District 4
November 2019
Montoursville wins title over Loyalsock
November 16, 2019 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
As the final seconds ticked away, Montoursville lineman Travis Johnson sprinted toward midfield. It appeared he would jump high into the air or embrace a happy teammate as Montoursville secured another major victory. But as soon as Johnson reached the 50-yard line, he promptly turned right, walked toward the opponent and started shaking hands. His […]
Tigers Pounce Past Panthers
November 10, 2019 | Dave Fegley
SCA advances to another District IV title game By: Dave Fegley (11-10-19) Earlier in the week, North Penn-Mansfield’s head coach Tom Dickinson was asked about his team’s chances when taking on Southern Columbia in the District IV Class 2A semi-final, and the longtime Panthers’ leader didn’t mince his words. “It’s an impossible task,” said Dickinson. […]
Jersey Shore wins District four, class 4A title with win over Selinsgrove @tannerlorson
November 9, 2019 | Billy Splain
JERSEY SHORE — Tanner Lorson accounted for 385 of Jersey Shore’s 423 yards of offense to help the Bulldogs beat Selinsgrove, 33-14, in the District 4 Class 4A championship game at Thompson Street Stadium. “I’ve said it all year. I’ve watched their films. It’s a one-man show. You take him off the offense and it’s […]
Montoursville cruises past Shamokin
November 3, 2019 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Montoursville’s Dillon Young pulls in a touchdown pass in the first half against Shamokin at Montoursville on Friday night. What once looked like a lost season is becoming a memorable one. Senior lineman Cole Ranck is back. And an already imposing offensive line is growing even stronger. Ranck battled a stomach injury for […]
Turnovers doom Hornets in 17-14 loss to North Penn
November 3, 2019 | Ed Weaver
The North Penn-Mansfield Panthers forced 4 turnovers as they fended off rival Wellsboro 17-14 in the District IV quarterfinals at Wellsboro on Saturday, November 2.
Tigers Eliminate Black Knights
November 3, 2019 | Dave Fegley
Southern scores on seven of first eight plays By: Dave Fegley (11-3-19) It might have been two days after Halloween, but Southern Columbia still found a way to top the charts and win the scariest performance of the year. Unfortunately for the opponent, Towanda, they were on the other side of the field and learned […]
Warriors Win Wild 4th Quarter Over South Williamsport
November 2, 2019 | Ed Weaver
For three quarters the Canton Warriors and South Williamsport Mountaineers played to a scoreless tie before both teams combined for 24 points in 3:10 to start the fourth quarter with Canton coming out on top, 24-7.
Lancers defense came up big vs. Mounties
October 26, 2019 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
DANIELLE FIORINI/Sun-Gazette Correspondent South Williamsport’s Zack Miller gets tackled as he attempts to run by Loyalsock on Friday night at South Williamsport. Loyalsock split its first two 2019 games and the defense felt unsatisfied. The Lancers allowed 57 points in those games before holding a meeting and addressing that issue. That marked a significant turning point. Loyalsock changed […]
Tigers Torment Ironmen
October 26, 2019 | Dave Fegley
SCA’s Defense Sets School Record By: Dave Fegley (10-26-19) Members of Southern Columbia’s 1994 State Championship were on hand to recognize this year’s senior class as the Tigers hosted a struggling Danville Ironmen squad. Ironically, this year marks 25 years since the first State Championship at SCA and it is also a year that many […]
Hornets top North Penn 21-7 to regain Morton Jones Trophy
October 26, 2019 | Ed Weaver
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team brought back the Morton F. Jones Trophy back to Wellsboro after beating rival North Penn-Mansfield 21-7 at Island Park on Friday, October 25. The win is the Hornets’ 38th in the series (38-19 all-time) and the 7th time out of the last 8 games Wellsboro has won the trophy. The […]
Lewisburg falls to Central Columbia
October 19, 2019 | Billy Splain
Central Columbia rallied for deficits of 14-0 and 21-14 to beat Lewisburg 24-21 in overtime at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium. Lewisburg (5-4) took a 21-14 lead when Nick Shedleski escaped from two pass rushers and found Jack Lands in in the back of the end zone for a 22-yard TD with 9:25 left in regulation. That […]
Schon runs for three TDs in win over Danville
October 19, 2019 | Billy Splain
Nate Schon ran for three touchdowns and the Selinsgrove defense came up with two interceptions in the regular-season finale at Harold L. Bolig Memorial Field, a 20-16 win over skidding Danville. Schon finished with 187 rushing yards, and Selinsgrove forced four turnovers. Seals defensive backs Danny Shoch and Josh Nylund intercepted KJ Riley on Danville’s last two series after […]
SCA Win Streak Reaches 80
October 19, 2019 | Dave Fegley
Garcia Becomes SCA “Rushing King” By: Dave Fegley (10-19-19) For the second week in a row, Southern Columbia spoiled a 2019 Homecoming. Last week Wyoming Area had to suffer through 48 minutes of playing the Tigers, and this week Montoursville was the victim as Southern Columbia crashed the party. “It’s very motivating. We still have […]
Lorson ignites Bulldogs offense, Shore defense shuts out BEA
October 19, 2019 | Billy Splain
The Jersey Shore defense spent a lot of time behind the BEA line of scrimmage Tanner Lorson accounted for 340 yards of offense and 4 touchdowns and the Jersey Shore defense held the high octane offense of Bald Eagle to 200 yards of offense and zero points. “Boy, ya know they are a loaded team […]
Panthers Fall to Warriors, 20-7
October 18, 2019 | Ed Weaver
In a game full of turnovers, the Canton Warriors held on to beat North Penn-Mansfield 20-7 at Island Park on Friday, October 18.
Shore’s Tanner Lorson throws for career-high 391 in victory @tannerlorson
October 13, 2019 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
KAREN VIBERT-KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette Jersey Shore’s Cayden Hess catches a pass for a touchdown as Lewisburg’s Cam Michaels tries to break it up during a game Friday at Bucknell University. LEWISBURG – Tanner Lorson played three sports as a junior, but never forgot about football. Even while playing basketball and baseball, Lorson remained a constant weight room presence. He […]
SCA Steals Homecoming Spotlight
October 12, 2019 | Dave Fegley
By: Dave Fegley (10-12-19) Tigers Dominate PA’s Game of the Week Southern Columbia and Wyoming Area took on each other for the first time ever on Friday night in a matchup of unbeaten squads. The game, which wasn’t officially scheduled until Monday of this week, featured two teams coming in ranked in the state. The […]
Hornets top undefeated Warriors, 40-6
October 12, 2019 | Ed Weaver
The Wellsboro Hornets handed the visiting Canton Warriors their first loss of the season with a 40-6 victory on Friday, October 11 during Senior Night.
Tigers Tear Apart Bulldogs
October 5, 2019 | Dave Fegley
By: Dave Fegley (10-5-19) SCA’s starting offense continues to impress In a matchup between two defending District IV and PHAC champions, it was Jersey Shore’s turn to take a beating from Southern Columbia. “We knew coming into the game that this would be one of the better teams on our schedule,” said SCA’s leader Jim […]
Indians top Montgomery to earn Old Shoe
October 5, 2019 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
MUNCY — As Montgomery students and players celebrated a year ago, Muncy players seethed. They bottled up those emotions and, as Friday’s Old Shoe rematch approached, called upon those feelings again. Then Muncy unleashed all that frustration, rage and desire. Two and a half hours after the game started, Muncy had flipped the script. This […]
Hornets ruin Milton’s Homecoming, 47-7
October 5, 2019 | Ed Weaver
The Wellsboro Hornets rolled to their 5th straight win of the season with a 47-7 win on the road in Milton on Friday, October 4 during the Black Panthers’ Homecoming.
UPDATED: PHAC threatens to punish SCA for playing Wyoming Area, game tentatively cancelled
October 2, 2019 | Billy Splain
In what was supposed to be a premiere matchup across the state when Southern Columbia traveled to Wyoming Area, the scheduled game may not be played now. The state’s No. 1 ranked Tigers in 2A, and the 7th ranked Warriors in 3A, are both all for playing the game. They both are excited for the […]
Lewisburg beats Bloomsburg in football on Saturday night @Coach_Seabrook @lbgathletics1
September 29, 2019 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
Chris is an Award Winning writer for the SELINSGROVE – Linebacker Ethan Spaulding rarely plays offense, but he always offers his services. Saturday night, the Green Dragons needed him offensively and immediately after entering the game, he caught a 10-yard pass. It was what quarterback Nick Shedleski saw happen on that play, however, which later […]
FLEMING AND GARCIA MAKE STATE HISTORY
September 28, 2019 | Dave Fegley
By: Dave Fegley (9–28-19) Tigers Mangle Mounties 76-6 It doesn’t seem possible that Southern Columbia’s football program can accomplish much more than they already have. The Tigers have held the state record for the most PIAA Championships for over a decade now. Two weeks ago, SCA broke the state record for consecutive regular season victories. […]
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