Mahanoy Area Crowns 2026 Homecoming Queen

Ella Connolly was announced as Mahanoy Area’s 2026 Homecoming Queen during halftime of the football game against Minersville on Friday, October 16, 2026.

Naomi Kowalick was named first runner-up, while Maycee Styka was named second runner-up.

Mahanoy Area Homecoming King Shares His Crown With Fellow Candidate

Mahanoy Area’s homecoming celebration included a memorable gesture Friday afternoon when newly announced homecoming king Keny Cedanio Ramirez passed his crown to fellow candidate Axton Kuhla.

Mahanoy Area Announces Homecoming Candidates

Mahanoy Area will crown its 2026 Homecoming king and queen on Friday, October 16, with announcements planned during a districtwide pep rally and the evening football game against Minersville.

The Homecoming parade has been canceled due to weather concerns. The football game remains scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m.

Meet the Schuylkill County Marching Bands 2026: Mahanoy Area Marching Band

MAHANOY CITY — The Mahanoy Area Marching Band is bringing Broadway to the field with “Curtain Up!”, its Fall 2026 production featuring music from several well-known stage shows.

The band includes 37 musicians and 17 members of the band front and color guard. Students in the program are in grades seven through 12.

Mahanoy Area Welcomes Five into Athletic Hall of Fame

From left: David Holland; Robert Killian; John Minalda Jr.; Ian and Matt Minalda, accepting on behalf of John Minalda Sr.; and John, Terry and McKenna Cavenas, accepting on behalf of Tyler Cavenas.

Mahanoy Area inducted five members into its Athletic Hall of Fame Thursday evening, October 1, 2026, recognizing their accomplishments as athletes, coaches and educators.

Mahanoy Area to Induct Five into Athletic Hall of Fame Before Thursday’s Football Game

Mahanoy Area will recognize five former athletes and coaches with induction into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Thursday evening, October 1, 2026, before the Golden Bears’ football game against Nativity BVM.

Mahanoy Area Class of 2026 Encouraged to Embrace Growth, Resilience, and Authenticity at Commencement

Members of the Mahanoy Area High School Class of 2026 were encouraged to step beyond their comfort zones, embrace their individuality, and build meaningful relationships as they received their diplomas during commencement exercises held Tuesday evening.

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Mahanoy Area Class of 2026

Congratulations to the Mahanoy Area Class of 2026.

Schuylkill Haven Rallies Past Mahanoy Area, Advances to Schuylkill League Championship

 

After a slow start, Schuylkill Haven turned up the pressure and flipped the game in the middle quarters, outscoring Mahanoy Area by 17 points in the second period alone to power past the Golden Bears, 53-38, and punch their ticket to the Schuylkill League championship game.

Buzzer Beater Lifts Mahanoy Area Past North Schuylkill in Division 1 Thriller

A Schuylkill League Division 1 matchup between North Schuylkill and Mahanoy Area came down to the final second on Tuesday night, and it was the Bears who walked out with a dramatic 50–47 victory at Cesari–Hope Gymnasium.

North Schuylkill Sweeps Mahanoy Area in Dual Swim Meet

North Schuylkill and Mahanoy Area both turned in notable performances Thursday night during a high school swimming dual meet at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School, with the Spartans earning the team victories on both the girls’ and boys’ sides.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Mahanoy Area Builds Big Lead, Holds Off Tri-Valley for Schuylkill League Division 2 Victory

Mahanoy Area used a strong opening half and a steady finish to earn a 56–44 Schuylkill League Division 2 victory over Tri-Valley on the road.

Lourdes Regional Shuts Down Mahanoy Area to Stay Perfect in Schuylkill League Division 2

Lourdes Regional delivered a dominant defensive performance Tuesday night, defeating Mahanoy Area 48–12 in a matchup between the top two teams in Schuylkill League Division 2.

BOYS BASKETBALL: North Schuylkill Tops Mahanoy Area

North Schuylkill remained perfect in Schuylkill League Division 1 play Thursday night, with a 53–44 road victory over Mahanoy Area in a battle of unbeaten league teams.

Mahanoy Area School District Forced to Borrow Funds Amid State Budget Stalemate

The Mahanoy Area School District has been forced to take out a short-term loan to maintain operations after state legislators failed to pass a budget by the July 1 deadline, creating a significant financial strain for local schools.

Shenandoah Valley vs. Mahanoy Rivalry Game to Honor Historic Wins, Support Cancer Benefit, and Conclude Food Drive Competition

This Friday night’s high school football matchup between the Mahanoy Area Golden Bears and the Shenandoah Valley Blue Devils promises to be more than just another game under the lights. 

Mahanoy Area Breaks Through With Victory Over Cardinals

The Mahanoy Area Golden Bears finally broke through Friday night, earning their first win of the season under new head coach Mick Connolly with a close 22-20 road victory over the Pine Grove Cardinals.

Mahanoy Area to Crown Homecoming Queen and King This Friday

MAHANOY CITY – Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School is buzzing with school spirit as it celebrates Homecoming this week.

Mahanoy Area Inducts Newest Members into the Sports Hall of Fame

Prior to Mahanoy Area's High School Football game on Friday evening, the Golden Bears inducted new members into their sports Hall of Fame.

Urban Memorial Scholarship Awards Recognize Outstanding Mahanoy Area Graduates

Two graduating seniors from the Mahanoy Area School District were honored with scholarships this year through the Urban Memorial Scholarship Fund.