Wellsboro

October 2024

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. […]

Hornets’ 2nd Half Rally Falls Short To Athens

September 28, 2024 | Ed Weaver

Trailing 21-0 entering the second half of Friday’s Varsity football with Athens, Wellsboro scored a pair of touchdowns but couldn’t completely dig themselves out of the hole in a 21-13 loss to the Wildcats.

Bowen Carries Wellsboro To Homecoming Win Over Cowanesque

September 21, 2024 | Ed Weaver

Ryder Bowen rushed for a career-high 301 yards and 4 touchdowns to help Wellsboro earn a 40-8 win against Cowanesque Valley on Friday, September 20 during their annual Homecoming game.

Black Knights Score 22 Unanswered 2nd Half Points For Homecoming Win Over Wellsboro

September 14, 2024 | Ed Weaver

Riley Vanderpool ran for two scores and threw for three more as the Towanda Black Knights handed Wellsboro their fourth straight loss during the Black Knights’ Homecoming on Friday, September 13.

PIAA Football Referee Interview (Part 1 of a six-part series)

September 11, 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. (Click Link below for the video interview)

Wyalusing Rams Defense out lasts Wellsboro Defense (video highlights)

September 6, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett

Wyalusing Rams win tough defensive battle against Wellsboro to get to 3-0 (video highlights)

Johns Late Touchdown Runs Lift Wyalusing Over Wellsboro

September 6, 2024 | Ed Weaver

A pair of touchdowns late in the fourth quarter by Wyalusing’s Dylan Johns propelled the undefeated Rams to a 13-0 win over Wellsboro on Thursday, September 5.

Johnson, Muncy Mercy Rule Wellsboro

August 31, 2024 | Ed Weaver

Austin Johnson and the Muncy Indians scored a 49-0 shut out victory over Wellsboro in the battle of two 0-1 teams on Friday, August 30. Johnson, the new Oklahoma St. wrestling commit, scored three times on the evening – twice on the ground and one interception return – to help his Indians to their first […]

Banks, Warriors Capitalize Off Turnovers And Strong Run Game To Beat Wellsboro, 47-7

August 24, 2024 | Ed Weaver

For the second year in a row Montoursville and running back Christian Banks ran all over Wellsboro.

2024 Northern Tier League Large School Division Preview

August 20, 2024 | Ed Weaver

2023 was another solid year for the Northern Tier League. In the Small School Division, District IV Class 1A champion South Williamsport made it all the way to the Eastern Finals, where they ultimately fell to champion Steelton-Highspire. In the Large School Division every team was chasing the Troy Trojans, who had an undefeated season […]

Panthers Score 21 Unanswered Points In Rivalry Win Over Wellsboro

October 28, 2023 | Ed Weaver

North Penn-Mansfield scored 21 unanswered points to defeat rival Wellsboro, 21-6 and retain the Morton F. Jones Trophy on Friday, October 27.

Cowanesque Shuts Out Wellsboro 12-0 For Homecoming Win

October 21, 2023 | Ed Weaver

For 40 minutes and 21 seconds Wellsboro and Cowanesque Valley were scoreless. That was until Dave Hess scored from two yards out to break the tie and propel the Indians to a 12-0 shutout victory over the visiting Hornets during CV’s Homecoming on Friday, October 20.

South Ground Game Too Much For Wellsboro

October 14, 2023 | Ed Weaver

A 28-point second quarter by South Williamsport broke open a close game and turned it into the proverbial “nightmare” on Friday the 13th, as the Mounties spoiled Wellsboro’s Homecoming in a 62-20 NTL cross-over win.

Rams Grind Out 21-6 Homecoming Win Over Wellsboro

October 7, 2023 | Ed Weaver

Wyalusing’s Dylan Johns scored a pair of second quarter touchdowns to lead the Rams to a 21-6 Homecoming win over visiting Wellsboro on Friday, October 6.

Troy Overpowers Wellsboro In 51-7 Homecoming Win.

September 30, 2023 | Ed Weaver

The Troy Trojans amassed 503 yards of total offense as they cruised to a 51-7 Homecoming win over Wellsboro on Friday, September 29.

Northern Tier League Mid-Season Report

September 28, 2023 | Ed Weaver

We’re halfway through the 2023 NTL football season and many familiar names are atop of their respective division standings.

Wheaton Field Goal Lifts Black Knights Over Wellsboro In Overtime

September 23, 2023 | Ed Weaver

A 22-yard Jack Wheaton field goal in overtime gave the Towanda Black Knights a 20-17 victory over Wellsboro, dropping them to 2-3 on the year, on Friday, September 22.

Hornets Down Athens 26-12 To Even Up Season Record

September 16, 2023 | Ed Weaver

The Wellsboro Varsity Football team defeated Athens 26-12 on the road to bring their record back up to .500 on Friday, September 15.

Canton Overpowers Wellsboro On Hall Of Fame Night

September 8, 2023 | Ed Weaver

On a night where the Wellsboro Sports Hall of Fame welcomed four new members into the Class of 2023, the Canton Warriors connected on multiple big plays in a 41-6 win over the Hornets on Thursday, September 7.

Bowen’s 2 TDs Lead Hornets In Upset Over Muncy, 14-13

September 2, 2023 | Ed Weaver

Wellsboro’s Ryder Bowen scored a pair of touchdowns to lead the Hornets to a 14-13 upset win on the road in Muncy on Friday, September 1.

Banks, Montoursville Run Past Hornets In Season Opener

August 26, 2023 | Ed Weaver

Montoursville’s Christian Banks scored three first half touchdowns en route to a 49-0 season opening shut out of Wellsboro.

2023 Northern Tier League Large School Division Preview

August 24, 2023 | Ed Weaver

The Northern Tier League had another successful year in 2022 as the Canton Warriors make their second consecutive run to the state semi-finals in Class 1A before falling to eventual state-champion, Steelton-Highspire.