Athens
October 2026
Hornets Shutout At Athens, Drop 4th Straight Game
October 3, 2026 | Ed Weaver
The offensive woes continued Friday night for the Wellsboro Varsity Football team as the Hornets fell 44-0 on the road against Athens.
District 4 Mid-Season Review 2026
October 2, 2026 | Davin Ridall
Five weeks of the 2026 season have come and gone, and there’s plenty to talk about so far around District 4! We’ve had plenty of parity so far, some teams emerging after years of disappointment, some teams falling short of expectations, and some teams doing a little in between. So if you haven’t been paying […]
2026 District 4 Power Rankings: Week 5 Edition
September 30, 2026 | Davin Ridall
We are officially at the halfway point of 2026 regular season, five games in the books, and still five left to go. So far we haven’t seen much movement in our rankings at the top, but there was a big jump that happened this week by one team. Two teams dropped out of the rankings […]
2026 District 4 Power Rankings: Week 4 Edition
September 23, 2026 | Davin Ridall
Four weeks of football are in the books, so it’s once again time for our weekly rankings. There were a few big matchups last week that caused some movement in the rankings. The top two teams still haven’t moved, but there were plenty of changes behind them. Only one team dropped out of the rankings […]
2026 District 4 Power Rankings: Week 3 Edition
September 16, 2026 | Davin Ridall
We are now three weeks into the 2026 season, the top 3 teams still have not moved, and even the top 5 teams have settled into their spots. Still plenty of movement behind them, and there’s going to be some big time games this week that will definitely shift up the rankings next week. So […]
2026 District 4 Power Rankings: Week 2 Edition
September 10, 2026 | Davin Ridall
Week 2 has come and gone, along with the first week of September, so it’s time for our weekly rankings. After two weeks of football, we still have no movement among the top three teams, but there is plenty of movement behind them, so let’s take a look at where everybody stands. DISTRICT 4 WEEK […]
Troy Holds Off Rally Attempt By Athens, Earns 31-21 Victory
September 5, 2026 | Davin Ridall
TROY – The Trojans absolutely controlled this game in the first half, but the in the second half things got interesting. Athens scored 14 points in the third quarter to pull within 7 points, however it was ultimately not enough as the Trojans ended up hanging on to win 31-21 in a heavyweight Northern Tier […]
PFN’s Road Trippin’ With Davin: Week 2
September 4, 2026 | Davin Ridall
Welcome to week 2 of my road trippin’ series, and now with all of the opening week festivities in the rearview mirror, we’re back to just some regular ol’ high school football. This week we’ve got some good matchups on tap, but more importantly, lots of miles to cover. Friday will be an almost 2 […]
2026 District 4 Power Rankings: Week 1 Edition
September 3, 2026 | Davin Ridall
The first week of 2026 District 4 football has come and gone, so it’s time to do our weekly rankings. We had some big statement wins around the district, as well as a couple upsets, so let’s see where these teams stand after opening weekend. DISTRICT 4 WEEK 1 RECAP Top 10 Teams #1: Southern […]
2026 District 4 Power Rankings: Preseason Edition
August 28, 2026 | Davin Ridall
The 2026 season is upon us, which means its time to make our District 4 rankings! Just to note, these preseason rankings are the only time that all 34 teams will be shown in the rankings. Starting in week 1, the rankings will consist of the teams in the top 10 as well as some […]
2026 District 4 Preview
August 27, 2026 | Davin Ridall
Football is back in District 4! With the 2026 season right around the corner, it’s time to take a look around the district and give a little preview on what we should expect from every team. Along with that, there are plenty of storylines to keep your eye on this season. Can Southern Columbia go […]
2026 Team Preview: The Athens Wildcats
August 15, 2026 | Davin Ridall
The Athens Wildcats Head Coach: Shawn Bradley PIAA District 4 Class 3A Northern Tier League 2025 Season Record: 9-2 Returning Starters Brady Flynn, SR, 6’1”, 225#, OG Landon Layman, SR, 5’10”, 222#, C / OT Brendan Cooke, SR, 6’0”, 205#, RB Dom Robbins, SR, 6’0”, 237#, TE Connor Davidson, SR, 5’9”, 185#, QB / […]
Jersey Shore Wins District 4 AAAA Semi-Final; thumps Athens 73-14
November 1, 2025 | Ryan States
Jersey Shore, Pa. – The (8-3) Jersey Shore Bulldogs have been nearly unbeatable in home playoff games under 14-year head coach Tom Gravish. A trend that continued in a big way against the (9-2) Athens Wildcats on Friday, Oct. 31st. After going up 50-0 in the first half, the Bulldogs kept their foot on the […]
District 4: Class 1A-4A 2025 Playoff Preview
October 31, 2025 | Davin Ridall
It seems like only yesterday we were preparing for the first week of the season. Now, Halloween is right around the corner, trees are losing all their leaves, and the weather is getting much colder, which means playoff time is here once again. The playoffs are where records are thrown out the window and where […]
Athens ramping up for 4A playoff run beats Muncy
October 18, 2025 | Lindsey Bennett
Athens defense was stellar and their offensive efficiency was to much as they foil Muncy’s hope for win number 6 of the season. (click the link below to watch the video wrap up).
Sipley’s 4 TDs Lead Athens Past Wellsboro, 35-22
September 27, 2025 | Ed Weaver
Karson Sipley scored four second-half touchdowns to help lead the Athens Wildcats to a 35-22 win over Wellsboro Friday, ending the Hornets’ three-game win streak.
District 4 Mid-Season Review 2025
September 24, 2025 | Davin Ridall
Five weeks of the 2025 season have come and gone, and there’s plenty to talk about so far around District 4! We’ve had plenty of parity so far, some teams emerging after years of disappointment, some teams falling short of expectations, and some teams doing a little in between. So if you haven’t been paying […]
Athens goes toe to toe with Troy in an NTL heavy weight Battle
September 13, 2025 | Lindsey Bennett
For 3 and a half quarters the Athens Wildcats went score for score with the State Champions but in the end, it was Troy winning an instant NTL Classic. (Click the link below for the video wrap up of an epic NTL match up)
Athens has huge first half as they beat Canton
September 7, 2025 | Lindsey Bennett
It was all Athens Wildcats early and often as they coast to victory over the Canton Warriors (Click link below for full video wrap up of the game)
Big win for Athens at home vs South Williamsport
August 23, 2025 | Lindsey Bennett
Athens 1-0 as Connor Davidson leads his Athens Wildcats to a solid victory vs a young up and coming South Williamsport team. Click the link below the see the video wrap up.
VIDEO – Towanda Black Knight Athletic Director Jack Young
November 8, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
The PA Football News Classic Coaches and Local Legends series highlights people around the state who have impacted their communities through it’s football programs. Take a trip down memory lane with some of the greatest and most memorable people our football communities have to offer in Pennsylvania. In this installment of Classic Coaches and Local […]
Shamokin Rolls Their Way To The District Title (PHOTO GALLERY)
November 2, 2024 | Jayden Eberly
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PIAA Football Referee Interview (Part 5 of a six-part series)
October 8, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
We sit down with a PIAA Referee from the Northern Tier League and ask questions about some of the stuff that fans may not know, and if someone is interested in being a referee how they would go about doing it. If you have any interest in becoming a referee, please go to […]
Towanda takes care of business at Athens to go to 5 – 2
October 6, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
Towanda rolls into Athens and takes a decisive victory, as Towanda is heading for the back end of their schedule, they will be fighting for the best playoff seed they can get and possibly a home playoff game. (Click link below for video recap of the game.)
Classic Coaches and Local Legends
October 3, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
The PA Football News Classic Coaches and Local Legends series highlights people around the state that have impacted their communities through it’s football programs. Take a trip down memory lane with some of the greatest and most memorable people our football communities have to offer in Pennsylvania. […]
