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Connellsville, PA 15425 The defense also had a share in the victory as it limited Penn-Trafford to just 151 total yards. Georgetown College - The official 2022 Football Roster for the Washington & Jefferson College Presidents. % Thats where Jace and Mick can do the job. Connellsville QB Anthony Piasecki throws during a training camp workout before the 2022 season. Ethan is physical and he is a shutdown corner, McClean said. Connellsville 15, Penn-Trafford 14: Action in the Quad A South Conference began with a great game as the Falcons used a super second-half effort to post a come-from-behind win against the visiting Warriors. The Falcons survived a late Ringgold rally to post the victory on the road. We all get along very well and collaborate, and it makes it a lot easier for all of us. Cumberland University - 'Those were great memories,' Baer said. Were going to rotate a lot of kids, but were going to rely on a lot of older kids in the front four, Lembo said. Mount Pleasant 9, Laurel Highlands 0: Despite a tremendous effort by the host Mustangs, Mount Pleasant was just a little too tough as the Vikings came through with a hard-fought win on the road to start action in the Keystone Conference. Only teams that had perfect records made it into the post season. However, the 1986 Mount Pleasant Vikings proved that anything, even perfection, is possible. 2 0 obj Norwin's longest play of the game was a 20-yard run, and the Knights never really threatened to score. Mount Pleasant 21, Greensburg Salem 20: This was a game in which each team dominated, but the Vikings got the nod. Lebanon, South Park football coach Marty Rieck resigns after 8 seasons, 22 WPIAL football players picked for Big School East-West all-star game. Explore the benefits. I think its working the way we envisioned it Lembo said, noting that it would have been tough for any one of the three coaches to handle all the responsibility of being the lone head coach due to other commitments. WPIAL Championship - Mount Pleasant 14, Kiski 13: With just eight seconds left in the game, the Vikings' WPIAL championship hopes came down to one play. Mike Kuhns (linebackers/offensive line), Joe Bonadio (quarterback/defensive backs), Howie Metzger (wide receivers/defensive backs), Zach Cooper (running backs/linebackers), Todd Barrett (offensive line/defensive line), Ron Marciante (tight ends/defensive ends) and Bronson Mickens (running backs/defensive backs) are also on board with helping to turn the Connellsville program around. Plus, we have new Rebel Yell podcasts four times this week only here on Trib HSSN. 'It's impossible to think that's it's been 60 years. Tembey. 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'That Southmoreland win was a great win, because Southmoreland had a bunch of great kids too,' said former head coach Bill Elder, who is now the head coach at DeLand High School in DeLand, Florida.' The three coaches are replacing former coach Bill Maczko, who was relieved of his duties following the 2021 season in which the Falcons went 0-10. Connellsville 56, Dunbar Township 6: Although they were scored upon for the first time in four games, the Cokers buried the Dunbar Township Mules as Hart, Delligatti, James Smyth, Pitzer and John Richards each broke through for scores in a Connellsville romp. 'In the locker room after we lost to Butler in the semifinals, we went around the room, and to a man, everyone said this wouldn't happen again.' Earlier this year, Connellsville hired not one but three head coaches. After Robbie Butt's two scores in the first half, Stokes chipped in with a four-yard score in the third and Baer touched things up with a one-yard dash. 'There were a lot of expectations, and sometimes that was a burden,' Gumbita admitted. The title of the song seems fitting because the Vikings were winners, and they did accomplish all of their goals. 'It went by so quick,' said John Wally' Schroyer, who was a running back on that team and played a year of football at Penn State before working as the Fayette County Register of Wills for 28 years. October 8, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For Connellsville opened the scoring when Baer hit Wormack on a 41-yard score. The official 2022-23 Softball Roster for the Cornell University Big Red. All former players within the program, they want to see things turn around for the Falcons. Ruff's troops had everything. Maday, Libby Pos. Team schedule for 2022-2023 Connellsville football Conference record: 1-5-0 Overall: 2-8-0 WPIAL - Big Seven Conference * Conference games | PPD Postponed | F Forfeit View standings | View Roster | View day-by-day schedule | New team. 'We had such great talent on that team.' Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association. Denny, Marisa 2 h7 In the fourth quarter, Delligatti dashed 44-yards to complete the scoring. For Lilley, coaching the Falcons represents a chance to do something good for a team and a sport that has meant so much to him. It was very special.' 'Back then, men were men,' Feniello said. Prior to this year's season-opening game against Upper St. Clair on Friday, Aug. 31. Mount Pleasant's offense came from Adamrovich, who scored on a six-yard run, and Sherbondy, who raced in on a 51-yard scamper in the second quarter. The big thing is changing the attitude and how we handle adversity.. Immediately (after we were hired), we had 10-20 kids working out. endobj During that season, the Mount Pleasant seniors adopted Quiet Riot's song 'Winners Take All' as a theme, in honor of a teammate that had died several seasons prior to the championship run. In the second quarter, Cooper topped a nine-play drive with a one-yard burst into the end zone. Then Cooper tacked on two more scores in the second quarter. Travieso, Madalyn In the second half, Gillott tossed a 34-yard strike to Grubbs, and Robbie Butts capped the scoring with a 39-yard field goal. Lembo, the third member of the coaching staff, will concentrate primarily on the offensive and defensive line as well as handling some of the day-to-day off-field responsibilities. The Golden Lions scored a touchdown in the third and fourth quarters. 36 were here. %0'x!h61GWP 9M=$d;oM4 .9*`>? I think the experience he gained last year helped him, but it also hurt him because we were always playing from behind and he was looking for a big play on every play, McClean said. Although a transformation likely wont happen immediately, the coaches are excited about whats in store for the Falcons. Wt. Were just trying to put them in the best possible positions.. Connellsville played seven games and was in position to win five of them. Instead, Connellsville is taking a rather unique approach when it comes to its leadership structure in the hope that big changes at the top can eventually lead to big changes on the field. endobj According to McClean, the drop in classification should help the program in the future. He vividly remembers the days when Connellsville was one of the top big school teams in the WPIAL under Dan Spanish. The trio of head coaches has a strong network of assistants as well. Wt. 1941 Connellsville Cokers In the summer and fall of 1941, the United States was on the cusp of entering World War II. Connellsville, Pa. Connellsville. They all have speed and good hands.. Connellsville 24, Franklin-Regional 0: It was homecoming night, and the Falcons put on a show as they dominated the Panthers. . 2022-2023 SCHEDULE. Thursday, August 25, 2022 | 1:09 AM. WPIAL Football - Kiski Area at Connellsville at 7 p.m. on WMBS-AM 590, WMBS-FM 101.1 and on the Connellsville Falcons Sports Network at TribHSSN.TribLive.com WPIAL Boys Soccer - Live Video. While many positions have been up for grabs in. Connellsville, PA. Pub. The former Connellsville coach also noted that the success of the team might not have been possible if not for the efforts of people like Victor Ruggieri, who was Ruff's right-hand man and was always there to help with the behind-the-scenes work. 1991 Connellsville Falcons They were called the 'Country Boys,' and the nickname fit well. The offense was led by Tzan, who hauled in a 40-yard touchdown toss from Baer. (); : and . Just like there was a closeness among teammates and coaches, there was also that special relationship between the team and the town. Bigam scored on a 12-yard run and Stokes rumbled in from four yards out. Baseball Softball Tennis Track. Mount Pleasant scored a touchdown in every quarter, with Adamrovich hitting paydirt in the first third and fourth. Connellsville opens the season with a nonconference game at Albert Gallatin at 7 p.m. Friday. And I do see a little bit of a mentality shift. Schroyer and Lujack each scored twice while Delligatti, Pitzer and Alfred Bieshada each tallied a score. Were trying to find a defense that molds to our players. Connellsville 27, Latrobe 0: The Falcons reeled off their third shutout in four games by whipping the host Wildcats. The Vikings scored on their first two possessions of the second half. 'The thing that I think of first is the closeness,' commented Bob Gumbita, who is a teacher at Mount Pleasant and is also working as the head football coach at Bentworth. 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Were comfortable with Bill, Connellsville athletic director Rich Evans said. October 15, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For By: Jason Black 201 Falcon Dr I think the biggest strength of that group is that they are working extremely hard. See the Connellsville Falcons Football news, schedule, rosters, rankings, standings and more at sblivesports.com and scorebooklive.com I think the strength of our offense is our line, Lilley said. In the backfield, Connellsville has no shortage of options as a number of players have the ability to run the ball or be a blocking back. El Attrache's second score was set up by a fumble recovery by Gumbita. Then in the second quarter, Daniels scampered in from nine yards out. With the lead on their side, the Falcons put the game on the shoulders of its defense, and Farrah came through with two interceptions in the closing minutes, much to the delight of a raucous Connellsville crowd. 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'I played with a lot of stars, but to be in the spotlight during a playoff game was great.' 'Connellsville is the best town that anybody could grow up in,' Lujack said from his home in Davenport, Iowa. September 24, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For 'A lot of our kids were in the service. Falcons Athletics. The Vikings built up a 21-0 halfway through the second quarter. Connellsville HS: 33: Stapf, Sydney: Infield/Outfield: Fr. Date Opponent Venue Score; 8/26 7 pm: at Albert Gallatin : Albert Gallatin: W 16-13: 9/2 7 pm: 5-5: West Bloomfield, Mich. West Bloomfield HS: 44: As summer turns to autumn, we celebrate with plenty of high school fall sports action this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network. In this game, Schroyer scored on a 42-year run and Hart plunged into the end zone to cap an 81-yard drive. What made the 1986 season even more special was that the Mount Pleasant community was there to back the Vikings every step of the way. 'A great satisfaction about being a coach is seeing the players succeed later in life,' Spotts said. Post. After a scoreless first half, the Vikings finally took the lead when John Jaworski nailed a 21-yard field goal in the third quarter. The Falcons grabbed the lead in the second quarter when Robbie Butts snagged a 42-yard touchdown pass from Baer. Connellsville 25, Har-Brack Union 0: It was 'Dad's Night' at Connellsville's Campbell Stadium, and the Cokers gave the hometown fathers something to cheer about as they streaked to a 25-0 victory over Har-Brack Union. 'The most depressing game was the 13-13 tie with Brownsville,' Spotts said. It's something I know we'll never forget.' He did a good job as an offensive line coach. We were close, Maczko said. We turn our attention to Week 3 of the high school football season with 37 video and audio broadcasts with a special Monday night edition, followed by games Thursday, Friday and Saturday. By Jim Downey jdowney@heraldstandard.com. qwae'kUnz:S_~0k&jc`MU[ VYg* k(;Btg\M0dNue9F 3j5U(7^DAw.\ [lUWvdbtU k2 m+6&USk*n chvUX*VUl5 0Ru"|@UMwZXc(ziVe>KD pU0P~"q:DY+?/~_TQ! [wJEVa}Pak0}32Zl%)Z`oFMPV6[[5,(lO rpp]1y}@K[fL5fT1@m3?nT;97wBJ:/(.x't'^Y! CP3eZ; *qs=fdcxUUye+^|Z&\aMn9k="v`1V+@,H="Bv(G:N n[Q{CS yPo#Dt[\gC1[t01&c|[.55Lk >Pe`u7eG"cc tyG#gXFX\Ck2*s #qcFc 1ide\#"/= kI kyua6E lBp60"-& }sm~u\^Mcu7?&uqYqoq'$g7|20l: We were united, and we were really good friends, and I think that was a big part of it.' 'Of all the groups that I've been associated with, it was probably the most focused,' said former quarterback Jason Baer, who is working as a financial advisor in Pittsburgh. (724) 628-1350, The official website of Connellsville's Craggette named to Big 33 roster. But despite their brilliant success, the Vikings' road to the 1986 WPIAL championship was not always smooth. 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