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With the inclusion of two teams from the Delaware Football League the ACCJFL expands it membership to fourteen teams.

Welcome to our newest members from Delaware Football League: the Mustangs and Wildcats.

Past Players....Doing it in the Present

Former Moosic Raider Andrew Torba has recently graduated from The University of Scranton!  His major was Philosophy with a minor in entrepreneurship and political science.  At 22 years of age, Andrew is co-founder and chief executive of Kuhcoon, a tool for managing social media. 

Please take some time to view some of the articles about the pride of Moosic.

http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/royalnews/releases/2012/06/19/business-plan-competition.shtml
http://scratchblog.viacom.com/2013/03/27/millennial-entrepreneur-andrew-torba/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/startup-weekend/to-my-fellow-millennials-_b_2784663.html

 

                                                                                WILKES INGULLI NAMED MAC FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

 
ANNVILLE, PA – After securing a 38-35 win at Stevenson University Saturday, freshman running back Patrick Ingulli (Hawley, PA/Wallenpaupack) and junior kicker Jordan Fredo (Williamsport, PA/Williamsport Area) were named Middle Atlantic Conference Offensive and Special Team Players of the Week respectively as announced by the conference office Sunday afternoon.
 
Ingulli enjoyed his finest day on the ground in the Wilkes victory rushing for a career-high 210 yards on thirty carries and two touchdowns. He also caught the ball out of the backfield with consistency finishing with two catches for 17 yards.
 
Ingulli's first score was from two yards out capping off a six play, 66-yard drive tying the game at 21 early in the third quarter. He saved his best run for later in the contest when the rookie darted through the Stevenson defense for a 28-yard touchdown that tied the game at 28 with 1:44 left in the third.
 
For the season, Ingulli has rushed for a team-high 402 yards and four touchdowns, gaining 5.4 yards per clip.
 
With Ingulli running the football with ease, Wilkes was able to mount a late comeback and tie the game. With the Colonel defense coming up with a huge stop late in the fourth, the offense moved the ball down to the Stevenson three yard line using an 18 play, 90 yard drive to setup Fredo's game winning kick.
 
The junior calmly put the kick through the uprights giving Wilkes the 38-35 MAC road victory. It was not the first time the junior kicker has come through for the Colonels, nailing an 18 yard field goal with 1:25 left in the fourth to beat Morrisville 9-7 in the season opener.
 
For the season, Fredo is 6-for-10 on field goal attempts, making true on four of six from 20 to 29 yards out.
 
Wilkes (4-3, 3-3 MAC) hosts Lycoming College Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Schmidt Stadium. 

Patrick Ingulli

Patrick Ingulli rushed for a career-high 119 yards and two scores in the Colonels 45-13 win over Misericordia Saturday

WILKES RUSHING ATTACK OVERPOWERS MISERICORDIA IN 45-13 MAC VICTORY ON HOMECOMING
 
EDWARDSVILLE – Freshman Patrick Ingulli (Hawley, PA/Wallenpaupack) rushed for a career-high 119 yards and two of Wilkes' six rushing touchdowns as Wilkes overpowered local rival Misericordia University 45-13 Saturday at Schmidt Stadium in Middle Atlantic Conference play.

Patrick is a former Wallenpaupack Jr. Buckhorn.
 

The following was contributed by the Taylor Jr. Vikings: Introducing Dave Sweetman and Nick Dranchak

Riverside's Sweetman is inspired by nephew who is losing his sight

David Sweetman's eyes get red and swollen, welling up with tears. It's 
hard for him to speak.
Still, he smiles through the emotion when he watches his nephew, Jake 
Paff, run around throwing a football or chasing Riverside coach Evan 
Prall.
Only 4 years old, Paff is Sweetman's greatest admirer. He proudly wears a 
blue Riverside Vikings jersey with No. 22 and Sweetman's nephew spelled 
out in red letters on the back to every game.
More than anything, though, Paff is Sweetman's ultimate inspiration.
As an infant, Jake endured an open heart surgery to repair a double aortic 
arch.
Last year, he was diagnosed with Familial Exudative Vitreo-retinopathy, an 
eye disease that has clouded his vision in his right eye and made him 
near-sighted in his left. And he has Norrie disease, an inherited eye 
disorder that leads to blindness and has led to developmental delays in 
motor skills and moderate intellectual disability.
It's been hard for Sweetman, but when he hears Jake call for "Day, Day," 
he plays with desire and a greater appreciation for the sport he is 
fortunate to compete in each week.
"I'm doing this for him," Sweetman said, dabbing at his tears and pointing 
at his energetic nephew. "I just play my best, because the next game, he 
may not be able to see me play.
"He loves Riverside and he loves football. I think he will miss this so 
much."
- - -
Growing up the youngest of four children and the only boy, Sweetman always 
wanted another male presence.
When he was 12 and learned that his sister, Dawn Paff, would be having a 
baby boy, he couldn't wait. He knew there would be days when they could be 
out in the yard tossing the football around.
"I was so excited first for my sister, but then to know I was going to 
have a nephew," Sweetman said. "To have a boy in the family was going to 
be awesome."
When Jake encountered his first health issue, it broke Sweetman's heart.
He saw his nephew pull through with a will and strength that Sweetman 
never knew existed.
And it pushed him to work hard in his life to achieve his athletic goals.
"To see Jake have to go through so much pain and be so little, it was 
tough," Sweetman said. "That's the reason I work hard at getting better 
for football."
But when Jake began to lose his sight, it was almost more than Sweetman 
could bear. It put in jeopardy those days he looked forward to so much and 
it was a setback for his nephew that nearly crushed him.
Sweetman took the time to learn about the disease. He spent time with the 
doctors, understanding the challenges that were ahead. He wanted to be 
there for Jake every step of the way.
"Jake looks up to his uncle like he is the best person ever," Dawn said. 
"I couldn't ask for a better person for Jake to look up to. David has been 
there and he is always asking questions so he knows what Jake is going 
through and how he can help.
"They are always together and they have a special relationship."
- - -
Almost every day, Jake visits Sweetman.
Upon his arrival he sprints through the front door eager to spend time 
with his uncle. Jake loves Spider-Man and they play games together and go 
through sight lessons on an iPad.
There are trips to Bitty Bill's for his favorite vanilla ice cream with 
rainbow sprinkles. And Jake often livens up the place his mother admitted.
He can see shapes and can play catch with Sweetman within a reasonable 
distance. Still, Jake must go regularly for laser treatments on his good 
eye to maintain its strength.
And there remains the fear that the shadows in his right eye will fade to 
black.
So the two share a hug as often as possible.
Especially on game day when Sweetman writes Jake's initials on his wrist.
And plays every down like it could be the last his nephew sees.
"He keeps me going," Sweetman said. "Whenever things get tough, I just 
think what he has been through and what he has to go through and I know 
how tough he has it.
"That gives me perspective and forces me to just work harder."
At kickoff, Jake yells out with all his might to the leading receiver in 
the Lackawanna Football Conference Division II, "Catch it Day, Day."
When Jake served as a team captain for the season finale last year against 
Dunmore, he went out for the coin toss and uplifted a community that came 
to his aid with a fundraiser the next day.
This season, he is right there at every game. He is Riverside's biggest 
fan.
And as always, he gives Sweetman reason to smile.
"David is 17 years old, but he is an adult with a great head on his 
shoulders," Prall said. "Last year when Jake was the captain and he walked 
out there on that field, that was heartwarming for David. I could see it 
and he always plays so hard for Jake. David is inspired an unbelievable 
amount by Jake.
"It shows every week."

Athlete of the Week: Riverside's Nick Dranchak
Published: September 24, 2012

Riverside's senior quarterback threw for 302 yards and five first-half 
touchdowns, and rushed for another score to lead Riverside to a 42-21 win 
over Susquehanna on Saturday.
Family: Father, Joe; mother, Tracy; brothers Mike, Jamie and Noah.
Favorite sports teams: Philadelphia Eagles and Philadelphia 76ers
Any pre-game superstitions or rituals? I have a couple videos on my phone 
from the 2010 state run. I'll look over them sometimes before a game.
Athletes you admire: Robert Griffin III, Michael Vick and Cam Newton.
All quarterbacks, no surprise there. Any of those you try to emulate on 
the field? Probably Michael Vick because he plays for my favorite football 
team. He likes to run but he has a very strong arm.
To throw for five and run for one touchdown in a half is a pretty special 
day. The offensive line has been doing a great job, and the receivers, you 
can throw the ball for five yards and let them make someone miss and go 
score, or at times throw the deep ball and let them go get it.
Which of those do you prefer? I like throwing the long ball.
What's your best throw? I like the dig route in the middle of the field, 
about 12 yards coming across the middle of the field.
You've had great success the last two weeks, throwing for 776 yards and 10 
TDs. Have you taken a second to look at those numbers? It's pretty amazing 
but I don't want to look into it too much. You just want to keep looking 
forward. Everyone is doing a great job staying focused and working just 
one game at a time.
Now you have a big challenge ahead of you with the rivalry game against 
Old Forge. They are well coaches and off to a pretty good start. It will 
probably come down to whoever plays hard and whoever wants it more. It's 
going to take a full week of preparation to get ready for, and I think 
we're up for that. Like I said, they're a great team and will be prepared 
themselves. But we're going to go at it.
Lot of friends or rivals on the Old Forge team? Rivals for the most part. 
With two towns so close it makes it a lot more fun. Seeing each other at 
picnics and stuff like that, being able to let them know you had them.
What's the biggest zinger you've sent to or received from another player 
on Twitter? I'm not on any social media. It keeps me level-headed and 
keeps my thoughts to myself and not getting too far ahead of myself, or 
into it with an opponent.
What plans do you have after high school? I'm not really sure. I want to 
play football somewhere. We'll see where I get looks from.

If you know of someone who previously played in the ACC and have something noteworthy in the classroom, in the community, or (of course) on the field, court or otherwise, please let it be known so that we might recognize some of our youth who have moved on to bigger and better things!

ACC YOUTH

As you progress through school and sports, remember that leaders are not only defined by age...nor do they look a certain way...but a leader CAN look exactly like you!  You never know who is looking up to you.  Challenge yourself to be a leader wherever you are! 

ATTENTION COACHES, PARENTS, & ORGANIZATION OFFICERS---Please do not forget to share those successes!!!

Please take opportunity to share any academic or personal successes of our youth.  To honor our youth for their achievements off and on the field will be our pleasure!  Thanks again for all of your support during the season.

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Keep checking this page for updates and happenings throughout our member organizations.
 

If there are any questions or comments please direct them to the ACCJFL via email at ringulli@itscomp.com.

Good Luck to all our teams this year, I look forward to working with you.

Rich Ingulli, ACCJFL Secretary

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