By: Carrie Miner Yaple | Sportzwire | September 6, 2025 | Photo courtesy Carrie Miner Yaple @v1sion_media
SHIKELLAMY — September 5, 2025
Under the bright lights and a sea of yellow, Friday night’s matchup between Shamokin Area and Shikellamy High School was about more than football. The Shikellamy home opener was marked by a special “Yellow Out” to honor the memory of Alec Litchard, a local boy who tragically passed away from cancer last year. Fans from both schools united in a moving show of support for Alec’s family and the Alec’s Angels Foundation.
But once the whistles blew, Shamokin Area showed why they’re one of the hottest teams in the region right now, rolling to a dominant 52-21 victory and improving to 3-0 on the season.
Colin Steinhart also stood out, scoring two total touchdowns in a game that saw multiple players contributing to the scoreboard. The Indians have now rushed for at least 194 yards in four straight contests dating back to last season, and Friday night’s performance only reinforced their identity as a ground-and-pound force.
Shikellamy, now 2-1, struggled to find rhythm against the aggressive Shamokin defense and couldn’t recover from the early momentum shift.
Shikellamy, now seeking to bounce back, will stay home to host Williamsport next Friday, also at 7:00 p.m. The Braves will be looking to regroup and channel the emotional energy from Friday’s tribute into a strong performance on their home turf.
Final Score:
Shamokin Area 52, Shikellamy 21
Records:
Shamokin Area (3-0)
Shikellamy (2-1)