Mount Carmel Area beats Milton Area 48-28
MILTON-Mount Carmel had a bit of an uneven performance in a 48-28 win over Milton on Friday. There was plenty of good that featured big production by Cooper Karycki and Chase Balichik. However, silly penalties, breakdowns on kickoff coverage and communication issues were mixed in, which took a little bit away from a victory that […]
Mount Carmel Area dominate first half, cruise to 49-20 win over Central Mountain
MOUNT CARMEL-There were plenty of touchdowns to go around for Mount Carmel in a 49-20 win over Central Mountain on Senior Night. Seven different Red Tornadoes crossed the goal line, including two on punt returns, as Mount Carmel quickly and efficiently spread the wealth throughout the early part of the game. Central Mountain did score […]
Sheptock’s late touchdown lifts Danville to victory over Mount Carmel Area 22-19
DANVILLE-There was no question Mount Carmel coach John Darrah had constructed the proper blueprint to defeat Danville. Run behind a big offensive line using heavy personnel, control the clock, and keep a potent offense that has a couple of bigtime playmakers off the field. The plan nearly worked to perfection, but the Red Tornadoes couldn’t […]
Mount Carmel Area Doubles Up Hughesville 42-21
MOUNT CARMEL-Coming off two good wins and facing a huge game against Danville next week, it would have been easy for Mount Carmel to look past Hughesville in what was a classic trap game. The Red Tornadoes didn’t take the cheese, and were rewarded with an easy victory for their efforts. In the first half, […]
Mount Carmel Area pulls away from Montoursville in 2nd half
MONTOURSVILLE- Coming off back-to-back one-point victories, it was logical to wonder how Mount Carmel would respond against a dangerous Montoursville team. As it turned out, the Red Tornadoes had plenty left in the tank from both a physical and emotional standpoint. The big-play combination of Gavin Marshalek and Jaylen Delaney struck numerous times, which was […]
Blocked extra point lifts Mount Carmel Area to 7-6 win over Southern Columbia
MOUNT CARMEL-Throughout the first three weeks of the season, Mount Carmel had its share of struggles defensively. Subpar performances against North Schuylkill and Mifflinburg had raised some doubts as to whether or not the Red Tornadoes had what it took to slow down a Southern Columbia offense that put up 96 combined points in wins […]
Danville trio leads team to win over Montoursville 44-20
DANVILLE – Facing adversity for the first time this season, Danville certainly rose to the occasion in the second half against Montoursville. Starting the third quarter with just a one-point lead, the Ironmen put on an offensive clinic after halftime. Five times Danville had the ball, and all five times they reached the end zone, […]
Mount Carmel Area wins over Central Columbia 43-16 to earn the 900th win in program history
Photo by Mount Carmel Area School District MOUNT CARMEL-It was a history-making night at the Silver Bowl. With a 43-16 victory over Central Columbia, Mount Carmel became the first school in Pennsylvania to win its 900th game. Before the game, the Red Tornadoes unveiled their brand new video board, which included a fabulous pregame montage […]
Too many mistakes cost Mount Carmel Area in season opening loss to North Schuylkill
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS-The hill was too steep to climb for Mount Carmel against a quality opponent. A forgettable first half that was filled with mistakes proved to be the Red Tornadoes undoing. North Schuylkill capitalized on its opportunities, jumped out to a big lead, and withstood a second-half comeback attempt, as the Spartans were able to […]
County Holds On to Win 90th Annual Scranton Lions Dream Game
PECKVILLE – As players, coaches, and fans look forward to the upcoming 2024 season, there was one last game to be played by graduated seniors who finished their high school careers in 2023. The 90th annual Scranton Lions Dream Game was played on Thursday night, and there was no shortage of big plays at Valley […]
North defeats South in District 4 All-Star Game, 30-3
SOUTH CENTRE TWP.-The Loyalsock duo of Tyler Gee and Jaylen Andrews inflicted plenty of damage on their opponents throughout the 2023 season, on their way to an appearance in the district final. Friday night, that chemistry was put on display one last time in the District 4 All-Star Game at Central Columbia High School. Gee […]
Southern Columbia Advances to Class “AA” State Championship
HAZLETON – Southern Columbia defeated Dunmore 39-7 on Friday night to advance to the PIAA Class 2A state championship game. The Tigers showcased their depth at running back and put together a masterful first-half performance on both sides of the football while continuing to pile up lofty accomplishments. Southern (14-1) take on Westinghouse (13-0) next […]
Bo Sheptock rushes for over 300 yards in playoff win over Loyalsock
DANVILLE-It’s no secret Danville has a dangerous passing game led by the arm of Madden Patrick. On Friday night, the Ironmen proved they can also run the ball pretty well. Bo Sheptock rushed for a career-high 316 yards and four touchdowns, as Danville pulled away from Loyalsock in the fourth quarter for a 40-7 win […]
Southern Columbia Dominates Mount Carmel Area in 43-0 win
Louden Murphy- Southern Columbia FRANKLIN TWP. – While it can be an inexact science to predict what the future holds, Southern Columbia put together a performance that resembled a team who is once again capable of playing into the second week of December. On Friday night, the Tigers were simply brilliant in a 43-0 victory […]
Cam Higgins leads Valley View to win over Berwick Area , 12-7
PECKVILLE-In what turned out to be his final game as interim head coach, Bo Orlando saw his Berwick team play its most inspired football of the season. Not only were the Bulldogs competitive with Valley View, but they were knocking on the door late for what could have been a game-winning score. It took some […]
Muncy Rushing Attack Leads Way In 40-8 Win Over Northwest Area
SHICKSHINNY-The steady rain that fell from start to finish may have simplified things for Muncy, but it certainly didn’t slow the Indians down. Led by a two-headed attack at running back, there was no shortage of big plays in the ground game. Austin Johnson and Jacob Fowler each rushed for over 100 yards, while combining […]
Shamokin beats Central Columbia 33-21
SHAMOKIN- In an odd game with a few interesting subplots, it was easy to find where the game turned for Shamokin against Central Columbia. Facing a third-and-long on its own 1 in a tie game, Indians coach Marc Persing decided to take a shot. The gamble paid off handsomely, as quarterback Brad Latsha connected with […]
Tyler Gee throws 5 touchdowns to lead Loyalsock over Central Columbia
SOUTH CENTRE TWP.-It’s no secret Loyalsock has playmakers that can make life difficult for an opponent on both sides of the ball. Following a sluggish first half, those playmakers took over and quickly turned a competitive game into a blowout. Loyalsock scored on four consecutive possessions to start the second half, and added a pick-six […]
Mount Carmel Explodes for Ten Touchdowns in 69-20 win over Bloomsburg
MOUNT CARMEL-It was evident early on that any offensive struggles Mount Carmel encountered at Milton were clearly in the rear-view mirror. An angry group of Red Tornadoes came out firing on all cylinders, and put together a first-half performance that was pretty close to perfect. Mount Carmel (3-2) rolled up 526 yards of total offense, […]
Milton defeats Mount Carmel Area 12-7
MILTON-All of the smiles, hugs and handshakes on the Milton sideline after the game were well-deserved. That’s because the Black Panthers earned every inch of what has to be considered one of the more surprising victories so far this season. Behind the tough running of Chris Doyle and a defense that fought its heart out […]
Big plays help Hughesville pull away from Bloomsburg in 26-13 win
BLOOMSBURG-Sometimes, winning in sports can be as simple as a team’s best player being its best player. That would be an accurate way to describe Hughesville on Friday night. Aiden Barlett, who has been a playmaker for the Spartans in multiple facets over the last couple of seasons, was at it again. Barlett caught two […]
Valley View runs past Berwick Area
BERWICK – There were a couple of times where Berwick was getting close to making things interesting against Valley View. The Bulldogs played with more urgency than they did a week ago against Southern Columbia, but ultimately suffered the same fate. When Valley View needed to come up with a big play or momentum-killing drive, […]
North Schuylkill beats Mount Carmel 34-27 in a hard fought win
MOUNT CARMEL-It was an outcome that was foreshadowed throughout much of the second half. Mount Carmel, despite playing well and holding a two-score lead against a very good opponent, started losing players to cramping on what seemed like every play. That opened the door for North Schuylkill to take advantage of an exhausted and depleted […]
Southern Columbia duo of Barnes, Wisloski run past Bishop Guilfoyle
ALTOONA – Southern Columbia’s quest for a sixth consecutive state championship is alive and well. A third straight road game proved to be nothing more than a small inconvenience, as the Tigers once again put together a fantastic second-half performance to break open a tight game. Southern (11-3) forced four turnovers, scored twice on defense, […]
Southern Columbia runs past Mount Carmel
MOUNT CARMEL-Southern Columbia is a program with championship mettle firmly entrenched in its DNA. Once again, that was on display Friday night. After being counted out by many following a regular season that had its share of injuries and adversity, the Tigers showed why they are among the elite in Pennsylvania high school football. Southern […]
