Maize, Gagliani Named to WPIAL Hall of Fame

Long-time Peters Township baseball coach Joe Maize and three-time state champion Rob Gagliani of Avella were named to the WPIAL Hall of Fame Class of 2021. Maize led the Indians to more than 400 wins in his 35-year career.  Peters Township won eight section titles, back-to-back WPIAL championships (2007, 2008) and finished second in the state in 2004 & 2005.  Three of Maize’s players went on to reach the Major Leagues–Chris Peters (Pirates), Brian Simmons (White Sox, Blue Jays) and Jordan Jankowski (Astros).  Gagliani is the only shooter to win three consecutive WPIAL rifle championships (2007-2009). The Avella marksman also finished in the top 10 in PIAA competition, winning the state title in his senior season. The pair will be inducted into the WPIAL Hall of Fame along with seven other athletes, one additional coach along with one official, a heritage nominee and a Courage Award winner in May, 2021. WPIAL Hall of Fame Announcement