Southern Lehigh
December 2025
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 […]
Southern Lehigh takes care of Bangor 56-0 in round 1 of Districts (Photo Gallery)
October 31, 2025 | Jordan Gillis
Southern Lehigh destroys Bangor at home to start off the District Playoffs, with a final score of 56-0. The Spartans got off to a hot start quick in this game as they put up a 42 point first half led by Senior running back Sean Steckert, who put up a multi-touchdown game in just the […]
Northwestern Lehigh vs Southern Lehigh (Photo Gallery)
October 25, 2025 | Ryan Scipio
Southern Lehigh falls short against Northwestern Lehigh 36-28 What an atmosphere for the battle of 9-0 teams from 3A and 4A in the Colonial League. Northwestern Lehigh started strong by scoring 22 straight points. Southen Lehigh battled late to get into the game but came up short. Final Southern Lehigh – 28 Northwestern Lehigh -36 […]
Northwestern Lehigh captures another Colonial-Schuylkill League Red Division title
October 25, 2025 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Five different players score for the Tigers as they win their tenth game on the season NEW TRIPOLI- Both the unbeaten Southern Lehigh Spartans and the Northwestern Lehigh Tigers came into Friday nights’ showdown at Tiger Stadium both ranked high in the latest pafootballnews.com rankings. The Spartans at number one in class 4A and the […]
Colossal critical contest to decide Colonial League-Red Championsip
October 23, 2025 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Southern Lehigh looks to snap a five game losing streak to Northwestern Lehigh, while the Tigers look to extend their win streak to 26 consecutive victories. Friday night at Tiger Stadium in New Tripoli may hold what could be the game of the year in the Colonial/Schuylkill League, if not the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania […]
The STATE of PA Football! Week 9, Clairton, SoLeHi, NW Lehigh & Pine-Richland sound off!
October 22, 2025 | Billy Splain
The staff recaps week 8, goes big game hunting in week 9 AND we welcome coaches and players from Clairton, Southern Lehigh, Northwestern Lehigh and Pine-Richland!
Southern Lehigh Wins Battle of Spartans 34-14 over North Schuylkill
September 13, 2025 | Cody Brady
Solehi v North Skook by PAFootball Newsdotcom The war in the trenches belonged to Southern Lehigh, as the running attack racked up nearly 300 yards and three scores on the night. All three of those touchdowns on the ground belonged to Sean Steckert and all three came at crucial times in the game. Coming off […]
Southern Lehigh vs North Schuylkill (Photo Gallery)
September 13, 2025 | Ryan Scipio
Southern Lehigh wins against North Schuylkill 34-14 Full article and Gallery Links below. Enjoy Artlcie Here Full Gallery 250+ Twitter @ScipScip
VIDEO RECAP: Southern Lehigh Runs Over Quakertown 35-14
August 23, 2025 | Cody Brady
Week 1 Southern Lehigh v Quakertown Video Recap by PAFootball Newsdotcom Southern Lehigh compiled over 500 yards of offense in their 35-14 victory over Quakertown. Early on, the teams exchanegd turnovers, as Brady Martin stalled a Spartans drive on the 9-yard line. Later in the first, a ball thrown by Martin was intercepted by Otto […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Southern Lehigh Spartans
August 17, 2025 | Willie McGonigle
The Southern Lehigh Spartans Head Coach: Philip Sams Class 4A 2024 Season Record: 12-3 PIAA District 11 Key Starters lost Gijs Fooij Andrew Olesh Noah Tapler Bryan Tobin Chris Fritts Danny Reagan Talan Hite returning starters OL Carter Giberson OL Lucas Sutyak OL Dylan Gretz OL Gabe Bogart WR Darus Roman WR Luke Kawczenski […]
Colonial League Media Day 2025
August 6, 2025 | Dan DiEdwardo
Bangor Slaters Interview with Head Coach Vinnie Andrews Tyler Campbell C Jacob Hillis WR/DE Riley Waldron RB/LB Design by PAFootball Newsdotcom Catasaqua Rough Riders Interview with Head Coach Joe Henrich Chris Wellington Braeden Smith Design by PAFootball Newsdotcom Lehighton Indians Interview with Head Coach: Tom McCarroll Blake Roberts WR/LB Jayse Lawrence QB/S Caden Meek […]
Year One: Through the Lens of Ryan Scipio
December 15, 2024 | Ryan Scipio
Year One with PA Football News My first year has been an incredible journey! From feeling overwhelmed during my first game to confidently seizing every opportunity and having fun, I’ve grown immensely. In the 2024 High School Football season, I covered an impressive 33 games. This experience allowed me to connect with a diverse range […]
Penn State Lands #1 Player in Pennsylvania in Surprising Flip
December 6, 2024 | Mason Eddinger
Penn State has flipped the #1 overall player in Pennsylvania and the #3 overall Tight End in the nation in Southern Lehigh’s Andrew Olesh. BREAKING: Elite 2025 TE Andrew Olesh has Flipped his Commitment from Michigan to Penn State, he tells me for @on3recruits The 6’5 215 TE had been Committed to the Wolverines since […]
Around District 11 With Pam and Guy: And Then There Was One
December 3, 2024 | Guy Smith
2024 Episode 30. Pam’s knee replacement rehab is going well, ahead of schedule actually. She was able to walk a mile on day 11, and flexion measured at 92 degrees, both ahead of the two-week benchmark goals. She made it to Bethlehem for Thanksgiving dinner with her stepfather, but she was not ready for football […]
Mick Johnson and Saalem Frink Run Wild as Bonner-Prendie Punches First-Ever Ticket to PIAA Championship Game
November 30, 2024 | Cody Brady
Friars coach Jack Muldoon summed it up in his postgame interview: “I have to give credit to our offensive and defensive line–they dominated tonight, period. We win or lose by how well they play.” And dominate they did, as Bonner-Prendergast racked up over 400 yards on the ground on their way to a 55-26 mercy […]
