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| Coach Stan Yanoski | Ralph Johnson | Dylan Maceyko |
TEAM: Mid Valley Spartans
COLORS: Blue & White
COACH: Stan Yanoski, 7th Season (32-30)
PIAA: Class 3A
2026 CONFERENCE: LFC Division II
2025 RECORD: 5-6 (3-2 in conference)
RECORD LAST FIVE SEASONS: 31-25
STADIUM: Spartan Stadium
OFFENSIVE STARTERS RETURNING: 6
DEFENSIVE STARTERS RETURNING: 6
OFFENSIVE SCHEME: Pro
DEFENSIVE SCHEME: 4-2-5
The Spartans had some success offensively last season, but to duplicate that production, they will need some young players to mature quickly. Mid Valley has enough returning talent to be a factor in the division and qualify for the district playoffs, although it could take some time for the Spartans to reach their full potential.
Quarterback is the biggest question mark, with a preseason battle between Cole Skotleski and Paxton Grebb expected to determine the starter. Adam Pezanowski and Kayden Barnauskas saw time at running back last season and will handle the halfback duties. Chase Hazleton takes over at fullback.
The wide receiver corps should be a strength with Aiden Willson, Dylan Sarnoski, and Nicholas Hricenak all returning with experience. Richard Lupcho also saw playing time at tight end last season and returns at the position, with Tyler Krawczyk providing depth.
Three starters return on the offensive line, including Dylan Maceyko, Ralph Johnson, and Anthony Mancuso. Dante Macciocco, Colin Thatcher, and Alex Barrett will compete for the remaining two starting spots.
The defensive line also features plenty of experience with Maceyko and Johnson returning at defensive tackle. Eric Melesky, Vincent Graham, and Krawczyk will compete for the defensive end positions, while Macciocco is capable of playing anywhere along the defensive front.
Lupcho and Pezanowski return at inside linebacker, while Garrett MacDonald and Brennin Marcinko are expected to start outside. Hricenak and Hazleton provide depth at linebacker.
The secondary will feature Sarnoski, Willson, and Josh Carroll.
Sean Patchcoski and Grubb will compete for the kicking duties. Both will also battle Lupcho for the punting job.
QUOTE FROM COACH YANOSKI: We will be playing a lot of young players including some that got varsity experience as freshman. But our senior class also had a lot of accomplishments last season and we will rely on them to be our leaders in 2026.
RETURNING ALL-STARS – LFC DIVISION II
Honorable Mention Wide Receiver – Nick Hricenak
Honorable Mention Offensive Lineman – Dylan Maceyko
Honorable Mention Defensive Lineman – Dylan Maceyko
Honorable Mention Linebacker – Richard Lupcho
