5-5: West Bloomfield, Mich. West Bloomfield HS: 44: Connellsville senior Ky'ron Craggette thought he was simply . Lilley will serve as the offensive coordinator with McClean working as the defensive coordinator. It's been a long time, but it really doesn't feel like it.' He was the head coach at Brownsville in 2017 when the Falcons went 2-8. The Vikings blended hard work, inspiration, dedication and togetherness in order to achieve a perfect 13-0 record and the school's second WPIAL Class AAA championship. 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October 15, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For 3 0 obj Defensively, its the same scheme as the offense, McClean said. Evans said things are looking up, but he said its up to the players to take it to another level. Senior Tucker Blum (right tackle), Shaffer (right guard), junior Crue Harwell (center), sophomore Tyler Gallis (left guard) and junior Kenny Shultz (left tackle) were tops in the trenches in camp. 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. Each coach will specialize in a certain aspect of the game. 'A lot of our kids were in the service. w3k&(jc,N-`z7}nX97Kl:?n"GGGTV?nEASTtzE:kXQNBs [=EEItkK`B4}}Lt(c- The Connellsville Youth Football League is an organization of local football enthusiasts striving to provide an environment for young football players to build a strong fundamental football foundation by incorporatingstrong work ethic skills, character building and respect for the game. Thomas More University - Instead, Connellsville is taking a rather unique approach when it comes to its leadership structure in the hope that big changes at the top can eventually lead to big changes on the field. John Butts completed the scoring with a 33-yard field goal as the Falcons improved to 3-0. 'It went by so quick,' said John Wally' Schroyer, who was a running back on that team and played a year of football at Penn State before working as the Fayette County Register of Wills for 28 years. Southwestern Pennsylvania has always been, and probably always will be considered one of the finest high school football regions in the country. Mount Pleasant's offense came from Adamrovich, who scored on a six-yard run, and Sherbondy, who raced in on a 51-yard scamper in the second quarter. Schroyer and Lujack each scored twice while Delligatti, Pitzer and Alfred Bieshada each tallied a score. %PDF-1.7 Connellsville, PA. Pub. 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. The defense was the story as Connellsville held the visitors to just 32 yards. Team Links Connellsville Home Football Home Schedule & Results Team Roster The Falcons have endured back-to-back losing seasons and havent tasted victory since defeating Albert Gallatin to close out the 2019 season. Thomas Jeffersons Preston Zandier collides with Trinity Anthony Phillips on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. This is a look back at the wonderful accomplishments of these teams from 60, 15 and 10 years ago. University of Pikeville - Football gave me the chance to get a college education and I feel like this is an opportunity for me to give something back, Lilley said. Then Dontay Stokes scored from a yard out before Joe Daniels put an exclamation point on the first quarter by scoring on a 25-yard reverse. Then that number came up into the 30s and then the 40s, and its been around 40 or 50. After getting significant playing time as a sophomore last season, junior Anthony Piasecki will be back calling plays under center. 'But the thing that really bugs me is that Brownsville game.' While the offense struggled to score much of last season, the Connellsville defense had some big moments throughout the year but ultimately surrendered too much to opposing offenses, particularly as games wore on. University of the Cumberlands - (724) 628-1350, The official website of 'It was the small town and the togetherness, and everybody knew everybody,' Hart said from his home in Asheville, North Carolina. The Centurions rallied with a score in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough to derail the Vikings. The job of harnessing that effort wont fall to Lilley, McClean and Lembo exclusively. Mount Pleasant 29, Penn-Trafford 6: The Vikings were clicking on all cylinders as the offense rolled and the defense was stingy in a win over the Warriors. x[sO3Bp( " Rlb(-r Y]dpyLVgU={`Zn('?gv'^N~y?Wd&|h/:OW>O2>;Y7og7_';VO2e+s7;_/z7wK=8]ky;Ip?n<8}J;-! Shultz, a cornerback, earned all-conference recognition for his play last season in Class 5A. But failed conversions proved costly as Mount Pleasant remained perfect. Tembey. 'It's a sports town.' October 22, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For Explore the benefits. It was a turbulent time, but through that darkness, Connellsville fans had a ray of light in their local high school football team. 'At the end of the 1990 season, we just felt awful,' said Craig, who is making his living as an accountant in Atlanta, Georgia. Connellsville - Varsity Football has a new game matchup. Mike Blum recovered a fumble as part of another stellar defensive effort. Only teams that had perfect records made it into the post season. 16^7hny6~j?y56y5[tzd~6cj96tn {>eIXIs}\ +Ij s"6%VIg:MfOk-h"10NafX7aP":c/Dft{:m6GD>$^-]3:KL_Cxv.e1dMl,R9s]COcl+(j(zq d]zrZ42oE:)J2ZW 2&XAVmkmZEC=t\L7e/]2o?J7:efAud}v0Sq,SKQE/1~D=m8KIR/e;GO{(xv"0FSbfL 2dX 8Sf2v-8}o::F]aysvj:mC)kK53c p) (EM6)fV2&ox8S9 The coaches and players hope that a strong level of support from the community is also a big part of this season. 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. We cant look too far ahead.. Cooper then sealed the win with an interception as time ticked away. Mount Pleasant's defense held up, and so did the perfect record. Then Daniels made the play of the game as he i, 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source. <> WPIAL Playoffs - Connellsville 27, Penn Hills 14: The Falcons, in front of their hometown fans, jumped on the Indians 21-0 in the first half, then cruised to a win in their first playoff game. 'It was a long time ago, but that was a really good team,' said Ruff, who was a teacher in the Connellsville School District for 56 years and now resides at Ridgeview Residential Care in Youngwood. Stapf, Reagen The 2022Western Pennsylvania Youth Football League - CLASS AAA consists of 10teams, 5teams make up the Eastern Conference and 5teams make up the Western Conference. 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Full Bio. Schedule & Results - Pennsylvania Big 5/6 Athletic Conferences WPIAL 5-A and 6-A Classifications Sports News Football Schedule & Results View Schedule/Results For 2022-2023 Schedule There are no games currently unavailable for this year. And so it went for the Falcons. Connellsville 31, Canon-McMillan 0: It was the home opener for the Falcons, and they sent the fans home happy by taking a big bite out of the Big Macs. After the war had ended, many players went on to raise families and begin their life's work. Joining Lancaster will be junior Dakota Nicholson, freshman Wyatt Hall and senior Gabe Ruggieri. Connellsville Area High School. While many positions have been up for grabs in the weeks leading up to the season, one spot that wasnt really in question was that of the starting quarterback. However, many have moved on and are comfortably settled in different parts of the country. According to McClean, the drop in classification should help the program in the future. 'Having the town behind us was exciting.' Lebanon, South Park football coach Marty Rieck resigns after 8 seasons, 22 WPIAL football players picked for Big School East-West all-star game. 1991 Connellsville Falcons They were called the 'Country Boys,' and the nickname fit well. 0. Brian Gallo capped the scoring for the Falcons with a four-yard run. John Surlas recovered a fumble, which helped set up a three-yard score by Adamrovich. Plus, we have new Rebel Yell podcasts four times this week only here on Trib HSSN. The Cavaliers went for the victory instead of a tie, but Surlas stopped a run just short of the goal line and Mount Pleasant had claimed its second WPIAL title in four years. And I do see a little bit of a mentality shift. El Attrache's second score was set up by a fumble recovery by Gumbita. The official 2022-23 Softball Roster for the Cornell University Big Red. '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.' After their high school playing days had ended, many of the Cokers served in the military, and many saw combat action in World War II. Hart scored his second touchdown of the game before second-stringer Emett Delligatti capped the scoring with another six points. Cooper scored on a three-yard run, but Connellsville trailed at the half, 10-7. Connellsville, PA 15425 ]&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 The official 2022 Football Roster for the Fairmont State University Fighting Falcons. But Brett Cooper dashed in from the right side for an 11-yard score with just over a minute left. Connellsville Hempfield Franklin Regional Trinity Ringgold Hampton McKeesport Greater Latrobe Thomas Jefferson Laurel Highlands . 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. Adamrovich tacked on 82 rushing yards while El-Attrache scored on a two-yard run in the first quarter. Connellsville Area High School Connellsville 33, Ramsay 0: Connellsville's second dominating effort came against Ramsay High School in Mount Pleasant. A new staff, a new conference and a new start are all part of Connellsvilles football story in 2022. October 29, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For Post. 'Most of us had been together since fifth grade and we were the best of friends.' Thomas was 6-31 in four seasons. The trio of head coaches has a strong network of assistants as well. 'Those were great memories,' Baer said. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. By: Don Rebel Spencer has become a big leader for that group, Lembo said. The Falcons finished the season with an impressive 13-1 record and earned the school its first and only WPIAL championship. Malone could also be used as one of the teams top tight ends, with juniors Matthew Miller and Jake Sanzone also playing the position. Although the Cokers went undefeated in 1941, ironically, they were not allowed to compete in the playoffs because of a complicated points system that punished them for a season-ending tie. They want to be here and the community support means a lot to them., Just give us a chance, McClean said. 'Shafsky was a tough kid,' Ruff said as he broke down in tears after seeing a picture of his former player. Class AAA Division 3 - K through 2nd Graders. 4 0 obj Here's a look at that magical 1986 campaign. Mount Pleasant 27, Latrobe 0: The defense was the story in this game as the Vikings picked off three passes in the second quarter, which led to three scores, including a 26-yard interception return by Egnatz. We will be mixing guys in and out.. Covelli, Julie Although the tie did prevent the team from making the playoffs, it did not take away from the fact that the Cokers of 1941 never suffered a defeat. Maczko, 46, was a 1992 graduate of Uniontown. Invite the coach 2022 CONNELLSVILLE 4A FOOTBALL No. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. However, the 1986 Mount Pleasant Vikings proved that anything, even perfection, is possible. See the Connellsville Falcons Football news, schedule, rosters, rankings, standings and more at sblivesports.com and scorebooklive.com Tweet. endobj We have the players that can turn it around. Penn-Trafford jumped out to a 14-6 lead. Weve got a group of kids that are buying in. The defense was key as it put points on the board on the second play of the game. (). Full Bio. St. Andrews University - Were not forcing them to be here. endobj The Golden Lions scored a touchdown in the third and fourth quarters. It's something I know we'll never forget.' Connellsville 44, Vandergrift 0: In this game, it was Schroyer who outdistanced the entire Lancer rushing attack. The group was indeed talented, but what made the Vikings extra special was the strength they gained through each other. Mount Pleasant 35, Thomas Jefferson 19: The Vikings got the season started on the right foot as Adamrovich carried the ball for 210 yards, including touchdown runs of 5, 6 and 57 yards. I would say I am the least qualified in terms of Xs and Os. Although a transformation likely wont happen immediately, the coaches are excited about whats in store for the Falcons. 'But I remember that we always enjoyed beating Uniontown.' Mike Earnesty also scored from a yard out after Gallo made an interception return for 19 yards down close to the goal line. But time expired, and Connellsville, because of a complicated scoring system was not eligible for the playoffs. 2 Taylaun Barrett 12 6'0" 146 WR/DB 44 Jayden Shaffer 9 5'4" 105 WR/DB 3 Gabriel Ruggieri 12 5'6" 145 WR/DB 45 Skylar Parrill 9 5'7" 128 RB/LB 4 Jayden McBride 11 6'0" 148 WR/DB 48 Alden Voss 12 5'9" 148 RB/LB . In this game, Schroyer scored on a 42-year run and Hart plunged into the end zone to cap an 81-yard drive. 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. 'That Southmoreland win was a great win, because Southmoreland had a bunch of great kids too,' said former head coach Bill Elder, who is now the head coach at DeLand High School in DeLand, Florida.' Connellsville 27, Latrobe 0: The Falcons reeled off their third shutout in four games by whipping the host Wildcats. 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. 'Being undefeated is what you work for, and I still think about it from time to time,' Ruff said. Upload it Are you the coach? 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. Sherbondy was also a force, gaining over 100 yards on the ground, including a 30-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Pos. Its another busy week of fall sports with plenty of WPIAL boys and girls soccer and girls volleyball coverage. Watch highlights of Connellsville High School Boys' Varsity Football from Connellsville, PA, United States and check out their schedule and roster on Hudl. Connellsville opens the season with a nonconference game at Albert Gallatin at 7 p.m. Friday. There is no additional information to display: 1941 Connellsville Cokers In the summer and fall of 1941, the United States was on the cusp of entering World War II. Wt. Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. The Falcons survived a late Ringgold rally to post the victory on the road. The third quarter was the decisive frame. Full Bio. Burd, Sydney The shutout was Connellsville's third straight to start the season. The Vikings built up a 21-0 halfway through the second quarter. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. We are taking a fundamental approach to blocking and play-calling in order to help build their confidence.. WPIAL Football - Kiski Area at Connellsville at 7 p.m. on WMBS-AM 590, WMBS-FM 101.1 and on the Connellsville Falcons Sports Network at TribHSSN.TribLive.com WPIAL Boys Soccer - Live Video. 'I think that is pretty outstanding.' According to former linemen Jeff Craig, that goal of winning a championship actually started to take shape at the end of the 1990 campaign. Mount Pleasant 28, Derry 16: The Vikings wrapped up the Keystone Conference crown with a win over the Trojans to conclude the regular season. -Fd4HdXrt>C9+mJ$m+:7@6Cak7r2Fu^ 27Eqe+dZp]uowewMW1!KFM^m8C{(6o, G"bk:uh+Ij3.OoF> View the Connellsville Varsity Football team schedule on sblivesports.com and scorebooklive.com. Sophomore Xavier Malone could see time as a halfback or play other roles within Connellsvilles rushing attack. El-Attrache also hit the end zone twice. 'A great satisfaction about being a coach is seeing the players succeed later in life,' Spotts said. Within the group, there is a mix of veteran leaders and newcomers looking to make an impact. The Vikings took the lead when Adamrovich scored on a one-yard run in the third quarter. 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. He was hired on Wednesday as Connellsvilles new football coach to replace Marko Thomas, who left to take the job at Greensburg Central Catholic. During the team's first season, in fall 1982, Geibel played a junior-varsity schedule under head coach John Shields. Connellsville tri-head coach Chad Lembo leads a training camp workout before the 2022 season. Coaches: Chad Lembo, Jace McClean, Mick Lilley, 2021 record: 0-10, 0-5 in Class 5A Big East Conference. Falcons Athletics. No live or upcoming events currently scheduled, 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. There is no shortage of wide receivers and tight ends either. 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. October 7th, 2020 Matchup: Connellsville vs. In the second quarter, Hart returned a punt for an 80-yard score, which proved to be the longest scoring play of the season.