2026 Team Preview: The Loyalsock Lancers
Tagged under: District 4, News, Team Previews
Davin Ridall | July 24, 2026
The Loyalsock Lancers
Head Coach: Justin Van Fleet
PIAA District 4
Class 3A
Heartland Athletic Conference
2025 Season Record: 5-6
Key Starters Lost
Jeremiah Johnson,
Danny Dowell,
Jalil Coates,
Nahmir Thomas,
Dolan Harman,
Returning Starters
Connor Tallman, OL DL, 6’3, 315, 2027
Ivan Baker, Off Skill Strong Safety, 6’0, 175, 2027
Wyatt Emerick, OL LB/Edge, 6’0, 205, 2027
Cayden Sones, RB LB, 5’8, 185, 2027
CJ Taylor, WR FS, 6’0, 170, 2027
Tyler Pham, TE LB, 6’3 205, 2027
Nick Avalos, QB CB, 5’9 165, 2027
Key Newcomers
We are excited to have a number of high quality athletes join the team as well as a very strong freshman class.
Season Outlook
We are looking for a strong team with many key contributors returning. We suffered through many injuries last season and therefore have players with starting experience at all levels on offense and defense.
2026 Schedule and team news page
08-22
|
vs. Central Mountain (0-0) |
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08-28
|
@ Central Columbia (0-0) |
– |
09-04
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vs. Bloomsburg (0-0) |
– |
09-11
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vs. Wellsboro (0-0) |
– |
09-18
|
@ Midd-West (0-0) |
– |
09-25
|
@ Mifflinburg (0-0) |
– |
10-02
|
vs. Lewisburg (0-0) |
– |
10-09
|
@ Warrior Run (0-0) |
– |
10-16
|
vs. Shikellamy (0-0) |
– |
10-23
|
vs. Hughesville (0-0) |
– |
10-30
|
@ Montoursville (0-0) |
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