Southern Lehigh

August 2026

Inside the Colonial League: 2026 Football Preview

August 26, 2026 | John Fox, Dan Di Edwardo

Division 1 Notre Dame-Green Pond Crusaders 2026 Schedule Head Coach: Phil Stambaugh Key players returning: Aaron Gordon, Jonathan Striba, Drew Boyd Outlook: Notre Dame-Green Pond will look to build upon their undefeated regular season, but will have a new face at QB. Jr, Tommy Murphy takes the reigns after learning 2 years under standout QB, […]

2026 PFN Player Profile: Colton Sams-QB-Southern Lehigh

August 7, 2026 | Cody Brady

Colton Sams Southern Lehigh Class Of 2027 QB Jersey #5 6’1”/180 2,689 passing yds 36 tds last season, 2,999 passing yds and 34 tds 2024 Other Sports Baseball 2x 1st Team All State QB, Top 25 in Mr. Pa football Twitter @ColtonSams5 Coach Says: COLTON IS OUR MOST DEDICATED FOOTBALL PLAYER. HIS BIGGEST ATTRIBUTE IS […]

2026 PFN Player Profile: Dylan Gretz-RT/DT-Southern Lehigh

July 25, 2026 | Cody Brady

Dylan Gretz Southern Lehigh Class Of 2027 RT/DT Jersey #58 6’2 260 7.5 sacks 12.5 TFLs. 47 tackles 1st team all league defense Twitter/X @D_Gretz58 Coach Says: DYLAN IS ALREADY TIED FOR SECOND AT SOUTHERN LEHIGH FOR ALL TIME SACKS AND HE PLAYS DEFENSIVE TACKLE! DYLAN IS AN EXTEMELY SMART FOOTBALL PLAYER WHO LOVES THE […]

Team Preview: Southern Lehigh Spartans

July 21, 2026 | John Fox, Dan Di Edwardo

The Southern Lehigh Spartans Head Coach: Phil Sams Class 5A 2025 Record: 15-1 2025 Class 4A State Champions PIAA District 11 Key Starters lost RB, SEAN STECKERT, LB/FB, JACOBY JACOBS, MLB/FB, DARIUZ LIGHTNER, OT/OG, CARTER GIBERSON, WR/OLB, DARIUS ROMAN, WR/S, LUKE KAWCZENSKI, CB, SAMAD HARRIAT Returning Starters SR. QB COLTON SAMS, 6’1” 180 LBS. […]

Southern Lehigh’s Lucas Sutyak is the fourth player to Commit to Sacred Heart from PA

July 17, 2026 | John Fox, Dan Di Edwardo

Sacred Heart University, who won back to back Yankee Conference Titles, will be getting an anchor on their offensive and defensive lines in Southern Lehigh C/DE Lucas Sutyak in 2027. He was a 1st team all league center and defensive end that helped lead the way for RB Sean Steckert and the Spartans explosive offense […]

2026 PFN Player Profile: Lucas Sutyak-OL/DT-Southern Lehigh

June 21, 2026 | Cody Brady

Lucas Sutyak Southern Lehigh Class Of 2027 OL/DT Jersey #56 6’3” 300lbs State championship district championship x2. All state center Twitter/X @LucasSutyak Coach Says: 2026 will be Lucas’s fourth year starting on the offensive line and his third year starting on the defensive line. Lucas has always been big and strong, but he is now […]

Team Ronald McDonald House Wins Storm Shortened 55th Annual Lehigh Valley All Star Football Classic 34-16

June 12, 2026 | John Fox, Dan Di Edwardo

Team Ronald McDonald House scored early and often to build a large lead before stormy weather hit Andrew S. Leh Field in Nazareth to claim a 34-16 victory over Team St Luke’s Children Hospital with 6:11 remaining in the 3rd quarter. The theme of the game featured both teams wearing red, white, and blue uniforms […]

Andrew S. Leh Stadium To Host 55th Annual McDonald’s Lehigh Valley All-Star Football Classic

June 10, 2026 | John Fox, Dan Di Edwardo

For many years, The McDonald’s Lehigh Valley All-Star Football Classic has been a game that allows players from the Valley to showcase their talent, as well as a way to raise proceeds for charitable causes like St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital and Team Ronald McDonald House. This year, however, there has been a new theme added […]

2026 Colonial – Skook All Star Game (Photo Gallery)

May 31, 2026 | Torey Petruno

-Schuylkill Haven The Colonial League All Stars emerged victorious 46-33 over The Skook All Stars in a very entertaining matchup. Enjoy some highlights from the game and follow @nittanypete on X and Instagram for photos from sporting events in the Lehigh Valley and around Pennsylvania!

Lehigh Valley Prospects Showcase (Photo Gallery)

May 22, 2026 | Torey Petruno

-Center Valley The rain finished up and it was a great afternoon for players from across the Lehigh Valley to show off their skills at Southern Lehigh Stadium for college coaches from across the Mi-Atlantic. Colleges represented included: D3 Colleges Muhlenberg Moravian Farleigh Dickinson Hobart Franklin and Marshall Dickinson Ursinus Eastern Stevenson King’s Albright Widener […]

PIAA 2025 State Finals “fan experience” Vlog Video Day 1

December 9, 2025 | EJ Samuel

The NEPAYinzer was back for more action this year at Cumberland Valley for the PIAA State Football Finals. Just like last year, it was FILLED with action. On day 1, he and the crew saw 2 great games, the first one between Clariton and Bishop Guilfoyle, and the second saw Southern Lehigh face off against […]

Around District 11 with Pam and Guy: Southern Lehigh Gets First State Championship

December 8, 2025 | Guy Smith

This past weekend we put a wrap on the 2025 high school football season here in Pennsylvania with the six state championship games at Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg. As fans, there are still a number of things we liked better about having the games at Hershey, but we have become very comfortable with […]

Strong Second Half and Stellar Steckert Effort Lift Southern Lehigh to First Title

December 5, 2025 | Cody Brady

A nip and tuck first half for the Spartajs ajd Raiders took a turn in favor of Southern Lehigh early in the second half. Four plays in, Colton Sams fired deep over the middle to Otto Young for a 40-yard touchdown. It took two more for Adam Fritts to pick off Maverik Foster over the […]

PIAA 4A Championship Twin Valley vs Southern Lehigh (Photo Gallery)

December 5, 2025 | Ryan Scipio

Southern Lehigh wins first Championship 43-21 vs Twin Valley. Enjoy the gallery below. Full gallery on ScipsPhotography.com later this weekend Follow @ScipScip Game Highlights:

Twin Valley season comes to an end with loss to Spartans

December 5, 2025 | Billy Splain

Twin Valley saw its season end in the PIAA Class 4A title game tonight at Cumberland Valley’s Chapman Field. Sean Steckert ran all over the Raiders and scored four TDs. The Raiders had no answer to stop the Spartan running game and dropped to 14-1 with the 43-21 loss. The game itself was close for […]

Southern Lehigh captures first ever state championship in convincing fashion.

December 5, 2025 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski

Behind the running of Sean Steckert and the dominating line play. Southern Lehigh Spartans overwhelm Twin Valley in PIAA 4A championship. MECHANICSBURG- Behind an outstanding run game, led by running back Sean Steckert’s 37 carry 301 yard performance, including four touchdowns, the Southern Lehigh Spartans defeated the Twin Valley Raiders 43-21 in a PIAA State […]

PIAA Class 4A Title Game Preview: Southern Lehigh

December 3, 2025 | Cody Brady

SOUTHERN LEHIGH vs. TWIN VALLEY PIAA District 11 – Class AAAA League: Colonial Head Coach: Phil Sams OVERVIEW Southern Lehigh knocked on the door of the state title game last year, coming up short in the semifinals to Bonner-Prendie. This season, they barreled through that door by holding on against a late Cardinal O’Hara rally. […]

Southern Lehigh vs Cardinal O’Hara 4A Semi-Final (Photo Gallery)

November 29, 2025 | Ryan Scipio

Southern Lehigh defeats Cardinal O’Hara 28-24 Southern Lehigh defeated Cardinal O’Hara 28-24. O’Hara was down 21-0 and fired off 24 straight points. The Spartans forced in a touchdown with less than a minute left to take the lead 28-24. What a game from both teams. Enjoy the gallery below. Links to full gallery and article […]

Southern Lehigh Escapes Cardinal O’Hara 28-24, Advances To 4A State Title (VIDEO RECAP)

November 29, 2025 | Davin Ridall

WHITEHALL – In a game filled with plenty of adversity, Southern Lehigh (14-1) managed to survive a 21 point comeback by Cardinal O’Hara (10-5) by a final score of 28-24, en route to their first state title appearance in school history. Early on in this game, Southern Lehigh was in full control. Following a perfectly […]

Cardinal O’Hara vs Southern Lehigh – PIAA Class 4A Semifinal Game Preview and Prediction

November 28, 2025 | Davin Ridall

It’s the final week of November, and Thanksgiving has come and gone. As we enter Black Friday, we’re now in the state Semifinals ladies and gentlemen, and this week I’ll be heading back to Whitehall to bring you coverage between Cardinal O’Hara (10-4) and Southern Lehigh (13-1). Last Week’s Matchups Cardinal O’Hara: 28-6 Win at […]

Southern Lehigh Advances to State Semis

November 22, 2025 | John Kotsko

After Shamokin returned an interception for a touchdown to trail by 12 in the third quarter, Southern Lehigh didn’t need any speech, they just knew to lock in. Sean Steckert scored the game-winning touchdown with a minute and got the game-ending interception as Southern Lehigh advances to the PIAA 4A State Semifinals for the second […]

Previewing Southern Lehigh vs Shamokin

November 20, 2025 | John Kotsko

Records: Southern Lehigh: 12-1 Shamokin: 13-0 Southern Lehigh: District 11 Champion. Defeated Bethlehem Catholic in the District 11 4A Championship Game 2025 Southern Lehigh Schedule About Southern Lehigh: The Spartans rely on a balanced attack on offense. Senior running back Sean Steckert has rushed for 2,461 yards and 35 touchdowns. Junior quarterback Colton Sams […]

Southern Lehigh Cruises in Second Half to Capture District XI 4A Title(Video Recap)

November 14, 2025 | Cody Brady

Solehi v Beca TV by PAFootball Newsdotcom Southern Lehigh’s opening drive of the second half spanned nearly five minutes and culminated with a microcosm of things to come. Sean Steckert ran the last three plays after a Hawks personal foul. First for 14 yards, then five more, and finally into the end zone for the […]

Bethlehem Catholic vs Southern Lehigh District XI 4A Championship (Photo Gallery)

November 14, 2025 | Ryan Scipio

Southern Lehigh defeats Bethlehem Catholic 49-28 It was a great night for football in Catasauqua. Southern Lehigh (12-1) locks down the 2nd half for a 49-28 win for the District XI 4A championship. They will move on in the state playoffs. The game was close ending the first half 21 – 28 as Bethlehem Catholic […]

Southern Lehigh cruises to Victory over Blue Mountain

November 7, 2025 | Torey Petruno

Center Valley- Southern Lehigh jumps out to a fast start and never looks back. Steckert runs for 4 scores and Sams throws for 3 as the Spartan offense overwhelms Blue Mountain en route to a 55-14 victory. Thursday night football in Center Valley started off with the visiting Eagles winning the coin toss and deferring […]