It was very special.' There is no additional information to display: We are taking a fundamental approach to blocking and play-calling in order to help build their confidence.. 'The thing that I think of first is the closeness,' commented Bob Gumbita, who is a teacher at Mount Pleasant and is also working as the head football coach at Bentworth. WPIAL Championship - Mount Pleasant 14, Kiski 13: With just eight seconds left in the game, the Vikings' WPIAL championship hopes came down to one play. Many of the players on the 1941 club were a part of both the offense and defense because back then, the majority of the players had to compete on both sides of the ball. 36 were here. Pos. All former players within the program, they want to see things turn around for the Falcons. Connellsvilles roster number currently sits at 67. October 1, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For Mount Pleasant 13, Southmoreland 8: It was another tough game as the Backyard Brawl heated up on a muddy field at Southmoreland. 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Were comfortable with Bill, Connellsville athletic director Rich Evans said. St. Andrews University - 'The thing I remember most was that last stand at Three Rivers,' Adamrovich said. NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. Connellsville 13, Kiski 7: The first game of the season was also one of the most exciting. Early in the game, Derry held an 8-7 lead, but in the second quarter, El-Attrache put Mount Pleasant in front to stay with a two-yard plunge. Pos. According to former linemen Jeff Craig, that goal of winning a championship actually started to take shape at the end of the 1990 campaign. One player, Bernie Shafsky, was killed in the Invasion of France. In 1991 the team came back fresh and ready to avenge the previous season's disappointment. Just like there was a closeness among teammates and coaches, there was also that special relationship between the team and the town. For Lilley, coaching the Falcons represents a chance to do something good for a team and a sport that has meant so much to him. . Connellsville played seven games and was in position to win five of them. We were hoping for 15 in each class, so that would place it at around 60, Lembo said in regards to the number of players the coaches had hoped to see consistently in offseason workouts. But time expired, and Connellsville, because of a complicated scoring system was not eligible for the playoffs. It has to be team first before me first.. 'It was a lot of fun.' Connellsville opened the scoring when Baer hit Wormack on a 41-yard score. View the Connellsville Junior Varsity Boys Basketball team roster on sblivesports.com and scorebooklive.com October 7th, 2020 Matchup: Connellsville vs. But dont expect these five players to do all of the heavy lifting on the defensive line. Mount Pleasant 21, Greensburg Salem 20: This was a game in which each team dominated, but the Vikings got the nod. 2022 CONNELLSVILLE 4A FOOTBALL No. Stapf, Reagen Joining Lancaster will be junior Dakota Nicholson, freshman Wyatt Hall and senior Gabe Ruggieri. Invite the coach 'The biggest disappointment was not making the WPIAL playoffs,' Hart said. Connellsville tri-head coach Chad Lembo leads a training camp workout before the 2022 season. Fr. Connellsville's only points in the first half came off the foot of Robbie Butts, who connected on field goals of 24 and 36 yards. Covelli, Julie 'Those were great memories,' Baer said. and game updates from the 'But the thing that really bugs me is that Brownsville game.' However, many have moved on and are comfortably settled in different parts of the country. Lebanon, South Park football coach Marty Rieck resigns after 8 seasons, 22 WPIAL football players picked for Big School East-West all-star game. Mike Kuhns (linebackers/offensive line), Joe Bonadio (quarterback/defensive backs), Howie Metzger (wide receivers/defensive backs), Zach Cooper (running backs/linebackers), Todd Barrett (offensive line/defensive line), Ron Marciante (tight ends/defensive ends) and Bronson Mickens (running backs/defensive backs) are also on board with helping to turn the Connellsville program around. I didnt know what we would be getting into, but the kids have committed themselves, Lembo said. ]&Sp${vekd+KP?#|+L 8iR[usm|m6mfa_v[$aFa|V;2nNiHr$"-h,RFM&Jj r_2|wwc2Jm_~FU_M{mn.t:_{*u{}M8Aj'Pmj51+at}(1=+n&rWA2 Please visit the Western Pennsylvania Youth Football Website for information regarding the league. The coaches and players hope that a strong level of support from the community is also a big part of this season. The official 2022 Football Roster for the Washington & Jefferson College Presidents. Team schedule for 2022-2023 Connellsville football Conference record: 1-5-0 Overall: 2-8-0 WPIAL - Big Seven Conference * Conference games | PPD Postponed | F Forfeit View standings | View Roster | View day-by-day schedule | New team. The blowout over the Raiders was one that still sticks in the minds of many of the Cokers. Here's an account of that 1991 season in which the Country Boys did more than survive, they blossomed into a champion. Falcons Athletics. Connellsville 49, Tri-Valley 10: Even though Baer was sidelined with a rib injury, the Falcons had no trouble pelting the Griffins. The big thing is changing the attitude and how we handle adversity.. The team moved to Class A football the following year. 'I knew we had a great team,' Lujack said. % Thomas Jeffersons Preston Zandier collides with Trinity Anthony Phillips on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. regular season opponent time/result W-L (League) game type; regular season result; Aug. 26, 2022: Aug . Adamrovich scored three touchdowns and gained 138 yards to pace the attack. Our whole backfield was in the service.' 'And even though they are a lot bigger, I think we could have handled the kids today.' I think the strength of our offense is our line, Lilley said. Lujack completed the scoring late in the game. Explore the benefits. Mount Pleasant scored a touchdown in every quarter, with Adamrovich hitting paydirt in the first third and fourth. -Fd4HdXrt>C9+mJ$m+:7@6Cak7r2Fu^ 27Eqe+dZp]uowewMW1!KFM^m8C{(6o, G"bk:uh+Ij3.OoF> The title of the song seems fitting because the Vikings were winners, and they did accomplish all of their goals. Mount Pleasant 9, Laurel Highlands 0: Despite a tremendous effort by the host Mustangs, Mount Pleasant was just a little too tough as the Vikings came through with a hard-fought win on the road to start action in the Keystone Conference. El-Attrache also hit the end zone twice. These kids have been putting a lot of time and effort into this, so just give them a chance.. 'Everything was right, and we did the little things that make the difference.' By: Don Rebel A new staff, a new conference and a new start are all part of Connellsvilles football story in 2022. Connellsville Football Roster 2022-23 Players (54) Staff (0) Do you have a team photo? We had good feedback from our coaches and players. September 17, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For Cooper got things going when he hauled in a 20-yard touchdown pass from Baer. See the Connellsville Falcons Football news, schedule, rosters, rankings, standings and more at sblivesports.com and scorebooklive.com Scott Williams and Gumbita had interceptions, while Sherbondy added a 46-yard score for Mount Pleasant. Maczko, 46, was a 1992 graduate of Uniontown. Connellsville Football (2021) Roster 2021-22 Players (54) Staff (0) Do you have a team photo? John Surlas recovered a fumble, which helped set up a three-yard score by Adamrovich. Those goals have been developed. 'I'll never forget the game at Three Rivers, and how we had to hold on at the end,' Elder said. Although a transformation likely wont happen immediately, the coaches are excited about whats in store for the Falcons. Levitt, Celia Now they must continue to work to stay ahead of their opponents.. 'It was a great group of guys, and we were very team-oriented,' said Sherbondy, now an administrator for a human services organization. Hilcken, Avery Hes a Fayette County guy, and he knows about the tradition here and with the community.. Maczko points to last season. Mount Pleasant 14, Greensburg Central Catholic 7: The Vikings used the legs of Sherbondy and Adamrovich to run past the Centurions on a rainy night in Greensburg. Winters, Emma Bigam scored on a 12-yard run and Stokes rumbled in from four yards out. endobj 'It's a sports town.' Sherbondy scored from 15 yards out and El-Attrache connected with Williams on a 66-yard scoring strike. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Maczko said some of the players hes leaning on include Zach David, Cullen Lynch, Bailey Kennedy, Spencer Shaffer, Wyatt Shreve, Jason McBride and Josh Marietta. Sms. On Friday, HSSN begins our coverage with the Pregame Show from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and concludes with the WPIAL Socreboard Show sponsored by Comfort Keepers from 9:30 p.m. until midnight. Schroyer's sentiments were echoed by many of his teammates, including Feniello, Hart and Lujack, as well as assistant coach Ed Spotts Sr. and head coach Art Ruff. 'We all had one goal.' For the second straight week, the Vikings had to stop a two-point conversion, and for the second straight week, the Mount Pleasant defense rose to the challenge. Also, the defense forced three first-half turnovers which helped Mount Pleasant build up a 21-0 lead. 'We had to play both ways back then,' Schroyer commented. 'My most memorable moment was always seeing manager Bruce Witt run out on the field with our flag before each game in front of everybody. 'And there is a lot of pride in being a part of that team.' qwae'kUnz:S_~0k&jc`MU[ VYg* k(;Btg\M0dNue9F 3j5U(7^DAw.\ [lUWvdbtU k2 m+6&USk*n chvUX*VUl5 0Ru"|@UMwZXc(ziVe>KD pU0P~"q:DY+?/~_TQ! [wJEVa}Pak0}32Zl%)Z`oFMPV6[[5,(lO rpp]1y}@K[fL5fT1@m3?nT;97wBJ:/(.x't'^Y! CP3eZ; *qs=fdcxUUye+^|Z&\aMn9k="v`1V+@,H="Bv(G:N n[Q{CS yPo#Dt[\gC1[t01&c|[.55Lk >Pe`u7eG"cc tyG#gXFX\Ck2*s #qcFc 1ide\#"/= kI kyua6E lBp60"-& }sm~u\^Mcu7?&uqYqoq'$g7|20l: Then in the second quarter, Daniels scampered in from nine yards out. Connellsville will compete in Section 4 with Latrobe, McKeesport, Ringgold, Trinity, Fayette County rival Laurel Highlands and perennial WPIAL power Thomas Jefferson. Weve kicked around a lot of ideas and weve taken a look at our personnel and come up with a strategy, Lembo said. Within the group, there is a mix of veteran leaders and newcomers looking to make an impact. Juniors Anthony Mickens and Jayden McBride could be top pass-catching options, along with senior John Malone. Norwin's longest play of the game was a 20-yard run, and the Knights never really threatened to score. Connellsville 33, Ramsay 0: Connellsville's second dominating effort came against Ramsay High School in Mount Pleasant. Bill Vokes returned a fumble for a 10-yard score and Bernie Egnatz returned an interception for a 51-yard score. Thomas Jefferson scored first, but it didn't matter much. The Vikings built up a 21-0 halfway through the second quarter. By Jim Downey jdowney@heraldstandard.com. Senior Taylaun Barrett has developed into one of the leaders within the wide receiving unit. November 5, 2022. Season. And so it went for the Falcons. London, Jaidyn stream 'A lot of our kids were in the service. The most important thing we have been preaching is coming together as a team and trying to get into the right mental mindset, Lembo said. 9#1m4/*Ijt; |fn)v\5:M3gXuR"3l:}a-":[cM?3]M(c 36N*V(k4jVe~k:Og~U7UQW#_1G5E4_%I ~uo]-V=2VmoLnTyI,N On special teams, look for senior Ben Zavatchan to handle the kicking and punting duties. Only teams that had perfect records made it into the post season. endobj TribLIVE's Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. If you have a disability and are having trouble accessing information on this website or need materials in an alternate format, Contact web-accessibility@cornell.edu for assistance. 'Back then, men were men,' Feniello said. Lebanon, South Park football coach Marty Rieck resigns after 8 seasons, 22 WPIAL football players picked for Big School East-West all-star game. Adamrovich tacked on 82 rushing yards while El-Attrache scored on a two-yard run in the first quarter. 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'It's impossible to think that's it's been 60 years. The official 2022 Football Roster for the Fairmont State University Fighting Falcons. As summer turns to autumn, we celebrate with plenty of high school fall sports action this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network. Then, as time wound down in the first half, El Attrache hit Bill Barber in the back of the end zone. 1991 Connellsville Falcons They were called the 'Country Boys,' and the nickname fit well. This is a look back at the wonderful accomplishments of these teams from 60, 15 and 10 years ago. We have to focus on one step at a time. In the second quarter, Hart returned a punt for an 80-yard score, which proved to be the longest scoring play of the season. 'Really, it was just a lot of good times and celebrating together,' said Wormack, who works as a technician at Sony. Wt. %PDF-1.7 Ben has given his whole heart to this, Lembo said. Cooper then sealed the win with an interception as time ticked away. The offense was led by Tzan, who hauled in a 40-yard touchdown toss from Baer. In the fourth quarter, Delligatti dashed 44-yards to complete the scoring. 'The game that I look back on every now and then is the win over Uniontown,' said Spotts, who served as a teacher at Connellsville High School for 42 years. Junior Finance Connellsville, Pa. Connellsville. Lujack got things started on the right foot as he raced 70 yards for a score on a punt return. Each coach will specialize in a certain aspect of the game. Then, a fumble resulted in a four-yard quarterback sneak by Baer. The Falcons survived a late Ringgold rally to post the victory on the road. Greater Latrobe 2020 42 Views Connellsville - Varsity Football has a new game matchup. After getting significant playing time as a sophomore last season, junior Anthony Piasecki will be back calling plays under center. Wagner, Lauren And I do see a little bit of a mentality shift. Billy Ray Sherbondy was a big contributor, racking up 105 yards on 10 carries. What made the 1986 season even more special was that the Mount Pleasant community was there to back the Vikings every step of the way. Mount Pleasant 14, Knoch 12: At Valley High School, the game came down to one play, and the Vikings' defense rose to the occasion. 'In the locker room after we lost to Butler in the semifinals, we went around the room, and to a man, everyone said this wouldn't happen again.' Its still a tough conference, McClean said. 'A lot of these kids were good friends. 'The Three Rivers game came down to the wire, and we came up with the big play,' Gumbita said. Its a new coaching staff, new conference and it seems like a clean slate, Lembo said. Its one thing to commit to the team concept, but there have to be goals to work toward in order to validate all the effort. In the secondary, look for junior Ethan Shultz to lead the way. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. In the most exciting game of the season, Brownsville took an early lead, but Hart sent a pass to Lujack, who raced 55 yards for Connellsville's first score of the game. Sherbondy was also a force, gaining over 100 yards on the ground, including a 30-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Watch Later. Times have been tough for the Connellsville football team for a number of years. Prior to this year's season-opening game against Upper St. Clair on Friday, Aug. 31. He vividly remembers the days when Connellsville was one of the top big school teams in the WPIAL under Dan Spanish. The Cokers featured some of the finest athletes Connellsville has ever been associated with, including the likes of 1947 Heisman Trophy winner John Lujack, former Pittsburgh Steeler Garry Feniello and former University of Pittsburgh head coach Dave Hart. September 10, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For Its slow, but its coming along and the effort is definitely there.. <>/Metadata 87 0 R/ViewerPreferences 88 0 R>> The 1991 Connellsville team will be honored in a special ceremony prior to kickoff. 'There were a lot of expectations, and sometimes that was a burden,' Gumbita admitted. They want to be here and the community support means a lot to them., Just give us a chance, McClean said. Weve got a group of kids that are buying in. Connellsville 26, Greensburg 6: The Cokers' impressive victory over host Greensburg was the first time Connellsville had defeated the team from Westmoreland County in 35 years. The official 2022 Football schedule for the Campbellsville University Tigers Connellsville racked up 484 yards of offense behind backup signal-callers Clint Weibl and Brad Gillott. 1941 Connellsville Cokers In the summer and fall of 1941, the United States was on the cusp of entering World War II. Players such as Schroyer, Roy Doppelheuer, Donald Stefl and Dwayne Mortimer were all wounded in combat. September 24, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For <> Connellsville Area High School View Full Bio, Ella Connellsville 56, Dunbar Township 6: Although they were scored upon for the first time in four games, the Cokers buried the Dunbar Township Mules as Hart, Delligatti, James Smyth, Pitzer and John Richards each broke through for scores in a Connellsville romp. In the second half, Gillott tossed a 34-yard strike to Grubbs, and Robbie Butts capped the scoring with a 39-yard field goal. Paul Schofield is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. Connellsville 24, Franklin-Regional 0: It was homecoming night, and the Falcons put on a show as they dominated the Panthers. It was Connellsville's fifth shutout in eight games. Connellsville 27, Latrobe 0: The Falcons reeled off their third shutout in four games by whipping the host Wildcats. Farlow '97, Allie 'I have a lot of great memories, but the thing I remember most is that we were undefeated.' Band Flags & Rifles Drum Line Tennis. Their work ethic and attitude is in a really good place right now.. The win gave Connellsville a spot in the WPIAL playoffs, and Cooper set the tone with a 43-yard run on the first play from scrimmage. I can't believe I've been out of school that long.' Later, Cooper completed the offensive effort with a five-yard touchdown run. Name Grade Ht. Connellsville, PA. Pub. The 1941 Connellsville Cokers, 1986 Mount Pleasant Vikings and 1991 Connellsville Falcons were three teams that symbolized greatness. 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