131 Student Musicians Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Schuylkill County Band Festival

 

The Schuylkill County Band celebrated a historic milestone this past weekend as students, educators, and community members gathered to mark the organization’s 50th anniversary with a special golden jubilee concert.

Tamaqua Tops Pine Grove in Overtime, Strengthens Hold on Final League Playoff Spot

In a crucial Schuylkill League Division 1 matchup with major playoff implications, the Tamaqua Lady Raiders outlasted the Pine Grove Lady Cardinals, 36-29, in overtime Thursday night at Tamaqua Area High School.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Tamaqua Stuns North Schuylkill in Overtime

TAMAQUA — In a dramatic Schuylkill League Division 1 showdown Friday night, the Tamaqua Lady Raiders handed previously unbeaten North Schuylkill its first league loss with a thrilling 46–43 overtime victory.

BOYS WRESTLING: Schuylkill Haven Defeats Tamaqua

Schuylkill Haven earned a 33–27 non-league victory over Tamaqua on Friday night, January 2, 2026, in a tightly contested high school wrestling match at Schuylkill Haven.

WRESTLING: North Schuylkill Rolls Past Tamaqua in Schuylkill League Division 1 Match

North Schuylkill delivered a dominant performance on Thursday night defeating Tamaqua 57-17 in a Schuylkill League Division 1 boys wrestling match at Tamaqua Area High School.

Tamaqua Area High School Students Support 2025 Hunger Campaign

Tamaqua Area High School students are making a difference in their community by supporting the 2025 Tamaqua Area Hunger Campaign.

Tamaqua Area Announces 2025 Homecoming Court

The Tamaqua Area School District will be celebrating its 2025 Homecoming Festivities on Friday, September 19th when the Blue Raider football team plays host to Salisbury.

Tamaqua Rallies Past Pottsville for First Win of the Season

The Tamaqua Area Raiders shook off an 0-2 start and found their rhythm Friday night, defeating Pottsville 21-19 in a tight Schuylkill/Colonial League Division A matchup.

Spartans Strike Early and Often, in Win Over Tamaqua

The North Schuylkill Spartans wasted no time putting points on the board Friday night, scoring on the very first play from scrimmage and never looking back in a 50-7 rout of the Tamaqua Area Raiders.

Tamaqua’s Mason Ligenza Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers

Tamaqua Area High School standout Mason Ligenza’s baseball career took a major leap forward on Monday when the Los Angeles Dodgers selected him in the sixth round of the 2025 MLB Draft.

PHOTOS: Schuylkill League Baseball Championship - Tamaqua Area vs. Tri-Valley

Photos of the Schuylkill League Baseball Championship game held at North Schuylkill's Robert Wetzel Field on Thursday, May 15th, 2025 between Tamaqua Area and Tri-Valley.

Tamaqua Junior Awarded Vocal Scholarship

Cecilia Ulicny, a junior at Tamaqua Area High School, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Dr. John & Nell Forrest Vocal Scholarship, an honor that highlights her exceptional vocal talent and dedication to music.

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Tamaqua Area Class of 2025

Congratulations to the graduating Senior Class of Tamaqua Area High School.  

Tamaqua School District on Lockdown for Threat

The Tamaqua School District was put on lockdown on Tuesday for a reported threat Tuesday afternoon.

Tamaqua Area High School Celebrates Student-Athlete Signings

The Tamaqua Area School District Athletic Department recently held press conferences to honor student-athletes who will continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. 

Lady Spartans Secure Dramatic One-Point Win Over Tamaqua in Schuylkill League Semis

The Schuylkill League Girls Basketball Semifinals delivered another dramatic showdown on Tuesday night as the North Schuylkill Lady Spartans narrowly defeated the Tamaqua Lady Raiders 39-38 in a nail-biting finish.

Tamaqua Lady Raiders Hold Off Williams Valley to Advance to Schuylkill League Semifinals

The Tamaqua Area Lady Raiders secured a hard-fought 41-36 victory over the Williams Valley Lady Vikings in the Schuylkill League Girls High School Basketball Quarterfinals on Saturday, punching their ticket to the semifinals.

Tamaqua Area School District Welcomes New Four-Legged Team Member: Breaker the Therapy Dog

Tamaqua Area School District proudly welcomes a new member to its family – Breaker, a 2.5-year-old Husky mix with a remarkable story and an impressive resume. 

Tamaqua Area Announces 2024 Homecoming Court

The Tamaqua Area School District will be celebrating its 2024 Homecoming Festivities on Friday, September 27 when the Blue Raider football team plays host to Bangor.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Tamaqua Area Raids Pottsville

On Friday night, the Tamaqua Area Blue Raiders continued their undefeated streak with a dramatic victory over the Pottsville Area Crimson Tide.