District 4
Rosters Set For the 2026 District IV UPMC North-South All-Star Game
June 5, 2026 | Ed Weaver
The rosters for the 2026 District IV UPMC North-South All-Star Game have just been released.
Warrior Run lineman Jackson Albright chooses Rutgers. His reason, and a little bit more about the player
June 4, 2026 | Billy Splain
Some photos by Crista Roseto Confair This is really a big deal. Small town. BIG news. It isn’t often a football recruit garners the attention of college coaches the way Jackson Albright did. His massive 6-5, 315 pound frame is the attention getter for sure. But it’s how he uses that frame that had division […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Jaxson Thomas-RB/MLB-Muncy
June 4, 2026 | Cody Brady
Jaxson Thomas Muncy Class Of 2027 RB/MLB Jersey #44 5’11” 150lbs 89 tackles last year most in the team and 51 solo tackles Other sports Track First team all league Twitter/X @jaxsonT74392427 Coach Says: JT was our leading tackler last season and first team all conference linebacker after working his way into the starting lineup […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Kegan Lane-RB/LB-Cowanesque Valley
May 31, 2026 | Cody Brady
Kegan Lane Cowanesque Valley Class Of 2027 RB/LB Jersey #21 6’1. 205lbs 270+ career tackles , 1100 rushing yards Other sports Track All conference linebacker, 2x second team linebacker, 1x first team linebacker, defensive player of the year Defensive newcomer of the year Twitter/X @LaneKegan18768 Why do you play football? Love the game , have […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Isaiah Kurtz-Inside linebacker-Mifflinburg
May 25, 2026 | Billy Splain
Isaiah Kurtz Inside linebacker Mifflinburg Class Of 2028 Jersey #20 HT/WT 6”1 210 Other sports Basketball Twitter/X @IsaiahKurtz20 Coach says: “Isaiah Kurtz is another player who has completely transformed his body and commitment to the game over the last year. He has added nearly 20 pounds since last season and has really dedicated himself to […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Trey Damschroder-WR/DB- Williamsport
May 25, 2026 | Billy Splain
Trey Damschroder WR/DB Williamsport Area High School Class Of 2027 positions you play Jersey #4 HT/WT 5”11/185lbs 29 Rec 532 Yards 19.5 YPC Other sports Baseball All Conference first team Wr All Conference 2nd team Corner Twitter/X @treys1_ Why do you play football? My dad introduced it to me when I was 5 and I’ve […]
Botts, Rainey Set To Coach In D4 All-Star Game
May 12, 2026 | Ed Weaver
Mifflinburg’s Cody Botts and Hughesville’s Howard Rainey will man the helms as head coaches of this year’s District IV UPMC North-South All-Star game.
Former Penns Valley/PSU/ Josh Hull had inspiring message for NFF Central PA Award winners (video recap of entire banquet) PFN Theme Song Debut!
March 25, 2026 | Billy Splain
The Central PA Chapter of the National Football Foundation held it’s annual awards banquet at the Penn Stater Hotel this past Sunday. Guest speaker and former Penns Valley/PSU/NFL star Josh Hull had an inspirin message for all in attendance. Pastor Dan Nold from Calvary Baptist church in Boalsburg opened the evening with a prayer. Award […]
Central Columbia’s Christian Nowak Commits To Bloomsburg University
February 6, 2026 | Davin Ridall
Central Columbia defensive end Christian Nowak has committed to Bloomsburg University. Nowak will be joining another Central Columbia alum, defensive lineman Kole Hummer, who committed to Bloomsburg University in 2025. Nowak had received offers from four other schools including Seton Hill, Capital University, Culver-Stockton College, and Grove City College, before ultimately selecting the Bloomsburg University […]
Mike Pearson Named Mansfield Sprint Football Head Coach
January 27, 2026 | Ed Weaver
Mansfield Director of Athletics Andrew Petko has named Mike Pearson the next head football coach for the Mansfield Sprint Football program.
Head coaching job: Williamsport
January 22, 2026 | Billy Splain
The Williamsport Area School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Head Varsity Football Coach. The Head Varsity Football Coach is responsible for the overall leadership and direction of the entire interscholastic football program (grades 7–12). The successful candidate will provide discipline, commitment, structure, and organization for all levels of the program. This […]
Last show of 2025: Have fun Dr. Lombardi, Good luck Mark Byers & welcome back to a long thought lost championship ring! SCA Tiger gets his ring back, an AMAZING story!
December 31, 2025 | Billy Splain
Thanks for tuning in all year. Today we say goodbye to 2026, so long to an old friend, (Dr. Lombardi) and hello to a new PIAA Executive Director. Then we say welcome back to a championship ring that was thought long lost. An amazing story!
2025 NTL Small School Football All-Stars Announced
December 17, 2025 | Ed Weaver
The Northern Tier League announced their 2025-26 Small School Football All-Star teams.
2025 NTL Large School Football All-Stars Announced
December 17, 2025 | Ed Weaver
The Northern Tier League announced their 2025-26 Large School Football All-Star teams.
PIAA 2025 State Finals “Fan Experience” Vlog Video Day 2
December 10, 2025 | EJ Samuel
The NEPAYinzer was back for more action this year at Cumberland Valley for the PIAA State Football Finals. Just like last year, it was FILLED with action. On day 2, he and the crew saw 2 great games, the first one between Farrell and Southern Columbia, and the second saw Bishop McDevitt face off against […]
Southern Columbia Demolishes Farrell for 15th State Title
December 5, 2025 | Cody Brady
Jim Roth’s team was 7-5 last year. With many of the same athletes and hard offseason work, the Tigers’ hunger was reignited in 2025 following an opening-week loss to Wyomissing. Since then, the Tigers put together 15 straight victories on their way to a PIAA 2A title victory. Grady Garcia’s 27-yard touchdown run, escaping down […]
First To 15: Tigers Golden Again
December 5, 2025 | Dave Fegley
Southern Columbia blows past Farrell for 2A Title. It’s not about how it starts. It’s about how it is finished. Southern Columbia finished off its 15th consecutive win with a PIAA record 15th state championship. The Tigers heard the noise and the trash talk from Farrell all week. In the end, though, the Pennsylvania kings […]
PIAA 2A Championship Farrell vs Southern Columbia (Photo Gallery)
December 5, 2025 | Ryan Scipio
Southern Columbia wins vs Farrell 43-22 Full High Quality Gallery coming to ScipsPhotography.com soon Game Highlights: Full High Quality Gallery coming to ScipsPhotography.com soon Follow @ScipScip
PIAA Class 2A Title Game Preview: Southern Columbia
December 4, 2025 | Dave Fegley
PIAA District 4 League: PHAC Head Coach: Jim Roth OVERVIEW Southern Columbia in a state final? It has become an annual tradition for followers in Catawissa, Elysburg, and Numidia. Not last year though. The Tigers were sent packing in the district semifinals to eventual state champion Troy and finished with a 7-5 record. That win […]
Editorial: Dispelling The Southern Columbia Vo-Tech Myth
December 1, 2025 | Matt Herring
“The ultimate ignorance is the rejection of something you know nothing about yet refuse to investigate.” – Wayne W. Dyer The Southern Columbia football program will compete in its record 23rd Pennsylvania State Final this week in pursuit of a record 15th PA State Championship. The’ve had consecutive State Title runs of seven from 2017-2023 […]
Hittin’ The Road with Travelin’ Matt – State Finals (The Final Chapter)
December 1, 2025 | Matt Herring
Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best matchups in the Commonwealth. Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week Zero to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Thursday, December 4 1A #1 Clairton (14-1) vs. #2 Bishop Guilfoyle (13-2) 4A #1 Twin Valley […]
Southern Columbia Takes care of business against a talented Lansdale Catholic team
November 29, 2025 | Lindsey Bennett
Southern Columbia will be playing for the 15th State Championship next Friday @ 1:00pm in Cumberland Valley, on paper it looked like Lansdale Catholic should be able to dominate the Tigers, but The Tigers and there very fundamentally sound DNA showed that you can’t judge a team by the size of their athletes (Click the […]
Southern Secures State Title Appearance Over Lansdale Catholic
November 29, 2025 | Dave Fegley
Tigers beat Crusaders 24-7 Heading into the locker room tied at 7-7, Southern Columbia realized that Lansdale Catholic was the toughest opponent that it had faced all season. It makes sense considering it was the Eastern Final, but the Crusaders appeared as if they were a play from striking at any moment. After halftime, Southern […]
Video Recap: Southern Columbia Smothers Lansdale Catholic, Advances to 23rd State Title Game
November 29, 2025 | Cody Brady
SoCo v Lansdale Cath by PAFootball Newsdotcom Southern Columbia racked up nearly 300 yards on the ground and took advantage of early second half mistakes by the Crusaders en route to a 24-7 victory Friday night at Lehighton. After the teams exchanged first drive scores, there would be no further scoring until the second […]
Preview: Southern Columbia Seeks 23rd State Title Game Appearance; Lansdale Catholic Looking for 2nd
November 27, 2025 | Cody Brady
When: Friday, November 28, 7:00 Where: Lehighton HS Who: Southern Columbia Tigers(13-1) v Lansdale Catholic Crusaders(12-2) Last Meeting: This will be the first meeting between the two schools What’s at Stake: With a win, Southern Columbia would go to its 23rd state title game and would be seeking its 15th title victory. If Lansdale Catholic […]
Southern Lehigh Advances to State Semis
November 22, 2025 | John Kotsko
After Shamokin returned an interception for a touchdown to trail by 12 in the third quarter, Southern Lehigh didn’t need any speech, they just knew to lock in. Sean Steckert scored the game-winning touchdown with a minute and got the game-ending interception as Southern Lehigh advances to the PIAA 4A State Semifinals for the second […]
Southern Steamrolls Past Steel-High
November 22, 2025 | Dave Fegley
Tigers put game into Mercy Rule and win 55-26 Southern Columbia and Steelton-Highspire are two of Pennsylvania’s most decorated programs, and Friday night’s matchup at Harold L. Bolig Memorial Stadium added another chapter to their shared history of excellence. With 14 combined state championships and 50 district titles between them, both teams entered the contest […]
Southern get’s out to a big lead and rides it to the finish as they advance to the state semi final!
November 22, 2025 | Lindsey Bennett
The Southern Columbia Tigers are 2 wins away from a 15th state title, after taking care of business with a big win over Steelton-Highspire. (Click the link below for the complete video wrap up).
Previewing Southern Lehigh vs Shamokin
November 20, 2025 | John Kotsko
Records: Southern Lehigh: 12-1 Shamokin: 13-0 Southern Lehigh: District 11 Champion. Defeated Bethlehem Catholic in the District 11 4A Championship Game 2025 Southern Lehigh Schedule About Southern Lehigh: The Spartans rely on a balanced attack on offense. Senior running back Sean Steckert has rushed for 2,461 yards and 35 touchdowns. Junior quarterback Colton Sams […]
Hittin’ The Road with Travelin’ Matt – Week 12 (Crowning District Champs)
November 17, 2025 | Matt Herring
Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best matchups in the Commonwealth. Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week Zero to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Thursday, November 13 4A HM Bethlehem Catholic (8-4) vs 4A #4 Southern Lehigh (11-1) Friday, […]
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