North Schuylkill Runs Through Olympians

FOUNTAIN SPRINGS – After dropping back-to-back games against Notre Dame-Green Pond and Southern Lehigh, North Schuylkill got back on track Friday night with a 36-14 victory over Jim Thorpe.

Schuylkill County High School Soccer Scoreboard September 17th, 2025

                                 

Schuylkill County
High School Soccer Scoreboard
September 17th, 2025

 

Schuylkill County High School Football Power 5 After Week 4

The 2025 Schuylkill County High School Football season has reached Week 4 and it brought some major statements. With three unbeaten teams still standing — and others looking to claw their way back — here’s how the Skook News Power 5 stacks up heading into Week 5.

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1. Williams Valley (Last Week: 1) – Record: 4-0

The Vikings survived an absolute slugfest with Minersville, edging the Battlin’ Miners 43-40 in one of the season’s most thrilling games so far. Brady Shomper (125 yards, 3 TDs) and Fletcher Thompson (166 yards, 2 TDs) powered a ground game that controlled the clock just enough to keep Dante Carr at bay. Williams Valley’s defense bent more than it has all year, but the offense answered every challenge.

Next Opponent: at Tri-Valley (Friday)

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2. Schuylkill Haven (Last Week: 2) – Record: 4-0

The Hurricanes steamrolled Mahanoy Area 69-0. Colton Reber ran for 206 yards and four touchdowns, while Niko Castillo added four more scores in a 482-yard offensive explosion. The night, however, was bittersweet: standout senior Niko Carestia suffered a leg injury. Haven has outscored opponents 211-33.

Next Opponent: Minersville (Thursday)

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3. Marian Catholic (Last Week: 4) – Record: 4-0

The Colts kept rolling with a 34-6 win over Shenandoah Valley, their first 4-0 start since 2012. Rory Dixon erupted for 140 rushing yards and three touchdowns, while the defense forced key stops to prevent the Blue Devils from capitalizing on drives. Marian has allowed just 32 points all season and continues to find different playmakers each week.

Next Opponent: at Mahanoy Area (Friday)

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4. Minersville (Last Week: 3) – Record: 3-1

The Battlin’ Miners dropped a heartbreaker to Williams Valley, but their performance proved they belong among the county’s elite. Dante Carr threw for 217 yards and 3 TDs while also rushing for 179 yards and 3 more scores, nearly pulling off a late comeback. Even in defeat, Minersville’s offense looks capable of challenging anyone — and Thursday’s showdown at Schuylkill Haven could be the game of the year.

Next Opponent: at Schuylkill Haven (Thursday)

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5. Tri-Valley (Last Week: On the Bubble) – Record: 3-1

The Bulldogs are back in the Power 5 after hammering Nativity 42-13. Parker Hatter (130 yards, 3 TDs) and Cole Gemberling (117 yards, 2 TDs) led a rushing attack that piled up 293 yards. The defense continues to swarm, and Tri-Valley looks much more like the team that opened the year with promise. They’ll get a huge test this week hosting unbeaten Williams Valley.

Next Opponent: Williams Valley (Friday)

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On the Bubble

• Pottsville (2-2) – Rebounded with a 44-13 rout of Bangor, powered by JuJu Bainbridge’s 159 rushing yards and 3 total TDs. A tough trip to state-ranked Southern Lehigh looms.

• North Schuylkill (2-2) – The Spartans fell 34-14 to Southern Lehigh, struggling to stop the run. Despite flashes from Luke Miller and Caden Mengel, NS has dropped two straight.

• Nativity BVM (2-2) – After a 2-0 start, the Green Wave has lost back-to-back, including a 42-13 defeat to Tri-Valley.\

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 17th, 2025

                                                                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries:  September 17th, 2025

Encore Presentation of WWII Program Scheduled by Schuylkill County Historical Society

The Schuylkill County Historical Society will offer an encore presentation of “World War II: On the Local Home Front” on Wednesday, October 1, at 6:30 p.m.

Pottsville Man Charged in Domestic Violence Incident

A Pottsville man is facing charges after police responded to a domestic violence call in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Shenandoah Man Faces Multiple Charges Following Bar Altercation, Foot Chase, and Drug Possession

A Shenandoah man is facing multiple charges after police say he fought with a woman inside a bar, fled from officers, resisted arrest, and was later found in possession of fentanyl.

Schuylkill League Golf Individual Championships Results

Schuylkill League Golf Individual Championships

The Schuylkill League Golf Individual Championships were held Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 · at the Schuylkill Country Club.

Schuylkill League Boys & Girls Soccer: Current Leaders and Team Standings

Schuylkill League Soccer Standings as of September 15th, 2025.

Schuylkill County Store Sells $515,706 Winning Pennsylvania Lottery Ticket

A progressive top prize-winning ticket worth $515,706 was sold in Schuylkill County for the Pennsylvania Lottery’s Money Power Progressive game on Monday, September 15.

Frackville Brothers Face Charges After Traffic Stop Escalates

Two brothers from Frackville are facing charges after a late-night traffic stop on South Lehigh Avenue turned into a confrontation with police.

Tri-Valley Dominates Nativity

Tri-Valley used a powerful rushing attack and a dominant first half to earn a 42-13 victory over Nativity BVM on Friday night. 

Williams Valley Outlasts Minersville in Shootout

In one of the most exciting early-season matchups in Schuylkill County football, Williams Valley outlasted Minersville, 43-40, on Friday night in a back-and-forth shootout between two undefeated teams.

Pottsville Rolls Past Bangor

POTTSVILLE – The Pottsville Crimson Tide evened their record on the season Friday night with a commanding 44-13 win over visiting Bangor Area at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 12th, 2025

                                                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries:  September 12th, 2025

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule - Week 4

      

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule - Week 4

The Week 4 Schedule for the Schuylkill County High School Football season.

Schuylkill County High School Football Power 5 - After Week 3

The third week of the Schuylkill County High School Football season brought both dominant wins and heartbreaking defeats.

Schuylkill County High School Soccer Scoreboard September 9th, 2025

                               

Schuylkill County
High School Soccer Scoreboard
September 9th, 2025

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 9th, 2025

                                                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries:  September 9th, 2025

Tri-County Youth Football League Scores - Week 2

         

Tri-County Youth Football League Scores - Week 2

The following is the Tri-County Youth Football scores for Week 2 of the 2025 season.

The Tri-County Youth Football League encompasses across Schuylkill County, Carbon County, Luzerne County, and Northumberland County.