Shenandoah Valley Defeats Mahanoy Area for First Time Since 2012, Claims Damato-Szematowicz Trophy

Shenandoah Valley reclaimed the Damato-Szematowicz Trophy on Friday, October 30, 2026, defeating neighboring rival Mahanoy Area 21–12 for the Blue Devils’ first victory in the series since 2012.

Valeria Hernandez Named Shenandoah Valley High School’s October Student of the Month

SHENANDOAH — Valeria Hernandez, a senior at Shenandoah Valley High School, has been named the school’s Student of the Month for October 2026.

Hernandez ranks first in her class and holds a cumulative GPA of 100.90, or 4.03 on a 4.0 scale. She plans to pursue a degree in biology, attend medical school and become a pediatrician.

Shenandoah Valley Announces Updated Security Rules for Football Games

SHENANDOAH — The Shenandoah Valley School District has announced updated safety and security procedures for football games, including screening for every attendee, bag restrictions and limits on entry.

According to the district’s notice, fans will not be permitted to reenter after leaving, and no admission will be allowed after halftime.

Court Filing Details Juvenile Stabbing at Shenandoah Valley Game

SHENANDOAH — Court documents filed Friday, October 9, 2026, provide new details about a juvenile’s alleged stabbing during Thursday night’s football game at Shenandoah Valley High School Stadium, including witness accounts, descriptions of video evidence and the accused man’s account of the confrontation.

Jose Louis Nunez-Ovando, 42, faces six charges stemming from the October 8 incident near the stadium’s concession stand. Court records list a Frackville address for Nunez-Ovando, whom the initial Pennsylvania State Police release identified as being from Shenandoah.

Hurricanes Rush for 462 Yards in Win Over Shenandoah Valley

SHENANDOAH — Schuylkill Haven’s rushing attack powered the Hurricanes to a 48-20 victory over Shenandoah Valley on Thursday, October 8, 2026, as Colton Reber and Logan Goad combined for 459 yards and six touchdowns on the ground.

The visiting Hurricanes accumulated 462 rushing yards, built a 14-0 first-quarter lead and pulled away during a third quarter that featured five touchdowns between the teams.

Shenandoah Man Charged After Juvenile Stabbed During Football Game at Shenandoah Valley

SHENANDOAH — A Shenandoah man is jailed after Pennsylvania State Police alleged that he stabbed a juvenile during a fight at Shenandoah Valley High School Stadium on Thursday night.

State police at Frackville identified the accused as Jose L. Nunez Ovando, 42, of Shenandoah.

Shenandoah Valley’s Brittany Tufts Reaches 500 Career Assists in Sweep of North Schuylkill

Shenandoah Valley setter Brittany Tufts reached 500 career assists during the Lady Devils’ sweep of North Schuylkill on Sunday, October 4, 2026, adding a personal milestone to a notable victory for the program.

Shenandoah Valley Crowns 2026 Homecoming Queen

Melany Arias was crowned Shenandoah Valley’s 2026 Homecoming Queen on Friday evening, October 2, during halftime of the Blue Devils’ football game against Minersville Area at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

The crowning capped the school’s homecoming celebration, which included a parade through Shenandoah before the game. The parade concluded at the stadium, where the Blue Devils hosted the Battlin’ Miners.

Arias was one of 12 candidates for this year’s crown. The other candidates were Valentina Acosta, Nia Gregory, Guadalupe Villagomez Juarez, Ashley Eduardo, Alyazari Paniagua, Shelianys Hernandez Torres, Aubrie Monaghan, Valeria Hernandez, Victoria Hernandez, Vanessa Olayo, and Mia Garcia.