Central Columbia Bluejays
| Central Columbia Bluejays |
| Head Coach: EJ Smith |
| PIAA District 4 - Class 3A |
| Heartland Athletic Conference - Division 2 |
| OVERALL | PCT | CONF | PCT | HOME | AWAY | STREAK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-8 | 0.200 | 1-5 | 0.167 | 1-4 | 1-4 | L3 |
08-17 |
vs. Shamokin (12-1) |
- |
08-23 |
@ Midd-West (1-9) |
W, 41-0 |
08-30 |
@ Mount Carmel (8-4) |
L, 16-43 |
09-06 |
vs. Executive Education Academy (7-5) |
L, 6-18 |
09-13 |
@ Danville (13-1) |
L, 8-54 |
09-20 |
@ Southern Columbia (7-5) |
L, 12-54 |
09-27 |
vs. Montoursville (6-6) |
L, 0-49 |
10-04 |
vs. Milton (4-7) |
W, 42-34 (OT) |
10-11 |
@ Mifflinburg (4-7) |
L, 0-56 |
10-18 |
vs. Warrior Run (8-5) |
L, 12-30 |
10-25 |
vs. Bloomsburg (5-6) |
L, 20-29 |
Bloomsburg downs Central Columbia 29-20, wins the Battle for the Burg for the second straight year
October 26, 2024 | Davin Ridall
SOUTH CENTRE TOWNSHIP – Two schools that are separated by only 6 miles, Bloomsburg versus Central Columbia is a rivalry that dates all the way back to 1961. These two schools have played each other every year since 1963, and this season was no exception. The Battle for the Burg has been almost a completely […]
Warrior Run outlasts Central Columbia 30-12
October 19, 2024 | Davin Ridall
SOUTH CENTRE TOWNSHIP – Week 9 of Pennsylvania High School Football brought us to Blue Jay Stadium, where the Warrior Run Defenders (5-3) and the Central Columbia Blue Jays (2-6) would meet for the first time since the 2021 season. That last meeting between these two squads ended up coming down to the final minutes, […]
Mifflinburg crushes Central Columbia 56-0, earns third consecutive victory
October 12, 2024 | Davin Ridall
MIFFLINBURG – The Wildcats began their season with 5 consecutive losses, 4 of them being by no more than one score. Following two straight road victories over Milton and Southern Columbia, Mifflinburg returned to Wildcat Stadium for their final home regular season game of 2024, and hoped to extend their win streak to 3 straight […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Danville cruises past Central Columbia behind 4 TD night from Bo Sheptock
September 14, 2024 | Davin Ridall
DANVILLE – Through the first three weeks of the 2024 season, the two highlights for the Danville Ironmen have been Senior quarterback Madden Patrick, and Senior running back Bo Sheptock. That certainly didn’t change tonight as Danville (4-0) road a four touchdown performance from Bo Sheplock to a 54-8 win over Central Columbia (1-3). After […]
Executive Education wins penalty-riddled game over Central Columbia, 18-6
September 7, 2024 | Davin Ridall
SOUTH CENTRE TOWNSHIP – Week 3 of high school football action brought the EEACS Raptors into Blue Jay Stadium to face off against the Central Columbia Blue Jays. Right from the get go, both teams struggled on offense and seemed very sloppy. The two teams combined for 6 penalties on the first two drives alone, […]
Mount Carmel cruises past Central Columbia 43-16, earns 900th win
August 31, 2024 | Davin Ridall
MOUNT CARMEL – Coming into Friday night, Mount Carmel’s football program win total sat at 899, and the Blue Jays went into the Silver Bowl hoping to keep it that way. In the first half of the game Central Columbia kept it close, only trailing by two scores heading into halftime, and remained within striking […]
Central Columbia Rolls Past Midd-West 41-0
August 24, 2024 | Davin Ridall
MIDDLEBURG – Central Columbia scored on their first drive of the game against Midd-West and never looked back. The Blue Jays rode a two-touchdown night by running back Ty Regan to a 41-0 win over the Mustangs on Friday night. The Blue Jay defense forced Midd-West to a three-and-out on their first two possessions. Quarterback […]
PHAC Preview 2024
August 22, 2024 | Dave Fegley
Football Ready In Central PA There are plenty of storylines heading into the 2024 high school football season in the Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference.Between the 19 teams, they are all excited to get the helmets on and go to work on Friday nights. Will the Tigers of Southern Columbia be able to keep their historic […]
2024 PFN Team Preview: Central Columbia Blue Jays
August 22, 2024 | Davin Ridall
Central Columbia Blue Jays Head Coach: E.J. Smith (3rd Season) PIAA District 4 – Class 3A League: Heartland Athletic Conference – Division 2 Assistant Coaches: – Brett Comstock – Kevin Bradley – Doug Brown – Isaac Gensemer – Jeff Groshek – Jon Hidlay – Jeremiah Johnson – Brad Keller – Grant Marshman – Bill […]
Central Columbia now has a first round NFL draft pick, Jared Verse was picked at #19 by the L.A. Rams
April 26, 2024 | Billy Splain
One fall Friday evening back in 2018, Julian Fleming, Cal Haladay, Gaige Garcia, Stone Hollenbach, Preston Zachman and Max Tillet stepped on the field at Central Columbia high school. All 6 would go on to be members of one of the most prolific Southern Columbia teams in history and all would eventually land at Division […]
Eiswerth, Smith Named As Head Coaches For 2024 D4 All-Star Game
April 17, 2024 | Ed Weaver
South Williamsport’s Chris Eiswerth and Central Columbia’s EJ Smith will be the head coaches for the 2024 District IV North-South All-Star Football game.
Southern Runs Past Central 54-13
October 7, 2023 | Dave Fegley
Garcia highlights win in Columbia County clash With the way his two older brothers shined during their careers in a Tiger uniform, it’s hard for current Southern Columbia senior Garrett Garcia to get the upper hand on the gridiron on one side of the football. Garrett’s program-record 205 tackles as a sophomore, following a team-leading […]
The PHAC Mid-Season Report
September 28, 2023 | Dave Fegley
Teams fighting for division titles It’s hard to believe that we are already halfway through the 2023 high school football regular season, but as the saying goes, “Time flies when you’re having fun.” There is still time for teams to move up or down the Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference standings, and some teams as expected […]
Mifflinburg holds on for wild 35-28 win over Central Columbia
September 2, 2023 | Billy Splain
Trailing 14-7 with 52 seconds left before halftime, Mifflinburg back up quarterback Chad Martin (in for injured Troy Dressler who played wide receiver) engineered a 64 yard touchdown drive, throwing for a perfect 6 of 6 to receivers Dressler, Kyler Troup and Sean Grodotske, finishing the drive with a 7 yard td pass to Dressler […]
2023 PHAC Division 2 Preview
August 24, 2023 | Dave Fegley
Three Talented Teams Have Potential For State Runs There is absolutely no question that in the Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference the Division 2 group is the toughest. Look no further than Southern Columbia who added to their record with a 13th PIAA Championship last season, and the Tigers finished third in this division in the […]
2023 Season Rollout Coaches Cookout — Recap and Photo Gallery
August 14, 2023 | Jared Samuel
As the season is about to officially get underway with official practices this week, and games starting the week of August 25th, the Season Rollout Coaches Cookout is in the books! 119 players and coaches were in attendance at the Forge Pub & Eatery in Berwick, interviewed by hosts Joe Gilloway from Linglestown Gazette Sports, […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Columbia LB/RB Gaje Gombert
June 24, 2023 | Billy Splain
Gaje Gombert Inside linebacker and running back Central Columbia Class Of 2025 Jersey #25 HT/WT5’9 170lbs 3 interceptions Twitter @gajegombert Words from the coach: “Gaje Gombert is an upcoming Junior who quietly had a stellar sophomore season. He led the team with 3 interceptions from the linebacker position. Gaje has excellent speed and an outstanding […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Columbia DT/OT Kole Hummer
April 18, 2023 | Billy Splain
Kole Hummer DT/OT Central Columbia Class Of 2025 Jersey #57 HT/WT 6’0/245 11 Sacks, 11 TFLs, 3 Forced Fumbles, and 46 Solo Tackles Other sports Track and Field District IIII PHAC DT First Team Twitter @HummerKole This incoming junior is not a huge DT by any means, but he is strong and fast. His ability […]
PFN & The Funding Zone Presents: The STATE of PA Football! Live from Forge Pub & Eatery in Berwick! Tuesday, Aug 29 6-8pm
August 29, 2022 | Billy Splain
It’s another round of The State of PA Football! This time we’re in Berwick and we’ll be bringing some Dawgs to the table along with Head Coach Mike Bennett! We’ll also have Carl Majer and the Northwest Rangers along with Central Columbia Head Coach EJ Smith and a few Blue Jays! Join Billy Splain, Brian […]
Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference Football 2022 Preview: Division 2
August 23, 2022 | Dave Fegley
PHAC Conference Preview Bulldogs, Tigers, Red Tornadoes Preseason Favorites With the high school football season approaching, the Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference has a lot of unknowns heading into 2022 due to the loss of many talented players from graduation. The preseason favorites in each of the three divisions are all coming off of success from […]
2022 PFN Player Profile: Cordell Hayes Heggenstaller – Central Columbia
July 18, 2022 | Billy Splain
Cordell Hayes Heggenstaller Central Columbia Class Of 2025 Guard, Defensive Tackle Jersey #54 HT/WT 5’11 1/2 , 235 Other sports Track & Field PFN All Academic Team Twitter @CordellHeggens1 Why do you play football? I play football because I love the energy that comes on Friday nights. As a high school athlete it’s the Friday […]
SoCo Finds Mojo In 49-0 Win
October 9, 2021 | Dave Fegley
Tigers take out anger on Blue Jays Southern Columbia was expecting to leave Central Columbia with the only state record left that their historic program didn’t yet hold. Unfortunately, the 4-time defending PIAA Class 2A champions came up one win shy of tying the state’s all-time consecutive wins mark last Friday. This week, the Tigers […]
Troy Grinds Out Win over Central Columbia
September 11, 2021 | Ed Weaver
In typical Troy fashion the Trojans ran their way to a 35-7 win over Central Columbia at Alparon Park on Friday, September 10.
2021 PFN Player Profile: Cordell Heggenstaller – Central Columbia @CordellHeggens1 @CchsPrincipals @ccbluejaysports
August 10, 2021 | Billy Splain
Cordell Heggenstaller Central Columbia Class Of 2025 Center/ Defensive Tackle/ Long snapper Jersey # 54 HT/WT 5’10- 195lbs 2020 JH season. 1 safety- 5 sacks Other sports Track and Field http://www.hudl.com/v/2EFNBM Twitter @CordellHeggens1 Why do you play football? I play Football because it’s the game I love. I do it so I can always strive […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Central Columbia Blue Jays @ccbluejaysports @CchsPrincipals @CordellHeggens1
August 8, 2021 | Billy Splain
Central Columbia Blue Jays PFN Page Head Coach Scott Dennis PIAA District 4 – Class AA League: Heartland Athletic Conference – Division 2 Assistant Coaches Nate Johnson, Jason Hippenstiel, Dave Parmenteri, Kevin Bradley, Mark Burrows, Marc Persing, Doug Brown, Mike Downs, Ken Ruckle 2020 Season Record 5-3 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-27 vs. Midd-West (0-0) […]
| YEAR | COACH | OVERALL | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EJ Smith | 2-8 | 0.222 |
| 2023 | EJ Smith | 1-9 | 0.000 |
| 2022 | EJ Smith | 3-7 | 0.333 |
| 2021 | Scott Dennis | 3-7 | 0.333 |
| 2020 | Scott Dennis | 5-3 | 0.625 |
| 2019 | Scott Dennis | 8-4 | 0.667 |
| 2018 | Scott Dennis | 7-4 | 0.667 |
| 2017 | Scott Dennis | 9-3 | 0.778 |
| 2016 | Scott Dennis | 4-6 | 0.333 |
| 2015 | Jason Hippenstiel | 1-9 | 0.000 |
| 2014 | N/A | 3-8 | 0.286 |
| 2013 | N/A | 3-7 | 0.222 |
| 2012 | N/A | 7-4 | 0.667 |
| 2011 | N/A | 3-7 | 0.300 |
| 2010 | N/A | 0-10 | 0.000 |
| 2009 | N/A | 3-7 | 0.300 |
| 2008 | N/A | 5-5 | 0.500 |
| 2007 | N/A | 1-9 | 0.000 |
| 2006 | N/A | 2-8 | 0.125 |
| 2005 | N/A | 0-10 | 0.000 |
| 2004 | N/A | 8-3 | 0.778 |
| 2003 | N/A | 5-5 | 0.556 |
| 2002 | N/A | 4-6 | 0.333 |
| 2001 | N/A | 7-4 | 0.700 |
| 2000 | N/A | 8-4 | 0.600 |
| 1999 | N/A | 5-5 | 0.500 |
| 1998 | N/A | 9-3 | 0.625 |
| 1997 | N/A | 6-6 | 0.500 |
| 1996 | N/A | 10-2 | 1.000 |
| 1995 | N/A | 4-6 | 0.444 |
| 1994 | N/A | 10-3 | 0.875 |
| 1993 | N/A | 12-1 | 1.000 |
| 1992 | N/A | 10-2-1 | 0.786 |
| 1991 | N/A | 7-5 | 0.857 |
| 1990 | N/A | 9-4 | 0.857 |
| 1989 | N/A | 11-2 | 1.000 |
| 1988 | N/A | 7-5 | 0.714 |
| 1987 | N/A | 4-7 | 0.429 |
| 1986 | N/A | 9-4 | 1.000 |
| 1985 | N/A | 7-3-1 | 0.643 |
| 1984 | N/A | 9-2-1 | 0.000 |
| 1983 | N/A | 6-3-2 | 0.000 |
| 1982 | N/A | 11-1-1 | 0.000 |
| 1981 | N/A | 12-1 | 0.000 |
| 1980 | N/A | 8-3 | 0.000 |
| 1979 | N/A | 2-9 | 0.167 |
| 1978 | N/A | 1-10 | 0.167 |
| 1977 | N/A | 3-8 | 0.167 |
| 1976 | N/A | 3-7-1 | 0.250 |
| 1975 | N/A | 8-2 | 0.714 |
| 1974 | N/A | 2-8 | 0.000 |
| 1973 | N/A | 4-6 | 0.143 |
| 1972 | N/A | 6-4 | 0.571 |
| 1971 | N/A | 4-6 | 0.571 |
| 1970 | N/A | 7-3 | 0.833 |
| 1969 | N/A | 6-3-1 | 0.667 |
| 1968 | N/A | 2-8 | 0.250 |
| 1967 | N/A | 1-9 | 0.125 |
| 1966 | N/A | 2-8 | 0.250 |
| 1965 | N/A | 4-5-1 | 0.375 |
| 1964 | N/A | 2-8 | 0.125 |
| 1964 | N/A | 2-8 | 0.125 |
| 1963 | N/A | 3-5-1 | 0.417 |
| 1963 | N/A | 3-5-1 | 0.417 |
| 1962 | N/A | 3-6 | 0.000 |
| 1962 | N/A | 3-6 | 0.000 |
| 1961 | N/A | 5-3 | 0.000 |
| 1960 | N/A | 0-1-1 | 0.000 |
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