2022 Team Preview: Wyoming Area Warriors (2)

Written by: David Mika on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Randy Spencer

Assistant Coaches:
2022 WA Football Coaching Staff
(Assistants/Volunteers)
Ch. Michael Fanti- Asst.Head Ch
Ch. Rich Musinski- Asst.Ch
Ch. Kenny Kopetchny-Asst.Ch
Ch. Jason Speece- Asst.Ch.
Ch. Tom Loftus- Asst Ch
Ch. Corey Popovich- Asst.Ch
Ch. John McNeil- Asst.Ch
Ch. Don Hindmarsh- Asst.Ch
Ch. Bryce Hinkle- Asst.Ch
Ch. Joe Pizano- AD,Recruiting Coord,Vol.Ch
Ch. Eric Speece- Secondary Center Principal,Vol Ch
Ch. Jim Pizano- Vol.Ch
Ch. Eric Speece- Vol.Ch
Ch. Kim Pace- Vol.Ch
Ch. Tom Campenni- Vol.Ch
Ch. Paul Angeli- Vol.Ch
Ch. Farrad Condry- Vol.Ch
Ch. John Hindmarsh- Vol.Ch
Ch. Joe Karkutskie- Vol.Ch
Ch. Pat Gilligan- Vol.Ch
Ch. Mike Laffey- Strength Ch
Ch. Dave Pacchioni- Vol. Strength Ch

Team Name: Wyoming Area Warriors

2021 Record: 10-2

Stadium: Jake Sobeski Stadium

District: District 2

Class: AAAA

League: Wyoming Valley Conference, Division 2

Key Starters Lost:
Blaise Sokach-Minnick QB/DE-OLB/LS
Nick Elko OL/DL
Rocco Pizano WR/DB
Leo Haros RB/DB
Ryan Gilpin OL/DL
Usamah Alansari WR/DB
Jayden Rusyn FB-HB-TE/LB-DE
Nico Sciandra RB/DB
Johnny Morgan WR/DB
Michael Clark TE/DL-DE
Matt Clarke OL/DL
Owen Kelly OL/DL
Alessandro Mannino DL
Richie Hyzinski FB/LB

Offensive Starters Returning: (3)
Sr. OL Ethan Speece 6’0 277
Sr. TE/H/FB Joe Marranca 6’2 220
Jr. RB Aaron Crossley 5’11 205

Defensive Starters Returning: (3)
Sr. DL Ethan Speece 6’0 277
Sr. DE Joe Marranca 6’2 220
Jr. LB. Aaron Crossley 5’11 205

Special Team Starters Returning:
N/A

Key Newcomers:
Sr. WR(Slot)/DB Garret Pocceschi
Sr. FB/LB Keegan Rusyn
Sr. TE/DE/P Justin Francis
Sr. TE/DE/LS Riley Knaub
Sr. OL/DL Russel VanAuken
Sr. WR/DB Taden Jendrzejewski
Jr. FB/NG Nick Scalzo
Jr. TE/DE James Hizynski
Jr. WR/OLB Skyler Pierce
Jr. WR/DB Dominic Colavito
Jr. C/DL/LS. Luke Barhight
Jr. C/NG Jacob Krulick
Jr. OL/DL Anthony VanAuken
Jr. OL/DL Jacob Gustitus
Jr. OL/DL Jayden Jones
Jr. OL/DL. Sam Rau
Jr. K Liam Burke
So. RB/DB Michael Crane
So. QB/DB Damian Lefkoski
So. QB/DB Brady Jones
So. WR/DB Kevin Wiedl
So. FB/LB Matt Rutkoski
So. RB/DB Lidge Kellum
So. WR/DB/K/P Gage Speece
So. WR/DB Jacob Morgan
So. WR/DB Ryan Jones
So. OL/DL Chase DeSanto
So. OL/DL Cody Meade
So. FB/LB/P/K John Turner
So. TE/DE. Sonny Sabatini
So. OL/DL Andrew Steinberger
Fr. FB/LB/LS Josh Mruk

2021 Returning Player Stats:
Ethan Speece
Pancake Blocks:
22
Defense:
5 solo
5 assists
10 total
3 Hurries
1 PD

Joe Marranca
Pancake Blocks:
1
Defense:
28 solo
28 assists
50 total
7 TFLs
3 Sacks
7 Hurries
1 INT
3 PDs
2 Caus Fmb
1 Fmb Rec

Aaron Crossley
Offense:
Rushing:
85 carries
544 Yds
6 TDs
6.4 Avg Yds/car
Receiving:
3 receptions
28 Yds
1 TD
Defense:
41 solo
26 assists
67 total tackles
8 TFLs
2 Sacks
4 Hurries
1 Fmb rec

2022 Offensive Outlook: “The development of our offensive line will be the key to the production of some promising player makers.”

2022 Defensive Outlook: “With some outstanding veteran players returning in our front seven, I look for this group to be a team strength early on, and do a great job running to the ball.”

2022 Special Teams Outlook: “We have some talented young players developing as specialists. We have placekickers, punters, and returners that we believe will be impact players.”

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