Head Coach: Paul Russick
Assistant Coaches:
Lon Hazlet
Jeremy Davis
Joe Graziano
Greg Holl
Justin Wall
Pat Roman
Matt Pisano
AJ Oliveri
Joe Oliveri
Christian Martinez
Broc Hazlet
Team Name: Pittston Area
2024 Record: 2-9
8/23 @ Mid Valley (3A) 7:00 pm L 0-32
8/30 @ North Pocono (4A) 7:00 pm L 13-23
9/06 Greater Nanticoke (4A) 7:00 pm W 55-0
9/13 @ Wyoming Valley West* (5A) 7:00 pm W 47-7
9/20 Dallas* (4A) 7:00 pm L 22-30
9/27 Crestwood* (4A) 7:00 pm L 14-21
10/04 @ Wilkes-Barre * (6A) 7:00 pm L 10-21
10/11 @ Hazleton Area* (6A) 7:00 pm L 14-20
10/18 Wallenpaupack (4A) 7:00 pm L 10-22
10/25 Wyoming Area (3A) 7:00 pm L 0-28
11/01 @ Delaware Valley (5A) 7:00 pm L 15-38
District: 2
Class: 5A
League: Wyoming Valley Conference, Division 1
Key Starters lost:
Gerry Groom
Matt Walters
Colin Smith
CJ Pietzrak
Sam Hankey
Gavin Wolfe
Offensive Starters Returning:
OL – Brandon Lockett, Sr
OL – Nico Cielo, Sr
OL – Gunnar Zaledonis, Sr
FB – Brody Spindler, Sr
WR – Stephen Barnic, Sr
WR – Lucas LoPresto, Jr
Defensive Starters Returning:
DL – Jaylen Hart, Sr
DL – Gunnar Zaledonis, Sr
LB – Brody Spindler, Sr
LB – Chance Radzewicz, Jr
LB – Victor Narsavage, Sr
DB – Malkolm Blackshear, Sr
DB – Stephen Barnic, Sr
DB – Lucas LoPresto, Jr
Special Team Starters Returning:
None
Key Newcomers:
Kayden Walker
Dan Girman
Jordan Talarico
Christian Cerasaro
Logan Slater
Deondre Miller
Kayden Bailey
2025 Returning Player Stats:
Lucas LoPresto 34 receptions, 483 yards, 6 TDs, 3 Special Teams Touchdowns
2025 Outlook:
Offense: With a fresh system being installed, the focus is on putting our playmakers in the best position to succeed.
One of the biggest positives heading into the year is the depth. This depth gives us flexibility in how we attack and allows us to be creative with formations and tempo.
The biggest question heading into the season is who will take the reins at quarterback. We’re currently evaluating our options and letting the competition play out.
The identity of this group will grow as camp progresses.
Defense: On the defensive side of the ball, there’s a lot to be excited about heading into the season. For the first time in a while, we feel like we have the depth to avoid relying on two-way starters across the board.
One of the strengths of this unit is our speed and pursuit. We have guys who fly to the football, and that allows us to play fast and aggressive.
As we move deeper into camp, the focus will be on continuing to evaluate how physical we can be, especially in the front seven.
Special Teams: Special teams will have a fresh look this season, as we break in a new punter, kicker, and long snapper. While there’s some uncertainty that comes with new specialists, we’re confident in the potential of the group we’re developing.
One area we’re especially excited about is the return game. Lucas LoPresto is back and gives us one of the most dangerous return threats in the league.