Here are the 2022 WVC Division 2 All-Stars presented by Shane Scanlon Law. The list is compiled by feedback from the division coaches and NPF Staff.
OFFENSE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Aaron Crossley, Jr. – Wyoming Area
The Wyoming Area offense had many questions entering the 2022 season after being hit hard by graduation the last two seasons. Crossley answered pretty much all of them on offense. The junior was THE Warriors offense rushing for 2,115 yards and 24 touchdowns. That included the role as workhorse (he had four games with 300+ yards rushing) and playmaker (actually played some quarterback throwing 14 passes). Crossley, who was a championship sprinter on the track team, was probably more valuable to his team than any other player in the WVC.
DEFENSE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
David Sudo, Sr. – Pittston Area
The Pittston Area defense was the best in the division and Sudo was the leader setting the tone up front. The senior was disruptive in the running game and also could be used as a pass rusher. Sudo finished the season with 66 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 4 sacks and 7 QB hurries. The Patriots only allowed 57 points in their six division games. Sudo brought some toughness up front that allowed Pittston to bully opponents on defense.
LINEMAN OF THE YEAR
Ethan Speece, Sr. – Wyoming Area
On a very young and inexperienced team , Speece not only was excellent on both sides of the ball, but a leader as well. On offense, he led the way for a 2,000 yard rusher and registered 30 pancake blocks. On defense, he anchored the middle of the Warriors defensive line, occupying blockers while making 30 tackles and adding 2 sacks. Wyoming Area played for the league title and qualified for the playoffs in what was deemed a rebuilding season with Speece being a major reason for the success.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Nick Barbieri – Pittston Area
Coach Barbieri took the Pittston Area job that once belonged to his father and has slowly rebuilt the Patriots to get to this point. They ended up winning the WVC Division 2 title in an impressive fashion over rival Wyoming Area and earned a home game for the District 2 playoffs. This senior class has set the foundation for the Patriots future as Barbieri will try to continue the momentum from the success in 2022.
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
QB: Jacob Hunter, Sr. – Holy Redeemer
RB: Aaron Crossley, Jr. – Wyoming Area
RB: Zack Fox, Jr. – Nanticoke
FB: Drew Menendez, Sr. – Pittston Area
WR: Kevin Lockett, Sr. – Pittston Area
WR: Zach Perta, Sr. – Holy Redeemer
TE: David Sudo, Sr. – Pittston Area
OL: Jeff Kozerski, Sr. – Holy Redeemer
OL: Jake Mills, Sr. – Pittston Area
OL: Nick Sciandra, Sr. – Pittston Area
OL: Ethan Speece, Sr. – Wyoming Area
OL: Ryan Wiaterowski, Jr. – Nanticoke
ATH: Gavin Paraschak, Sr. – Lake-Lehman
K: Gavin Montross, Sr. – Tunkhannock
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL: John Barchi-Crich, Sr. – Pittston Area
DL: Joe Marranca, Sr. – Wyoming Area
DL: Seth Raymer, Jr. – Nanticoke
DL: Ethan Speece, Sr. – Wyoming Area
DL: Dave Sudo, Sr. – Pittston Area
LB: Javon Borger, Sr. – Lake-Lehman
LB: Aaron Crossley, Jr. – Wyoming Area
LB: Drew Menendez, Sr. – Pittston Area
LB: Brody Spindler, Fr. – Pittston Area
DB: Rob Barbieri, Sr. – Pittston Area
DB: Josh Pierre, Sr. – Pittston Area
DB: Harry Pugliese, Sr. – Pittston Area
DB: Gavin Wallace, Sr. – Lake-Lehman
P: Kevin Lockett, Sr. – Pittston Area
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
QB: Drew DeLucca, Jr. – Pittston Area
RB: Javon Borger, Sr. – Lake-Lehman
RB: Harry Pugliese, Sr. – Pittston Area
FB: Ashton Brozusky, Sr. – Nanticoke
WR: Sean Dooner, Sr. – Hanover Area
WR: Colin Madan, Sr. – Tunkhannock
TE: Joe Marranca, Sr. – Wyoming Area
OL: Aiden Gaus, Sr. – Lake-Lehman
OL: Riley Knaub, Sr. – Wyoming Area
OL: Jaiden Morgans, Jr. – Pittston Area
OL: Anthony Van Auken, Jr. – Wyoming Area
OL: Gunnar Zaledonis, Fr. – Pittston Area
ATH: Josh Wesneski, Sr. – Holy Redeemer
K: Sophia Lukowski, Sr. – Nanticoke
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL: Chad Honeywell, Sr. – Lake-Lehman
DL: Mason Lee, Sr. – Lake-Lehman
DL: Jaiden Morgans, Jr. – Pittston Area
DL: Damian Napierkowski, Sr. – Lake-Lehman
DL: Charles Sciandra, Sr. – Pittston Area
LB: Jake Griffin, Sr. – Holy Redeemer
LB: Jeffrey Kozerski, Sr. – Holy Redeemer
LB: Landon Schuckers, Sr. – Lake-Lehman
LB: Christian Torres, Sr. – Hanover Area
DB: Michael Crane, So. – Wyoming Area
DB: Zach Perta, Sr. – Holy Redeemer
DB: Brandon Ritinski, Sr. – Lake-Lehman
DB: Jeb Stephens, Sr. – Tunkhannock
P: John Turner, So. – Wyoming Area
HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE
QB: Ben Chilson, Sr. – Tunkhannock; WR: Brandon Ritinski, Sr. – Lake-Lehman, WR Rob Barbieri, Sr. -Pittston Area; TE: Seth Raymer, Jr. – Nanticoke; OL: Jake Vigorito, Sr. – Hanover Area; K: Liam Burke, Jr. – Wyoming Area
HONORABLE MENTION DEFENSE
DL: Vladimer Lee, So. – Lake-Lehman; LB: Alex Fine, Sr. – Nanticoke, LB: Jayden Shortz, Jr. – Hanover Area; DB: Ben Dowling, So. – Lake-Lehman, DB: Chris Sholtis, So. – Lake-Lehman, DB: Garrett Yuhas, Sr. – Tunkhannock;P: Mason Lee, Sr. – Lake-Lehman