Brady Zapoticky
Quarterback
Dallas, Senior
Ranked second in the WVC in passing. Completed 123 of 242 passes for 1,961 yards and 21 touchdowns. Averaged 15.9 yards per completion. Led the team in rushing with 825 yards. Averaged 4.5 yards per carry and had eight rushing touchdowns.
Jake Howe
Quarterback
Wilkes-Barre Area, Junior
Led the conference in passing yards with 1,962. Averaged 10.9 yards per completion. Completed 180 of 327 attempts and tied for the conference-lead in touchdown passes with 21.
Anthony DeLucca
Quarterback
Wyoming Area, Senior
Helped lead the Warriors to the District 2 Class 3A championship game. Completed 70 of 125 passes for 1,276 yards and 18 touchdowns. Averaged 18.2 yards per completion. Completed 56.0 percent of his passes. Also had two rushing touchdowns.
Ty’Meere Wilkerson
Running back
Berwick, Junior
Developed into one of the top running backs in the WVC. Rushed for 1,438 yards and 16 touchdowns, averaging 11.0 yards per carry. Also caught 13 passes for 112 yards and one touchdown. Set a program record with 306 yards rushing in a game at Williamsport.
Chase DeSanto
Offensive line
Wyoming Area, Senior
Recently signed with Sacred Heart University. Did not allow a sack this season. Led an offensive line that helped the Warriors rush for 3,324 yards, average 8.3 yards per carry and rush for 50 touchdowns.
Kyle Draina
Offensive line/Defensive line
Crestwood, Senior
A key presence on an offensive line that helped the Comets rush for 2,579 yards and 32 touchdowns. Crestwood averaged 5.5 yards per carry. Recorded 37 total tackles, 24 of them solo. Had six tackles for loss and recovered one fumble.
Jim Gryskewicz
Offensive line/Defensive line
Wilkes-Barre Area, Senior
Was anchor of offensive line where he could play all five positions effectively. On defense, he recorded 76 total tackles, 41 solo. Averaged 6.3 tackles per game and had four tackles for loss. Had one sack and three quarterback hurries.
Josh Mruk
Defensive line
Wyoming Area, Junior
Had 29 total tackles, 14 of them solo. Recorded eight tackles for loss. Finished the season with four sacks and seven quarterback hurries. Intercepted one pass and caused three fumbles.
Lincoln Bibla
Linebacker/Fullback
Crestwood, Senior
Was an absolute game-wrecker at linebacker. Finished tied for the team lead in tackles with 57, 44 of them solo. Recorded 14 tackles for loss. Saw time in short-yardage situations on offense and averaged 6.2 yards per carry and rushed for six touchdowns.
Nate Malarkey
Defensive back/Wide receiver
Dallas, Senior
Played significant role in all three phases of the game. Recorded 64 tackles to go along with three sacks. Had six tackles for loss, intercepted three passes and recovered two fumbles. Had 18 catches for 354 yards and three touchdowns. Averaged 19.7 yards per catch.
Dylan Geskey
Linebacker/Running back
Dallas, Senior
Recorded 84 tackles, 39 of them solo. Had eight tackles for loss to go along with one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Also had a defensive touchdown. On offense, rushed for 791 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Aleks Jaskiewicz
Offensive line/Defensive line
Crestwood, Senior
Part of an offensive line that was one of the best in the WVC. The Comets rushed for 32 touchdowns and averaged 5.5 yards per carry. On defense, he was credited with four quarterback hurries and had 37 total tackles, 33 of them solo.
Lucas Lopresto
Wide receiver/Defensive back
Pittston Area, Sophomore
Led the team in receptions with 34 receptions for 475 yards and a team-best eight touchdown catches. Averaged 14.0 yards per catch. Intercepted one pass. Returned one punt 66 yards for a touchdown and returned two kicks totaling 180 yards for touchdowns.
Treyvon Gembitski
Wide receiver/Defensive back
Wilkes-Barre Area, Junior
Caught 50 passes for 647 yards and nine touchdowns. Averaged 12.9 yards per catch. Recorded 56 total tackles, 41 of them solo, and averaged 5.1 tackles per game with two tackles for loss.
Gene Ardo
Linebacker
Wilkes-Barre Area, Junior
Was second on the team in tackles with 123, 72 of them solo. Averaged 11.2 tackles per game. Had 13 tackles for loss. Recorded two sacks.
Logan Sincavage
Linebacker
Wilkes-Barre Area, Senior
Led the team in tackles with 127, 83 of them solo. Averaged 10.6 tackles per game. Had eight tackles for loss. Had two sacks on the season and three quarterback hurries.
Gavin Lewis
Wide receiver/Defensive back
Dallas, Senior
Had a major impact on both sides of the ball. Led the team with six interceptions, returning two for touchdowns. Led the team in receptions with 42 for 688 yards and 11 touchdowns. Averaged 16.4 yards per catch.
Hunter Johnson
Linebacker/Fullback
Hazleton Area, Senior
Led the team in tackles with 94. Averaged 8.5 tackles per game and recorded nine tackles for loss. Was credited with three quarterback hurries. Was third on the team in rushing with 219 yards. Averaged 4.3 yards per carry and rushed for two touchdowns.
Luke Kopetchny
Wide receiver
Wyoming Area, Sophomore
Began the season with a nine-catch, 262-yard, two-touchdown game on opening night. Ended the season with 41 receptions for 804 yards and 11 touchdowns. Averaged 19.6 yards per reception.
Jacob Morgan
Safety/Wide receiver
Wyoming Area, Senior
Rarely left the field. Second on the team in tackles with 70, 35 of them solo. Had four pass breakups and recovered two fumbles. Also served as the team’s long snapper.
Andrew Steinberger
Offensive line/Defensive line
Wyoming Area, Senior
Had 48 total tackles, 13 of them solo. Averaged 3.7 tackles per game and had 7.5 tackles for loss. Had six sacks and 10 quarterback hurries. A big part of a dominant offensive line that helped the Warriors rush for 3,324 yards and 50 touchdowns, while averaging 7.8 yards per carry.
Kevin Wiedl
Linebacker/Tight end
Wyoming Area, Senior
Had one sack and two quarterback hurries. Had 75 total tackles, 42 of them solo. Averaged 5.8 tackles per game and eight tackles for loss. Intercepted two passes, recovered three fumbles and had two pass break-ups. Was second on the team in receptions with 16 for 337 yards and three touchdowns. Averaged 21.1 yards per catch.
Jim Mitkowski
Linebacker/Running back
Lake-Lehman, Senior
Led the Black Knights in rushing with 817 yards and 10 touchdowns. Averaged 7.2 yards per carry. Also caught seven passes averaging 7.6 yards per reception. Recorded 96 tackles and forced three fumbles, recovering one. Had four sacks.
Garrett Webb
Offensive line
Dallas, Senior
Played instrumental role in the offensive line picking up tendencies necessary to perform as a cohesive unit. The Mountaineers rushed for 1,712 yards on the season. The team averaged 3.8 yards per carry and rushed for 25 touchdowns.
Zach Williams
Defensive line
Dallas, Senior
Proved to be a game-changer for the Mountaineers on the defensive side of the ball. Recorded 81 total tackles, including 19 tackles for loss. Also had six quarterback sacks.
Clark Van Orden
Center/Linebacker
Dallas, Senior
Another key component on an offensive line that came together as the season moved along. Made a tremendous impact on the defensive side of the ball. Had 100 total tackles, five sacks and 12 tackles for loss.
Ben Dowling
Tight end/Defensive line
Lake-Lehman, Senior
Played a key role in the team’s offensive scheme. Caught 20 passes for 338 yards and four touchdowns. Averaged 16.9 yards per catch. Rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns, while averaging 5.2 yards per carry. On defense, he recorded 107 total tackles, four forced fumbles and seven sacks.
Rowan Laubach
Kicker
Dallas, Senior
Had 15 touchbacks on the season. Kicked 49 extra points and made a conference-best five field goals with a long of 47 yards.
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