Warrior Run Defenders
| Warrior Run Defenders |
| Head Coach: Derrick Zechman |
| PIAA District 4 - Class 2A |
| Heartland Athletic Conference - Division 3 |
| Stadium: Defender Stadium |
| OVERALL | PCT | CONF | PCT | HOME | AWAY | STREAK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-2 | 0.833 | 4-1 | 0.800 | 5-2 | 5-0 | L1 |
08-16 |
@ South Williamsport (6-5) |
- |
08-22 |
@ Muncy (5-6) |
W, 21-7 |
08-29 |
vs. Montgomery (10-2) |
W, 24-7 |
09-05 |
@ Midd-West (2-8) |
W, 48-20 |
09-12 |
vs. Bloomsburg (9-3) |
L, 28-42 |
09-19 |
@ Lewisburg (2-8) |
W, 29-24 |
09-26 |
vs. North Penn-Mansfield (4-6) |
W, 55-6 |
10-03 |
@ Loyalsock (5-6) |
W, 47-42 |
10-10 |
vs. Hughesville (4-6) |
W, 42-7 |
10-17 |
vs. Central Columbia (0-10) |
W, 55-0 |
10-24 |
@ Milton (3-7) |
W, 31-10 |
10-31 |
vs. South Williamsport (6-5) |
W, 41-7 |
11-07 |
vs. Troy (11-2) |
L, 34-48 |
Troy moving on to District Finals vs Southern Columbia with win over stubborn Warrior Run
November 8, 2025 | Lindsey Bennett
Troy has Epic 1st quarter, to jump out front of a spunky Warrior Run team (Click the link below to watch the video wrap up).
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 […]
Warrior Run Outlasts Loyalsock in 47-42 Thriller
October 4, 2025 | Davin Ridall
WILLIAMSPORT – Coming into this matchup, Warrior Run hadn’t beaten Loyalsock since 2005. The last 12 meetings had all ended in losses for the Defenders, that was until tonight. In a game that featured plenty of offensive firepower, Warrior Run (6-1) emerged victorious in a 47-42 thriller over Loyalsock (4-3). Warrior Run received the opening […]
Warrior Run vs Loyalsock – Game Preview and Prediction
October 2, 2025 | Davin Ridall
After being away from District 4 the past two weeks, we’re finally back home, and this week we’re heading over to Loyalsock Township to take a look at the matchup between the Loyalsock Lancers and the Warrior Run Defenders. Some Statistics to Know Week 6 Matchups Loyalsock (4-2): 14-7 Win vs Lewisburg Warrior Run (5-1): […]
Warrior Run’s huge first quarter sets up win over North Penn Mansfield
September 27, 2025 | Lindsey Bennett
It was the Cohen Zechman show early and often in a HUGE first quarter for Warrior Run as they never look back. (Click link below to see the full video wrap up)
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 […]
Second half surge propels Bloomsburg in keeping unblemished record
September 13, 2025 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
Behind quarterback Wyatt Brosious, Bloomsburg outduels Warrior Run Friday night TURBOTVILLE-Big-time players usually step-up in the spotlight moments of a marquise gridiron contest between two solid high school football teams such was evident Friday night at Defender Stadium as Wyatt Brosious stepped up by throwing for over 300 yards and rushing for nearly 100 more […]
Bloomsburg faces off with Warrior run in key PHAC-3 battle of undefeated’s tonight
September 12, 2025 | Brian "Hollywood" Ptashinski
3-0 Bloomsburg Panthers will be on the road in Pennsylvania Heartland Conference Division 3 contest Friday night. Both the Panthers of Bloomsburg and the Warrior Run Defenders come into tonights clash at Defender Stadium in Turbotville on a roll. Bloomsburg comes in with a 3-0 record with wins over Danville 30-10, a shout-out win over […]
Midd-West Vs Warrior Run (Photo Gallery)
September 6, 2025 | Jayden Eberly
James Keifer rolls out and throws it’s to cohen zechman for the warrior run touchdown and the 2 point conversion is no good. Warrior run 6 Midd west 0@PaFootballNews pic.twitter.com/bPDXEjyMJM — Jayden.E Photography (@JaydenEberly) September 5, 2025 Denyn Beachel punches it in for the warrior run touchdown Warrior run 13 Midd West 0@PaFootballNews @Denyn367686 pic.twitter.com/AQ8bq8eMN2 […]
2025 Warrior Run Head Coach Derrick Zechman Interview
August 19, 2025 | Lindsey Bennett
Warrior Run Head Coach Derrick Zechman discusses past, present, and the future of Defender Football, with Pafootballnews.com’s Lindsey Bennett. Click link below to see the full interview.
2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Warrior Run Know lineman Jackson Albright
June 19, 2025 | Billy Splain
Jackson Albright Offensive Guard and D Tackle Warrior Run High School Class Of 2027 Jersey #72 HT/WT 6’4”/290 Broad Jump 8’4″, 40 Yard Dash 5.3 Twitter @JacksonA32441 Coach says: “Jackson Albright is the anchor of our O-Line and D-Line. He was leader of our O_line which rushed for over 2k yards and we passed for […]
Troy too much for Warrior Run in District 4 AA Final
November 16, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
(Video Recap) Troy got off to a slow start but once they got settled down the Troy Juggernaut was off and running and just to much for a good Warrior Run team to keep up with. (Click on link below for complete video recap.)
Incredible catch by #33 Samuel Hall from Warrior Run
November 9, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
(Video) Warrior Run’s Sam Hall with 30-yard circus catch very “You Got Mossed Worthy” what do you think? (Click Below to watch clip)
Warrior Run puts an end to Towanda’s season
November 9, 2024 | Lindsey Bennett
(Video Recap) Towanda’s self-inflicted errors lead to early Warrior Run lead and they never look back going on to win 43 – 14 (Click below for video recap of the game.)
Warrior Run outlasts Central Columbia 30-12
October 19, 2024 | Davin Ridall
SOUTH CENTRE TOWNSHIP – Week 9 of Pennsylvania High School Football brought us to Blue Jay Stadium, where the Warrior Run Defenders (5-3) and the Central Columbia Blue Jays (2-6) would meet for the first time since the 2021 season. That last meeting between these two squads ended up coming down to the final minutes, […]
Lewisburg continues to roll, Green Dragons defense pitches shut out over Warrior Run
September 21, 2024 | Billy Splain
Photo credit Frank Dimon The last time Lewisburg started the season 5-0 was in 2010. They won the district title over Danville that year before eventually losing to West Catholic in the state playoffs. Last night at Defender Stadium the Green Dragons reached the 5-0 mark with a 24-0 shut out win over Warrior Run. […]
PHAC Preview 2024
August 22, 2024 | Dave Fegley
Football Ready In Central PA There are plenty of storylines heading into the 2024 high school football season in the Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference.Between the 19 teams, they are all excited to get the helmets on and go to work on Friday nights. Will the Tigers of Southern Columbia be able to keep their historic […]
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Samuel Hall-Warrior Run Defenders WR/DB
May 31, 2024 | Daniel Reed
Samuel Hall Warrior Run HS Class Of: 2025 Position(s): WR/DB Jersey Number: 33 Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 165lbs Other Sports: Wrestling, Track and Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: Eastern PA 2nd Team All State Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @Sam_hall3300 ———————————— WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH: Sam was our best offensive player. He […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Warrior Run DE/TE Isaiah Betz
May 14, 2024 | Billy Splain
Isaiah Betz DE/TE Warrior Run Class Of 2025 Jersey #88 HT/WT 5’10/185 64 tackles 9 sacks 20 TFL Other sports Wrestling, baseball Twitter @isaiahbetz88 Coach says: Isaiah was our best defensive player. He has a motor like no other and goes 110% every play and never takes a play off. He had 64 tackles last […]
District IV Playoff Previews: Class 2A/3A Semifinals
November 10, 2023 | Billy Splain
Click for link to: Mount Carmel (9-2) @ Southern Columbia (10-1) – 7:00 pm Line Mountain (9-2) @ Troy (11-0) Friday – 7:00 pm At 9-2, Line Mountain is holding up to preseason expectations. Their only losses came to Danville and Tri-Valley. This is one of the best Eagles teams in a while. Kaiden Maurer […]
The PHAC Mid-Season Report
September 28, 2023 | Dave Fegley
Teams fighting for division titles It’s hard to believe that we are already halfway through the 2023 high school football regular season, but as the saying goes, “Time flies when you’re having fun.” There is still time for teams to move up or down the Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference standings, and some teams as expected […]
2023 PHAC Division 3 Preview
August 24, 2023 | Dave Fegley
MCA Is Heavy Favorite Mount Carmel Area is the clear favorite to win PHAC’s Division 3. The biggest question is how the other five teams will pan out in order. Milton had a strong season, going 9-2, but it would be huge shock if they were able to down the Red Tornadoes. The remaining four […]
2022 Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference Football Preview Division 3
August 22, 2022 | Dave Fegley
PHAC Conference Preview Bulldogs, Tigers, Red Tornadoes Preseason Favorites With the high school football season approaching, the Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference has a lot of unknowns heading into 2022 due to the loss of many talented players from graduation. The preseason favorites in each of the three divisions are all coming off of success from […]
Central Mountain wins again
October 3, 2021 | Chris Masse sungazette.com/
DANVILLE–Lucas Porter looked like a missile as he twice came charging through the line and produced sacks totaling minus-21 yards. Ditto when the Central Mountain linebacker dropped two Warrior Run ball-carriers in the backfield and two others at the line. Not bad for a senior returning to the game after taking the last two years […]
| YEAR | COACH | OVERALL | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Derrick Zechman | 10-2 | 0.857 |
| 2024 | Derrick Zechman | 8-5 | 0.429 |
| 2023 | Derrick Zechman | 6-6 | 0.500 |
| 2022 | Derrick Zechman | 3-8 | 0.167 |
| 2021 | Chris Long | 0-9 | 0.000 |
| 2020 | Chris Long | 1-8 | 0.125 |
| 2019 | Chris Long | 7-5 | 0.500 |
| 2018 | Chris Long | 3-8 | 0.250 |
| 2017 | DJ Flick | 3-7 | 0.250 |
| 2016 | DJ Flick | 4-7 | 0.250 |
| 2015 | N/A | 3-7 | 0.286 |
| 2014 | N/A | 3-7 | 0.143 |
| 2013 | N/A | 1-9 | 0.000 |
| 2012 | N/A | 2-8 | 0.000 |
| 2011 | N/A | 4-6 | 0.143 |
| 2010 | N/A | 4-6 | 0.286 |
| 2009 | N/A | 0-10 | 0.000 |
| 2008 | N/A | 1-9 | 0.111 |
| 2007 | N/A | 5-6 | 0.500 |
| 2006 | N/A | 6-5 | 0.600 |
| 2005 | N/A | 8-3 | 0.778 |
| 2004 | N/A | 7-3 | 0.700 |
| 2003 | N/A | 3-7 | 0.300 |
| 2002 | N/A | 2-8 | 0.200 |
| 2001 | N/A | 2-8 | 0.200 |
| 2000 | N/A | 2-8 | 0.200 |
| 1999 | N/A | 4-6 | 0.250 |
| 1998 | N/A | 5-5 | 0.500 |
| 1997 | N/A | 3-7 | 0.143 |
| 1996 | N/A | 6-4 | 0.500 |
| 1995 | N/A | 3-7 | 0.222 |
| 1994 | N/A | 5-7 | 0.375 |
| 1993 | N/A | 2-8-1 | 0.250 |
| 1992 | N/A | 4-7 | 0.286 |
| 1991 | N/A | 4-6-1 | 0.357 |
| 1990 | N/A | 5-6 | 0.429 |
| 1989 | N/A | 7-4 | 0.714 |
| 1988 | N/A | 6-6 | 0.429 |
| 1987 | N/A | 4-6-1 | 0.357 |
| 1986 | N/A | 3-7 | 0.286 |
| 1985 | N/A | 7-4 | 0.429 |
| 1984 | N/A | 8-3 | 0.000 |
| 1983 | N/A | 9-2 | 0.000 |
| 1982 | N/A | 7-4 | 0.000 |
| 1981 | N/A | 7-4 | 0.000 |
| 1980 | N/A | 9-2 | 0.000 |
| 1979 | N/A | 3-8 | 0.125 |
| 1978 | N/A | 3-6-2 | 0.333 |
| 1977 | N/A | 0-10-1 | 0.056 |
| 1976 | N/A | 0-11 | 0.000 |
| 1975 | N/A | 0-10 | 0.000 |
| 1974 | N/A | 3-7 | 0.333 |
| 1973 | N/A | 1-9 | 0.111 |
| 1972 | N/A | 1-9 | 0.111 |
| 1971 | N/A | 2-8 | 0.222 |
| 1970 | N/A | 0-10 | 0.000 |
| 1969 | N/A | 2-8 | 0.222 |
| 1968 | N/A | 1-9 | 0.111 |
| 1967 | N/A | 1-9 | 0.111 |
| 1966 | N/A | 3-7 | 0.333 |
| 1965 | N/A | 5-5 | 0.000 |
| 1964 | N/A | 6-4 | 0.000 |
| 1963 | N/A | 4-5-1 | 0.000 |
| 1962 | N/A | 3-6-1 | 0.000 |
| 1961 | N/A | 4-5-1 | 0.000 |
| 1960 | N/A | 0-6-3 | 0.000 |
| 1959 | N/A | 9-1 | 0.000 |
| 1958 | N/A | 3-6-1 | 0.000 |
| 1957 | N/A | 3-5-1 | 0.000 |
| 1956 | N/A | 3-6-1 | 0.000 |
| 1955 | N/A | 6-4 | 0.000 |
| 1954 | N/A | 3-5-1 | 0.000 |
| 1953 | N/A | 3-7 | 0.000 |
| 1952 | N/A | 6-3 | 0.000 |
| 1951 | N/A | 9-0-1 | 0.000 |
| 1950 | N/A | 8-2 | 0.000 |
| 1949 | N/A | 7-2 | 0.750 |
| 1948 | N/A | 5-2-1 | 0.500 |
| 1947 | N/A | 7-2 | 1.000 |
| 1946 | N/A | 3-0-1 | 0.000 |
| 1932 | N/A | 1-8 | 0.000 |
| 1931 | N/A | 3-6-1 | 0.417 |
| 1930 | N/A | 2-6 | 0.000 |
| 1929 | N/A | 1-4 | 0.000 |
| 1927 | N/A | 1-4-1 | 0.000 |
| 1926 | N/A | 3-3 | 0.000 |
| 1925 | N/A | 1-2-1 | 0.000 |
| 1924 | N/A | 0-3-2 | 0.000 |
| 1909 | N/A | 0-1 | 0.000 |
| 1906 | N/A | 0-4-1 | 0.000 |
| 1905 | N/A | 4-1 | 0.000 |
| 1904 | N/A | 0-2 | 0.000 |
| 1903 | N/A | 2-2-1 | 0.000 |
| 1901 | N/A | 0-1 | 0.000 |
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