2023 Team Preview: Pittston Area Patriots

Written by: David Mika on Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023. Follow David Mika on Twitter.

Head Coach: Nick Barbieri

Assistant Coaches:
Lon Hazlet
Joseph DeLucca
Joseph Graziano
Kenny White
Jeremy Davis
AJ Oliveri
Vito Quaglia

Team Name: Pittston Area Patriots

2022 Record: 7-4

District: 2

Class: AAAAA

League: Wyoming Valley Conference, Division 2

Key Starters Lost:
Harry Pugliese RB/DB
Rob Barbieri WR/DB
Kevin Lockett WR
Drew Menendez FB/LB
Jake Mills OL
Nick Sciandra OL
Jaidin Morgans OL/DL
Josh Pierre WR/DB

Offensive Starters Returning:
SR. QB Drew DeLucca 5-10 175
SO. OL Gunnar Zaledonis 6-2 265

Defensive Starters Returning:
SO. Brody Spindler 5-1-210

Special Team Starters Returning:
None

Key Newcomers:
JR. WR/DB Matt Walter, 6-1 185
JR. WR/DB Gerry Groom, 5-10 165
JR RB/LB CJ Pietrzak, 5-11 200
JR RB/LB Collin Smith 5-9 180
SR. TE/LB Ciaran Bilbow 6-0 190
FR WR/DB Lucas Lopresto 5-8 160
FR TE/LB Colton Lis 6-3 185
JR. K Gavin Wolfe 5-10 160

2023 Returning Player Stats:
Drew DeLucca Passing Stats 117-197 1598yds 18tds 8int

2023 Offensive Outlook: We will be replacing the majority of our offensive unit. There is plenty of talent but it is young and lacking experience. How quickly we can mature and develop will determine how successful we will be on offense this season.

2023 Defensive Outlook: Again, we will be replacing the majority of our defensive unit. The main concern will be the secondary and defensive line. The linebacking core will be solid, led by Brody Spindler.

2023 Special Teams Outlook: New addition kicker and punter Gavin Wolfe will be a big lift to our kicking game. He has a strong leg and will allow us to flip the field.

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