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Times LeaderAfter being shut out in its last two games against perennial Lackawanna Conference powers, Wyoming Area had no trouble finding the end zone Friday night.
The Warriors scored on their first six possessions — plus on defense as well — as they routed Hanover Area 47-6 in a Wyoming Valley Conference non-divisional game.
Wyoming Area lost 42-0 to state-ranked Dunmore in its opener. Its 2025 season ended with a 42-0 playoff loss to Scranton Prep.
The team on the field the past two weeks looked very different than the one which lost to Prep. The scoring was evidence of that.
Sophomores Lavell Brock and Hudson Sharpe, junior Semaj Morris and freshmen Michael McKernan all scored their first varsity touchdowns. Sophomore Dominic Bartell scored only his second.
“What you saw between Week 1 and Week 2 is talent,” Wyoming Area coach Randy Spencer said. “We’re very confident in the talent we have, but the reality is you have guys getting their first taste of varsity experience.
“Until you get into a varsity game and played 48 minutes against high-level competition, there is really no way to prepare for that.”
Even Wyoming Area’s most experienced skill player — senior Luke Kopetchny — is getting on-the-job training. Kopetchny has been one of the best receivers in the state throughout his career. He moved to quarterback when last year’s starter, Jack Gravine, suffered a season-ending injury in the spring.
Bartell was the first in the end zone, capping a 11-play, 55-yard drive to start the game with a 3-yard run. Then it was Brock’s turn as he ran a smooth stop-and-go down the right side and hauled in a 34-yard TD throw from Kopetchny.
Kopetchny plowed in from a yard out five plays after a Hanover Area fumble for a 21-0 lead entering the second quarter. The Warriors ran 22 offensive plays to five by Hanover Area in the first quarter.
Kopetchny then scored on defense in the second. Hanover Area quarterback Logan Richardson had his arm hit as he threw and Kopetchny undercut the pass and returned it 53 yards for a score.
“He’s a Division I recruit to Brown University,” Spencer said of Kopetchny. “It was great to see him put all those tools on display tonight. He did a great job leading. As tough as it was competitively and athletically last week, but to come back with the competitive confidence and leadership to lead this group and all those young guys.”
The Warriors struck two more times to take a 41-0 lead into halftime.
Hudson caught a pass at the Hanover Area 30-yard line and zipped down the right side to make it 35-0 with 7:38 left in the second quarter. On Wyoming Area’s next possession, Morris had the longest play of the night, a 63-yard run to the Hanover Area 1. He took the ball over the goal line on the next play.
Hanover Area crossed midfield once in the first half as a 28-yard reception by Luke Willis placed the ball on the Wyoming Area 22. A penalty followed by a sack ended the threat. |
Citizens VoiceLuke Kopetchny found just about every way possible to help his team win, and he did it all in just half a game.
The senior quarterback/defensive back accounted for four touchdowns in the first half to lead Wyoming Area’s to a 47-6 defeat of Hanover Area in a Wyoming Valley Conference football game on Friday night in Exeter.
Kopetchny, a Brown University commit, was nearly perfect as a passer, completing 4 of his 5 pass attempts for 117 yards and two long touchdowns. He also scored on a quarterback sneak and a 50-yard interception return.
“You saw tonight why he’s so well-respected by college coaches,” Wyoming Area head coach Randy Spencer said. “I’m impressed with his leadership. Our guys respond to him, and it’s a testament to his character.”
Kopetchney was one of seven Warriors to score. Running back Semaj Morris rushed four times for 98 yards and a touchdown, and wide receiver Lavell Brock hauled in two passes for 45 yards and a score. Michael McKernan, Dominic Bartell and Hudson Sharpe all chipped in with touchdowns, and Ava Musinski connected on all five of her extra point attempts.
“I was proud of the way we responded on both sides of the ball after last week,” Spencer said of the Warriors’ 42-0 Week 1 loss to Dunmore. “Dunmore did a good job against us, and we just couldn’t make the big play. This week, we were much better. We got good contributions from a lot of kids. Some were playing varsity football for the first time, and they did their part.”
Hanover Area couldn’t get much going against a Warrior defense led by Brock, Kopetchny and defensive lineman Domenic Bell, who forced a fumble, recorded a quarterback sack and was around the ball all night.
But the Hawkeyes caught a spark on the offensive side in the third quarter when quarterback Logan Richardson hit Luke Willis for two big gainers. Workhorse running back Dewayne Downey had 56 of his 76 yards in the fourth quarter, breaking many tackles along the way.
The Hawkeyes got on the board in the fourth when Richardson hit his brother Conor down the left sideline for the lone Hanover Area points.
“The Richardson boys are talented, and Downey is a tough guy to bring down. I’m proud of the effort our guys gave all night against Hanover,” Spencer said.
Tymofi Fanha had a pair of blocked extra points for the Hawkeyes. |
Wyoming Area 47, Hanover Area 6
Hanover Area`0`0`0`6 — 6
Wyoming Area`21`20`6`0 — 47
First quarter
WA — Dominic Bartell 3 run (Ava Musinski kick), 6:42
WA — Lavell Brock 34 pass from Luke Kopetchny (Musinski kick), 2:50
WA — Kopetchny 1 run (Musinski kick), 0:33
Second quarter
WA — Kopetchny 53 interception return (Musinski kick), 9:49
WA — Hudson Sharpe 43 pass from Kopetchny (Musinski kick), 7:38
WA — Semaj Morris 1 run (kick failed), 1:13
Third quarter
WA — Michael McKernan 30 run (kick blocked), 6:45
Fourth quarter
HAN — Conor Richardson 30 pass from Logan Richardson (kick blocked), 7:27 |
Team statistics`HAN`WA
First downs`9`14
Rushes-yards`20-75`34-241
Passing yards`110`115
Total yards`185`356
Passing`8-21-2`4-5-0
Sacked-yards lost`1-9`0-0
Punts-avg.`2-37`0-0
Fumbles-lost`2-1`2-0
Penalties-yards`5-40`2-0
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING — Hanover Area, Dwayne Downey 14-76, L.Richardson 5 (minus-5), Brody Richardson 1-4. Wyoming Area, Kopetchny 4-22, Bartell 10-43, Morris 5-94, Brock 1-3, McKernan 3-37, Jordan Rosario 1-6, David Favata 1-13, Connor Grochal 3-8, Adrian Cruz 3-15, Tyler Karcutskie 1-2, team 2-(minus-2).
PASSING — Hanover Area, L.Richardson 8-21-2-110. Wyoming Area, Kopetchny 4-5-0-115.
RECEIVING — Hanover Area, C.Richardson 4-55, Greg McCoy 1-12, Luke Willis 2-43, Downey 1-0. Wyoming Area, Brock 2-44, Favata 1-28, Sharpe 1-43.
INTERCEPTIONS — Wyoming Area, Kopetchny 1-53, Brock 1-0.
MISSED FGs — none |
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| 2026 Warrior Football Schedule and Results |
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| Aug 28 |
at Dunmore |
7pm |
Away |
Youtube, Facebook WBRE |
L 42-0 |
Here |
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Golden, JAWS |
| Sep 4 |
Hanover Area |
7pm |
Home |
Youtube, Facebook |
W 47-6 |
Here |
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Golden, JAWS |
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at Berwick |
7pm |
Away |
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Mid Valley |
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Crestwood |
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at Tunkhannock |
7pm |
Away |
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Lake Lehman |
7pm |
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Greater Nanticoke |
7pm |
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at Pittston Area |
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| VIEW ALL DISTRICT 2 SCHEDULES ON NEPAFOOTBALL.COM |
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Coach Spencer on WNEP Sports Spotlight and Sportzwire |
LukeKopetchny Headng to Brown; Interviewed on WVC Media Day |
Blaise Sokach-Minnick to Play Important Role at PSU |
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Tommy Burke, West Pittston football star, shined during Lehigh's losing seasons - Story By Matt Bufano |
Ben Gravine's Journey Back |
Dom DeLuca - From Wyoming Area to PSU to the Ravens |
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Dom DeLuca Excels again in 2nd Pre-season game |
Veteran Linemen Along With Luke Kopetchny Return for Warriors |
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Isaiah Edwards Wyoming area high school Class Of 2028 - Defensive end and offensive tackle Jersey #82 - 6’6 245 - 4 forced fumbles last year- Other sports Throw shot and discus in track
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| Nepafootball.com Watching Drew Keating |
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| Warriors Attend Camp at Schuylkill Haven - Thank You Coach Mike Farr |
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| Warrior Football Supports West Pittson Historical Society |
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| Rocco Pizano Meets with Blaise Sokach-Minnick at PSU Football Camp |
Aaron Crossley Getting Ready at Lehigh |
PA Landscaping and Lawn Service Gets Football Practice Field in Shape |
Tyler Lanunziata, Trustin Johnson, Jamari Yates, Max Getzie, and Caden Reynolds end their high school careers at the 75th Unico Game |
Josh Mruk Takes Gold in D2, 3A Shot Put |
Blaise Sokach-Minnick at PSU Football Retreat |
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| Dom DeLuca Signs With Baltimore Ravens |
Jamari Yates Heading to Juniata |
Tyler LaNunziata Commits to Misericordia University |
Max Getzie Helps East Win in PSFCA All Star Game |
Ben Gravine Places 5th in States; Third in Discus D2, 3A |
Kopetchny and Kondrosky Excel in Triple Jump, D2, 3A |
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| "WARRIOR GREATS" COACHING STAFF RECOGNIZED BY PA Scholastic Football Association |
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| Coach Joe Pizano - 28 years, Coach Michael Fanti - 28 years, Coach Ken Kopetchny - 25 years, Coach Rich Musinski - 18 years, Coach Jason Speece- 26 years, Coach Eric Speece - 26 years, Coach Tom Campenni - 18 years, Coach Dave Pacchioni-16 years, Coach Michael Laffey - 48 years. |
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Coach Michal Laffey |
Coach Joe Pizano |
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Coach Eric Speece |
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| Luke Kopetchny Makes WNEP Dream Team |
Julian Campenni "Charges" Ahead with NFL Coaching Career |
Warrior Alumni Joe Marranca and Aaron Crossley "Putting in the Work" for Lehigh Football |
Trustin Johnson Commits to Seton Hill U. |
-Max Getzie Named to PSFCA Small School East All Star Team to be played on May 17 -Named to 3A All State Second Team-Mini-Maxwell Award |
Ben Gravine Heading To Susquehanna |
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Pittston Dispatch Article |
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| Blaise Sokach-Minnick Meets Coach Spencer at PSU |
Pitt Offensive Line Coach Jeremy Darveau Visits WA Football |
New PSU QB Coach Jake Waters Makes Visit to Wyoming Area Football |
Luke Kopetchny Named Basketball WVC DIV 2 MVP |
Max Getzie Commits to East Stroudsburg University |
WA Football Alum Julian Campenni Moves to Asst. Def. Line Coach for LA Chargers |
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Coach Jim Pizano Connects with Coach Julian Campenni in LA |
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Blaise Sokach-Minnick (35) Snapping at PSU |
Marc Anthony Minichello Among Top Javelin Thrower in USA |
Luke Kopetchny Named to All State Second Team |
Jamari Yates Commits to Juniata College |
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| Max Getzie and Family Meet With East Stroudsburg Coaches Mike Santella and Rocco Pizano |
Max Getzie and Lidge Kellum at East Stroudsburg Univiersity |
Kopetchnys Reuinte With Aaron Crossley and Joe Marranca at Lehigh University |
WA Coaches Spencer, Kopetchny, and AD Joe Pizano Meet With East Stroudsburg Coach Rocco Pizano and RB Lidge Kellum |
Joseph Marranca Makes All-Patriot League Team Playing for Lehigh |
Football Class of 2024 Moves to Next Level |
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Chase DeSanto - Sacred Heart |
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3A Easternpafootball.com All Stars |
Coach Fanti and Warriors Raise over $3K by "Taking the Plunge" |
Nick Ciampi Commits to Susquehanna University |
Rocco Pizano Coaches Last Spring Ball Game at East Stroudsburg |
Warrior Fundraiser - Please Consider Donating |
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- Max Getzie - Second Team Offense
- Josh Mruk - Second Team Defense
- Luke Kopetchny - DB, Honorable Mention --
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DeLuca's WA Roots Featured in Bold Soul Video |
Warrior Duo Helping Penn State Football (Fox56) |
Luke Kopetchny and Family Attend PSU-Nevada Game |
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