ARCHBISHOP WOOD:Citko to represent Bucks in east-west clash

By Steve Sherman
Sports Editor

Archbishop Wood senior Adam Citko has been named as this area's only representative in the PSFCA East/West All-Star game.

The game is slated for Friday, June 19 at Mansion Park in Altoona.

In Wood's fall 2008 campaign, Citko helped the Vikings' ground attack by opening up gaping holes for the likes of running backs Sean Cunningham, Sean McCartney and Nick Devine.

His efforts helped Cunningham - a second team selection - tally more than 1,700 yards on the ground and 27 touchdowns this season, one in which Wood captured it's first District 12 championship and a trip to the PIAA Class AAA title game where it fell to two-time state champion Thomas Jefferson.

For the season, McCartney compiled 683 yards on 128 rushes. Devine carried the football 75 times for 479 yards.

This is the 9th annual east-west gridirion clash. For the first time in its history, the battle will be staged on the same weekend as the Big 33 Football Classic, which is set for Saturday, June 20 at HersheyPark Stadium.

Directors of the game have awarded more than $45,000 in scholarships to alumni players, providing support for their post-secondary school education.

PSFCA is an acronym for Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association.