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| May 23: Warriors' Season Ends with 9-7 Loss to Abington Heights |
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May 21: Warriors Advance to District Semi Finals with 12-4 Win Over Berwick; Will Play Abington Heights at Home on Thursday, 4:30 PM; Pittston Area-Valley View in other Bracket |
Citizens Voice
At Berwick. Zack Lopatka and Joe Gavenonis each drove in four runs to help Wyoming Area upset third-seeded Berwick.
Jordan Zezza finished the game with a pair of hits and Jake Granteed earned the win from the mound for the Warriors.
Jordan Stout went 3 for 4 with a double and Will Morales and Kyle Miller each had a pair of singles for Berwick.
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| Seniors Honored at Banquet |
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Congratulations to Michael Carey, recipient of the 2013 Melberger Award.
The award is given each year and selected by the coaching staff to a player
on the varsity squad that embodies the following qualities of a
student/athlete:
-Team Player - Well Rounded - Good Work Ethic - Excellent Academic Record -
Good Standing in the Community - Respected by Peers
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Seniors celebrate their careers at Sunday's banquet. (L to R) Tyler Wrubel,
Bart Chupka, Mike Carey, Trent Grove, Jordan Zezza (Standing) Brian Mapes,
Jake Granteed and Erik Walkowiak. Absent: Nick O'Brien
The seniors thanked the coaching staff, especially Coach Andrewscavage for
all they did throughout their careers as Warrior baseball players. An
emotional afternoon for players, coaches and parents exemplified the true
camaraderie of our Warrior Baseball Family. |
Junior Fred Cefalo was surprised when his name was called to receive the
2013 Spirit Award. Freddy shows off his trophy & his spirit to his
teammates, family and friends. |
Pictured is the 2013 Beno Borzell MVP Award winner, Jake Granteed. L to R,
Jack Borzell, Jake and Coach Andrewscavage. Jake was chosen as this
season's MVP and accepted the award to honor the late Anthony "Beno" Borzell, our fallen warrior who played baseball and football for the
Warriors and graduated in 2007.
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| BANQUET NOTES
Thank you to the Forlenza family for supporting our team this season. The Diamond Club would like to extend our thank you and also our apology for an oversight in excluding a family ad for Dominick in our baseball yearbook. Mr. Lee Forlenza elected to make a donation to the Diamond rather than accept a refund. Thank you again, Lee !!!!
Also--thanks to the Cefalo family for donating the proceeds of the 50/50 to the Diamond Club. Above Photos by Jerry Zezza. |
| WARRIORS ADVANCE IN PLAYOFFS - DEFEAT HONESDALE 4-1 |
Times Leader
Jake Granteed picked up where he left off in the regular season, recording another complete-game victory for the sixth-seeded Warriors in their Class 3A tournament opener. Granteed struck out seven and went 2-for-3 at the plate.
Erik Walkowiak, Nick O’Brien, Zach Lopatka and Trent Grove all had two hits apiece for Wyoming Area, which will play Berwick in Tuesday’s quarterfinals.
Alex Evanitsky hit a solo home run for the No. 11 Hornets (4-10). |
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| May 13: Warriors Fall to Dallas: 11-7 |
Times Leader
Brian Stepniak struck out seven in a complete-game victory while finishing with a double and three RBI at the plate.
Justin Brojakowski (2-4, four RBI) and Greg Petorak (3-3, four runs, triple, RBI) also helped the Mountaineers outslug the Warriors. Both Dallas (8-5) and Wyoming Area (9-5) remain alive for the Division 2 title, needing Tunkhannock to lose one of its final two games.
Wyoming Area’s Bart Chupka was 3-for-4 with an RBI. Jake Granteed had two hits and drove in a pair. |
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| May 12: WARRIORS TACKLE TIGERS: 6-2 |
TIMES LEADER
Jake Granteed compiled two hits, including a hume ruhn, and three RBI, while earning a victory on the mound to lead Wyoming Area to a victory over Tunkhannock.
Granteed gave up four hits and struck yout five in seven innings of work to earn the win.
Erik Walkowiak added two hits, including a double, and two RBI, while Trent Grove and Jordan Zezza chipped in two hits apiece.
Josh McClain and Jeremy Lee led the Tigers offensively with a double and an RBI apiece in the loss. |
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| JUNIOR HIGH CHAMPS! |
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| May 9: Warriors Blank Lake Lehman 10-0; Seniors-Parents Honored |
TIMES LEADER
Bart Chupka starred on senior day for the Warriors, falling a home run short of the cycle with a 3-for-4 performance that drove in three runs.
Mike Carey and Jeremy Zezza combined for seven strikeouts in the six-inning shutout. Wyoming Area (8-4) pulled within a half-game of Tunkhannock for the Division 2 lead.
Pete Borum and Cody Paraschak had two hits apiece for the Black Knights (3-9). |
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| May 3: Warriors Topple Redeemer 7-1 |
Times Leader
Bart Chupka homered for the Warriors (7-4) and finished 2-for-4 with three RBI in a road win.
Joe Gavenonis added two hits of his own while Jake Granteed picked up the win on the mound.
Michael Kosik and Vito Malacari both doubled for the Royals (1-10).
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| May 1: Warriors Lose to Berwick 2-1 in 11 |
TIMES LEADER
BERWICK — In a game where neither squad could string together hits, it was Berwick’s nine-hitter Kevin Laubach who came through in the end.
After 11 long innings, it was Laubach who singled up the middle with the bases loaded to give the Bulldogs a 2-1 win over Wyoming Area on Wednesday in a WVC baseball interdivisional game.
It was the second 11-inning game for the Warriors in as many weeks. Wyoming Area beat Dallas — also by a 2-1 score — on Friday.
Jorden Stout had a double to lead off the 11th for Berwick (8-2), one of just four hits allowed by Wyoming Area pitchers. Kyle Miller started and went nine innings for Berwick while Alex Klinger didn’t allow a hit in two innings of relief for the win.
Zach Lopatka led the Warriors (6-4) at the plate, going 2-for-3 with an RBI. |
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| April 29: Warriors Make it 3 in a Row by Downing WVW, 4-2 |
TIMES LEADER
Jake Granteed scattered nine singles and held off a late Valley West rally in a complete-game victory.
Seven different players recorded a hit for the Warriors (6-3). Bart Chupka doubled while Zach Lopatka, Mike Carey and Joe Gavenonis all drove in a run.
Valley West (4-5) got three hits apiece from Evan McCue and Jeremy Sabecky. Chris Nixon went the distance on the mound. |
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| April 26: Warriors Win in 11--Outlast Dallas 2-1 |
Times Leader
WEST PITTSTON — It took another 10 innings for Wyoming Area to get its second run of the day. It was exactly enough to win.
Pitchers Mike Carey and Jake Granteed helped keep Dallas off the board long enough for the Warriors to claim a 2-1 win in 11 innings on Friday at Atlas Field.
It was the longest game in the WVC season. In 2012, Hazleton Area defeated Holy Redeemer in a contest that went 12 innings over two days.
Trent Grove knocked in both runs for the Warriors (5-3), with the first coming in the bottom of the first inning and the second coming as an unearned run in the 11th. Grove, Jordan Zezza and Nick O’Brien had two hits apiece in the win.
Carey started and went nine innings, allowing just four hits. Granteed pitched the final two frames for the win.
Justin Brojakowski went 3-for-5 for the Mountaineers (5-3). Sophomore Jordan McCrumm pitched into the eighth inning giving up only a run in the first. He and Brian Stepniak combined for 10 strikeouts. |
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| April 24: Warriors Defeat Hazleton, 7-3 |
Times Leader
The Warriors broke a 3-3 tie with two runs in the bottom of the fifth and pulled away from the Cougars late.
Bart Chupka homered for Wyoming Area (4-3) and drove in two runs along with Nick O’Brien. Joe Gavenonis struck out seven for the win.
Robbie John finished with a double and an RBI for Hazleton Area (5-3). |
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| Apr 21: Warriors Fall to Coughlin at PNC, 3-0 |
| COUGHLIN PHOTOS - JERRY ZEZZA |
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The Warriors and Crusaders received the Royal Treatment by the Railriders grounds crew and staff at PNC Field in Moosic. All the players enjoyed warming up and playing on a professional surface and having the opportunity to have access to the dugouts and bullpens. The fans were treated to spectacular views for a high school contest. Although the WA squad did not leave with a win, there were no losers on this nice day at the ballpark. The fine pitching by Josh Featherman and Jake Granteed had hitters frustrated most of the afternoon. The boys, however, will have some nice memories of this day for a lifetime. |
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TIMES LEADER
Josh Featherman allowed four hits, no runs and struck out four in a complete game shutout to lead Coughlin to a 3-0 victory over Wyoming Area Sunday at PNC Field.
Dave Marriggi and Kyle Lupas each recorded a hit and an RBI to lead the Coughlin offense. Dave Parsnick also added a hit for Coughlin.
Nick O'Brien had two hits, including a double to lead Wyoming Area. Mike Carey and Jordan Zezza added one hit apiece for Wyoming Area. |
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| Apr 18: Warriors Top Crestwood 5-4 |
Wyoming Area 5, Crestwood 4 (Times Leader)
Crestwood rallied from five runs down, but fell just short on the road at Wyoming Area.
Nick O’Brien, Jake Granteed and Joe Gavenonis all doubled and finished with two hits for the Warriors (3-2). Gavenonis struck out five for the win and O’Brien recorded the final out for the save as the Comets were held to three hits.
Anthony Caladie homered and drove in three runs to fuel the comeback for Crestwood (3-4). |
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| Apr 16; Warriors Defeat Patriots 3-2; Jake Granteed wins Ashby Award |
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WARRIORS TRIUMPH IN ASHBY GAME
Derek Levarse, Read Times Leader Article
HUGHESTOWN — Wyoming Area’s Jake Granteed went the distance on the mound and was named MVP of the annual Andy Ashby Game as the Warriors defeated rival Pittston Area 3-2 on Tuesday.
Granteed struck out five without issuing a walk for the win while adding a hit at the plate. Bart Chupka and Trent Grove both came through with an RBI single in the top of the sixth to put the Warriors (2-2) in front.
Michael Schwab also threw a complete game for the Patriots (1-4), finishing with five strikeouts. Felix Mascelli went 2-for-3 to lead the offense. |
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| Warriors Celebrate Ashby Award |
Bart Chupka pumps up bench during comeback rally |
Trent Grove delivers key hit during 6th inning comeback rally |
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| With 2 outs in the 7th, Grove and Granteed discuss game plan for final batter |
Former Ashby Award winner Dylan Maloney and 2011 grad Kody Nowicki with 2013 winner Jake Granteed |
Nick O'Brien scores tying run on Bart Chupka single |
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PHOTOS BY JERRY ZEZZA |
| Bart Chupka with RBI single in the 6th sparking comeback |
Granteed and Grove celebrate after striking out final batter |
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| WA Varsity defeated Dunmore 5-1 on Saturday in the Bill Howerton Inaugural Strike Out Cancer Weekend game at Keystone Junior College |
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Car Magnets have arrived – support the WA Diamond Club who supports ALL of our baseball teams!!!
GET YOUR CAR MAGNET TODAY !!!! ONLY $5
Contact Joe Bellino - 817-1267 |
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| Pictures from Team Mass (Jerry Zezza) |
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| SENIORS PREPARE FOR 2013 |
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| Seniors: Jake Granteed-Jake Wysocki-Eric Walkowiak-Brian Mapes-Bart Chupka-Trent Grove-Lorenzo Metroka-Tyler Wrubel-Mike Carey Absent-Joran Zezza and Nick O’Brien |
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| MIKE CAREY |
BART CHUPKA |
JAKE GRANTEED |
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| TRENT GROVE |
BRIAN MAPES |
ERIK WALKOWIAK |
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| TYLER WRUBEL |
JAKE WYSOCKI |
JORDAN ZEZZA |
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| LORENZO MATROKA |
NICK O'BRIEN |
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| Wyoming Area Girls Softball |
