***NOTE - These historical records were obtained from internet research, game box scores and fan/coach recollections. If anyone has additions/corrections contact [email protected]
PITCHING
(Includes reg. season & playoffs/pitch-count rules start in 2017)
No-Hitters
Phil Caruso and Don Colton vs. Sto-Rox, 4/10/1987, 6-2 win
Vince Stunja vs. Riverview, 4/5/1989, 8-0 win (11 k/4 walks)
Josh Plocki vs. Summit Academy, 4/18/2013, 10-0 win (5 inns, 9 k's)
Dom Chiera vs. West Shamokin, 5/7/2014, 11-0 win (6 inns)
Ryan Petrone (5 inns/8k) and Shawn Logan (2 inns/4k) @ Highlands, 4/5/2016, 10-1 win
Season Wins (Minimum 5 wins)
9-2 - Chris Engler (1994)
8-1 - Kevin McDowell (1997), Adam Fredley (2013)
7-1 - Chris Kelly (1998)
7-2 - Dom Chiera (2014), Zach Lubick (2017)
7-4 - Matt Durci (1988)
6-2 - Greg Fryman (2003), Justin Brannagan (2021)
6-3 - Joe Harris (1997)
5-1 - Jon Bastian (2005), Joe Hoffman (2011), Todd Coleman (2013)
5-2 - Rob Speer (1980), Kevin McDowell (1996), Adam Fredley (2012), Greg Geis (2019)
5-3 - Jacob McCaskey (2018)
Career Wins (Minimum 9 wins)
19 - Chris Engler (1993-1996)
16 - Zach Lubick (2014-2017)
13 - Matt Durci (1986-1988), Kevin McDowell (1996-1997), Adam Fredley (2012-2013)
12 - Justin Brannagan (2019, 2021-2022)
11 - Chris Kelly (1998-1999)
9 - Dom Chiera (2013-2014)
Strikeouts/Game/Individual (Minimum 10 K's)
18 - Ryan Petrone @ Summit Academy, 4/9/2014, 1-hitter, 4-0 win (Most k's in WPIAL game that season by single pitcher)
17 - Kevin McDowell vs. Freeport, 1997 WPIAL playoff game, 1-hitter
14 - Kevin McDowell vs. Springdale, 5/6/1997, 2-hitter, 10-0 win (only 5 inns!!); Jacob McCaskey vs Albert Gallatin, 3/23/2018 (@Ripken-Myrtle Beach), 4-hits, 6 inns, 9-2 win
13 - Phil Caruso vs. Avonworth, 4/13/1987, 2-hitter, 3-2 win
12 - Rob Baumgartel vs. West Shamokin, 4/3/2007, 7-5 win; Zach Lubick vs. Freeport, 4/10/2017, 2-hitter, 3-2 win
11 - Vince Stunja vs. Riverview, 4/5/1989, 8-0 win NO HITTER (4 walks); Kevin McDowell vs. Mars, 4/10/1997, 8-2 loss (3 hits + 9 DL errors=loss); Jacob McCaskey @ Highlands, 5/8/2018, 3-1 win; Greg Geis @ South Allegheny, 4/3/2019, 7-0 win, 1-hitter; Dustin Rape (Freshman) @ Highlands, 5/12/2022, pitched first 7 innings (3 hits, 1 walk, 2 unearned runs) of 3-2 loss in 10.1 innings; Justin Brannagan vs McGuffey (5/17/2022), 1st round of WPIAL playoffs, 1-0 win, 2-hitter (also drove in winning run)
10 - Kevin McDowell vs. Mars, 4/24/1997, 6-0 win; Adam Fredley vs. Seton-LaSalle, 5/13/2013, 3-hitter, 2-1 win (WPIAL Playoff); Joe Hoffman vs. Riverview, 3/28/2012, 4-3 loss; Jacob McCaskey @ Derry, 4/5/2018, 1-0 win; Jacob McCaskey vs. West Mifflin, 5/15/2018, 1-0 loss (WPIAL Playoff game @ Gateway HS); Greg Geis vs. Curwensville (PA), 3/22/2019 @ Ripken-Myrtle Beach, 9-5 win
Consecutive Strikeouts/Game/Individual
11 - Jacob McCaskey vs. Albert Gallatin, 3/23/2018, @ Ripken-Myrtle Beach, 9-2 win
8 - Ryan Petrone @. Summit Academy, 4/9/2014, 4-0 win
Strikeouts/Season (Minimum 40 K's)
111 - Kevin McDowell (1997)
97 - Matt Durci (1988)
78 - Jacob McCaskey (2018)
74 - Zach Lubick (2017)
73 - Kevin McDowell (1996)
68 - Vince Stunja (1989)
67 - Rob Speer (1980)
61 - Chris Kelly (1998)
60 - Greg Fryman (2003)
59 - Ryan Cochran (2024)
58 - Greg Geis (2019)
57 - Zach Lubick (2015), Justin Brannagan (2021)
55 - Chris Kelly (1999)
54 - Matt Durci (1987), Ryan Petrone (2014)
53 - John Bastian (2006), Justin Brannagan (2022)
52 - Dennis Shiring (1985), Joe Hoffman (2012)
50 - Rob Baumgartle (2007), James Connelly (2008), Adam Fredley (2012)
48 - Jim McCaskey (1988), Joe Harris (1997)
47 - John Katich (2001), Dom Chiera (2014)
45 - Chad Speakman (1990)
43 - Chris Engler (1996), Adam Fredley (2013)
40 - Greg Geis (2018), Anthony Smith (2024)
Strikeouts/Career (Minimum 90)
204 - Matt Durci (1985-1988)
184 - Kevin McDowell (1996-1997)
169 - Zach Lubick (2014-2017)
128 - Justin Brannagan (2019, 2021-2022)
120 - Greg Geis (2017-2019)
116 - Chris Kelly (1998-1999)
107 - Jacob McCaskey (2015-2018)
93 - Adam Fredley (2012-2013)
91 - Joe Hoffman (2011-2012)
HITTING
(Includes Reg Season & Playoffs/BBCOR bats required starting in 2012)
Batting Average/Season (minimum 40 AB & .450 BA)
.603 - Zach Lubick (38/63-2015-Most Hits and 2nd most AB's in WPIAL that season)
.554 - Chad Speakman (31/56-1992)
.527 - Jason Paulovich (29/55-1994)
.508 - Scott Orris (31/61-2005)
.500 - Scott Ventura (37/74-2015-Most AB's and 2nd most hits in WPIAL that season)
.490 - Phil Caruso (24/49-1987), Jeremy Diehl (25/51-1997)
.483 - Mark Wesolek (29/60-2011), Zach Lubick (28/58-2016)
.481 - Valdez Hails (25/52-1998)
.480 - Kevin Begley (24/50-2013)
.472 - Justin Bogan (25/53-1998)
.471 - Kevin Begley (24/51-2012), Ryan Cochran (24/51-2023)
.467 - Jim Suchevich (21/45-2007)
.466 - Scott Ventura (27/58-2014)
.465 - Matt Durci (20/43-1988)
.464 - Tony Casale (26/56-2005)
.457 - Rob Speer (21/46-1980)
.456 - Ryan Cochran (26/57-2024)
.455 - Joe Switalski (25/55-2000), Greg Samson (2001), Zach Lubick (30/66-2017)
.453 - Jeff Knechtel (24/53-1997)
.452 - Scott Orris (28/62-2006)
.450 - Jacob McCaskey (27/60-2016)
Batting Average/Career/Individual (Minimum 150 AB & .400 BA)
.489 - Zach Lubick (112/229 - 2014-2017)
.426 - Kevin Begley (70/164 - 2011-2013)
.416 - Scott Ventura (72/173 - 2012-2015)
Hits/Season/Individual (Minimum 25 hits)
38 - Zach Lubick (2015)
37 - Scott Ventura (2015)
31 - Chad Speakman (1992), Scott Orris (2005)
30 - Zach Lubick (2017), Jacob McCaskey (2018)
29 - Jason Paulovich (1994), Mark Wesolek (2011)
28 - Scott Orris (2006), Zach Lubick (2016)
27 - Scott Ventura (2014), Jacob McCaskey (2016)
26 - Tony Casale (2005), Bill Moretti (2011), Todd Coleman (2014),Ryan Cochran (2024)
25 - Jeremy Diehl (1997), Justin Bogan (1998), Valdez Hails (1998), Joe Switalski (2000), Shawn Logan (2017), Jacob McCaskey (2017),
Hits/Career/Individual (Minimum 55 hits)
112 - Zach Lubick (2014-2017)
94 - Jacob McCaskey (2015-2018)
76 - Ryan Cochran (2021-2024)
72 - Scott Ventura (2012-2015)
70 - Kevin Begley (2011-2013)
63 - Todd Coleman (2011-2014)
61 - Justin Brannagan (2019, 2021-2022)
59 - Scott Orris (2005-2006)
55 - Shawn Logan (2014-2017)
Hits/Game/Individual (Minimum 4)
4 - Cy Giger vs. Riverview (1978-incl. 2 HR's)
4 - Nick Parks vs. West Shamokin, 15-12 win, 4/11/1978
4 - John Chauvin vs. North Allegheny, 20-15 loss, 4/30/1984
4 - John Roberts vs. Vincentian, 12-4 win, 4/17/1990
4 - Joe Slepak vs. Wilkinsburg, 14-2 win (5 inns), 5/9/1991
4 - Anthony Gutonski vs. Vincentian, 12-0 win (5 inns), 4/23/1993 (6 rbi)
4 - Valdez Hails vs. Mars, 21-9 win, 5/6/1998
4 - Mark Wesolek (incl. 2-2b) vs. Ford City, 16-11 win, 4/28/2011
4 - Scott Ventura (incl. HR & 2-2b), vs, Hampton, 12-2 win, 4/11/2015
4 - Zach Lubick vs, Valley, 16-15 win, 4/15/2015 (incl. HR & 2b)
4 - Zach Lubick @ Highlands, 15-8 win, 4/25/2015
4 - Jacob McCaskey (incl. 2B & 2-3B), vs. Sullivan North (Kingsport, TN) @ Ripken-Myrtle Beach, 16-6 win, 4/2/2016
4 - Jacob Kelly @ Indiana, 5-0 win, 4/11/2017
4 - Cory Newman @ Valley, 12-2 win, 4/16/2019
Hitting Streak/Games/Individual (Minimum 7 games)
13 - Shawn Logan (2017)
12 - Zach Lubick (2017), Jacob McCaskey (2018)
8 - Jacob Kelly (2018), Ryan Rodgers (2021)
7 - Kevin Begley (2013), Scott Ventura (2015), Zach Lubick (2015 & 2016), Justin Brannagan (2021)
Consecutive Plate Appearances Reaching Base/Individual (Minimum 6 PA's)
11 - Zach Lubick @ Mars 4/24/15 (1B, W, W, 1B, 1B), @ Highlands 4/25/2015 (1B, W, 1B, 1B, 1B), vs. Bishop McCort @ PNC Park 4/26/2015 (3B)
11- Jacob McCaskey vs. Cumberland Regional (NJ) @ Ripken-Myrtle 4/1/2017 (W, 1B, 1B, 1B), vs. Franklin-Simpson (KY) @ Ripken-Myrtle 4/2/2017 (1B, 2B, 1B, Catchers Interference), @ Yough 4/4/2017 (1B, E6, W)
6 - Jacob Kelly @ Indiana 4/11/2017 (1B, 1B, 1B, 1B), vs. Greensburg Salem 4/12/2017 (W, 1B),
6 - Shawn Logan vs. Highlands 4/21/2017 (1B, 1B), vs. Yough 4/24/2017 (W, W, W, 1B)
Hits/Game/Team
18 - vs. Valley, 4/15/2015, 16-15 win in 8 inns. Lubick-4 hits, Ventura - 2 doubles, Spirnock - 2-out, 2-rbi hit to tie game in bottom 7th, Shawn Logan - walk-off hit scores Hunter Burns in bottom 8th
18 - vs. Highlands, 4/25/2015, 15-8 win. Lubick - 4 hits, Ventura - 3 hits, Connor Chirdon - 3 hits
17 - @ West Shamokin, 4/11/1978, 15-12 win. Parks 4 hits, Bastian & Orris 3 hits
17 - @ 3 Rivers Stadium vs. Avella, 4/14/1995, 17-6 win. Brown 3 hits (Incl HR & 2B) & 4 rbi
2B/Season (Minimum 7)
11 - Mark Wesolek (2011)
10 - Scott Orris (2005)
9 - Keith Kubit (1997), Kevin McDowell (1997), Matt Olesnevich (2014), Zach Lubick (2017)
8 - Jason Paulovich (1994), Justin Bogan (1997), Kevin Begley (2012), Jacob McCaskey (2016)
7- Jeff Knechtel (1997), Bill Moretti (2011), Scott Ventura (2014 and 2015), Tyler Smith (2018), Greg Geis (2019), Justin Brannagan (2022), Jacob Danka (2022)
2B/Career/Individual (Minimum 11)
24 - Zach Lubick (2014-2017)
20 - Jacob McCaskey (2015-2018)
16 - Scott Ventura (2012-2015), Justin Brannagan (2019, 2021-2022)
15 - Ryan Cochran (2021-2024)
13 - Kevin Begley (2011-2013)
12 - Matt Olesnevich (2012-2014)
11- Mark Wesolek (2011), Jim Feil (2012-2014), Greg Geis (2017-19)
3B/Season (Minimum 3)
6 - Chad Speakman (1992)
5 - Jacob McCaskey (2018)
3 - Bill Moretti (2011), Jacob McCaskey (2016), Greg Geis (2019), Danny Geis (2022), Ryan Cochran (2023)
3B/Career/Individual (Minimum 5)
10 - Jacob McCaskey (2015-2018)
6 - Chad Speakman (1991-1992), Ryan Cochran (2021-2024)
Grand Slams
Joe Purdy - vs. Mars, 4/11/1996, 11-1 win
Dan Clements - vs. Valley, 4/19/2010, 19-9 win (8 rbi)
Mark Wesolek - vs. Ford City, 4/30/2010, 12-9 win
Jake Spirnock - vs. Highlands, 3/30/2015, 10-2 win
Zach Lubick - vs. Burrell, 3/25/2017, 12-5 win (7 rbi)
Zach Lubick - vs. Highlands, 4/21/2017, 11-0 win (6 rbi)
Anthony Smith (JV Game) - vs. Burgettstown, 3/25/2022, 10-3 win at Ripken-Myrtle Beach
Ryan Cochran - vs. Derry, 4/15/2024, 9-8 win (6 RBI)
Home Runs/Season (Minimum 3 HR)
7 - Justin Bogan (1998-tied for most in WPIAL that season)
6 - Ryan Cochran (2024)
5 - Cy Giger (1978), Gary Steele (1992), Dennis Shiring (1985), Valdez Hails (1998),
4 - Bill Brown (1996), Kevin McDowell (1997), Keith Kubit (1998), Scott Orris (2005), Jim Suchevich (2007)
3 - Rich Edwards (1980), Phil Caruso (1987), Ken Mannka (1987), Chad Speakman (1992), Bill Brown (1994), Dennis Tahon (1996), Keith Kubit (1997), Brandon Reekie (1998), Bill Knox (1998 and 1999), Matt DiSanti (2003), Mark Wesolek (2011), Joe Babincak (2011), Zach Lubick (2015, 2016, 2017), Tyler Smith (2018), John Lisotto (2022)
Home Runs/Career/Individual (Minimum 5 HR)
10 - Justin Bogan (1996-1998)
9 - Zach Lubick (2014-2017), Ryan Cochran (2021-2024)
7 - Bill Brown (1994-1996), Keith Kubit (1997-1998)
6 - Bill Knox (1998-1999)
5 - Cy Giger (1978), Dennis Shiring (1985), Kevin McDowell (1996-1997), Valdez Hails (1998)
Home Runs/Game/Individual
2 - Cy Giger vs. Riverview (1978), Brian Yourko vs. Burrell 5/2/2003, 4-3 win (9 inns), Tony Casale vs. West Shamokin, 5/2/2005, 11-1 win, Zach Lubick @ Mars, 4/14/2015, 6-2 win, Zach Lubick vs. Burrell 3/25/17, 12-5 win (Incl. GS & 7 rbi), Zach Lubick vs. Highlands, 4/21/2017, 11-0 win (Incl. GS & 6 rbi), Tyler Smith vs Highlands, 5/4/2018, 12-2 win (5 rbi), Ryan Cochran vs. Derry, 4/15/2024, 9-8 win (Incl. GS & 6 RBI)
Home Runs/Game/Team
5 - Justin Bogan, Bill Brown, Dennis Tahon, Joe Logsdon & Kevin McDowell vs. Vincentian, 4/25/1996, 16-2 win (5 inns)
RBI/Season (Minimum 18 RBI)
31 - Scott Orris (2005)
29 - Valdez Hails (1998-2nd in WPIAL that season)
27 - Keith Kubit (1997)
25 - Kevin McDowell (1997)
24 - Kevin Begley (2013), Zach Lubick (2015), Tyler Smith (2018)
23 - Justin Bogan (1997), Mark Wesolek (2011), Todd Coleman (2013), Scott Ventura (2014)
22 - Justin Bogan (1998), Keith Kubit (1998), Nick Parks (2005), Kevin Begley (2012)
21 - Jeff Knechtel (1997), Zach Lubick (2016 and 2017)
20 - Cy Giger (1979), Chad Speakman (1992), Jason Paulovich (1994), Ben Lisowski (2011), Justin Brannagan (2019)
19 - Gary Steele (1982), Phil Caruso (1987), Josh Probst (2019)
18 - Rich Edwards (1980), Justin Bogan (1996), Jim Suchevich (2007), Bill Moretti (2011), Scott Ventura (2015), Josh Wachter (2021)
RBI/Game/Individual (Minimum 6)
8 - Keith Kubit, 4/15/97 vs. Vincentian, 21-4 win (5 inns) (2-2b & HR), Dan Clements, 4/19/2010, vs. Valley, 19-9 win (Incl GS)
7 - Zach Lubick, 3/25/2017, vs. Burrell, 12-5 win (Incl. GS & HR)
6 - Anthony Gutonski, 4/23/1993, vs. Vincentian, 12-0 win (5 inns); Zach Lubick , 4/21/2017, vs. Highlands 11-0 win (Incl GS & HR), Ryan Cochran, 4/14/2024 vs Derry 9-8 win (Incl HR & GS)
RBI/Career/Individual (Minimum 45 RBI)
68 - Zach Lubick (2014-2017)
63 - Justin Bogan (1996-1998)
54 - Kevin Begley (2011-2013)
53 - Ryan Cochran (2021-2024)
50 - Scott Ventura (2012-2015)
49 - Keith Kubit (1997-1998)
46 - Justin Brannagan (2019, 2021-2022)
Runs/Season (Minimum 20 Runs)
30 - Kevin Begley (2013), Scott Ventura (2015)
29 - Mark Wesolek (2011-3rd in WPIAL that season))
27 - Keith Kubit (1997)
26 - Valdez Hails (1998)
25 - Jeremy Diehl (1997)
24 - Keith Kubit (1998), Kevin Begley (2012), Shawn Logan (2017), Jacob McCaskey (2018)
22 - Kevin McDowell (1997), Justin Bogan (1998), Joe Babincak (2011), Jacob McCaskey (2016)
21 - Justin Bogan (1997), Joe Harris (1997)
20 - Jeff Knechtel (1997), Matt Olesnevich (2014), Scott Ventura (2014)
Runs/Career/Individual (Minimum 50 Runs)
74 - Jacob McCaskey (2015-2018)
67 - Kevin Begley (2011-2013)
60 - Scott Ventura (2012-2015)
56 - Ryan Cochran (2021-2024)
51 - Keith Kubit (1997-1998)
Walks/Season/Individual (Minimum 12)
22 - Jacob Kelly (2018)
18 - Ben Lisowski (2012), Kevin Begley (2013)
17 - Ben Lisowski (2011)
16 - Bill Moretti (2011)
15 - Kevin Begley (2011)
14 - Matt Olesnevich (2013), Zach Hudecek (2014), Tyler Smith (2018), Jeremy Mastromonaco (2023)
13 - Ryan Rodgers (2021), John Lisotto (2022), Evan Kijowski (2023)
12 - Joe Babincak (2011), Kevin Begley (2012), Zach Lubick (2015)
Walks/Career/Individual (Minimum 29)
45 - Kevin Begley (2011-2013)
36 - Zach Lubick (2014-2017)
35 - Ben Lisowski (2011-2012)
34 - Jacob Kelly (2016-2018)
31 - Ryan Cochran (2021-2024)
30 - Matt Olesnevich (2012-2014)
29 - Zach Hudecek (2012-2014)
Hit-By-Pitch/Season/Individual (Minimum 8)
11 - Matt Olesnevich (2014), Zach Hudecek (2014)
8 - Matt Olesnevich (2013)
Hit-By-Pitch/Career/Individual (Minimum 14)
20 - Matt Olesnevich (2012-2014)
14 - Zach Hudecek (2012-2014)
Stolen Bases/Season/Individual (Minimum 10)
16 - Kevin Begley (2013)
15 - Joe Slepak (1990)
14 - Joe Babincak (2011)
13 - Chris Skinner (2013)
11 - Kevin Begley (2012), Jacob McCaskey (2018)
10 - Zach Hudecek (2014)
***NOTE - These historical records were obtained from internet research and fan/coach recollections. If anyone has additions/corrections contact [email protected]
ALL SECTION PLAYERS
(Players voted to "All Section/All Star" teams by various publications, including Pgh Press, Pgh Post Gazette, Pgh Trib, Valley News Dispatch, North Hills News Record, Cover Three Athletics (CTA) and the Section Baseball Head Coaches).
2024 - Ryan Cochran (Sr)
2023 - Bryce Robson (Sr), Ryan Cochran (Jr)
2022 - Justin Brannagan (Sr), Danny Geis (Sr), John Lisotto (Sr), Jake Thimons (Sr), Bryce Robson (Jr), Ryan Cochran (Soph)
2021 - Josh Wachter (Sr), Ryan Rodgers (Sr), Justin Brannagan (Jr), Jacob Danka (Jr), Ryan Cochran (Fr)
2020 - Season canceled due to Covid-19
2019 - Greg Geis (Sr), Cory Newman (Sr), Josh Probst (Sr), Justin Brannagan (Fr)
2018 - Jacob Kelly (Sr), Jacob McCaskey (Sr), Tyler Smith (Sr)
2017 - Shawn Logan (Sr), Zach Lubick (Sr), Jake Spirnock (Sr), Jacob Kelly (Jr), Jacob McCaskey (Jr)
2016 - Zach Lubick (Jr), Jacob McCaskey (Soph)
2015 - Scott Ventura (Sr), Ryan Petrone (Jr), Zach Lubick (Soph)
2014 - Todd Coleman (Sr), Zach Hudecek (Sr), Matt Olesnevich (Sr), Scott Ventura (Jr), Ryan Petrone (Soph)
2013 - Kevin Begley (Sr), Adam Fredley (Sr), Todd Coleman (Jr), Matt Olesnevich (Jr)
2012 - Joe Hoffman (Sr), Ben Lisowski (Sr), Kevin Begley (Jr), Adam Fredley (Jr)
2011 - Mark Wesolek (Sr), Joe Babincak (Sr), Bill Moretti (Jr), Joe Hoffman (Jr)
2010 - Mark Wesolek (Jr)
2009 - Paul Nilson (Sr), Steve Newbrough (Sr)
2008 - James Connelly (Sr), Ben Plocki (Sr)
2007 - Jon Bastian (Sr), Rob Baumgartel (Sr), Jim Suchevich (Sr)
2006 - Scott Orris (Sr), Mike Watson (Sr)
2005 - Tony Casale (Sr), Nick Parks (Sr), Scott Orris (Jr), Jon Bastian (Soph)
2004 - Bob Smith (Sr)
2003 - Matt DiSanti (Sr), Greg Fryman (Sr), Brian Yourko (Jr)
2002 - None
2001 - John Katich (Sr), Greg Samson (Sr)
2000 - None
1999 - Bill Knox (Sr), Chris Kelly (Sr)
1998 - Justin Bogan (Sr), Valdez Hails (Sr), Keith Kubit (Sr), Brandon Reekie (Sr), Chris Kelly (Jr)
1997 - Tim Burke (Sr), Joe Harris (Sr), Kevin McDowell (Sr), Keith Kubit (Jr)
1996 - Don McDowell (Sr), Kevin McDowell (Jr)
1994 - Kurt Banfi (Sr), Anthony Gutonski (Sr), Jason Paulovich (Sr), Chris Zilka (Sr)
1993 - Kurt Banfi (Jr), Anthony Gutonski (Jr)
1991 - Joe Slepak (Sr)
1990 - John Roberts (Sr), Joe Slepak (Jr)
1988 - Matt Durci (Sr), Ken Mannka (Sr)
1987 - Phil Caruso (Sr), Matt Durci (Jr)
1986 - None
1985 - Brent Bizak (Sr), Dennis Shiring (Sr)
1982 - None
1981 - None
1980 - Rob Speer (Sr)
1979 - Bill Feil (Sr), Cy Giger (Sr), Steve Czwalga (Sr), Rob Feil (Jr)
1978 - Bill Pompe (Sr), Cy Giger (Jr),
NOTABLE ALUMNI
Lawrence Bracco (1971) - RHP, drafted by Detroit Tigers in 1971-12th Rd. Played 2 seasons in the minors, reaching the Class A level.
Joseph Corrado (1973) - RHP, drafted by Pittsburgh Pirates in 1973-18th Rd. Played 1 season in the minors in the Rookie league.
Rob Speer (1980) - Valedictorian of the Deer Lakes Class of 1980, attended the U.S. Naval Academy
Matt Durci (1988) - Philadelphia College of Textiles and Sciences (now Philadelphia University), Played in D2 College World Series in 1990, team had school record 34 wins. Team inducted into Philadelphia Univ. Sports "Hall of Fame" in 2016. Matt played 1989-1992, finished career 4th all-time in RBI (122) and 8th all-time in hits (185)
Kevin McDowell (1997) - Bucknell Univ.(D1), LHP, drafted by Detroit Tigers in 2001-15th Rd. Played 5 seasons in the minors, reaching the Class AA level. North Hills News Record "Player of the Year" in 1997. Nephew of "Sudden" Sam McDowell.
Greg Fryman (2003) - Virginia Tech Univ. (D1) 2004-2007, RHP, Free Agent tryout with L.A. Dodgers
Mark Wesolek (2011) - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review/Valley News Dispatch "Player of the Year" in 2011 (played at W&J)
Zach Lubick (2017)- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review/Valley News Dispatch "Player of the Year" in 2017, Class Salutatorian
Jacob McCaskey (2018) - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review/Valley News Dispatch "Player of the Year" in 2018. Played at D2 California Univ of PA (2019-2022) where he finished career 9th All Time in Runs (127), 10th All Time in HR (22), 9th in Season Runs (51-2022), 10th in Season HR (10 in both 2021 & 2022). Led team in BA (2021/2022), Runs (2021/2022), Hits (2021/2022), 2B (2021/2022), 3B (2022), HR (2021/2022) and RBI ( 2021/2022).
He earned 2022 post-season honors from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) who voted him to the All-Atlantic Region Second Team . He also earned a rare PSAC honor as he was voted to the All-PSAC West First Team as a Utility player AND to the All-PSAC West Second Team as a Pitcher. He's the first Cal U player since 2004 to earn All-PSAC honors at two positions in the same year.
Played 2023 season at D1 Gardner-Webb University (Boiling Springs, NC).
Justin Brannagan (2022) - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review/Valley News Dispatch "Player of the Year" in 2022.
***NOTE - These historical records were obtained from internet research and fan/coach recollections. If anyone has additions/corrections contact [email protected]
YR W-L WPIALCLASS COACH CAPTAINS (Note-WPIAL goes from 4 to 6 Classes in 2017)
(W-L Record includes Reg Season & Playoffs)
2024 - 3-15 - AAA Chris Snyder 1st Season
2023 - 3-16 - AA - Tysk - Sr Bryce Robson, Jr Ryan Cochran
2022 - 10-12 - AAA Tysk (no captains selected)
2021 - 10-7- AAA - Tysk - Sr Ryan Rodgers
2020 - NR AAA - Tysk - PIAA cancels season due to COVID-19
2019 - 11-9 - AAA - Tysk - Srs Greg Geis/Cory Newman/Josh Probst/Jake Yaconis
2018 - 11-9 - AAAA- Tysk- Srs Jacob Kelly/Jacob McCaskey/Tyler Smith
2017 - 15-7 - AAAA - Josh Tysk 1st season-Srs. Shawn Logan/ Zach Lubick,/Jake Spirnock
2016 - 8-13 - AAA - Pedrosky final season - Srs. Matt Martin/Zach Butler, Jrs Jake Spirnock/Zach Lubick
2015 - 10-10 - AAA - Pedrosky - Sr Scott Ventura, Jr Ryan Petrone, Soph Zach Lubick
2014 - 16-6 - AA - Pedrosky- Srs Todd Coleman/Matt Olesnevich/Josh Plocki
2013 - 17-5 - AA - Pedrosky - Srs Kevin Begley/Adam Fredley
2012 - 11-9 - AA - Pedrosky - Srs. Ben Lisowski/Jordan Fragapane/Joe Hoffman, Jr Kevin Begley
2011 - 13-5 - AA - Pedrosky wins WPIAL Coaches Assoc. "Coach of the Year-AA" Award
2010 - 9-10 - AA - Jon Pedrosky 1st season
2009 - 10-8 - AA - Justin Zona final season
2008 - 9-7 - AA - Justin Zona 1st season-Srs James Connelly/Ben Plocki, Jr Paul Nilson
2007 - 12-4 - AA - Bill Stoops final season
2006 - 8-9 - AA
2005 - 11-9 - AA
2004 - 8-5 - AA
2003 - 11-6 - AA
2002 - 6-8 - AA
2001 - 6-10 - AA
2000 - 5-13 - AA
1999 - 10-8 - AA - Bill Stoops 1st season-No Captains- Seniors were "Leaders" during Coach Stoops tenure
1998 - 12-5 - AA - Rich Tokarek final season
1997 - 16-4 - AA - Coach Tokarek wins North Hills News-Record "Coach of the Year" Award for Class AA
1996 - 12-5 - AA
1995 - 10-5 - AA
1994 - 13-7 - AA
1993 - 8-7 - AA
1992 - 10-7 - AA
1991 - 9-7 - AA
1990 - 7-10 - AA
1989 - 9-9 - AA
1988 - 11-8 - AA - Tokarek - Srs Matt Durci/Ken Mannka (1st time qualify for WPIAL playoffs - team beats Mars 5-4 behind pitching of Jim McCaskey& Matt Durci in final game to tie Springdale for 1st place with 10-5 section record)
1987 - 9-9 - AA
1986 - 3-14 - AAA
1985 - 4-11 - AAA (Rich Tokarek 1st season)
1984 - 1-11 - AAA - Larry Connelly - (0-9 section)
1981 - 6-19 AAA - Larry Connelly - (3-9 Section)
1980 - 11-7 - AAA - Larry Connelly
1978 - 5-12 AAA - Larry Connelly
1977 - 8-8 AAA - Larry Connelly
1972 - 2-10 AAA - Larry Connelly 1st season
1971 - Rich Sekanick
1970 - 5-9 - Rich Sekanick - Deer Lakes High School 1st Season
Coach - Years - Coaching Record - Career Highlights
Rich Sekanick - 1970-1971 (2 seasons) 1st Lancers coach
Larry Connelly - 1972-1984 (13 seasons)
Rich Tokarek - 1985-1998 (14 seasons), W-L 133-108 (.552), led team to 1st playoff appearance in school history in 1988, 5 playoff appearances & 3 section titles. Most wins in Lancers history
Bill Stoops - 1999-2007 (9 seasons), W-L 77-72 (.517), 2 playoff appearances
Justin Zona - 2008-2009 (2 seasons), W-L 19-15 (.559), 1 playoff appearance
Jon Pedrosky- 2010-2016 (7 seasons), W-L 84-58 (.592), most wins in a season (2013), 6 playoff appearances & 4 section titles, including undefeated section team in 2013 (12-0)
Josh Tysk - 2017-2019, (Covid canceled 2020 season), 2021-2023 (6 seasons), W-L 60-60, (.500), 5 playoff appearances in 6 seasons, double-digit wins in 5 of 6 seasons
Chris Snyder - 2024
