We need to have him go through his progressions, so basically he is starting from scratch, and he has improved.. Mike Blum recovered a fumble as part of another stellar defensive effort. 1941 Connellsville Cokers In the summer and fall of 1941, the United States was on the cusp of entering World War II. The blowout over the Raiders was one that still sticks in the minds of many of the Cokers. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. 1991 Connellsville Falcons They were called the 'Country Boys,' and the nickname fit well. 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. Travieso, Madalyn
Connellsville Area High School. 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. The tie, felt like a loss, and it is still an unfortunate focal point for many of the players on that team. 'It was a great group of guys, and we were very team-oriented,' said Sherbondy, now an administrator for a human services organization. University of Pikeville -
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'There were a lot of different personalities and a lot of great athletes, and everyone was crazy for us.' 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. Their work ethic and attitude is in a really good place right now.. After a Knoch score late in the game, the Knights went for a two-point conversion in an effort to tie. 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. Nick Tzan completed Connellsville's scoring with an 18-yard touchdown reception from Baer. Connellsville took the lead when Schroyer muscled in from two yards out. 'A lot of these kids were good friends. and . Wt. Connellsville Football (2021) Roster 2021-22 Players (54) Staff (0) Do you have a team photo? During that season, the Mount Pleasant seniors adopted Quiet Riot's song 'Winners Take All' as a theme, in honor of a teammate that had died several seasons prior to the championship run. The official 2022 Football Roster for the Fairmont State University Fighting Falcons. Connellsville will be classified under the ClassAAA - Eastern Conferenceof the Western Pennsylvania Youth Football League. The Vikings took the lead when Adamrovich scored on a one-yard run in the third quarter. Winning at Three Rivers Stadium was the realization of a dream and a goal that this group of players set out to attain years before. Connellsville 44, Vandergrift 0: In this game, it was Schroyer who outdistanced the entire Lancer rushing attack. {;
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It's something I know we'll never forget.' Greater Latrobe 2020 42 Views Connellsville - Varsity Football has a new game matchup. The game concluded with Schroyer and Lujack each hitting the end zone in the second half. by Connellsville. Brian Gallo capped the scoring for the Falcons with a four-yard run. Connellsville 27, Latrobe 0: The Falcons reeled off their third shutout in four games by whipping the host Wildcats. Connellsville HS: 33: Stapf, Sydney: Infield/Outfield: Fr. Sunday, September 20, 2020 | 9:59 PM. Ethan is physical and he is a shutdown corner, McClean said. 'The word team comes to mind when I think about them,' said Connellsville head coach Dan Spanish. 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. Immediately (after we were hired), we had 10-20 kids working out. But failed conversions proved costly as Mount Pleasant remained perfect. Full Bio. The official 2022 Football Roster for the Fairmont State University Fighting Falcons . Facebook page of the Connellsville Area School District Athletic Department Follow us on. VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Boys Basketball Player of the Week: Rodney Gallagher 3rd of Laurel Highlands, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Player of the Week: Maddie Webber of South Fayette, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Boys Basketball Team of the Week: Penn Hills, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Team of the Week: Woodland Hills, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Team of the Week: Burgettstown, 2023 TribLIVE High School Sports Network | All rights reserved, Longtime Beaver football coach, WPIAL Hall of Famer Pat Tarquinio dies, Pine-Richland notebook: Heckert, Kerns picked for Big 33, Football coach Mike Collodi leaves Elizabeth Forward for Mt. Here's an account of that 1991 season in which the Country Boys did more than survive, they blossomed into a champion. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. He vividly remembers the days when Connellsville was one of the top big school teams in the WPIAL under Dan Spanish. McCraw, Kate
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Schedule Cross Country: Roster Cross Country: News Football Football: Schedule Football: Roster Football: News Golf Golf: Schedule Golf: . In the second quarter, Cooper topped a nine-play drive with a one-yard burst into the end zone. Senior Taylaun Barrett has developed into one of the leaders within the wide receiving unit. 'The first thing that pops into my mind when I think of the 1986 team is the excitement and the fun we had,' said Doug Adamrovich, who was a star runner on the Vikings team, and is now a teacher in the Mount Pleasant School District. September 23rd, 2020 The third quarter was the decisive frame. 'Of all the groups that I've been associated with, it was probably the most focused,' said former quarterback Jason Baer, who is working as a financial advisor in Pittsburgh. 'I have a lot of great memories, but the thing I remember most is that we were undefeated.' Were going to rotate a lot of kids, but were going to rely on a lot of older kids in the front four, Lembo said. ]`~Fh?zil N+N;9L&7-yy>*M7UL!f&zO65v7=Z]FU2cBRUu7utSa[yUW}^D?>|*>`}G?=DXNIWc,+F Cooper scored on a three-yard run, but Connellsville trailed at the half, 10-7. 'I played with a lot of stars, but to be in the spotlight during a playoff game was great.' After getting significant playing time as a sophomore last season, junior Anthony Piasecki will be back calling plays under center. Wt. 'We were a bunch of guys who got together and said we were going to win a championship.' 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. The 1941 Connellsville Cokers, 1986 Mount Pleasant Vikings and 1991 Connellsville Falcons were three teams that symbolized greatness. Mount Pleasant 28, Derry 16: The Vikings wrapped up the Keystone Conference crown with a win over the Trojans to conclude the regular season. Click here for up-to-date schedules for all Connellsville Area Falcons athletic teams: http://casdathletics.org/main/calendar ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION Director of Athletics and Transportation Richard Evans Athletics and Transportation Secretary Diana DeWitt Athletic Trainers Mark S. Pohlot Anthony DeCarlo- Excela Health But the Vikings tied it was a pass play. 0. And so it went for the Falcons. 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. Tweet. Sherbondy racked up 117 yards on 13 carries, including a nine-yard touchdown run. Then Cooper tacked on two more scores in the second quarter. 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. In the backfield, Connellsville has no shortage of options as a number of players have the ability to run the ball or be a blocking back. October 1, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For
Southmoreland scored late, but punter Carmen Giallonardo pinned the Scotties down with a 65-yard boot late in the game. Name Grade Ht. Maczko said the program is close to becoming relevant again. Upload it Are you the coach? However, many have moved on and are comfortably settled in different parts of the country. Connellsvilles roster number currently sits at 67. 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. And over the years, there have been plenty of great scholastic teams to root for and ultimately cherish through strong memories that last a lifetime. Freshman Connellsville, Pa. Connellsville. 'We beat Uniontown and Uniontown beat Brownsville. The win was the Falcons' 21st straight regular season victory. We had good feedback from our coaches and players. Connellsville 24, Franklin-Regional 0: It was homecoming night, and the Falcons put on a show as they dominated the Panthers. Bill Vokes returned a fumble for a 10-yard score and Bernie Egnatz returned an interception for a 51-yard score. 2 0 obj
In the fourth quarter, Delligatti dashed 44-yards to complete the scoring. Connellsville's roster number currently sits at 67. 'And even though they are a lot bigger, I think we could have handled the kids today.' Just like there was a closeness among teammates and coaches, there was also that special relationship between the team and the town. w3k&(jc,N-`z7}nX97Kl:?n"GGGTV?nEASTtzE:kXQNBs [=EEItkK`B4}}Lt(c- 2
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We were united, and we were really good friends, and I think that was a big part of it.' Sherbondy scored from 15 yards out and El-Attrache connected with Williams on a 66-yard scoring strike. The former Connellsville coach also noted that the success of the team might not have been possible if not for the efforts of people like Victor Ruggieri, who was Ruff's right-hand man and was always there to help with the behind-the-scenes work. These kids have been putting a lot of time and effort into this, so just give them a chance.. (). Maczko, 46, was a 1992 graduate of Uniontown. But it will be better for us in the long run..
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Tembey. Almost all of them led successful and productive lives. Mount Pleasant 14, Knoch 12: At Valley High School, the game came down to one play, and the Vikings' defense rose to the occasion. I'd hate to say that any one player dominated.' Plus, we have new Rebel Yell podcasts four times this week only here on Trib HSSN. 'We all had one goal.' The win concluded Mount Pleasant's perfect regular season at 10-0. Connellsville tri-head coach Chad Lembo leads a training camp workout before the 2022 season. The Friday nights of late summer and early autumn take on special meaning to local residents, as entire communities gather to cheer for their gridiron heroes. Please visit the Western Pennsylvania Youth Football Website for information regarding the league. 'At the end of the 1990 season, we just felt awful,' said Craig, who is making his living as an accountant in Atlanta, Georgia. Laurel Highlands High School.
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Connellsville 25, Har-Brack Union 0: It was 'Dad's Night' at Connellsville's Campbell Stadium, and the Cokers gave the hometown fathers something to cheer about as they streaked to a 25-0 victory over Har-Brack Union. 'I don't remember what I ate for dinner last night,' Lujack said. The official 2022 Football Roster for the Washington & Jefferson College Presidents . Taylaun has emerged as a leader and he is helping our younger guys, Lembo said. Cooper scored three touchdowns and Weibl hit Grubbs on a 57-yard scoring strike.
Connellsville 21, Scottdale 12: After giving up the lead early on, the Cokers stormed back as Louis Scacchi recovered a fumble that led to a touchdown by Schroyer. Robbie Butts hit paydirt twice to pace Connellsville. Within the group, there is a mix of veteran leaders and newcomers looking to make an impact. Lujack completed the scoring late in the game. Senior Aaron Grimm will also look to be a big-time contributor along the defensive front. View the Connellsville Varsity Football team schedule on sblivesports.com and scorebooklive.com. It was very special.' Only teams that had perfect records made it into the post season. With the lead on their side, the Falcons put the game on the shoulders of its defense, and Farrah came through with two interceptions in the closing minutes, much to the delight of a raucous Connellsville crowd. Georgetown College -
'Connellsville is the best town that anybody could grow up in,' Lujack said from his home in Davenport, Iowa. In the second quarter, the Falcons went on an incredible 99-yard drive that was capped by a 25-yard touchdown pass from Baer to Geoff Snyder. Mount Pleasant 21, Greensburg Salem 20: This was a game in which each team dominated, but the Vikings got the nod. regular season opponent time/result W-L (League) game type; regular season result; Aug. 26, 2022: Aug . Falcons Athletics. Now they must continue to work to stay ahead of their opponents.. athletic calendar. 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. 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. Wagner, Lauren
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This community wants the program to be good again. 'We played both offense and defense.' 'The men and women of the community really appreciated us,' Feniello stated. Connellsville Area High School Bethel University -
Cooper then sealed the win with an interception as time ticked away. While having three head coaches will be a huge change to the Connellsville program, so too will be its new classification. Holt, Mia
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Hes gotten better and watching him kick is impressive.. Connellsville will compete in Section 4 with Latrobe, McKeesport, Ringgold, Trinity, Fayette County rival Laurel Highlands and perennial WPIAL power Thomas Jefferson. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. Adamrovich scored on a short run, and went over the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the season. 'Really, it was just a lot of good times and celebrating together,' said Wormack, who works as a technician at Sony. 'It was the small town and the togetherness, and everybody knew everybody,' Hart said from his home in Asheville, North Carolina. [formidable id=10 my_param="Connellsville"], 2023-02-10 - Connellsville boys Basketball at Thomas Jefferson boys Basketball, 2023-02-09 - Connellsville girls Basketball at Thomas Jefferson girls Basketball, 2023-02-07 - Ringgold boys Basketball at Connellsville boys Basketball, 2023-02-06 - Albert Gallatin girls Basketball at Connellsville girls Basketball, 2023-02-04 - Connellsville boys Wrestling at Waynesburg Central boys Wrestling, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Boys Basketball Player of the Week: Rodney Gallagher 3rd of Laurel Highlands, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Player of the Week: Maddie Webber of South Fayette, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Boys Basketball Team of the Week: Penn Hills, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Team of the Week: Woodland Hills, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Team of the Week: Burgettstown, 2023 TribLIVE High School Sports Network | All rights reserved, View all Connellsville High School Articles. 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. Although a transformation likely wont happen immediately, the coaches are excited about whats in store for the Falcons. Mount Pleasant took a 21-0 lead in the first quarter, which was highlighted by two of Adamrovich's three touchdown runs. Date Opponent Venue Score; 8/26 7 pm: at Albert Gallatin : Albert Gallatin: W 16-13: 9/2 7 pm: However, in the last quarter, Lujack put the game away with a 77-yard touchdown run right up the middle. <>/Metadata 87 0 R/ViewerPreferences 88 0 R>>
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The Vikings scored on their first two possessions of the second half. Times have been tough for the Connellsville football team for a number of years. But despite their brilliant success, the Vikings' road to the 1986 WPIAL championship was not always smooth. Connellsville Hempfield Franklin Regional Trinity Ringgold Hampton McKeesport Greater Latrobe Thomas Jefferson Laurel Highlands . Hes a Fayette County guy, and he knows about the tradition here and with the community.. Then in the second quarter, Daniels scampered in from nine yards out. 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. Southwestern Pennsylvania has always been, and probably always will be considered one of the finest high school football regions in the country. September 24, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For
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Kiski took the lead in the second quarter, but Mount Pleasant tied it when El-Attrache found Sherbondy on a 24-yard strike. 2022-2023 SCHEDULE. Date Opponent Venue Score; 8/26 7 pm: at Albert Gallatin : Albert Gallatin: W 16-13: 9/2 7 pm: Connellsville's Craggette named to Big 33 roster. Connellsville 15, Penn-Trafford 14: Action in the Quad A South Conference began with a great game as the Falcons used a super second-half effort to post a come-from-behind win against the visiting Warriors. The first goal for us is to bring the numbers up, which builds competition, and competition produces wins.. Connellsvilles linebacking unit features some experienced players, with senior Michael Lancaster providing a strong veteran presence. Thomas Jeffersons Preston Zandier collides with Trinity Anthony Phillips on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. Explore the benefits. 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. Connellsville - Varsity Football has a new game matchup. Evans said things are looking up, but he said its up to the players to take it to another level. I think the experience he gained last year helped him, but it also hurt him because we were always playing from behind and he was looking for a big play on every play, McClean said. Farlow '97, Allie
He did a good job as an offensive line coach. The Cokers were explosive on offense and tremendously tough on defense. Full Bio. Upload it Are you the coach? Connellsville played seven games and was in position to win five of them. 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. Basketball Swimming Volleyball Wrestling. Connellsville opens the season with a nonconference game at Albert Gallatin at 7 p.m. Friday. The defense also had a share in the victory as it limited Penn-Trafford to just 151 total yards. 1941 Connellsville Cokers In the summer and fall of 1941, the United States was on the cusp of entering World War II. Then, a fumble resulted in a four-yard quarterback sneak by Baer. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The defense was key as it put points on the board on the second play of the game. Connellsville 13, Kiski 7: The first game of the season was also one of the most exciting. 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. 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. Maczko points to last season. 'Being undefeated is what you work for, and I still think about it from time to time,' Ruff said. GET KEY ANNOUNCEMENTS. 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. 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. The group was indeed talented, but what made the Vikings extra special was the strength they gained through each other. Cumberland University -
'But the thing that really bugs me is that Brownsville game.'