Wellsboro

September 2026

Hornets Suffer 35-7 Loss To Loyalsock

September 12, 2026 | Ed Weaver

It took the Loyalsock Lancers just 17 seconds to put up the game’s first points on the Wellsboro Hornets on Friday, September 11 as they cruised to a 35-7 win. After returning the game’s opening kickoff to the Wellsboro 47, Loyalsock’s Ivan Baker ripped off a 47-yard touchdown run to put the Lancers up 7-0. […]

Hornets Shake Off Slow Start To Double Up CV On Hall Of Fame Night

September 5, 2026 | Ed Weaver

On a night that saw the Wellsboro Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 get formally inducted, the Wellsboro Varsity Football team picked up their first win of the season by doubling up Cowanesque Valley, 26-13.

Lakeland gets big opening win over Wellsboro

August 29, 2026 | Jared Samuel

Lakeland played a balanced game and showcased their dynamic offense in a 27-6 win over Wellsboro. The game was a replacement game for Lakeland who originally had received a forfeit earlier in the week. The Chiefs got 2 running TD’s from RB Evan Lonzinski and a rushing and passing TD from WR turned QB Jackson […]

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 PFN Player Profile: Griffin Morral-QB/DB-Wellsboro

July 15, 2026 | Cody Brady

Griffin Morral Wellsboro Class Of 2028 QB and DB Jersey #7 6 foot 180 pounds 2x 1000 yd passer Other sports Basketball baseball Tioga county player of the year 2x offensive team mvp Twitter/X @MorralGriffin Why do you play football? I play football because it is a high energy and aggressive sport that requires a […]

Troy beats Wellsboro to advance to the District 4 Semi-Finals

November 1, 2025 | Lindsey Bennett

They say it’s not easy beating a team twice, Wellsboro came out strong early against Troy, but football is a marathon not a sprint. (Click the link below to watch the video recap of the Wellsboro vs Troy contest).

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 […]

Hornets End Three-Year Drought Against Rival North Penn-Mansfield, Bring Back Morton Jones Trophy

October 25, 2025 | Ed Weaver

Sophomore Griffin Morral accounted for 5 touchdowns and senior Marek Mascho posted three scores to lead the Wellsboro Varsity Football team to a 48-10 victory over rival North Penn-Mansfield to regain the Morton F. Jones Trophy on Friday.

Morral Eclipses 1,000 Yards On The Season, Hornets Roll Past Northwest Area

October 18, 2025 | Ed Weaver

Sophomore Quarterback Griffin Morral eclipsed 1,000 yards passing for the 2nd consecutive season as the Wellsboro Varsity Football team rolled past Northwest Area, 55-8, on Friday during Senior Night.

Big Nights From Mascho, Enck Lead Hornets To Homecoming Win Over Canton

October 12, 2025 | Ed Weaver

Senior Marek Mascho and sophomore Kody Enck both had a pair of interceptions, and Enck returned both of his for touchdowns, to help Wellsboro roll past Canton, 49-7 in their annual Homecoming game Friday.

Trojans Rout Wellsboro, 53-7

October 4, 2025 | Ed Weaver

Troy scored on all five of their first half possessions en route to a 53-7 victory over Wellsboro.

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 […]

Hornets Rattle Off Third Straight Win, Down CV 37-15

September 20, 2025 | Ed Weaver

The Wellsboro Football team won their third game in a row after starting off the season 0-2 by downing the Cowanesque Valley Indians 37-15 Friday.

Hornets Grind Out 14-6 Road Win Over Wyalusing

September 7, 2025 | Ed Weaver

Wellsboro ended a two-game losing streak to Wyalusing, and three-game overall losing streak, after pulling out a 14-6 road win over the Rams Saturday.

Hornets Fall To Muncy, 23-20

August 31, 2025 | Ed Weaver

The Wellsboro Varsity Football team suffered their second straight loss to begin the 2025 season, falling 23-20 to Muncy at home on Saturday evening.

Montoursville Blanks Wellsboro, 58-0

August 23, 2025 | Ed Weaver

Montoursville – The Warriors used a balanced first-half offensive attack to earn a 58-0 shutout victory over Wellsboro Friday evening.

North Penn-Mansfield Retains Morton Jones Trophy On Blocked Field Goal

October 26, 2024 | Ed Weaver

North Penn-Mansfield blocked a Jonathan Carl 27-yard field goal attempt with 3 seconds remaining to edge rival Wellsboro and win their third straight Morton F. Jones Memorial Trophy game on Friday, October 25.

Hornet Defense Forces 6 Turnovers, Shuts Out Northwest Area, 46-0

October 19, 2024 | Ed Weaver

Wellsboro’s defense pitched a shut out, and caused six turnovers, for a 46-0 win over Northwest Area on Friday, October 18.

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 […]

Trojans Rack Up Over 600 Yards Of Offense To Overpower Wellsboro

October 5, 2024 | Ed Weaver

The Troy Trojans amassed over 600 yards of total offense as they steamrolled past Wellsboro 50-20 on Friday, October 4.

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. […]