Sunday, November 8, 2009

Exeter Panthers C team cheerleaders are winners, too

The Exeter Panthers C Cheer team won 22 first place trophies this season, winning first place in all four cheer categories in five events. The girls were also named division champions and were recognized for best tumbling incorporation at the Starz Cheerleading Championship, where Isabella Concha was named the first place winner in the jump category, youth division.

Exeter Panthers C win super bowl, go unbeaten

The Exeter Panther C-team finished the 2009 season at 11 – 0 winning the Wyoming Valley West Youth Football Super Bowl on Sunday, beating the Kingston Township Raiders 14 – 0 at Lake Lehman field. The game was a defensive struggle until midway into the second quarter when Panthers’ quarterback Robbie Trottini completed a 25- yard pass to Matthew Silinskie, who made two defenders miss and ran 40 yards for the first Panther touchdown. The two point conversion failed.

PA, WA volleyball seniors stop the killing Times Leader Photo Galleries

The Pittston Area and Wyoming Area senior girls volleyball players and their parents were honored before their final home matches last week. Senior day at PA was also a birthday for senior Emily Ginocchetti.

Fine season for Pittston Area junior high soccer

The Pittston Area junior high soccer team finished the season with a winning mark at 9-6-1. Jim Norris is the head coach. Tony Filipski is the assistant. Junior High soccer teams are co-ed.

Last swings for Lady Warriors field hockey seniors

The Wyoming Area field hockey seniors and their parents were honored for their commitment to the Wyoming Area field hockey program during their careers.

West Pittston Rams cheerleaders are ‘A’ okay

The 2009 West Pittston Rams A-team cheerleaders are having a very successful season. The Rams A cheer team copped first place trophies in every competiton they entered. To date they have won 12 first place trophies, three second and one third.

Vicky Petrosky October 25 - 31

Wyoming Area senior golfer Vicky Petrosky won a state golf medal at the PIAA golf championships on Tuesday, October 27 at Heritage Hills Golf Resort in York.

PA on top 7-3 after fall season

The Pittston Area football team’s 40-19 win on Friday wrapped up the fall Bridge Trophy season. Pittston Area goes into the winter season with a 7-3 lead. Heading into the football game Wyoming Area had won two of the last three events since trailing 5-1.

Pace Setter basketball leagues forming

The Pace Setter Athletic Club independent basketball organization of Northeastern Pa is sponsoring a Winter Basketball League at Weston Field in Scranton. The league will have both a girls and boys division and will present two separate leagues, a 5th and 6th grade league and a 7th and 8th grade league.

THE SMILES FILES

After 43 games the Pittston Area – Wyoming Area football rivalry is not slowing down with age. The week was filled with bonfires and pep rallies. On Friday night the Pittston Area pep squad gave the famous Warrior nation some big time competition. Clad in red, a couple hundred strong, they marched to the game across the Water Street Bridge carrying flags and led by a fire truck.

PA football boosters meeting Tues.

The Pittston Area Football Booster Club will meet Tuesday November 10 at 7:30 PM at Tony’s Pizzeria. All discount cards must be returned. Banquet to be discussed .Nominations for 2010 officers will be accepted at this time. Questions: call Lisa 655-2744.

Mac Rae wins in martial arts tourney

Brandon Mac Rae, 12, of Duryea competed in a Pennsylvania State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation sanctioned tournament on October 24. Brandon placed first in his division and second in an upper division.

PA girls basketball meeting Monday

The Lady Patriots Basketball Booster Club is meeting Monday, November 9 at 6 p.m. at the high school. The upcoming Veteran’s Holiday Basketball Tournament and Meet the Lady Patriots events will be discussed.

PA elementary wrestling signs up open

Boys grades first through sixth living in the Pittston Area school district and interested in wrestling can still sign up for the Pittston Area elementary wrestling program. Registrations are extended for another week before the practice sessions.

WA field hockey meeting Monday

The Wyoming Area Field Hockey Parents Association is meeting Monday, Nov. 9 at 7 p. m. at the Moose Lodge in West Pittston. Banquet returns should be made at this time. Parents of players in grades 7-12 are encouraged to attend. Planning for the banquet will be finalized. Chinese Auction donation items are needed.

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