District 4

September 2018

Fleming Reaches 3K in Tigers Win

September 29, 2018 | Dave Fegley

Garcia scored 5 times against Mounties By: Dave Fegley (9-29-18) For as magnificent of offensive weapons as Julian Fleming and Gaige Garcia have been to this point of their careers, the Southern Columbia juniors continue to find even more ways to shine each week. On Friday night, the duo helped guide the Tigers to a dominant […]

Hornets rally from 21-point halftime deficit to beat Athens

September 29, 2018 | Ed Weaver

Trailing 21-0 at halftime, the Wellsboro Varsity Football team outscored the Athens Wildcats 35-7 in the second half to score a 35-28 win and remain undefeated.

The @docmasse Files: District 4 Stat Leaders 9-27

September 27, 2018 | Billy Splain

District 4 Leaders Quarterbacks 45 passes needed to qualify (Rating based on NCAA passing efficiency computation) Att Com Yds TD Int Rat. Hollenbach, SC 48 32 732 11 0 270.4 Shearer, Mtv 81 51 797 10 1 183.9 K. Riley, Dan 89 53 969 10 4 179.1 Watkins, Loy 83 47 823 9 2 […]

Second half Hornets sting Hughesville, 28-7.

September 23, 2018 | Ed Weaver

Over the last three weeks the Wellsboro Varsity Football team have been a second half team. That trend continued as they earned their fifth straight win as they topped Hughesville 28-7 on Friday, September 21. The Hornets have only managed to score 14 points in the first half of the last three games, but when […]

Montgomery efficiency too much for Rams @MrBozella

September 23, 2018 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/

Hunter Budman had a big afternoon file photo SOUTH CENTRE TOWNSHIP Montgomery offensive starters ran 23 offensive plays Saturday afternoon. Those plays totaled 354 yards. Six plays resulted in touchdowns and 14 produced first downs. The message being delivered was clear. Following a slow start this season, the Red Raiders are gathering speed, finding their […]

Montoursville wins Battle of the Bridge @Hold_The_Rope @sockathletics

September 22, 2018 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/

Making big plays. Hoisting the Bridge Trophy high into the night sky. Watching jubilant teammates storm the field. All those moments are ones Montoursville linebacker Connor Morse and his senior teammates always will fondly remember. But maybe the best part was simply watching those final minutes unfold Friday at Memorial Stadium. It allowed those players […]

Milestone Victory for Southern Columbia

September 22, 2018 | Dave Fegley

Tigers beat Blue Jays for 500th Win By: Dave Fegley (9-22-18) Southern Columbia’s victory Friday night on the road against Central Columbia was a milestone for the program. The Tigers defeated their cross-county rival 54-27 to pick up the school’s 500th victory. Despite the fact that the final score appeared to be another typical Tiger cruise control […]

@SEALS_FOOTBALL_ dominates Shikellamy for 35-0 win

September 15, 2018 | Billy Splain

@KahnJoe-and-a-young-Seal-with-the-Rally-in-the-Valley-trophy-after-35-0-win-over-Shikellamy. Seals win big tonight 35-0 over Shikellamy. The Selinsgrove defense held the Braves to just 84 total yards and Blaise Zeiders had 12 tackles to lead the way on defense. Highly touted freshman quarterback Danny Shoch threw for over 300 yds and 2 tds to lead the Seals to the win. Receivers Ben Swineford 75 […]

Tigers Dampen Hynoski’s Homecoming

September 15, 2018 | Dave Fegley

SCA’s Fleming Impresses PSU’s Franklin By: Dave Fegley (9-15-18) Southern Columbia is simply the best when it comes to measuring success on the football field. After all, the Tigers have won more state championships than any other team in the history of Pennsylvania football. Of the eighth that they have won, Henry Hynoski was at […]

Hornets score 30 unanswered points to topple Towanda

September 15, 2018 | Ed Weaver

Just like last week against Montgomery, junior Aidan Hauser returned a second-half kickoff for a touchdown to spark the Wellsboro Varsity Football team in a 30-3 road win over Towanda on Friday, September 14. “We shot ourselves in the foot a lot and put the ball on the ground, had a touchdown called back due to a […]

The docmasse Files: District 4 Stat Leaders 9-12

September 14, 2018 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/

2018-09-05 District 4: Bucktail v. Nativity BVM

September 10, 2018 | Sykotyk

Wednesday, September 5, 6pm Bucktail v. Nativity BVM at Dwyer Field, Renovo, PA For more pics from this game and more in Week 3, go HERE. For all games this season and previous years, go to http://www.flickr.com/sykotyk/sets/

Bulldogs pull off upset at home

September 9, 2018 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/

CHRIS MASSE Sports reporter cmasse@sungazette.com As the end zone approached, Koby Peacock’s calves cramped up and moving became difficult. But no one could tell Jersey Shore’s wide receiver was experiencing such pain. He sprinted down the right sideline, tip-toed the final seven yards and scored the game-winning, 31-yard touchdown. David Tomb snuffed out Montoursville’s ensuing […]

Shoemaker carries Dawgs to win over Williamsport @Berwickdawgs @MillionaireFB

September 8, 2018 | Billy Splain

Shoemaker and teammate Josh Snyder celebrate after his 64 yard td When you’ve got a guy like Treyson Potts on the field, you can’t help but hold your breath as he gets the ball. For the Berwick Bulldogs, they didn’t hold their breath, they held the Minnesota bound tailback to 29 yards on 15 carries. […]

Southern Steam Rolls Selinsgrove

September 8, 2018 | Dave Fegley

Three touches, three scores for Tiger freshman By: Dave Fegley (9-8-18) Last year, Southern Columbia traveled to Selinsgrove for the final week of the regular season in a showcase of the two best teams in District 4. SCA ended up winning the game, but the display proved that both teams were as good as advertised. […]

Hornets turn up heat in second half to top Montgomery

September 8, 2018 | Ed Weaver

After a slow first half against Montgomery on Friday, September 7, the Wellsboro Varsity Football team scored 26 unanswered points to notch their third straight win to start 2018. After a scoreless first quarter Wellsboro managed to put togerther a scoring drive midway through the second. After the Hornets forced Montgomery to turn the […]

Troy gets first win of season, 20-7 over Sayre

September 8, 2018 | Pa Football News

Stacy Rogers, thedailyreview.com Troy – The Troy Trojans pounded out their first victory of the season, 20-7 over the visiting Sayre Redskins at Alparon Park last night.“The kids really played physical tonight, and our defense held up. I’m proud of the way the whole team played” said Troy Head Coach Jim Smith after the win.The […]

From the Masse Files: District 4 statistical leaders heading into tonight

September 7, 2018 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/

District 4 Leaders Quarterbacks 18 passes needed to qualify (Rating based on NCAA passing efficiency computation) Rushers Att Com Yds TD Int Rat. Att Yds Avg TD Hollenbach, SC 35 23 469 6 0 234.9 Moyers, Lew 28 389 13.9 6 K. Riley, Dan 35 27 426 6 […]

Green Dragon WR sees red, Farronato commits to play for Davidson Wildcats @dylanfarronato @CoachPersing

September 6, 2018 | Billy Splain

In 2017 he returned three interceptions for points, caught 7 td passes to go along with nearly 650 yards receiving while missing 2 1/2 games, is currently sitting on 106 catches for 1,949 yards, 21 receiving tds and 30 tds overall (stats Chris Masse) and scored those 30 in five different ways.Lewisburg is 2-0 for […]

Short handed Bucktail Tops CMVT @BucktailSports

September 2, 2018 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/

SOUTH CENTRE TOWNSHIP — Bucktail players made their coaches a promise early last week. They kept repeating it as game day drew closer. Even if it was behind, as long as Bucktail was close in the fourth quarter against CMVT, it would win. One better believe coach Bruce Ransom and his staff refreshed the Bucks’ […]

Button’s career night leads Hornets past Troy.

September 2, 2018 | Ed Weaver

Two fumbles recoveries, six tackles, two punt return touchdowns, and one receiving touchdown. That was senior Tanner Button‘s stat line as the Hornets improved to 2-0 following a 36-8 victory over Troy on Friday, August 31. “It was awesome. I had a night, I was lucky,” Button said post-game. “Last Friday Silas (Wagaman) had a game […]

Tigers Take Over Silver Bowl

September 1, 2018 | Dave Fegley

Hollenbach set records in the win By: Dave Fegley (9-1-18) Mount Carmel Area had to feel like they were in a pretty good position late in the second quarter on their home field. With under three minutes left in the half, they were trailing the state’s top-ranked team by a slim margin of 7-0, and […]

Canton slow start revs up in second half to take down Montgomery

September 1, 2018 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/

By CHRIS MASSE cmasse@sungazette.com MONTGOMERY, PA Four consecutive penalties pushed Canton back 20 yards. The Warriors faced a 2nd-and-30 as it protected a tenuous eight-point, third-quarter lead. Four plays later, Canton converted a 4th-and-9. Three plays after that it scored a touchdown. Whatever the situation, Canton always had an answer throughout the second half as […]

Ward’s late touchdown catch stuns Towanda

August 26, 2018 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/

CANTON–Uriah Baillie twice hobbled off the field, but each time he returned a play later. Michael Smithers injured his ankle early, but kept battling and never missed a defensive series. Pick a Canton player and one likely witnessed similar scenes unfolding. Towanda repeatedly knocked Canton down Saturday at Miller A. Moyer Field, but could […]

In 1st game back after injury, Potts helps lift Williamsport