Wellsboro

October 2024

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. […]

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

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.