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SPORT SHOT! November 2016
Vol. 3 Issue 10
For the athlete in all of us
JH FOOTBALL Rainy weather won’t stop Crestwood, WVW from junior high competition Pages 4-5
VARSITY BOYS SOCCER Wyoming Valley West sweeps Wyoming Area to keep winning record Pages 12-13
VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY Holy Redeemer keeps perfect season with win over Nanticoke Area Pages 16-17
HURRICANES REIGN DOWN Senior Spotlight: Ryan Hogan, Wyoming Valley West, page 3
TIME OUT with Wyoming Valley Striders’ Karen Moskel, page 11
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Editor’s Note: Play Like an Underdog As teams move into the playoff season for high school athletics, there is one thing recent events have reminded me: never underestimate the underdogs. Although I wasn’t in Happy Valley during the Penn State vs. Ohio State game, I was cheering for the Nitany Lions from the Wyoming Valley. Everyone, even some of the most dedicated Penn State fans I know, counted their team out against the undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes. Down 21-7 going into the fourth quarter, no one expected the ending Penn State pulled off. They were by far the underdogs in this game with Ohio State showing up to Happy Valley with a 20-game road winning streak. In the fourth quarter Penn State surprised everyone putting up 17 points to finish the game 24-21. It’s something no one expected. The last time Penn State beat a team ranked in the top five was 1999.
As Wyoming Valley teams head into their District games, I encourage you to remember that as the underdog you have nothing to use but everything to gain. You may be the number six team matched up against the top seeded team, don’t let that discourage you. If you go in with a defeated attitude, you will be defeated. At the same time, if you go into a game like you’ve already won, that could end up hurting you. Maybe that’s what happened to Ohio State. I mean, the last time OSU lost in Happy Valley was in 2005. However it played out, anyone who has played a game as the underdog knows: it’s so much sweeter to win a game no one expects you to win. Play confidently. Work as a team. Believe in yourself. Good luck to the Wyoming Valley teams competing in District games this month. Keep a look out for the Wyoming Valley Sport Shot photographers ready to capture these exciting games for our December issue.
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On the cover: The Ed-Lark Hurricane’s D Team celebrates their Coal Bucket Game win over the Plymouth Shawnee Indians on their home field. Photo by Caitlin Hargrave
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Benjamin August Memorial 3-Mile Run & Walk Sunday, November 13 at 10:30 AM organized by the Jewish Community Alliance. Race day registration fee is $20. Registration is held at the JCC in Wilkes-Barre. Contact 570-824-4646 for more information.
Wyoming Valley Striders 2016 End of Year Social Friday, November 18 from 7-10 at Rodano’s in Wilkes-Barre. Our races will be over for 2016 and it’s time to cool down at our end of year social! All are invited! $10 per person, which includes food and soft drinks. Happy hour drink prices available.
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Misericordia University’s 2nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K Sunday, November 13 at 10 AM in Dallas. Registration begins at 8:30 AM outside the Anderson Health Center on Misericordia’s campus. $20 registration fee. All proceeds benefit Misericordia’s Relay for Life Event. Contact sadlern@misericordia.edu for more information.
Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself Monday, November 14 at 6:45-8:15 at Balance Yoga Studio in Forty Fort. This workshop will teach the proper/ healthy alignment in our standing yoga postures. Great for all levels and experience. Sign up at BalanceNEPA. com/workshops or call the studio at 570-714-2777.
Editor/Publisher: Ellen Hoffman PO Box 1778 Kingston, PA 18704 wyomingvalleysportshot.com wyomingvalleysportshot@gmail.com or 570.406.3335
Our team: Wyoming Valley Sport Shot is locally owned and handmade in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Contributing photographers this issue include Mary Bove, Caitlin Hargrave, Frank Lauri.
Wyoming Valley Striders 3rd Annual 20K Race Sunday, November 6 at 9 AM at Lake George State Park in White Haven. Registration opens at 7:15 AM. $30 registration fee. Contact John Martino at dashmartino@gmail.com, 570-778-9165 or Tony Pszeniczny at tony.pszeniczny@gmail.com, 570-262-9133
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Senior Spotlight: Ryan Hogan By Ellen Hoffman
Ryan Hogan, Wyoming Valley West class of 2016 graduate, knew early on baseball was not something he wanted to give up after his senior year. As a junior, he verbally committed to St. John’s University to become part of their Division 1 baseball team. “I did not know how far baseball could take me until I reached high school,” he said. “I was recruited by several schools but I enjoyed St. John’s the most so I picked there.” Baseball has been part of his life for years. He started playing tee ball when he was four-years-old but then quit to try out other sports. Eventually, he made his way back to baseball at age seven, liking that sport the most. Joining the varsity team as a freshman he was instantly an asset to the Spartans. During his first season as a Spartan, he had the game-winning hit in the district final against Scranton. Since then he’s gone on to assist WVW in winning three district titles. Hogan finished his senior season second in the conference in hitting at .471 during the regular season. He also led the entire league with 16 RBI. Not only does Hogan have experience with high school district and state games but also with American Legion finals. Hogan was a member of the Swoyersville Senior American Legion team in 2014 when they took home the state title, something he says is his favorite baseball memory. “It was definitely an unbelievable experience winning the state title,” he said. “It was a group of older kids mostly and it was fun playing with them. I think we were definitely the underdogs and we proved ourselves.” Playing for so many years with the same group of guys surely made it hard for Hogan to say goodbye. “The nice thing about high school baseball was that most of us hung out outside of baseball,” he said, “So it developed good team chemistry.” One of the main lessons baseball has taught him is to enjoy his time because it goes fast. “Enjoy the time with your friends and don’t take the game too seriously,” he said. All of the titles and accolades don’t mean Hogan wasn’t ready to learn more at the D1 level. Now that he’s been on campus for a
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few months, he feels settled in and adjusted to life away from home. Not only did he have to get adjusted to new teammates and coaches but also new classes and dorm-life. “Definitely managing the new schedule that I have was tough,” he said. “The first few weeks of school were rough trying to get acclimated but I’m adjusted fine now.” Hogan joins the Division 1 team as a catcher and/or outfielder. “There’s always more to learn in baseball,” he said. Hogan was one of nine incoming freshmen to the St. John’s team. So far they’ve practiced together daily and are almost finished with their fall season. Baseball wasn’t the only thing that attracted Hogan to this school. He’s majoring in computer science and minoring in cyber security. “I obviously have aspirations of continuing my baseball career after college, but I am passionate about my major, which I have already been doing personally for the past two years or so,” he said. “I hope to come out of school accomplishing my academic and baseball goals, and continuing whichever works out to my favor.” 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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Crestwood JH Team Claims Home Win Over WVW The Comets defeat the Spartans 25-8 in a rainy junior high game - October 22 Left to right, Crestwood’s kicker Garrett Swank punts the ball in a game against Wyoming Valley West. Valley West’s kicker (5) kicks off in a game against Crestwood. Valley West’s defender (17) tries to break up a pass to Crestwood’s Brandon Niemenski (1).
Crestwood’s defensive tackle Matt Shiplett (33) and Valley West’s offensive tackle get ready to battle it out.
Valley West’s running back (5) tries to break away from Crestwood’s (72).
Clockwise from upper left, Valley West’s quarterback (21) runs the ball in a game against Crestwood. Crestwood’s Dylan Horn (82) and Brandon Niemenski (1) celebrate Niemenski’s touchdown run against Wyoming Valley West. Crestwood’s Jimmy Hawley (42) catches a pass against Wyoming Valley West. Valley West’s quarterback tries to get past Crestwood’s (72). Photos by Frank Lauri
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WVW Hosts ‘Kickin It For Cancer’ Game
Crestwood’s Brandon Niemenski catches a pass between two Wyoming Valley West defenders.
The Wyoming Valley West girls soccer team competed against Crestwood in their annual Kickin It for Childhood Cancer game on September 27 at Spartan Stadium in Kingston. All donations and proceeds from the game were collected for THON. Crestwood won the game 2-0. Front row: Aubrey Boyd, Sophia Ginocchetti, Madison Motovidlak, Olivia Burkhardt, Jess Shaver, Julianna Murray, Jenna Rovine, Julia Kobusky. Middle row: Grace Bakewell, Kennadi Josefowicz, Cassie Wright, Tiff Michalek, Maggie Rittenhouse, Elizabeth Burkhardt, Morgan Bobkowski, Ashley Duda, Sabrina Seitz, Kylee Laudenslager. Top row: Morgan Josefowicz, Mary Zavada, Kellie Gombeda, Natalie Gruver, Gabby Smicherko, Emma Grimes, Danielle Cook, Emily Matthews, Kerri Mulligan, Nicole Boutanos, Riley O’Neil, Lauren Thoryk. Picture submitted by Deb Stevens.
Valley West’s (33) moves in to tackle Crestwood’s Garrett Swank (22).
Crestwood’s Derek Petrochko gets ready for the snap against Wyoming Valley West.
Clockwise from upper left, Crestwood’s Dylan Horn reacts after Brandon Niemenski’s touchdown run against WVW. Crestwood’s Brandon Niemenski runs the ball. Crestwood’s Garrett Swank (22) tries to break away from Wyoming Valley West’s defender (28).
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Trojans Race Away with Road Win Over Royals Nanticoke Area beats Holy Redeemer 33-19 during a Saturday night varsity game - October 22
Nanticoke Area’s Allen Fowler (50) signals touchdown as Eric Jeffries (4) crosses the goal line for a touchdown against Holy Redeemer.
Holy Redeemer’s Jonathan Winters (25) tackles Nanticoke Area’s Mark Walters (22) during a game at McCarthy Stadium.
Nanticoke Area’s Mark Walters (22) breaks up a pass intended for HR’s Jonathan Winters (25).
Nanticoke’s Eric Jeffries (4) runs the ball as he gets some blocks against Holy Redeemer. Holy Redeemer’s Tom Engle (9) tackles Nanticoke Area’s Eric Jeffries (4) in Wilkes-Barre.
Above, Holy Redeemer’s Dorien Ryans runs the ball in a game against Nanticoke Area at McCarthy Stadium. Right, Holy Redeemer’s Jonathan Winters punts the ball in a regular season game against Nanticoke Area. Far right, Nanticoke Area’s Mark Walters runs the ball against Holy Redeemer at McCarthy Stadium in Wilkes-Barre.
Holy Redeemer head coach Dwayne Downing cheers on his team against Nanticoke Area.
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Page 7 Far left, Nanticoke Area’s Mark Walters (22) makes a shoestring tackle on Holy Redeemer’s Jonathan Winters (25) during a game in Wilkes-Barre. Left, Nanticoke Area’s quarterback Matt Wrubel (13) escapes a sack by Holy Redeemer’s Joe Pisack (80). Below, Nanticoke Area quarterback Matt Wrubel gets set to pass the ball against Holy Redeemer in a regular season match-up. Photos by Frank Lauri
Holy Redeemer quarterback Tom Engle looks down field for an open receiver.
Holy Redeemer’s Jonathan Winters (25) shakes off a tackle by Nanticoke Area’s Dylan Szychowski (17).
Holy Redeemer’s Jonathan Winters (25) goes for a pass with Nanticoke Area’s Dylan Szychowski (17) defending.
Your Shots: Crestwood Comets Baseball Donates To Candy’s Place
Nanticoke’s Eric Jeffries (4) and his teammates celebrate in the end zone after his touchdown run against Holy Redeemer.
The Crestwood Comets baseball players held a t-shirt fundraiser for Candy’s Place, a Cancer Wellness Center. Candy’s Place provides support to local cancer patients and their families. Pictured at the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton RailRiders game to present the check include Comets Stew Caladie, Caden Rozitski and James Graves, BJ Ahearn, Candy’s Place Board Member, Lori Rozitski, Booster Club President and Paula Graves, Booster Club Fundraiser Chair. Photo submitted by Dawn Marie Chalk.
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Lake-Lehman Wins Buzzer Beater Against Wyoming Sem Junior high field hockey game ends with Lake-Lehman edging Wyoming Seminary - October 20 Far left, Ava Radel, of Lake-Lehman dribbles down the field in a home game against Wyoming Seminary. Left, Wyoming Seminary’s Quinn Medico pulls the ball back from her opponent. Photos by Caitlin Hargrave
Clockwise from upper left, Wyoming Seminary’s Elizabeth Carlisle defends against Lake-Lehman’s Madison Lasinski . Top to bottom, Lake-Lehman’s Madison Lasinski chases down Wyoming Seminary’s Anna Mozeleski during a game in Lehman.
Seminary’s Quinn Medico controls the ball with Lake-Lehman defender Maddy Stuart close behind.
Wyoming Seminary’s Emily Aikens gets substituted into play.
The LL junior high field hockey team talks at half.
Lake-Lehman’s Ava Radel takes a shot on goal as Wyoming Seminary’s Ashley Metz tries to block.
Lake-Lehman’s Ava Radel takes a free hit. Lake-Lehman’s McKinnon Budzak watches the play.
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Lake-Lehman’s Madison Lasinski dribbles down the field in a home junior high game.
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Seminary’s Quinn Medico dribbles down the field with pressure from LL’s Maddy Stuart.
Wyoming Seminary’s Heather Paglia receives a pass during a game against Lake-Lehman.
Lake-Lehman’s Madison Lasinski controls the ball.
Lake-Lehman’s Addy Keintopp and Wyoming Seminary’s Anna Mozeleski compete for possession.
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Mountain Top, Pittston Compete in Intramural Game Local intramural teams wrap up season before County Cup Tournament begins - October 16
Above, Pittston’s Delaney Kutchkus takes a goal kick in Mountain Top. Above, Mountain Top’s Olivia Donnini takes a shot on net as Pittston’s goalie Katie Parrent and defender Alexandria Cox attempt to block. Left, Pittston’s Amanda Casterline (left) tries to steal the ball from Mountain Top’s Alyssa Cuono as Pittston’s Kayla Dovidas (right) defends. Far left, Pittston’s Kayla Dovidas moves to pick up a loose ball as Mountain Top’s Paige Good (5) and Ashley Gola (4) loose control.
Left to right, players from Mountain Top and Pittston compete in intramural play during a U18 girls game. Mountain Top’s Olivia Donnini watches as Mountain Top goalie Katie Parrent punts the ball. Photos by Mary Bove
Breanna Kijek, of Mountain Top, controls the ball during an intramural game.
Olivia Donnini, of Mountain Top, dribbles down field in an intramural game against Pittston.
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TIME OUT with Karen Moskel By Ellen Hoffman The Wyoming Valley Lady Striders encourage female runners throughout NEPA. In 2014, co-founders Karen Moskel and Marjorie Adams created a Couch to 5K program to help women go from beginning runners, or even inactive, to running a 5K race in eight weeks. Since 2014 there have been seven different C25K groups, the seventh group wrapping up their training this month. Sport Shot caught up with Moskel to learn more about her running background, the Lady Striders and the C25K program.
Clockwise from upper left, Mountain Top’s Paige Good controls the ball with pressure from Mountain Top’s Kaitlyn Rossi and Brittany Dovidas. Pittston’s #16 passes to a teammate. Pittston’s Delaney Kutchkus takes a direct kick as Mountain Top’s Paige Good tries to block. Pittston’s Delaney Kutchkus moves toward a loose ball as Mountain Top’s Alyssa Cuono defends. Delaney Kutchkus, of Pittston, lines up her shot with Mountain Top’s Alyssa Cuono defending.
Mountain Top goalie Allison Lokken blocks a shot from Pittston during an intramural game.
no way I’m getting to three miles in eight weeks. I can’t even run for two minutes straight.” But then, we get to week five, where we are running 2.25 miles with just a small walk break in the middle, and they realize they can do it. I’d like to think this helps them with anything else they were contemplating but thought it was too far out of reach. It’s all about positivity. I also hope they keep running, of course!
What’s the most important thing to remember when running or training? It’s very important to take it slow. I saw this program last year where a trainer was promising to get people to a five mile race in five weeks. That’s just asking for an injury. It’s like weight loss. It’s not an overnight thing. It’s going to take time, and you’re going to walk, and you’re not going to be running in the front, but you can do it.
What first made you interested in running? My friend Kim was walking to the Hoyt Library 5K when I was 13 years old, and saw me on my porch and told me I should come. I had no previous running training, but joined her, and Tell me about a ended up winning Wyoming Valley Striders’ Karen Moskel time you felt like Photo by Ellen Hoffman an age group award. the C25K program I was instantly hooked. I ran track and gave you a sense of fulfillment. cross country competitively throughThis question may make me cry! Every out high school and then took a break time a class graduates, we have a pizza to have fun, grow up, and have kids. party, and the coaches usually get a I have been running steadily since my card signed by everyone in the group. 30th birthday. I ran my first half The messages people write are so marathon in 2009 and my first moving. They tell you what the marathon later that year. I’ve now program meant to them, that they completed nine marathons. plan to run longer races in the future, that it helped them get through a hard What made you interested in time in their life, etc.You realize that coaching? you weren’t just coaching someone I am kind of a volunteer junkie. I have to be able to run a race, you were a “Little Sister” through Big Brothers, making an actual difference in their Big Sisters; I’m in a group on Facebook real lives. where you dedicate your races to a disabled child and then you send them Goals for the Lady Striders the medals from your races; I coach and C25K? junior high cross country for SusqueBigger and better! We’d love to have hanna Prep; I just signed up to help at more interaction on our Facebook Blue Chip Animal Rescue. I like being page to let us know what runners in busy and I love to help people who the area want – weekly group runs, all want to help themselves get healthier ladies races, group trips to races, once and happier. a month dinners, card club, whatever! We’d do it all if we knew what the What do you hope to instill in public wanted. Our biggest C25K had your runners? to be cut off at 50 ladies. It was so fun I want them to know that with hard having a huge group like that. I’d love work, anything can be accomplished. to have 50 again for our next program In the beginning, they look at the because there is so much love and training schedule and think, “There’s support in a big group.
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Spartans Spear Warriors in Boys Soccer Match-Up
Wyoming Valley West keeps winning record with 8-0 win over Wyoming Area - October 8
Wyoming Area’s Mike Wall (11) and Wyoming Valley West’s Joyssen Gonzalez (16) fight to get control of the ball.
Wyoming Valley West’s Jake Gurtis (10) has to hurdle over Wyoming Area’s goalie Jason Mapes (44) to avoid a collision.
Wyoming Valley West’s Kyle Yusko controls the ball in a game against Wyoming Area.
Wyoming Valley West’s Kyle Yusko (28) controls the ball away from Wyoming Area’s Stanley Moderski (37).
Wyoming Area’s Ryan Shuleski moves the ball down the field against Wyoming Valley West.
Wyoming Area’s Mike Wall passes the ball against Wyoming Valley West.
Ryan Shuleski (10) and Mitch Forgash (12) both try to head the ball. Left to right, Wyoming Area’s Luke Coolbaugh (8) looks to get the ball past WVW’s Jake Gurtis (10). Wyoming Area’s Peter Butera (23) tries to keep WVW’s Joyssen Gonzalez (16) away from the ball. Wyoming Area’s Luke Coolbaugh (8) tries to get the ball past WVW’s Josh Payne (23).
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Page 13 Clockwise from upper left, Wyoming Area’s Justin Adler sends the ball down field in a game against WVW. Wyoming Area’s Peter Butera (23) controls the ball from WVW’s Zach Kobusky (11). Wyoming Valley West’s Joyssen Gonzalez (16) keeps the ball away from Wyoming Area’s Justin Adler (5).
Wyoming Valley West’s Kevin Grodzki (5) heads the ball and tries to avoid collision with Wyoming Area’s Ryan Shuleski (10). Wyoming Valley West’s Charlie Keefer (17) takes a shot in a game against Wyoming Area. Wyoming Valley West’s Jake Gurtis (10) gets past Wyoming Area’s goalie Jason Mapes (44) for the shot and goal. Photos by Frank Lauri
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Meyers Sweeps Hanover in 4-0 Home Victory Meyers evens out their season scoreboard with a win over Hanover Area - October 4
Meyers’ Kayley Nilon (3) takes a shot with Hanover Area’s Tiana Davis (12) defending the kick during a regular season District 2 game. Meyers’ Jordan Givens (7) blocks a pass in a game against Hanover Area.
Clockwise from left, Hanover Area’s Gillian Barber (21) moves the ball between Meyers’ Jordan Givens (7) and Maria Franckiewicz (24). Meyers’ Kayley Nilon (3) takes a shot in a game against Hanover Area.
Hanover Area’s Nadia Lamoreaux (15) and Meyers’ Jenay Zelinka (14) go after the ball in a game in Wilkes-Barre.
Hanover Area’s Tanisha Atherton controls the ball against Meyers.
Meyers’ Jenay Zelinka (14) puts the ball in play against Hanover Area.
Meyers’ Ashley Bruno moves the ball down the field against Hanover Area.
Hanover Area’s Lauren Skupski (9) moves the ball down the field in a game against Meyers. Photos by Frank Lauri
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Left to right, Hanover Area’s Gillian Barber (21) and Meyers’ Jordan Givens (7) battle for control of the ball. Hanover Area’s Shannon Keating focuses on the ball from a corner kick against Meyers. Meyers’ Jenay Zelinka tries to keep the ball in play in a game against Hanover Area. Left to right, Hanover Area’s Tanisha Atherton takes a penalty kick in a game against Meyers. Meyers’ Erin Morris controls the ball in a home game against Hanover Area. Meyers’ Maria Armbruster (8) blocks a kick from Hanover Area’s Kayarra McMullen (3) during a District 2 regular season game.
Left to right, Hanover Area’s Abby Thompson gets ready to defend a shot in a game against Meyers. Meyers’ Erin Morris (2) and Hanover Area’s Nadia Lamoreaux (15) battle for the ball. Meyers’ goalie Devon Keiper makes a save in front of the net in a game against Hanover Area.
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Holy Redeemer Continues Royal Streak with 10-1 Win
The Royals defeat the Nanticoke Area Trojanettes in a regular season match-up - October 3 Left to right, the PIAA Official does the coin toss to start the match up of Nanticoke and Holy Redeemer. Holy Redeemer’s Abby Shorts (20) lunges to knock the ball in for goal against Nanticoke. Photos by Frank Lauri
Nanticoke’s Jessica Eckrote tries to lift the ball from the turf against Holy Redeemer.
Holy Redeemer’s Kayla Kruk follows through on her free shot.
Holy Redeemer’s Abby Shorts (20) and McKenna Dolan (10) celebrate after Shorts’ goal.
Holy Redeemer’s Kayla Serafin runs after the ball in a game against Nanticoke.
Nanticoke’s Veronica Penko passes the ball in a game against Holy Redeemer.
Clockwise from upper left, Nanticoke’s Megan Kocher (1) and Holy Redeemer’s Kayla Kruk (6) race after the ball. Holy Redeemer’s Jesse Ornoski (23) and Nanticoke’s Veronica Penko (5) battle for the ball in a District 2 match up. Holy Redeemers’ goalie dives on a shot by Nanticoke’s Paige Mislitski (27).
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Clockwise from upper left, Nanticoke’s Nadia Cobb (6) and Holy Redeemer’s Talia Koseroski (7) battle for control of the ball. Nanticoke’s Megan Kocher gets ready to strike the ball against Holy Redeemer. Holy Redeemer’s Jesse Ornoski moves the ball down the field against Nanticoke. Nanticoke’s Katie King drives the ball down the field in a home game against Holy Redeemer. Nanticoke’s Nadia Cob (6) tries to steal the ball away from Holy Redeemer’s Abby Shorts (20) during a District 2 regular season game.
Nanticoke’s Nadia Cobb (6) tries to keep the ball away from Holy Redeemer’s Kat Finnegan (12).
Holy Redeemer’s Kat Finnegan moves the ball down the field against Nanticoke.
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Hurricanes Storm Through Plymouth in Rivalry Game Ed-Lark wins Coal Bucket in annual game against the Plymouth Shawnee Indians - October 2
Plymouth’s Major Small sets up for the start of the play.
The Ed-Lark Hurricane’s D Team celebrates their Coal Bucket win over the Plymouth Shawnee Indians.
Plymouth’s Antonio Giannelli chases down Ed-Lark’s Namir Pharmes during the Coal Bucket battle.
Plymouth’s Jonathan Otway competes in a game against Ed-Lark.
Bradley Benjamin, of Ed-Lark, runs down the field.
Plymouth’s Pasquale Allabaugh moves to stop Ed-Lark’s Namir Pharmes from advancing down the field.
Above, Ed-Lark’s Saalideen Muhammad cools down during half time at his home field.
Ed-Lark’s Nathan Amos (51), Zachary McDaniels (53), Savion Cupil (85) and Morgan Daniels (63) chat during a break in play.
Plymouth’s Jonathan Otway tackles Ed-Lark’s Namir Pharmes during their rivalry game.
Left, Plymouth’s Jonathan Otway looks for an open hole to break through the Ed-Lark defense.
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Clockwise from upper left, the Ed-Lark Hurricane’s celebrate their win. Clockwise from above, an Ed-Lark cheerleader runs through their routine at half-time.
Ed-Lark’s Dominic Grzezdzinski runs off the field.
Plymouth’s Ayden Mazur takes a water break.
Ed-Lark’s Namir Pharmes tries to tackle Plymouth’s Jonathan Otway during the second half.
Ed-Lark’s Brady Kasadra lines up for the play.
Photos by Caitlin Hargrave
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