Bloomsburg Panthers

District IV may have its favorites, but in this wild 2025 season, nothing is guaranteed once the lights come on Friday night.

If Week 1 served as a wake-up call, Week 2 shook the very foundation of the District IV football landscape. While some teams solidified their places, others saw their early momentum derailed—and new contenders have stormed into the spotlight.

As the dust settles on Week 1 of the high school football season, the District IV landscape has already seen its share of surprises, shakeups, and statement wins. The preseason rankings gave us a glimpse of potential, but now that the pads are popping and the games are official, it's clear some teams came out swinging—while others have ground to make up.

Benton, meanwhile, was kept quiet until the bottom of the fifth inning, when their bats came alive. They strung together a sequence of timely hits from Osborne (2 hits), Kolb, Zajac, Ribbie, and Koch, putting up all three of their runs in the frame to take the lead.

The vision for MECCA Sports Inc. is deeply rooted in the Retherford family's own experience in the world of athletics. Al and Sarah, proud parents of three children who each competed or will complete, at the Division I level in various sports, understand the challenges that families face when guiding their kids toward success. As Sarah shared, “Our mission is for each athlete to achieve their greatest potential—not just as an athlete, but as a person.” Al added, “We’ve been through the journey ourselves, and we know the path. Our goal is to help other parents and athletes find their way through it, at the right time.”