The Tri-County Youth Football League’s 2026 championship matchups are set, with Ashland, Schuylkill Haven and Lehighton advancing following semifinal victories. Championship day will take place , at Mahanoy Area.
Location change: The championships will be held at Mahanoy Area instead of the previously announced Pottsville location.
Tri-County Youth Football Semifinal Results
In the A-team semifinals, top-seeded Ashland defeated fourth-seeded Jim Thorpe, 32–0, to earn a championship berth. Third-seeded Lehighton edged second-seeded Blue Mountain, 7–6, to advance to the title game against Ashland.
In the B-team bracket, second-seeded Schuylkill Haven defeated third-seeded Mahanoy, 27–7. The victory sets up a championship matchup against top-seeded Lehighton, which shut out fifth-seeded Pottsville, 21–0.
| Level | Result |
|---|---|
| A-Team | (1) Ashland defeated (4) Jim Thorpe, 32–0. |
| A-Team | (3) Lehighton defeated (2) Blue Mountain, 7–6. |
| B-Team | (2) Schuylkill Haven defeated (3) Mahanoy, 27–7. |
| B-Team | (1) Lehighton defeated (5) Pottsville, 21–0. |
Championship Schedule: November 8 at Mahanoy Area
Sunday’s activities begin with a C-team scrimmage at 11 a.m., followed by the B-team championship at noon. The A-team championship will begin approximately five minutes after the conclusion of the B-team medal presentations.
| Start Time | Event | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| 11 a.m. | C-Team Scrimmage | Teams not specified |
| Noon | B-Team Championship | (2) Schuylkill Haven vs. (1) Lehighton |
| Approximately five minutes after the B-team medal presentations conclude | A-Team Championship | (3) Lehighton vs. (1) Ashland |
Numbers in parentheses indicate playoff seeds. Lehighton will serve as the designated home team for the B-team championship, while Ashland will be the designated home team for the A-team final.
Championship Admission
- Adults: $5, cash only.
- Students and children: Free admission.
- No senior citizen discounts.