District 4

December 2022

Southern Columbia has returned to a familiar position, can Trinity keep them off the perch?

December 1, 2022 | Billy Splain

They’ve been here before. 21 times to be exact. This will the the Southern Columbia Tiger’s 22nd appearance in the PIAA state semifinal round. They won 20 of those game to advance to the state title game where they’ve won a record 12 state titles, six in 2A and 6 in single A. The Tigers […]

PIAA Class 1A State Semi-Final Playoff Preview: D4-Canton Warriors(12-1) vs D3-Steelton-Highspire Rollers(12-1)

November 29, 2022 | Daniel Reed

PIAA Class 1A State Semi-Final Playoff Preview: D4-Canton Warriors(12-1) vs D3-Steelton-Highspire Rollers(12-1) This matchup is a game between the top-2 teams in Class 1A throughout the state. #2-Canton vs #1-Steelton-Highspire. Both teams come in this game with identical 12-1 records as well. The Warriors defeated Muncy 42 to 7 two weeks ago to win their […]

PIAA Single A Quarter Final, Canton v Northern Cambria Gallery

November 27, 2022 | Leo Murray

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Warriors run roughshod over Colts!

November 26, 2022 | Greg Ricupero

PIAA Single A Quarterfinal (D6) Northern Cambria Colts (10-3) vs (D4) Canton Warriors (11-1) at Mansion Park in Altoona, Pa. Northern Cambria’s Cinderella season came to a quick end Saturday night as the Canton Warriors scored three touchdowns in the first, four minutes and 22 seconds. The Colts came into the game as big underdogs […]

Tigers Win Battle of Defending PIAA Champs

November 26, 2022 | Dave Fegley

Full Gallery by Greg Ricupero HERE Southern dominated Bishop Guilfoyle in second half What was a tied 7-7 game at the half, Southern Columbia turned into a Mercy Rule victory. Once junior Louden Murphy returned an interception 98 yards for a touchdown, the five-time defending PIAA Class 2A Tigers went up 42-7 with 2:28 left […]

Wyomissing Outlasts Danville in a thriller

November 25, 2022 | Mason Eddinger

This game is a “Circle it on your calendar” type game, and it lived up to its billing tonight. The 12-0 Wyomissing Spartans traveled to Danville to take on the 12-0 Ironmen. With stars on both sides of the ball, future D-1 players, and two amazing teams, it was sure to be a thriller. The […]

BG/Southern to battle in clash of defending champions

November 25, 2022 | Billy Splain

Bishop Guilfoyle vs Southern Columbia @ Mansion Park in Altoona Both teams are familiar with playing in the state quarterfinals. As a matter of fact, both teams have won many quarterfinal games as well as state championships. This, however, is different. Neither has faced a defending state champion in their quarterfinal round. Because BG moved […]

Wyomissing travels to Danville in battle of Unbeatens

November 24, 2022 | Mason Eddinger

Wyomissing vs Danville 2020, Wyomissing won 44-14 12-0 vs 12-0, what can be better than this? Star Players on both sides of the ball, a QB with over 30 TDs, a WR with over 20TDs, and the #1 player in the entirety of Pennsylvania. It’s safe to say we are in for a treat […]

2022 PIAA Single A Quarterfinal Preview Northern Cambria vs Canton!

November 22, 2022 | Greg Ricupero

2022 PIAA Single A Quarterfinal Preview Northern Cambria vs Canton Northern Cambria Colts (10-3) are District 6 Football Champions for the first time ever, thanks to a fourth quarter comeback last week. The Canton Warriors (11-1) are two time defending champions from District 4. They meet Saturday at Mansion Park in Altoona at 5 pm […]

PIAA District IV Class 3A Championship Game Photos, Gallery and Video Highlights !

November 20, 2022 | Daniel Reed

History being made in Danville as Ironmen claim third straight District IV Title with 41 to 20 win over Loyalsock, QB-Zach Gordon throws FIVE touchdowns ! “History being made” was the phrase of the evening by players following the Ironmen’s 41 to 20 victory over a tough Loyalsock Lancers squad. Photo Gallery: Click the […]

Backfield Duo Reaches Milestone In Tiger Title

November 19, 2022 | Dave Fegley

Barnes, Wisloski top 3K in win over MCA There’s nothing better than revenge. The Tigers got it over their rival who had beaten them just weeks before, but Southern Columbia now gets the bragging rights in the matchup that mattered the most against Mount Carmel Area. In addition to Southern winning a record 30th District […]

Southern Columbia reclaims it’s spot at the top

November 19, 2022 | Billy Splain

Southern Columbia forced four turnovers, Wes Barnes, (who missed the first meeting of these teams with injury) returned, and Southern Columbia’s head coach Jim Roth walked out of the historic Silver bowl with a win that may be more satisfying that many of the past Tiger wins, this one ended MCA’s undefeated season. Check back […]

History being made in Danville as Ironmen claim third straight District IV Title with 41 to 20 win over Loyalsock, QB-Zach Gordon throws FIVE touchdowns !

November 19, 2022 | Daniel Reed

History being made in Danville as Ironmen claim third straight District IV Title with 41 to 20 win over Loyalsock, QB-Zach Gordon throws FIVE touchdowns ! History being made was the phrase of the evening by players following the Ironmen’s 41 to 20 victory over a tough Loyalsock Lancers squad. It would the Ironmen who […]

Allentown Central Catholic Tops Jersey Shore In Overtime

November 19, 2022 | Ed Weaver

Allentown Central Catholic stopped Jersey Shore on 4th and goal from the 4-yard line in overtime to advance to next week’s PIAA quarterfinals with a 38-31 win.

Danville stays unbeaten, claim 3rd straight District IV Class 3A Championship with 41 to 20 victory over Loyalsock, QB-Zach Gordon throws 5 TD passes in win !!

November 19, 2022 | Daniel Reed

Danville stays unbeaten, claim 3rd straight District IV Class 3A Championship with 41 to 20 victory over Loyalsock, QB-Zach Gordon throws 5 TD passes in win !! Quarterback-Zach Gordon threw for five touchdowns in the victory, 2 to Carson Persing, 2 to Aaron Johnson, and 1 to Mason Raup in rout of Loyalsock. Running back […]

PIAA 4A Playoff Preview Allentown Central Catholic vs Jersey Shore

November 17, 2022 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski

ALLENTOWN CENTRAL CATHOLIC VIKINGS (7-5) Coach Tim McGorry (3rd season, 22-11 record) Tamlin Ferguson and Matt Keyes have split the quarterback duties this season. Keyes started the year and is 40-54 passing and 354 yards 1 touchdown and one interception. Ferguson has finished the latter part of the season and has thrown for 538 yards […]

DISTRICT 4 CLASS 2A: Championship Preview

November 16, 2022 | Dave Fegley

MCA looking to take crown from SCA In the first go-around, Mount Carmel Area went to Tiger Stadium and defeated Southern Columbia 35-21. That ended a long losing streak for the Red Tornadoes in what has become District 4’s most anticipated rivalry. On Friday night, MCA will look to beat SCA for the first time […]

PIAA District IV Class 3A Championship Preview: Loyalsock Lancers at Danville Ironmen

November 16, 2022 | Daniel Reed

Back on September 16th, 2022, these two programs squared off in an epic matchup between two (3-0) teams, in the end, Danville was able to hold on to a 17 to 14 victory over the Lancers. In the win, Loyalsock put up the numbers to win, but would also suffer three crucial turnovers, by way […]

Forced Turnovers Lead Tigers To Victory

November 13, 2022 | Dave Fegley

Southern beat Troy 48-12 in D4 Class 2A semifinal Southern Columbia knew what it had to do on Saturday afternoon in order to keep their season alive, and the Tigers (9-3) executed their game plan masterfully. After a scoreless first quarter, the five-time defending PIAA Class 2A Champions dominated the second quarter. SCA built a […]

Canton powers by Muncy, earns 2nd straight D4 title

November 12, 2022 | Billy Splain

Riley Parker awaits the snap before scoring his second TD Irony is a strange thing. The District four Class 1A title game was moved from Friday to Saturday night to avoid the heavy rains from the remnants of a hurricane. Saturday night in Muncy, It rained. What isn’t ironic is the fact that the rain […]

Loyalsock outlasts Mifflinburg in marathon, Jaylen Andrews goes off with 6 TDs

November 12, 2022 | Billy Splain

At the end of the first quarter, the PIAA District Four semifinal between the Wildcats and Lancers the score was Loyalsock 7 Mifflinburg 0, the Lancers had just stopped the “Cats scoring threat at the 4. Then something happened. Both teams started to score. They scored a lot. Davion Hill ran a lot (over 200 […]

Last Friday’s SCA Offensive Recap

November 12, 2022 | Dave Fegley

Southern dominated Line Mountain 69-6 In Southern Columbia’s unprecedented championship filled history, the most points they have ever scored in a game is 76. That mark was set on three different occasions. The first in the memorable 2004 playoff win over Pius X when the Tigers broke the national record for rushing yards, then twice […]