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SPORT SHOT! January 2016
Vol. 2 Issue 12
For the athlete in all of us
ICE HOCKEY Club team Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Knights compete on home ice Pages 10-11
DOME FIELD HOCKEY Local middle school teams keep in shape by playing in off season Page 15
VARSITY BASKETBALL Wilkes-Barre teams Coughlin, Meyers battle in early season competition Pages 16-17
HE SHOOTS, HE SCORES!
Senior Spotlight: Aaron Kliamovich, Wyoming Sem, page 3
Back Mountain basketball teams compete, pages 18-19
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Editor’s Note: Running Resolution Last January I created a New Years Resolution. As Sport Shot readers know, my resolution was to train for and complete a 5K. I can happily say I was successful in completing my 2015 New Years Resolution – I ran two 5K’s back to back! Last January I thought this was a feat that would be difficult for me. In part it was, but thanks to the Wyoming Valley Lady Striders I achieved my goal. I had never been one for running. In fact, I hated it. I played soccer throughout school but never enjoyed our long runs or even our warm-ups. Something I frequently used to say was that I didn’t like running without a purpose. Meaning, if I wasn’t chasing a soccer ball, it wasn’t worth it. After joining the Lady Striders and running three times a week with a group of dedicated ladies, it changed my views on what running means to me. My running trailed off after training with the Lady Striders and both 5K’s. I ran with my sister in the summer months
after the program ended, but then she went back to college in Philadelphia, so I slacked off because I didn’t have a buddy or group pushing me through a run. But, something odd happened in October – I missed running. Me? Miss running. I still kind of laugh thinking that. But it’s true! I now [voluntarily] go to the gym to run. It seems like the simplest thing but it’s big for me, the girl who at the age of four told my mother I didn’t want to play soccer because of how much running was involved. Now I’m pushing myself to continue this regular running routine and I’m trying to come up with a new running resolution for 2016. I know that I need to build up my endurance, so ideally my resolution would be geared toward that. It’s something I need to give some thought to, but am open to suggestions from any long-time runners out there! Send me running recommendations for my 2016 resolution at wyomingvalleysportshot @gmail.com. Don’t let me down!
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Nothing But Net Terms Basketball season is back! Prepare for upcoming games by searching the word find below for common basketball terms and positions. Also, flip through this issue to see images from a number of games already played.
On the cover: Crestwood’s Jeffrey Hooper (center) smiles as he’s congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal in the first period. Photo by Frank Lauri
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5th Annual Indoor Triathlon Saturday, January 16 at the Berwick Area YMCA. Registration deadline is January 4. Event includes a 10 minute swim, 20 minute bike ride, 15 minute run/walk. For more information contact Chris Reigel, Wellness Director at wellness@berwicky.org or 570-752-5981.
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.
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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 to register.
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Senior Spotlight: Aaron Kliamovich By Ellen Hoffman
As a high school senior looking at colleges, there is a lot to consider: scholastic program, location, financial aid, athletics. Wyoming Seminary senior Aaron Kliamovich considered all that, but at the top of his list was another bullet point: what school can help me achieve my goals of Olympic wrestling? After a 14-hour car ride to Northern Michigan University, the answer was simple. “From the start they [Northern Michigan coaches] had a lot of faith in me. They believe that I can be a World Champion, or an Olympic Champion, that is if I came there and wrestled for them.” Kliamovich decided that this was the location he wanted to continue his wrestling career. One change, though, would be the type of wrestling he’d be practicing. Northern Michigan University is the Olympic Training Site for Team USA. Olympic wrestlers perform Greco-Roman style wrestling, which is using only upper body moves. High school and most other collegiate wrestling programs are folkstyle, where competitors can use both their arms and legs. Kliamovich says he likes the Greco-Roman style because it’s “the closest thing to a fight and I like feeling in control and the whole rush of it.” He is looking forward to his next trip to Michigan where he’ll be able to get back into the Greco-style of wrestling. His next visit will be in the summer when Team Iran visits. “Coach Ron Hermann and his staff know what tweaks I have to make to become a World or Olympic Champion,” he said. “When Team Iran is there Coach Hermann wants me to wrestle one specific guy knowing that that will help me in some areas of my Greco wrestling.” That won’t be Kliamovich’s first time on a mat in Michigan. During his official visit he wrestled a member of the current Northern Michigan team, even scoring a point on him. “I scored on one of the best guys in the room and immediately earned the respect of the team.” He knows training with the team at Northern Michigan will help catapult is Olympic aspirations. He will not only be competing against the best in the country, but teams from around the world. During his first visit Team Puerto Rico was on site. “The little details that each country knows and the different techniques they use, it’s really awesome to be able to experience that.”
Kliamovich is excited what’s in store for his collegiate years, but also has his senior season at Wyoming Seminary to look forward to. After attending Dallas High School for his freshman year, he transferred to Wyoming Seminary. His father encouraged him to look into the wrestling program at Wyoming Seminary. And, after Kliamovich realized he was loosing his drilling partner at Dallas, he agreed to talk with the coaches and staff at Wyoming Seminary to see what they had to offer him. “The next fall, I was here,” he said with a smile. “Most definitely a worthwhile decision.” The past two seasons due to injury or illness, Kliamovich was unable to compete in the Prep States and Prep National competitions. That is what he says he is most looking forward to in his last high school season. “I know I have what it takes to be a Prep National Champion, I’ve been hearing that for two years now and I think it’s time I got a chance to go and fulfill that.” In August, Kliamovich will pack up and head to Northern Michigan, something he is sure is the right decision. “I know that by going to Northern Michigan I’m going to get even better,” he said. “Like a World Champion or Olympic Champion level. It’s so exciting.” 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 Wyoming Seminary’s Communications Department.
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2015 Cross Country All-Stars Celebrated
The Wyoming Valley Striders held their 31st Annual Cross Country All Stars party at Gate of Heaven school in Dallas to honor the 40 runners selected by the Wyoming Valley Conference coaches. Ally Rome and Dominic Hockenbury were chosen as the most outstanding runners, as both successfully defended their titles as State Champions, pictured left. Photos submitted by Linda Wojnar. Boys front row: Franco Balbuena, Coughlin; Beau Blas, Berwick; Adam Borton, Dallas; Jay Culp, Dallas; Ty Fisher, Berwick; Aaron Hoda, Holy Redeemer; Mason Kimbell, Berwick; Jacob Kobusky, Wyoming Valley West; Bao Le, Berwick; Second row: Stephen Postupack, Dallas; Mitchell Rome, Dallas; Chris Sabol, Lake-Lehman; Ben Tidball, Tunkhannock Area; Jacob Toczko, Tunkhannock Area; Josh Wyandt, Dallas; Bruce Zapusek, Holy Redeemer; Jack Zardecki, Dallas; Dominic Hockenbury, Lake-Lehman. Girls front row: Rebecca Balara, Dallas; Ava Baur, Wyoming Seminary; Arianna Boccardi, Pittston Area; Sam Dyer; Berwick; Mary Everdale, Hazleton Area; Jade Fry, Lake-Lehman; Katie Grose, Dallas; Julia Hutsko, Lake-Lehman; Tara Johnson, Pittston Area; Second row: Katie Jones, Northwest Area; Paige Kupsky, Wyoming Seminary; Tara Kupsky, Wyoming Seminary; Bailey Loyack, Pittston Area; Morgan Manglaviti, Tunkhannock Area; Lauryn Pembleton, Lake-Lehman; Maggie, Toczko, Tunkhannock Area; Olivia Vasey, Lake-Lehman; Lindsey Williams, Holy Redeemer; Ally Rome, Dallas. All stars missing from photos: Franklin Cunningham, Hazleton Area; Matt Houser, Hazleton Area; Riley Oremus, Dallas.
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Back Mountain Defeats Crestwood in Casey Classic Game Annual Casey Classic games held at Toyota SportsPlex for early season competition - December 27
Back Mountain’s Ethan Leone brings the puck down the ice against Crestwood.
Back Mountain goalie Carter Kovaly (39) gets some help from Logan Hebener (17) defending against a shot from Crestwood’s Jeffrey Hooper (12).
Crestwood’s Tyler Shedlock controls the puck against Back Mountain during the Casey Classic.
Back Mountain’s Zach Aben (83) takes a shot after getting past Crestwood’s Jeffrey Hooper (12) at the Toyota SportsPlex.
Back Mountain’s Trevor Kruzcek controls the puck in a game against Crestwood. Back Mountain’s Ben Wnuk gets ready for the next line change at the Toyota SportsPlex.
Clockwise from left, Back Mountain’s Trevor Kruczek watches the action from the penalty box for slashing against Crestwood. Above, Crestwood goalie Stone Magagna (92) blocks a shot from Back Mountain’s Ben Wnuk (11) during the Casey Classic. Left, Crestwood goalie Stone Magagna deflects a shot against Back Mountain.
Crestwood goalie Stone Magagna gets in position to block a shot. Back Mountain’s Zach Aben gets ready to pass the puck against Crestwood. Photos by Frank Lauri
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Comets Face Off Against Spartans in Exhibition Match Crestwood defeats Wyoming Valley West 50-29 in pre-season play - December 16
Crestwood’s Brandon Rinehimer tries to break down WVW’s Landon Stanislow to the mat.
WVW’s Garrett Giza works a headlock on Crestwood’s Ryan Black in the 182 pound class.
Crestwood’s Justin Lukashewski locks up a cradle on WVW’s Robert Care.
Clockwise from left, WVW’s Wayne Smith (left) works the leg of Crestwood’s Jason O’Neil. WVW’s John Lagoski (left) tries to flip over Crestwood’s Jayson Crablo. Crestwood’s Tyler Shaud (foreground) pins WVW’s Kevin Long in a match in Plymouth. Crestwood Head Coach Gary Siegel watches his wrestler during the 138 pound match against Wyoming Valley West. WVW’s T.J. Pashinski (left) pick up Crestwood’s Michael Jarmiolowski in a match in Plymouth.
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Left, Crestwood’s Tyler Nuss gets a headlock on WVW’s Sammy Novas. Below left, WVW’s David Krokowski wins by a forfeit. Below, WVW Head Coach Ryan Vassello (center) and his staff watch the action during the 132 lb. match.
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Galaxy Explosion Secures Championship
Clockwise from left, WVW’s John Lagoski goes through his warm up’s before the match against Crestwood. Crestwood’s Shane O’Rourke (top) pins WVW’s Michael Baird in a recent match at WVW High School. WVW’s Corey Yashinski (top) tries to turn Crestwood’s Conor Rogan. Crestwood’s Ron Grevera works the leg of WVW’s Mason Moravinski. Photos by Frank Lauri
Members of the West Side Starz Galaxy Explosion Junior 2 team were named Battle Royale Grand Champions on December 7. This win secures the team a paid bid to Xtreme Spirit Premier end of season event in Las Vegas. The girls also won rings and jackets for their performance. The team consists of 21 girls ages 8-14. Pictured above first row: Anna Rowlands, Chris Masher, Gia Zomerfeld, Karlie Moyer, Mackenzie Frazier, Kayleigh Williams, Amy Berry. Middle row: Jessica Mission, Grace Aiello, Mia Maganello, Julia Walsh, McKenna Purkey, Carissa Pierontoni, Genny Matello Olivia Williams. Back row: Natalee Banashefski, Kaylee Potoski, Patricia Kopenhaver, Genny Yamelski, Breana Metric, Brianna Amos. Photo submitted by Tammy Blannard
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Nanticoke Sneaks Past Pittston with 47-44 Win
Nanticoke Area Trojanettes visit the Pittston Area Patriots for a pre-season game - December 14
Above left, Pittston Area Patriots Cheerleaders cheer on their team during a home game against Nanticoke Area. Above,Pittston Area’s Alexa Noone dribbles down the court during a home game. Left, Pittston Area’s Taryn Ashby and Nanticoke Area’s Kayla Aufiero fight for a loose ball.
Pittston Area’s Kirsten Durling puts up a lay up in a home game.
Nanticoke Area’s Katie Butczynski moves toward the basket.
Photos by Steve Shoemaker
Above, Nanticoke Area’s Lisa Radziak dribbles through the Pitttson Area defense. Left, Gianna Roberts, of Nanticoke Area passes down court. Pittston Area’s Meg Cummings looks to make a shot with pressure from Nanticoke Area’s defense.
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Pittston Area’s Taryn Ashby looks to make a move while guarded by Nanticoke’s Kayla Aufiero.
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Nanticoke Area’s Chaq Zendarski blocks an opening for the Pittston Area Patriots.
Far left, Nanticoke Area’s Katie Butczynski drives toward the basket. Left, Jamie Chisdock (4), Pittston Area, moves past Nanticoke Area’s Amber Grohowski (20) during a game in Pittston. Above, Nanticoke Area’s Gianna Roberts (34) tries to make a shot while Pittston Area’s Marley O’Brien (32) puts on pressure.
Above left, Pittston Area’s Jamie Chisdock (4) puts up a shot while Nanticoke Area’s Amber Grohowski (20) and Chaq Zendarski (33) look to block. Above right, Nanticoke Area’s Kayla Aufiero shoots a foul shot against Pittston Area. Left, Lisa Radziak, Nanticoke Area, tries to move past a Pittston Area defender. Photos by Steve Shoemaker
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Visiting Ice Dogs Too Much for WBS Jr. Knights Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Jr. Knights lose to the Fairbanks Ice Dogs 4-3 in Pittston - December 11
Left, Nick Criminisi, of the Knights, handles the puck. Above, Knight’s Jimmy Elser (21) handles the puck as Ice Dogs’ Jakob Stridsberg puts on the pressure.
The Knights celebrate a goal in the opening seconds of the game against the Fairbanks Ice Dogs.
Left, Zach Remers, of the Knights, takes a shot on net. Above, Knights’ Braden Brown grabs the puck after a deflection off the Ice Dogs goalie.
Knights’ Dorian Dawson skates toward the play.
Knight’s Paul Maust (13) picks up a loose puck as Ice Dogs’ Luke Orysiuk (7) defends.
Knights’ Paul Maust (13) and Ice Dogs’ Adam Kleven (5) move toward the play.
Knights’ Zed Dietrich (2) and Ice Dogs’ Jakob Stridsberg (8) watch the play.
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Knights’ Paul Maust (13) and Ice Dogs’ Adam Kleven (5) battle for control of the puck in Pittston.
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Knight’s Zach Remers (11) puts pressure on Josef Ingman (3), of the Fairbanks Ice Dogs.
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Knights’ Jimmy Elser (21) moves toward the action with Ice Dogs’ Luke Orysiuk (7). Left to right, Knights’ Aiden Beck handles the puck in a game against the Fairbanks Ice Dogs. Knights’ Tanner Bennett picks up a loose puck along the Ice Dogs bench at the Revolution Ice Center in Pittston. Dmitriy Zaitsev, of the Knights, waits for the second quarter to begin. Photos by Steve Shoemaker
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Spartans Claim Championship in Tip-Off Classic WVW hosts 20th Annual Tip-Off Classic and secures overall win over Dallas - December 9 Far left, Dallas Kendra Saba (22) and WVW’s Jordan Reilly (44) battle for control of the ball. Left, WVW’s Gianna Jannuzzi (21) passes the ball under pressure from Dallas’ Olivia Johnson (13) and Hanna Johnson (10).
Dallas’ Maddie Kelley gets introduced in the 20th Annual Mike Duda Lady Spartans Tip-Off Classic.
Dallas’ Nikki Wren and Colleen Cwalina fight for a rebound.
WVW’s Jordan Reilly grabs a rebound in a game against Dallas. WVW’s Gianna Jannuzzi (21) gets fouled by Dallas’ Olivia Johnson (13) and Kendra Saba (22).
Dallas’ Courtney Hoats brings the ball down the court in Plymouth. Far left, WVW’s Kiersten Wiedwald shoots a foul shot. Middle, WVW’s starting lineup get together before the 20th Annual Mike Duda Lady Spartans Tip-Off Classic.
Dallas’ Sara Lojewski (12) moves the ball past WVW’s Erin Gibbons (3) in the Spartans’ gym in Plymouth.
Left, Dallas’ Maddie Kelley shoots a 3-pointer against WVW.
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Page 13 Left, Wyoming Valley West’s Gabbie Smicherko (33) blocks a shot from Dallas’ Maddie Kelley (00).
Dallas forms a team huddle as they get ready for the tip off in Plymouth.
Bottom left, Dallas’ Hanna Johnson (10) drives the ball around WVW’s Jordan Reilly (44). Bottom, WVW’s Colleen Cwalina (42) is fouled by Dallas’ Sara Lojewski (12) in the Lady Spartans Tip-Off Classic.
WVW’s Kiersten Wiedwald (25) tries to block a shot from Dallas’ Courtney Hoats (4).
WVW’s Colleen Cwalina (42), Erin Gibbons and Dallas’ Leah Gorr (20) go for the ball.
Above left, WVW’s Jordan Reilly (44) gets in position for a rebound in game against Dallas. Above, Dallas’ Nikki Wren (24) drives to the basket past WVW’s Natalie Gruver (10). Right, WVW’s Gabbie Smicherko (33) looks for a pass from Gianna Jannuzzi (21) on a fast break. Photos by Frank Lauri
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Youth Field Hockey Teams Stay in Game in Off Season Wyoming Seminary and Chicks with Sticks compete at the Wyoming Valley Sports Dome - December 7
Emma Kelleher, Wyoming Seminary’s goalie, watches the play in front of the cage at the Dome.
Wyoming Seminary’s Quinn Medico works to pull the ball back into her possession before moving down the field.
Emma Watchilla, of the Chicks with Sticks team, keeps the ball close during a game at the Dome.
Left, Reese Butcher, Wyoming Seminary, defends Rina Tsioles of Chicks With Sticks.
Clockwise from left, Chicks with Sticks Rory Evans takes a free hit. Chicks with Sticks goalie blocks a shot from Wyoming Seminary. Chicks with Sticks’ Emma Watchilla, left, and Rina Tsioles put pressure on Wyoming Seminary’s Bari Lefkowitz, center. Wyoming Seminary’s Reese Butcher, left, and Chloe Pisack, of Chicks With Sticks battle for possession. Chicks with Sticks’ Avary Heckman picks up a loose ball at midfield. Photos by Mary Bove
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Crusaders Capture Victory Over Visiting Mohawks Coughlin beats Meyers 43-40 during an early season game in Wilkes-Barre - December 7
Meyers Head Coach Pat Toole talks to the team during a time out in a beginning season game against Coughlin. Coughlin’s Charles Cobbs brings the ball down the court in a game against Meyers.
Meyers’ Ryan Wasley (44) blocks a shot from Coughlin’s Elisha McAllister (11).
Meyers’ Omar Kelly (3) and Jose Rivera (10) both go for a loose ball in an exhibition game.
Meyers’ Omar Kelly practices some fancy dribbling in a game against Coughlin.
Coughlin’s Nick Cerep brings down a rebound against Meyers.
Coughlin’s student section is out in force to support their Crusaders against the Meyers Mohawks.
Coughlin Head Coach Mike Day reacts to a play against Meyers.
Meyers’ Matt Dessoye (10) takes an off balance shot past Coughlin’s Auhmeer Mims (34).
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Coughlin’s Elisha McAllister (11) can’t get his shot past Meyers’ Ryan Wasley (44).
Meyers’ Simran Mangat shoots a foul shot in an away game at Coughlin.
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Mountaineers Grab Away Win Over Rival Knights Members of the 9th grade Dallas, Lake-Lehman teams compete. Dallas takes 28-19 win - December 7
Dallas’ Morgan MacNeely defends Lake-Lehman’s Sarah Salus. Lake-Lehman’s Sarah Saulus and Dallas’ Megan Borton fight for ball control in the fourth quarter.
Dallas’ Emma Berger (11) fights to gain control of the ball during a game at Lake-Lehman.
Lake-Lehman’s Autumn Savitski (23), Dallas’ Haley Habrack (20) and Emma Berger (11) and Lake-Lehman’s Sarah Salus wait for the rebound.
Above, Dallas’ Hailey Sobocisky and Lake-Lehman’s Jess Spencer fight for posession. Above right, Dallas’ Morgan MacNeely receives a pass as Lake-Lehman’s Abby Paczewski puts on the pressure. Right, Lake-Lehman’s Sarah Saulus (42) moves toward the basket after making a steal. Photos by Mary Bove Dallas’ Lauren Charlton puts up a Dallas’ Haley Fennell reaches for a shot while Lake-Lehman’s Sarah Salus loose ball as Lake-Lehman’s Abby and Casey Dale defend. Paczewski defends.
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Dallas’ Megan Borton dribbles toward the basket during an away game.
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Dallas’ Sam Michael looks to put up the shot with LL’s Casey Dale defending.
Lake-Lehman’s Autumn Savitski looks to make a move to the basket in her home gym.
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Lake-Lehman’s Casey Dale and Dallas’ Hailey Sobocisky battle for possession.
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