usloski, of Wilkes-Barre, approaches “Devils Elbow” in his 97 Van Deiman Formula Continental in the Giant’s Despair Hillclimb.
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John Zabriskie, of Plains, drives his 13 Tjz 13 Formula in the Giant’s Despair Hillclimb.
Former Wilkes-Barre Drive-In’s owner, Frank Scavo, of Old Forge, poses with his family and 68 Jaguar XKE E Type.
Bob Feist, of Wilkes-Barre, sits at the wheel of his 02 Inex Legend prepared to start.
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Youth Baseball Players Refine Skills at Misericordia Camp Misericordia University hosts annual summer baseball camp for local athletes - July 10
Mark Karcatskie, left, goes to snatch the ball before Gary Weaver makes it to base.
Aidan Conrad takes practice swings off a tee while Misericordia volunteer Michael Comerford watches.
Nick Finarelli reaches for the ball during Misericordia University’s youth summer baseball camp.
Shane Healey, left, tags out Ricky Hynick, right, as Zach Paczewski comes to the play.
John Matlock connects with the pitch at the Misericordia University baseball camp.
Ethan Zawadski, 6, watches for the pitch from Misericordia University baseball coach Chris Tuttle.
Parker Bolesta makes a catch in the outfield.
Nick Finarelli works on his throws with Chris Tuttle, MU coaching staff.
Will Youngman practices his swing with a tee during the summer camp.
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Left to right, Matt Hurst keeps his eye on the ball during a baseball camp at Misericordia University. Brian Kwak makes a catch in the outfield during a drill. Will Youngman looks to make a play during a scrimmage in Dallas. Photos by Mary Bove
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