District 4
PIAA Football Referee Interview (Part 5 of a six-part series)
October 8, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
We sit down with a PIAA Referee from the Northern Tier League and ask questions about some of the stuff that fans may not know, and if someone is interested in being a referee how they would go about doing it. If you have any interest in becoming a referee, please go to […]
Towanda takes care of business at Athens to go to 5 – 2
October 6, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
Towanda rolls into Athens and takes a decisive victory, as Towanda is heading for the back end of their schedule, they will be fighting for the best playoff seed they can get and possibly a home playoff game. (Click link below for video recap of the game.)
Mifflinburg Upsets Southern 34-26
October 5, 2024 | Dave Fegley
Wild Win For Wildcats It’s not over until it’s over. Sometimes, records don’t paint the picture. In sports, one moment can decide the outcome even though every little thing adds up to the final result. In a back-and-forth slugfest, the game wasn’t decided until the final minute in a District 4 battle between two teams […]
Loyalsock’s never give up attitude prevails at Warrior Run
October 5, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
It wasn’t pretty but they’ll take it, Loyalsock goes into Defender Stadium and gets a last-minute win over Warrior Run, in a see saw battle, there were a total of 5 touchdowns called back because of penalty’s but when the final siren sounded it was Loyalsock on top. (Click the link below for a video […]
Central Columbia downs Milton in wild double overtime thriller, 42-34
October 5, 2024 | Davin Ridall
SOUTH CENTRE TOWNSHIP – Right from the opening kickoff all the way to the last play of the game, Blue Jay Stadium was rocking and for good reason too, as they’d welcome in Milton for their annual homecoming game, and it ended up being a wild one for sure. The Black Panthers were coming off […]
Shamokin Gets The Job Done Vs Williamsport
October 5, 2024 | Jayden Eberly
Shamokin Winning Season Continues In the first quarter Shamokin’s Zakem Clinton punches it in for the rushing touchdown completing a 62 yard drive. To open the 2nd quarter Chase Pensyl takes it in for the touchdown to put Shamokin up 14-0. Williamsport then answers with a touchdown of there own after Elijah Way scores the […]
Hollidaysburg defense comes up with huge stop to preserve the lead and win over Jersey Shore
October 5, 2024 | Billy Splain
“Our defense has been an asset all year. They’ve gotten us where we are (now 6-1) so we knew we were going to hang that responsibility on them”. That’s what Hollidaysburg head coach Homer Delattre said about his decision to go for the stop when Jersey Shore had the ball and a first down at […]
Trojans Rack Up Over 600 Yards Of Offense To Overpower Wellsboro
October 5, 2024 | Ed Weaver
The Troy Trojans amassed over 600 yards of total offense as they steamrolled past Wellsboro 50-20 on Friday, October 4.
Danville finds a way to pull out a victory over Mount Carmel in Heartland Athletic Conference thriller.
October 5, 2024 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Bo Sheptock scores three times to keep the Ironmen unbeaten through seven games. DANVILLE- Homecoming is a special time of the football season for high school football teams across the Commonwealth. The Pageantry and all the preparations the entire week has the school abuzz for the most part: Homecoming queen and queen, homecoming dance and […]
Classic Coaches and Local Legends
October 3, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
The PA Football News Classic Coaches and Local Legends series highlights people around the state that have impacted their communities through it’s football programs. Take a trip down memory lane with some of the greatest and most memorable people our football communities have to offer in Pennsylvania. […]
PIAA Football Referee Interview (Part 4 of a six-part series)
October 1, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
We sit down with a PIAA Referee from the Northern Tier League and ask questions about some of the stuff that fans may not know, and if someone is interested in being a referee how they would go about doing it. (Click Link below for the video interview)
Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt – Week 5 (Black Knights and Ironmen)
September 30, 2024 | Matt Herring
Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best match ups in the Commonwealth. Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week Zero to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Thursday, September 26 2A Towanda (3-2) vs. 1A Canton (3-2) Friday, September 27 3A […]
Sayre pulls away late to beat Northwest 21-12
September 28, 2024 | Aaron Hardy
sKarter Green has two touchdowns in victory @AaronHa96122301 Sayre earned their first victory on the season on the visiting Northwest Rangers. Sayre won the toss and elected to receive the opening kickoff. They were forced to punt on the opening drive, but the Rangers fumbled the punt, and the Redskins took over on the Rangers […]
Hornets’ 2nd Half Rally Falls Short To Athens
September 28, 2024 | Ed Weaver
Trailing 21-0 entering the second half of Friday’s Varsity football with Athens, Wellsboro scored a pair of touchdowns but couldn’t completely dig themselves out of the hole in a 21-13 loss to the Wildcats.
Danville’s Defense Delivers In 34-8 Win Over Southern
September 28, 2024 | Dave Fegley
Patrick leads charge against Tigers The Ironmen lived up to their name on Friday with the Bloomsburg Fair in town. In a battle between two District 4 powerhouses, Danville was able to jump out to a two-score lead in the first quarter against a Tiger team trying to find its way. The defense for Danville […]
Shamokins Undefeated Streak Stays Alive
September 28, 2024 | Jayden Eberly
Shamokin Advances to 6-0. Shamokins Chase Pensyl takes it to the house for a 94-yard score on the game’s first kickoff. They failed to accomplish the point on the extra attempt. Selinsgrove’s senior running back, Ethan Miller, rushed for 24 yards for the touchdown, and the kick is good. After that, Shamokin advances down the […]
Lewisburg beats Loyalsock Township to Remain Undefeated
September 28, 2024 | Mason Eddinger
Week 6 of the High School Football season saw the Lewisburg Green Dragons outlast the Loyalsock Township Lancers. After a 6-6 year in 2023, the Lewisburg Green Dragons have already matched their wins from 2023 through six games. Lewisburg was 5-0 entering this game, with dominant showings scattered around the schedule. Just last week, they […]
Montoursville rides 4 touchdown night from Christian Banks to 49-0 win over Central Columbia
September 27, 2024 | Davin Ridall
SOUTH CENTRE TOWNSHIP – Coming off a blowout home loss to Mount Carmel in week 5, Montoursville (4-2) was looking for an opportunity in week 6 to get back on track, and a game against a struggling Central Columbia (1-5) team was just what they had hoped for. Montoursville rode a four touchdown night by […]
Towanda earns first win over Canton since 2017 Thursday night.
September 27, 2024 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Behind QB Riley Vanderpool’s four rushing touchdowns, the Black Knight’s proved to much for the Warriors defense. TOWANDA- It was Thursday night football at the Endless Mountain Sports Complex and quarterback Riley Vanderpool was in the limelight for the Black Knights as he gouged the Canton defense for 325 yards of total offense in a […]
District 4 Mid-Season Review 2024
September 26, 2024 | Davin Ridall
Five weeks of the 2024 high school football season have come and gone, and the season certainly hasn’t disappointed so far. Some preseason questions have been answered, and some haven’t. Some teams have met expectations, exceeded them, or fell short of them. The Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference certainly has its fair share of storylines so […]
Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech earns tough win over gutsy Holy Cross team.
September 22, 2024 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Rams start 4-1 for first time since 2000. SOUTH CENTRE TWP- Though impressive on their opening two drives of the contest on a hot Saturday afternoon in Columbia County. The Columbia-Montour Area Vocational Technical School Rams could not take advantage of the situation, however the finally cash in a score the third time getting the […]
Huge win for North Penn Mansfield
September 22, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
It wasn’t pretty by any means but when the final whistle blew it was North Penn Mansfield that came out on top! (Click link below for Video Recap of the game.)
Lewisburg continues to roll, Green Dragons defense pitches shut out over Warrior Run
September 21, 2024 | Billy Splain
Photo credit Frank Dimon The last time Lewisburg started the season 5-0 was in 2010. They won the district title over Danville that year before eventually losing to West Catholic in the state playoffs. Last night at Defender Stadium the Green Dragons reached the 5-0 mark with a 24-0 shut out win over Warrior Run. […]
Bowen Carries Wellsboro To Homecoming Win Over Cowanesque
September 21, 2024 | Ed Weaver
Ryder Bowen rushed for a career-high 301 yards and 4 touchdowns to help Wellsboro earn a 40-8 win against Cowanesque Valley on Friday, September 20 during their annual Homecoming game.
Troy takes down Towanda on there way to 5-0
September 21, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
Towanda came out and got a critical first quarter turn over against the Trojans and was able to move the ball early, and then Troy stuck a foot in the sand and said that’s enough (click the link below for the video recap of Towanda vs Troy)
Columbia County Clash: Southern Beats Central 54-12
September 21, 2024 | Dave Fegley
Flags all over the place in Tigers win Friday marked the 169th anniversary of the Bloomsburg Fair. Nearly double that mark, and you find yourself in a number of how many penalty yards were in Southern Columbia’s Mercy Rule victory over Central Columbia. For the 29th time in a row, the Tigers defeated the Blue […]
Danville Beats Milton 49-0 To Move To 5-0
September 21, 2024 | Jayden Eberly
Bo Sheptock Has Himself A Night 4 Touchdowns On the opening drive, Danville scores a touchdown pass to Cole Duffy from Madden Patrick, rolling out of the pocket. Danville then rapidly advances down the field. After that, Madden Patrick finds Landon Kehoe with the ball, and Kehoe rushes down the field and scores a touchdown for […]
Southern Columbia bounces back with a 54-12 win over Central Columbia
September 21, 2024 | Davin Ridall
CATAWISSA – The Tigers entered week 5 hoping to rebound after a disappointing loss to Mount Carmel last week. Although they struggled early in the game, Southern Columbia (3-2) caught their stride in the second half, cruising to a 54-12 win over Central Columbia (1-4). The Blue Jays took an early advantage in the game […]
South Williamsport with big win over Wyalusing
September 20, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
South Williamsport was up 14-0 in the 1st Quarter and Wyalusing roars back to make it a game that would literally come down to the last play. Click link below for (Video Recap of the game.)
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