Ken continues to volunteer with youth mentoring and sports organizations since retiring from football and is currently an executive with Thomas Automotive. Once David knew you once, he knew you for life, Richards said. We threw a pick in the end zone and they scored another one. Pugliese, Triboski, DeLucca, Barbieri, and Lockett are all capable returners. 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. A big part of Gallis impact on the district was through the Pittston Area football team, and several Patriot players and coaches were part of the crowd, including current head coach Nick Barbieri. The last four coaches were given just three years each to turn around the program. He believes seeing the players on a daily basis will help with the development of the programs. Arriving at Wilkes. There was no yelling, no flailing of arms. Bob's daughter-in-law is a nurse. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Barbieri wasnt at the meeting and didnt know what the school board vote was. Bob was a two-time Coach of the Year (1974 and 1981). Nanticoke Area's Cassandra Cabonilas reacts to defending her . Bob's son, Nick. I thought that would have changed the game. At one practice, a wise-cracking freshman player, a kid of some ability and promise, needed a dressing down and as Coach Barbieri strode toward him, everyone stopped to watch. The proceeds wiii go towards basketball. Both teams are 5-0 in the division. `hhd 2?5 4@24965 7@C `_ J62CD 2E '2==6J ':6H 367@C6 >@G:?8 @? Barbieris Patriot teams won five Wyoming Valley Conference A Division championship and one Eastern Conference championship, which they shared with Shikellamy in 1967. $E2C?2 G@E65 :? The Southern Columbia Football Tigers are the most decorated high school football team in the history of Pennsylvania. Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. The coach talked directly, that was evident. national champion coach Bobby Dodd was among those who said Trippi was the GOAT. To me, it didnt concern me.. Jr. LB Jimmy Spindler, 5-10 180 You heard it a million times but there was something so special about him that no one else really embodied the way Dave did.. Soph. Bob has four grandchildren: Ellie, Mia, Nicholas and Robert. The Patriots also won the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2 championship. Harry Pugliese led Pittston Areas offense with 87 yards on 15 carries. [ q6DE D2:5 |2? pC62 D:?46 E96 a__d D62D@? Jr. FB/LB Drew Menendez 5-10 185 Former . pC62] x? Apply to Performer, Vice Provost For Secondary Education- Middle School, Safety Specialist and more! Sciandra, Charles ( Sr.) Smith, Collin ( So.) Sure, the Watsons wanted to make money, but they were more interested in serving their readers, in putting out a dynamic product. 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. :89E] q2CC6EE[ bb[ C6A=246D %@?J s@?2E@[ H9@ 925 9:D A@D:E:@? He was a combined 159-100-4 with his Pittston High stint included. Cloudy. Pittston Area finished 2-8 this season and was 5-25 in Norris three years. Little Nick Barbieri didn't have to do any of that, of course. pC62 :D A96? There couldnt have been a prouder Patriot than David Galli, said district principal John Haas, who eulogized his friend in front of a huge crowd gathered Tuesday night to celebrate the life and to mourn the death of Galli, a longtime member of the Pittston Area family and football program, who passed away Friday at the age of 58. Fr. Weinrich scored on the next play. Barbieri left his teaching position at Delaware Valley to join the Pittston Area faculty four years ago. He was the face of Pittston Area, Ricotta said, before reading a poem to honor Galli. . 13. "We did the best we could to get hands up on them, but they came out hot. He applied for the position in 2013 and also in 2011 when the board went with Mid Valley assistant Mike Barrett. 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. Then they'd watch the sunset together. It was his performance there that led to his inclusion on The Pennsylvania Football News All-Century Team. 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. ?2>:?8 2 9625 4@249 3FE 564:565 E@ C6\A@DE E96 A@D:E:@?] Another end zone interception this one by Ryder Machado ended the threat. Jr. OL Jake Mills 6-1 270. CB Gino Triboski, 5-9 150 He was a combined 159-100-4 with his Pittston High stint included. 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. EASTERN CONFERENCE. pE E96 s646>36C >66E:?8[ }@CC:D C646:G65 7@FC G@E6D[ @?6 D9J @7 E96 ?646DD2CJ E@E2= E@ 36 ?2>65]k^Am, kAmu@C>6C z:?8VD r@==686 4@249 #:49 |2? It never had more than about 10 percent advertising, which made it a money loser. And it also helps with recruiting of kids for the team. 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 PJ Pisano, QB Barbieri is the son of Bob Barbieri, who was Pittston Areas first head coach in 1966 and held the job until being replaced after the 1988 season. We got a big group to replace and theyve been through a lot. 5706542415, The official website of Pittston Area Football Extra Point Anthony Thomas American Football Sport Matt Soy Nick Barbieri David Behm Kevin Lockett Bryheem Patterson Steve Bennett Steve Bennett has been covering. Need to Sell? High 44F. PIttston Area Vice Superintendent John Haas, one of the late David Gallis best friends, spoke to those gathered to celebrate Gallis life. Sorry, no valid subscriptions were found for this Publication. The Warriors were 5-for-6 passing while the Patriots were 6-for-20. Click here to submit a news tip or submit an event. It will only help., Reach John Erzar at 570-991-6394 or on Twitter @TLJohnErzar. Recovered one fumble, forced three fumbles and blocked one field goal. 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. Its a program that I love. Delaware Valleys Bradley Coe (17) gets by Pittston Area defensive back Anthony Cencetti (1) for a 23-yard touchdown in the second quarter of Friday nights District 2 Class 5A semifinal game. Jr WR Robby Barbieri, 5-10 165 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. 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. Need to Sell? I think its a plus, a benefit, because Im there and kids can find me with any questions or concerns, Barbieri said. Weinrich, who finished with a game-high 107 yards rushing, slipped through an ankle tackle past the line of scrimmage and regained his speed to finish off his 79-yard touchdown run. It wiii open at 11.30. Hazleton Area's Chase Kaschak brought home one of the Cougars' three gold medals on Friday, winning the 200 freestyle in 1:55.53. We printed the photo in full color. He eventually did become Bob, however. Misses Deiphene and Kathieen An drews are at home from the Universi ty of Maine for the Christmas holi days. Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Get local news in your inbox. The Dispatch was owned by the Watson family and that made all the difference. The program is too important to me not to give it another shot.. Quarterback Drew DeLucca and lineman Jaiden Morgans combined for a touchdown-saving tackle on the play at the Patriots 42. Jason Mills, League: Wyoming Valley Conference, Division 2, Key Starters Lost: Ken was selected as the head coach in the Ken Lantzy Finest 40 All-Star Football game in 2002, 2007, and 2010. @A6? Barbieri is the son of Bob Barbieri, who was Pittston Areas first head coach in 1966 and held the job until being replaced after the 1988 season. Assistant Coaches: 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. Click here to place a classified ad. pC62 4@>>F? Finished the season with 30 total tackles, 14 of them solo. In college, he was a starting offensive lineman and linebacker from his sophomore year on. In 1953, he was appointed as head coach and coached there for five more years. ?6==@ AF==65 9:D ?2>6 7C@> 4@?D:56C2E:@? Since a successful but controversial six-year run by Steve Armillay, Pittston Area hasnt exercised patience with the coaching position. But that didn't matter. 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. District 2 basketball results, pairings It's not the same when editors have to answer to stockholders. Jr. OL/LB Jaiden Morgans 5-10 190 The real Bob Barbieri, I always believed. 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. W|2? ?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 ? We had them where we wanted them, Pittston Area coach Nick Barbieri said. Bob was the only Pittston Area coach during the 15 years I wrote local sports. Dane Schutter scored 19 points to lead the Warriors, who led throughout most of the first half and late into the third quarter. On defense, he had two interceptions. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. . 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. 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? The last three Patriot coaches didnt teach in the district. Copyright 2016 Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame | John Louis Popple Chapter. the Christmas hoiidays with her pa rents. Empire State Takeover . @A6?65 7@==@H:?8 E96 a_`_ D62D@? You have permission to edit this article. Jr. WR/ DB Kevin Lockett 6-0 165 230 talking about this. Pittston Area ended the season with its most wins since the 2003 team won nine times. They talk a lot about his "football IQ," but even more about his style, his demeanor. 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. Girls Basketball: Scranton Prep powers past Wyoming Area in Class 4A finals, Old Forge Boys Basketball Roundup: Blue Devils reach semifinals in first trip to Class 3A playoffs, Old Forge Girls Basketball Roundup: Lady Devils headed to final at arena. Its amazing how many peoples lives hes touched. That was the last season the Patriots made the postseason. Im in the building, I see the kids in the halls. He just stood there looking adorable with his John John Kennedy haircut and that jersey down to his ankles. Pittston Area Football: Big plays help DV break away early. Tony Molitoris(Hanover Twp., PA/Holy Redeemer)had four strikeouts in the game and Sawyer Kemp(Nescopeck, PA/Berwick)had two. Jr. RB/DB Harry Pugliese 5-11 170 And we did. |C] |2? ?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@? 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. Were not going to dwell on this one. Eight plays later, quarterback Logan Olsommer ran in from 12 yards out and Delaware Valley was up 14-0. Sr. WR Gino Triboski, 5-9 150, Defensive Starters Returning: David had been employed at Pittston Area since he graduated from the school in 1983. 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. I don't know Nick Barbieri well, but I do know him a long, long time. Head Coach: Nick Barbieri Assistant Coaches: Jason Majiros Joe Graziano Charles Montagna Kenny White Jason Mills Team Name: Pittston Area Patriots 2020 Record: 0-5 District: 2 Class: AAAA League: Wyoming Valley Conference, Division 2 Key Starters Lost: Joe Galonis, OL/DL PJ Pisano, QB David Behm WR Stephen Yanchis, OL Offensive Starters Returning: Whether it was applying once or twice to get where I wanted to be, thats what I needed to do. '. Cefalo attended Pittston Area High School in Pittston, Pennsylvania. q2CC6EE] p?E9@?J vF2C:8=:2 >256 2 >@E:@? We took individual photos of every senior, trying to get them to pose like NFL players on chewing gum cards. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.. Cloudy skies. This is Home delivery print subscribers, activate your account for. David Behm WR Its a program that I love. Hes been a huge part of every coachs staff thats been here, Barbieri said. I think its a plus, a benefit, because Im there and kids can find me with any questions or concerns, Barbieri said. DEFENDING CHAMPION: Pittston Area Patriots. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dufresne, in Pittston. 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. 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 :? He could barely balance on one foot with his other leg raised like he was running. 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. I dont really think about that, Barbieri said. Pittston Area Senior High School Was credited with 30 pancake blocks. "Oh," the patient said, "I must be thinking of a different Coach Barbieri.". Charles Montagna Bob Barbieri is a sports legend in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Then they blocked a punt and scored another one. Patrick Nelson Recruiting Intern at Penn State Football Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States 315 followers 314 connections Join to view profile Penn State Football Penn State University. Vrabel had 10 putouts in the game and Luksic had five. The patient asked how Coach Barbieri was doing and Nina told him how he would stop over their house every evening after supper to visit with her little girl, Bob's granddaughter, and take her out in the backyard and talk about the flowers and the butterflies. Tired of ads? Those two drives epitomized Friday nights District 2 Class 5A semifinal football game where Delaware Valley ended Pittston Areas season with a 41-0 victory. New York 36 27 .571 8. Pennsylvania high school football Week 4 schedule and scores - live and final. Concha, Kristian ( So.) Tired of ads? Barbieri inherits a program which hasnt posted a winning season since going 6-5 in 2008. Wilkes-Barre, PA News, Obituaries, classifieds, and Sports, Nick Barbieri hired as Pittston Area football coach, Plymouth man faces charges related to break-ins at area restaurant and high school, Nanticoke softball player ruled eligible by District 2. Barbieri said that he knew Galli dating back to the 1980s, when Barbieris father, Bob Barbieri, was the head coach. Had three tackles for loss, three sacks and four quarterback hurries. If this was going to be his last year with us, we couldnt have written a better script than that, Barbieri said. S Robby Barbieri, 5-10 165, Key Newcomers: Click here to place a classified ad. Throughout history, newspapers were owned by families and that gave them the independence the forefathers had in mind when they wrote the First Amendment. In the quarterfinals, the eighth-seeded Cougars took No. s646>36C[ E96 3@2C5 H2D A=2?? "That's my father-in-law," Nina Barbieri said. Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. At Pittston High Bob was also head basketball coach for two years. The . Start a dialogue, stay on topic and be civil. Each day's obituaries, delivered to your inbox. Barbieri also noted that Galli was thrilled about this last Patriot season, where the team finished 7-4, the programs most wins since 2003. 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. 'You've come to the right place. Nanticoke Area finally caught Wyoming Area on a rebound basket by Johnson, whose 10th point of the quarter knotted the score 33-33 with 59 seconds left. He applied for the position in 2013 and also in 2011 when the board went with Mid Valley assistant Mike Barrett. Boston 44 18 .710 Phila. Since "Mr. Barbieri" was awkward given the circumstances, I settled on "Coach," which worked for both of us. The program is too important to me not to give it another shot.. TE/LB Adam Shovlin 6-6 243 ?6==@] |C] q2CC6EE :D E96 36DE H6 4@F=5 92G6 49@D6? Pittston Area made sure it was due for an update. I thought that would have changed the game. Need to Sell? If you don't follow the rules, your comment may be deleted. Jr. FB David Sudo, 6-0 230 Please enable it in your browser settings. "I loved Dave, he. :E 2C@F?5] x E9:?< E96J 2C6 4=@D6] %96D6 <:5D 2C6 8@:?8 E@ H2?E 7@C ? Barbieri, the first coach at Pittston Area, died Sunday morning and leaves a long-lasting legacy of excellence on and off the field. High School Football; . Please select from an option below to start a subscription. On 9/23, the Pittston varsity football team lost their home non-conference game against Valley View (Archbald, PA) by a score of 40-12. :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@? Brody, Tyler Ryans, Dorian Blackshear, Xzavyier ( So.) It's been 40 years since Pittston Area and Wyoming Area last played football on Thanksgiving and still I miss it. Pittston, PA 18640 Then I thought we went right down the field and had a chance to even things up. Bei der Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps verwenden wir, unsere Websites und Apps fr Sie bereitzustellen, Nutzer zu authentifizieren, Sicherheitsmanahmen anzuwenden und Spam und Missbrauch zu verhindern, und, Ihre Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps zu messen, personalisierte Werbung und Inhalte auf der Grundlage von Interessenprofilen anzuzeigen, die Effektivitt von personalisierten Anzeigen und Inhalten zu messen, sowie, unsere Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu entwickeln und zu verbessern. @? 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. 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. The last three Patriot coaches didnt teach in the district. The last four coaches were given just three years each to turn around the program. Soph. 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. 5 Stout Street Yatesville Haas said it all, as he wrapped up his final remarks, speaking directly to Galli. @E9:?8] x A2? Pittston Area Senior High School E@ G@E6 7@C 7@C>6C !:EEDE@? Pennsylvania high school football Week 6 schedule and scores - live and final. 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. "F:?? 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. Cloudy. The talent level will be competitive, so thats one of the reasons I thought it was a good opportunity.. Pittston Area Athletics Retweeted. 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.