Southern Columbia Tigers

Southern Columbia put together a complete performance Thursday afternoon, combining timely hitting, strong pitching and error-free defense to earn a 9-2 victory over Mercyhurst Prep in state playoff action.

Southern Columbia Area punched its ticket to the next round of postseason play Monday, using timely hitting and a dominant performance on the mound to defeat Halifax, 2-0, in a tightly contested playoff matchup.

The opening day of the PIAA District 4 Track and Field Championships delivered fast times, record-breaking performances, and dramatic competition Thursday, May 14, as athletes across Classes AA and AAA battled for district medals and coveted spots at next week’s state championships.

Southern Columbia Area's baseball team secured a dominant 10-0 victory over Mount Carmel in a non-conference home game on Monday.

Northwest Area maintained its dominant season with a decisive 7-1 victory over Southern Columbia Area on Monday, extending their winning streak to 16 consecutive games.

Southern Columbia head coach Jim Roth earned Coach of the Year honors, while Lakeland senior David Naniewicz stood out as District 2’s representative as the Pennsylvania Football Writers’ Association released its 2025 Class 2A All-State Team. The selections recognize the Commonwealth’s top high school football performers across offense, defense, and special teams following an impressive 2025 season.

From the coal-region streets of Kulpmont to Hollywood’s biggest spotlight, James Madison head coach Bob Chesney has proven that Northeast Pennsylvania football travels well. With Sun Belt Coach of the Year honors in hand and a College Football Playoff run still unfolding, Chesney is now set to bring his blue-collar edge to UCLA, cementing one of the most remarkable coaching ascents in college football.

Southern Columbia found a second quarter spark and never looked back against Selinsgrove. After the Seals jumped out to a 6-0 lead, Olivia Jones and the Tigers put 10 straight points together and took a 16-8 lead into half. Jones continued her solid works in the second half, granting Southern Columbia victory.

A tie game at halftime turned into a statement finish. Southern Columbia used a smothering defense, a burst of back-to-back momentum swings, and a clock-draining ground attack to power past Lansdale Catholic, 24–7, and punch its ticket to a remarkable 23rd PIAA championship appearance.

Since midseason, powerhouses have flexed their dominance, underdogs have stolen headlines, and playoff positioning is starting to take shape. Comparing Week 5 to Week 9, some teams have surged with momentum, while others are scrambling to rediscover their early-season spark. Let’s dive into how the rankings look now — and who’s rising, falling, and holding strong as the postseason looms.

Just when we thought Week 4 had flipped the script, Week 5 rewrote the entire playbook. In true District IV fashion, what looked like a return to order has instead given way to more volatility. Some teams solidified their status, others crumbled under pressure, and a few dark horses have suddenly become impossible to ignore. Comparing Week 4 to Week 5, it’s clear: the only constant in this season is change.

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.

Coach's Health and Fitness Preseason District 4 Rankings: District IV football is loaded with talent and tradition from top to bottom. Whether it’s the returning champs or hungry underdogs, this season promises plenty of fireworks on Friday nights. Buckle up.