Randy Spencer and Paul Russick have a deep understanding of the Wyoming Area-Pittston Area football rivalry.

The two men who will coach the Warriors and Patriots in this year’s game played in the rivalry series long before they got to serve as head coaches at their alma mater.

Both have found uncommon success leading their programs.

Spencer, now in his 17th season as head of the only coaching staff he was ever a part, guided Wyoming Area to the 2019 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Class 3A title, the only state championship by any District 2 team in the past 29 years. He brought a 122-66 record into the weekend.

Russick built a coaching resume that landed him a shot at coaching Pittston Area for the first time this year. The debut has produced just the second champion

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