Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Pittston Area alumnus Jack Albert, who played on this past season's team before graduating in June, echoed his coach's thoughts, as well as the sentiments of everyone else. Since "Mr. Barbieri" was awkward given the circumstances, I settled on "Coach," which worked for both of us. Pittston Area finished 2-8 this season and was 5-25 in Norris three years. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 1999-2023 easternpafootball.com. YATESVILLE Pittston Area had Delaware Valley pinned in a third-and-16 situation on the first drive of the game until running back Paulie Weinrich broke off a 79-yard touchdown run. Get football scores and other sport scores, schedules, photos and videos for Pittston Area High School Patriots located in Yatesville, PA The program is too important to me not to give it another shot.. He was the face of Pittston Area, Ricotta said, before reading a poem to honor Galli. ]k^Am, kAm%F6D52J ? David was 58 years old. Friends who have followed Pittston Area football closely this year, who have been at every game and nearly every practice, can't say enough about Nick Barbieri's coaching. and game updates from the official Pittston Area Senior High School athletic calendar. Pittston Area running back Harry Pugliese adds to his 1,000-yard season with 42-yard run in the second quarter of Friday nights District 2 Class 5A semifinal game. Joe Graziano On 9/16, the Pittston varsity football team won their home non-conference game against Hanover Area (Hanover Township, PA) by a score of 40-12. David Sudo rushed for 269 yards on 60 carries and three touchdowns. Pittston Area is 6-3 overall while Wyoming Area is 5-4. To hear it told by the many speakers gathered outside the high school gymnasium on Tuesday night, David Galli was the heart and soul of Pittston Area. @? Pittston Area names Barrett football coach By Steve Bennett (Staff Writer) Jan 18, 2011 Updated Apr 17, 2020 YATESVILLE - When the deadline to apply for the opening to be the new head. Pittston Area alumnus Jack Albert, who played on this past seasons team before graduating in June, echoed his coachs thoughts, as well as the sentiments of everyone else. Wyoming Area. 2021 Special Teams Outlook: Although we dont return any special teams starters from last season, we feel we have some talented players ready to step in to fill spots. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.. Cloudy skies. ]k^Am, kAm%96 EH@ AC6465:?8 4@2496D \ {@? He was replaced by veteran Tony Dip Donato in 2008 and has gone on to put Northwest in the district playoffs in his two seasons there. YATESVILLE David Galli was more than just a face around school, or a figure on the sidelines at a Pittston Area football game. Its a program that I love. A teacher at various schools, including 34 years at Pittston Area, a scholastic sports official of impeccable reputation, a coach of youth soccer teams, the voice of Pittston Area football and basketball games, a community leader, Joe filled every minute of every day with quality activities and got every ounce out of his time on earth. Soph. Whether it was applying once or twice to get where I wanted to be, thats what I needed to do. The coach got right into the youngster's face, but whatever he said was for the young man's ears only. ?6==@[ q6DE D2:5 E92E q2CC6EE 42>6 24C@DD 2D E96 >@DE BF2=:7:65 42?5:52E6 E92E :?E6CG:6H65] q6DE :D 2=D@ 9@A:?8 E92E D@>6 @7 q2CC6EEVD 2DD:DE2?ED H:== 4@>6 7C@> E96 !:EEDE@? Pittston Area ended its season at 7-4. In the quarterfinals, the eighth-seeded Cougars took No. y:> }@CC:D] q@2C5 AC6D:56?E %6CCJ q6DE[ 2=@?8 H:E9 v@CK<@HD<:[ {2E@?2[ #@36CE {:?D<6J[ pEE@C?6J |2C< $:?86C 2?5 |2C:=J? Donato was let go after a 0-10 record in 2010 and Pittston Area turned to Barrett, who had no head coaching experience. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, Pittston football highlights Hanover Area High School, 22-0 (W) Pittston vs. Wyoming Valley West. [ q6DE D2:5 |2? ?2>:?8 2 9625 4@249 3FE 564:565 E@ C6\A@DE E96 A@D:E:@?] He applied for the position in 2013 and also in 2011 when the board went with Mid Valley assistant Mike Barrett. Concha, Kristian ( So.) Jr. WR/ DB Kevin Lockett 6-0 165 x D2H :E E96 D64@?5 E:>6[Q q2CC6EE D2:5] Qx E9:?< A6@A=6 H2?E H92E :D 36DE 7@C E96 <:5D 2?5 E96 D49@@= 5:DEC:4E] %96J D9@F=5 H2?E E96 36DE 7@C E96 <:5D 2?5 =@@< @FE 7@C E96 36?67:E @7 E96>]Qk^Am, kAmq2CC6EE[ H9@ E62496D :? Pittston Area kept the Warriors from scoring a fourth touchdown when defensive lineman Charlies Sciandra recovered a fumble at the Patriots 2. Since a successful but controversial six-year run by Steve Armillay, Pittston Area hasnt exercised patience with the coaching position. Tuesday night was a celebration of Gallis life, and the size of the crowd, both from the Pittston Area community and some from the Wyoming Area side of the river as well, was a testament to the immeasurable impact that Galli made on the community. He just stood there looking adorable with his John John Kennedy haircut and that jersey down to his ankles. That was the last season the Patriots made the postseason. Bob Barbieri is a sports legend in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Eight plays later, quarterback Logan Olsommer ran in from 12 yards out and Delaware Valley was up 14-0. "We had them where we wanted them," Pittston Area coach Nick Barbieri said. She was caring for a patient one day when he noticed her name tag and said he had a high school football coach named Barbieri. Since you viewed this item previously you can read it again. Lon Hazlet moved across the state to take over 2005. Haiioweii High wiii hoid a cooked food sale today at the Smaii market. Bob was a two-time Coach of the Year (1974 and 1981). Brody, Tyler Ryans, Dorian Blackshear, Xzavyier ( So.) We threw a pick in the end zone and they scored another one. Delaware Valleys Bradley Coe (17) and Jackson Corrie (7) break up a pass in the end zone intended for Pittston Areas Kevin Lockett. The Patriots started the second half well, using mainly the running of Harry Pugliese to get to the Delaware Valley 6. @>6?2=[Q D2:5 q2CC6EE H9@ 2EE6?565 E96 >66E:?8] Qx 4@F=5?VE E9:?< @7 2 36EE6C A=246] %96 724:=:E:6D 2C6 72?E2DE:4 2?5 E96 ?F>36CD H:== 36 2== C:89E]Qk^Am, kAmsC] #@DD {2E@?2 >256 2 >@E:@? We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. The last four coaches were given just three years each to turn around the program. :?8 @? If anybody would know, it's Sheptock. Crusaders rout Eagles, reach final Matt Lyons and Gabe Gonzales combined to score all 29 of their points by the midway point in the second quarter Saturday afternoon as Holy Cross ran away early for a 58-30 rout of visiting Mountain View in a District 2. Follow Us . AC:@C E@ E96 >66E:?8]k^Am, kAmQ(96? Tony Molitoris(Hanover Twp., PA/Holy Redeemer)had four strikeouts in the game and Sawyer Kemp(Nescopeck, PA/Berwick)had two. PJ Pisano, QB Updated: Mar 3, 2023 / 04:07 PM EST. He believes seeing the players on a daily basis will help with the development of the programs. Was credited with 30 pancake blocks. Pittston Area Senior High School As a young sports writer I covered all 11 meetings of the cross-river rivals on Thanksgiving Day, including the first one in 1967, which was postponed by snow until Saturday. Athletics. I think we dressed 32 tonight and 17 of them are seniors, Barbieri said. 2DD:DE2?E 2E |:5 '2==6J 7@C E96 =2DE 7@FC J62CD[ H2D ?2>65 2D 9625 4@249 @7 E96 !2EC:@ED 2E E96 5:DEC:4EVD D49@@= 3@2C5 >66E:?8 96=5 2E E96 9:89 D49@@= %F6D52J ? The worst was Jimmy Cefalo. Sr. Jack Albert OG 5-11 255 The coach talked directly, that was evident. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.. Cloudy skies. Click here to submit a news tip or submit an event. The Pittston Area School Board didnt waste much time finding a new high school football coach, appointing Nick Barbieri as on Tuesday night just three weeks after opening the position held by Jim Norris the past three years. Misses Deiphene and Kathieen An drews are at home from the Universi ty of Maine for the Christmas holi days. Theres Bob Barbieri the athlete, all scholastic in football and basketball at Old Forge High School, All Southern Conference in college at George Washington University, chosen to play in the North-South College All Star game under legendary coaches Paul Bear Bryant and Darrell Royal. Jack began as an assistant coach in 1952 at West Pittston High School, under head coach Tom Dean. Click to sign up. Barbieri wasnt at the meeting and didnt know what the school board vote was. Key Pennsylvania high school football games, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders, schedules and scores - live and final. "We did the best we could to get hands up on them, but they came out hot. But that didn't matter. Looking for fitness professionals who are skilled in core conditioning? 72G@C @7 q2CC6EE] vF2C:8=:2[ qCF46 z? High School Football; . As a teacher and then as the friend he became, I only knew the intellectual Bob Barbieri. Aiden Black blocked a punt and the Warriors took over a yard away from the end zone. Click to sign up. Though I was just 17 years old and his recent student, he wanted me to call him Bob, but I couldn't do it. Actually he is two sports legends. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Bob was the only Pittston Area coach during the 15 years I wrote local sports. Its a program that I love. Donato was let go after a 0-10 record in 2010 and Pittston Area turned to Barrett, who had no head coaching experience. We also need to do a better job of protecting the football this season. A=246 H96? Home delivery print subscribers, activate your account for, Home delivery print subscribers activate your account for. Sr. WR/DB David Girman 6-0 155 @A6?65 7@==@H:?8 E96 a_`_ D62D@? Haas said it all, as he wrapped up his final remarks, speaking directly to Galli. 9:89 D49@@= 4@249:?8 E92? Avoca is a borough within the Greater Pittston area of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.It is located 7.5 miles (12.1 km) northeast of Wilkes Barre and 3.4 miles (5.5 km) southwest of Scranton.The population was 2,501 at the time of the 2020 census. pC62 4@>>F? In 1953, he was appointed as head coach and coached there for five more years. But he talked quietly and reservedly. W L Pct GB. And it also helps with recruiting of kids for the team. Weitere Informationen ber die Verwendung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklrung und unserer Cookie-Richtlinie. Barbieri the coach was at the helm of the highly regarded Pittston Area High School football program from 1966 to 1988 where he won 148 games, lost 91 and tied 4. Pittston Area seventh grade student Shawna Pugliese waits for her lantern in honor of the late David Galli to lift off. To know Galli, according to physiology teacher and longtime friend John Richards, was to know love. On 9/9, the Pittston varsity football team won their home conference game against Wyoming Valley West (Plymouth, PA) by a score of 22-0. The Colonels were able to score once in the bottom of the seventh off a hit from Luksic, sending Evan Melberger(West Pittston, PA/Wyoming Area)home. Barbieri said that he knew Galli dating back to the 1980s, when Barbieris father, Bob Barbieri, was the head coach. He was replaced by veteran Tony Dip Donato in 2008 and has gone on to put Northwest in the district playoffs in his two seasons there. OL/DL Nick Cianfichi 6-2-230 Wyoming Area head coach Mark Casper congratuates senior and 1,000-point career scorer Morgan Janeski at the conclusion of the District 2 Class 4A finals on Thursday. At Pittston Area Barbieri was heralded for his handling of high school All American tailback Jimmy Cefalo, who later starred at Penn State and played for the Miami Dolphins. Home | Advertising | Contact Us | Internship| Sports Stream Premium Network, EasternPAFootball - Your #1 Source for High School Football in Eastern PA, 2021 Team Preview: Upper Dauphin Area Trojans. PIttston Area Vice Superintendent John Haas, one of the late David Gallis best friends, spoke to those gathered to celebrate Gallis life. 4. Another end zone interception this one by Ryder Machado ended the threat. On 10/7, the Pittston varsity football team won their away non-conference game against Lake-Lehman (Lehman, PA) by a score of 48-13. Both teams are 5-0 in the division. It was a program I grew up in where my father was a coach for years, said Barbieri, who was a defensive back for his dad from 1984-86. High 44F. Barbieri, known to many as just. :D9 _\`_]k^Am, kAmQx 2> 6IEC6>6=J 6I4:E65] (6 92G6 @FC H@C< 4FE @FE 7@C FD 2?5 x E9:?< E96 492C24E6C @7 E96 A6@A=6 2E !:EEDE@? Yeah, that guy. On 10/14, the Pittston varsity football team won their home non-conference game against Tunkhannock (PA) by a score of 55-12. Pittston, PA 18640 2D >2?J >@?E9D C682C5:?8 E96 ?2>:?8 2 4@249 2E !:EEDE@? He once converted 21 straight placements. pC62] x? Toronto 31 32 .492 13 Bob's daughter-in-law is a nurse. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. I thought that would have changed the game. Most of those situations, I wasnt around for and wasnt aware of. There was an error processing your request. High 44F. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. national champion coach Bobby Dodd was among those who said Trippi was the GOAT. Barbieri left his teaching position at Delaware Valley to join the Pittston Area faculty four years ago. Were not going to dwell on this one. 13. 2021 Offensive Outlook: We will be talented in the skill positions with plenty of depth in the backfield and at receiver. QB/DB Drew DeLucca, 5-9 150 Pittston Area Athletics Retweeted. "Oh," the patient said, "I must be thinking of a different Coach Barbieri.". Punters Kevin Lockett and Drew DeLucca will compete for the spot, while Lockett, Barbieri and Sudo will compete for kicking duties. I was at the games and I think theres a good group of kids coming back, said Barbieri, who also played at Lycoming and was an assistant at Delaware Valley for 19 years. Sorry, no valid subscriptions were found for this Publication. As the last of the lanterns sailed into the night sky and the lights died down, Marc Galli reminded everyone, all of the members of Daves extended family as he put it, that his brother would always be around, and his presence would always be felt. He could barely balance on one foot with his other leg raised like he was running. 1 Pittston Area to the wire, but fell, 49-47, to the eventual champion. We tossed him a football and he snapped into a pose that made the Heisman Trophy look pedestrian. I don't know Nick Barbieri well, but I do know him a long, long time. Jr WR Robby Barbieri, 5-10 165 Anthony Ranieli caught three passes for 32 yards for the Patriots. The talent level will be competitive, so thats one of the reasons I thought it was a good opportunity.. Once David knew you once, he knew you for life, Richards said. Pittston Area Senior High School But I never knew that Bob Barbieri. I think its a plus, a benefit, because Im there and kids can find me with any questions or concerns, Barbieri said. YATESVILLE - When the deadline to apply for the opening to be the new head football coach at Pittston Area came and went back in December, Mike Barrett felt he missed out on a perfect opportunity. He was a combined 159-100-4 with his Pittston High stint included. Jr OL/DL Nick Sciandra 5-8 240 ?6==@ AF==65 9:D ?2>6 7C@> 4@?D:56C2E:@? Football - EasternPAFootball.com 2022 HS Football Team Schedules Pittston Area Patriots Head Coach: Nick Barbieri District: District 2 Class: AAAAA League: Wyoming Valley Conference, Division 2 * denotes a league game [ Return to Team list ] Please report any errors or corrections to us by e-mail. Finished the season with 30 total tackles, 14 of them solo. Tuesday's quarterfinals 1-Abington Heights (19-4), BYE 5-North Pocono (13-9) at 4-Crestwood (12-10), 7 p.m. 6-West Scranton (12-10) at 3-Pittston. Ken continues to volunteer with youth mentoring and sports organizations since retiring from football and is currently an executive with Thomas Automotive. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. E@ G@E6 7@C 7@C>6C !:EEDE@? @ E6249:?8 A@D:E:@? I thought that would have changed the game. Sarti, Alex Reiss, Christopher Pietrzak, Kyle ( Sr.) Bilbow, Ciaran ( Jr.) Cianfichi, Nick ( So.) He caught three passes for 23 yards. We won a title which hasnt been done here in 20 years. Lon Hazlet moved across the state to take over 2005. ]Qk^Am, Pittston Area names Barrett football coach, Former correctional officer caught in predator sting gets jail time, Wilkes-Barre woman killed in Monroe County pileup, Coffee Inclusive to open March 13 in Pittston, Nanticoke homicide suspect surrenders peacefully, Alleged killer refuses to leave cell; not guilty plea entered. Throughout history, newspapers were owned by families and that gave them the independence the forefathers had in mind when they wrote the First Amendment. Sr. OT Brandon Farrell 6-0 275 Boston 44 18 .710 Phila. There was no yelling, no flailing of arms. FRIDAY, Feb. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Swedish scientists say they have grown electrodes in living tissue, paving the way for formation of fully integrated electronic circuits in living organisms. I dont really think about that, Barbieri said. D@>6 E@F89 E:>6D E96 A2DE 76H J62CD[Q q2CC6EE D2:5 @7 E96 !2EC:@ED] QpD 72C 2D E92E :D 4@?46C?65[ x E9:?< H6 42? G@E65 282:?DE E96 >@E:@? Cloudy. The Patriots also won the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 championship. Wyoming Area Secondary Center 125 Boston Avenue West Pittston, PA 18643 570-655-2836 . Click here to submit a news tip or submit an event. "They caught us in a nickel package and ran the ball. Bob has four grandchildren: Ellie, Mia, Nicholas and Robert. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Sr. LB Alex Hoban, 6-0 205 Most of those situations, I wasnt around for and wasnt aware of. Written by: David Mika on Saturday, August 21st, 2021. But if you ask me, this Coach Barbieri and the original one are one and the same. Little Nick Barbieri didn't have to do any of that, of course. Barbieri also noted that Galli was thrilled about this last Patriot season, where the team finished 7-4, the programs most wins since 2003. A few dozen lanterned were set off and ironcially flew over the Pittston Area High School during the Celebration of Life ceremony outside the gymnasium on Tuesday evening. His coaching duties during his career at Pittston Area include head girls basketball coach, assistant boys basketball coach, junior high basketball coach, assistant swim coach and junior high track coach. We printed the photo in full color. "We were definitely concerned with their shooting," Pittston Area coach Jeff Gregory said. Sr. WR Gino Triboski, 5-9 150, Defensive Starters Returning: Delaware Valley then needed to go only 36 yards to score as Olsommer threw a dart to Coe, hitting his receiver in stride for a 23-yard touchdown and a 28-0 halftime lead. Empire State Takeover . To me, it didnt concern me.. Click here to place a classified ad. [ D64@?565 3J |2CE:? Get local news in your inbox. Galli spent almost 40 years with the district as a member of the maintenance staff and as a member of the Patriot football program, serving most recently as the teams Director of Football Operations. A page dedicated to Wyoming Area Football Alumni throughout the years. Richards said that Galli never forgot a face or a name, and he brought a joy and a happiness to any room that he walked into. Were not going to let this define our year, although it does sting a lot.. @?=J E9C66 J62CD]k^Am, kAmq2CC6EE D2:5 E92E 96 >:DD65 E96 5625=:?6 E@ 2AA=J :? He finished the year with 229 points and made 42 3-pointers. We return several key players including all-league defensive lineman David Sudo, and linebacker Jimmy Spindler. Delaware Valley (6-5) will go for its seventh consecutive District 2 championship when it plays at Scranton (8-3) at 7 p.m. next Friday. And it also helps with recruiting of kids for the team. Former . He was a combined 159-100-4 with his Pittston High stint included. Then they'd watch the sunset together. West Pittston approves first reading of budget, Luzerne County Council chips away at 2017 budget expenses, H.S. Hes been a huge part of every coachs staff thats been here, Barbieri said. Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Influenced by his high school mentor, the fiery Coach Elio Ghigiarelli of Old Forge, and a product of a time when football coaches were loud and demonstrative and struck fear into the hearts of their players, Coach Barbieri had a reputation of being a bear on the sidelines. Please select from an option below to start a subscription. The Patriots responded and drove the ball to the Delaware Valley 12-yard line until Bradley Coe intercepted a pass in the end zone and returned it 60 yards to set up another score. Then they blocked a punt and scored another one. Bob's son, Nick. Jr. LB Jimmy Spindler, 5-10 180 :4< 2?5 "F:?? GET KEY ANNOUNCEMENTS. Additionally, one by one, lanterns were lit up and released into the night sky, bringing some brightness to the dark night fittingly, given that everyone who offered up some words on Tuesday spoke mainly of how much Galli brightened up the school with each day he walked its halls. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern, indem Sie auf unseren Websites und Apps auf den Link Datenschutz-Dashboard klicken. pC62 D:?46 E96 a__d D62D@? "The game is special no matter what," said Pittston Area coach Nick Barbieri, who like. E96 A@D:E:@? If you know who the head coach is, invite them to join MaxPreps so they can manage the team's roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. Coes interception in the end zone after Pittston Area drove to the Delaware Valley 12 in 10 plays kept the Warriors on the correct path. Pittston Area Senior High School [Q q6DE D2:5] Qw6 D9@H65 FD 96 925 >@C6 6IA6C:6?46 :? Im in the building, I see the kids in the halls. 565:42E:?8 >JD6=7 E@ E9:D] x7 E96J <:5D D66 E92E J@F 2C6 4@?46C?65 2?5 J@F C62==J 42C6 E96J H:== 3FJ :?E@ :E 2 =@E 36EE6C]Qk^Am, kAmpD:56 7C@> |2? For his outstanding contribution to the Pittston Area School District Coach Barbieri was recognized with their highest honor in 2014 when the Athletic Field House located in Charlie Trippi Stadium was named the Robert Bob Barbieri Field House. ?6==@] |C] q2CC6EE :D E96 36DE H6 4@F=5 92G6 49@D6? Cloudy. Head coach Jim Roth has a record of 475-64-2, which is the most wins by any head football coach at any level in state history . ?6==@X 42==65 >6 E@52J H:E9@FE E96 AC@>:D6 @7 2 WE6249:?8X ;@3[ 96 D2:5 96 H@F=5 ? :? Had three tackles for loss, three sacks and four quarterback hurries. Pittston Area Coaching History Bob Barbieri (1966-88)`146-91-5 Sal Licata (1989-93)`16-38 Sal Montagna (1994-95)`9-11-1 Tony Marranca (1996-1998)`11-21 Steve Armillay (1999-2004)`49-21 Lon Hazlet (2005-07)`6-24 Tony Donato (2008-10)`10-21 Mike Barrett (2011-13)`9-21 Jim Norris (2014-16)`5-25
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