YATESVILLE — Pittston Area was perfectly equipped to handle immediate, unexpected adversity.

Having 21 seniors on your roster will give any coach the confidence to overcome those early jitters.

Pittston Area bounced back from allowing a touchdown on the opening kickoff to defeat Wyoming Valley West 64-20 on Friday night. Tied late in the opening quarter, the Patriots outscored the Spartans by a 51-7 the margin rest of the way.

“When you have 21 seniors who have dealt with three coaches in three years, they come to battle and you can play a bunch of those guys,” Pittston Area coach Paul Russick said. “They’ve shown leadership; they’ve shown ability. They’ve bought in. They’re doing all the things we’re asking of them.”

Wyoming Valley West took an early six-point lead 14 seconds into the

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