26 — Ben Manley rushes for 171 yards and two touchdowns and Colm McGroarty rushes for 155 yards and one TD as Mahanoy Area runs over Minersville 48-12 in Schuylkill League Division II football. Winds light and variable.. Clear skies. In one case, the North Schuylkill football season came to an end when the team had to quarantine after exposure to a Tamaqua Area player who tested positive after a game. 'Non-elite' football suspended following latest COVID-19 restrictions Find out more Read more on COVID-19 update: 4 January No track and field. JACQUELINE DORMER / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Pottsville's Raeff DiCello makes his way out on the floor during introductions before their game against Wilson during the non-league boys' basketball game at Martz Hall in Pottsville on Friday evening, December 11, 2020. The visitor stands are empty for the Nativity and Pottsville high school football game at Saint Clair’s Veterans Memorial Stadium on Sept. 11. The resurgence of the coronavirus in Schuylkill County has canceled a football game, closed a school for a week and prompted changes in courthouse policy that will last into 2021. He goes 1-for-3 with a booming double to right field for his first big league hit, then gets sent back down to the Twins’ taxi squad. Pottsville’s Kevin Schenk reaches the 1,000-point mark for his career with a 26-point effort as the Crimson Tide oust Northern York in Class 5A boys. Throughout the break, we have been monitoring COVID-19 cases among students, employees and the community at-large. 10 — Tyler Fritz scores 18 points as Marian defeats Nativity 39-26 in a tiebreaker game to determine the Schuylkill League Division III boys’ basketball championship. In District 3 wrestling, Hamburg’s Bailey Gimbor earns the 145-pound title. Schreffler was seeded 8th and Van Orden 7th. Notre Dame football D-11 final off this weekend as North Schuylkill has COVID-19 issues. 25 — A touchdown on a fake field goal lifts North Schuylkill over Blue Mountain 20-14 in overtime in Schuylkill League Division I football. 22 — Ten local players are named to the Pennsylvania Football Writers’ All-State Team in the small-school divisions. 3 — District 24 Little League cancels its all-star tournament, though local leagues can still hold regular-season games once county moves into the green phase. 9 — The Blue Mountain School District renames its middle school pool the Glen Belmont Natatorium in honor of the long-time youth swimming instructor, coach and PIAA official, who passed away in August 2019 at the age of 86. 19 — Blue Mountain’s Derrick Yuengling (Bucknell), Schuylkill Haven’s Mason Ulsh (Quinnipiac) and Pottsville’s John Holobetz (Radford) sign to play college baseball at Division I schools. 4 — Distance running standout Cori McCormick of North Schuylkill signs to compete in cross country and track at Penn State University. Low near 25F. 14 — Aidan Carr’s basket puts Blue Mountain ahead to stay as the Eagles outlast Pine Grove 51-44 in triple overtime in Schuylkill League Division I boys’ basketball action. After ending production of “Beauty and the Beast” abruptly in the spring, Blue Mountain decided to stream footage of the final dress rehearsal in December as a way to acknowledge the work that had been done. ... Emily Titus nets 25 points, including the 1,000th of her career, to lift Tamaqua over Wilson Area 62-33 in a District 11 Class 4A girls’ basketball quarterfinal. Former Mount Carmel great Brett Veach is the Chiefs’ general manager. 24 — The Schuylkill-Colonial cooperative is delayed until 2021, putting area football schedules up in the air. 27 — Four area players make the Pennsylvania Football News Coaches Select Class 4A All-State Team. 19 — North Schuylkill’s Cori McCormick runs 17:49 at the Schuylkill Country Club to win her third straight gold at the Schuylkill League Cross Country Championships. 9 — The PIAA changes formats for its state winter championships but announces it will press forward with the start of the winter sports season. 409 talking about this. Hegins won the best-of-3 series 2-0 to earn its third straight league championship. Of Northumberland County's neighbors, Schuylkill County has the next highest death rate, totaling 129.5 per 100,000 residents. COVID-19 has made education challenging for Schuylkill County students, teachers, parents, COVID-19 has claimed more than 225 lives in county, Life was normal until mid-March in Schuylkill; then, schools closed and COVID hit, Tough year for Schuylkill County businesses, nonprofits won't fade quickly, COVID-19 affects society, life in Schuylkill County, Gov. 16 — Tyler Fritz pours in 30 points to become the school’s all-time leading scorer in boys’ basketball in Marian’s 75-63 Schuylkill League Division II-III victory over Schuylkill Haven. Schreffler is Nativity’s first-ever boys’ District 11 champion and the school’s first district champ in 18 years. Pine Grove’s Shea Morgan (wide receiver) and Brody Robinson (mid/inside linebacker) and Jim Thorpe’s Derek Hunter (defensive tackle) are selected to the Class 3A first team. Gov. 27 — Local summer baseball returns as Schuylkill County Teener League and Schuylkill-Berks Independent Baseball League open their seasons. It took more than seven months for Schuylkill County to record its first 100 deaths from COVID-19. Despite the challenges, Pottsville Area Acting Superintendent Jared Gerace, Ed.D., said Tuesday that the school community has worked together to get through the pandemic so far. ... North Schuylkill’s Jake Green and Schuylkill Haven’s Kobe Brish are named to the Pennsylvania roster for the 63rd annual Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association Big 33 Football Classic. 12 — After eight seasons, Cory Mabry steps down as head coach of the Blue Mountain football program. ... Local golf courses like Hidden Valley, Mountain Valley, White Birch and the Schuylkill Country Club are excited to be back in business after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Williams Valley’s Michael Myers becomes a three-time league champ. 11 — Kaitlyn Zemantauski scores a team-high 21 points to lead Nativity past Greenwood 63-58 in the second round of the PIAA Class A Girls’ Basketball Championships. Blue Mountain’s girls and Weatherly’s boys win the team titles. Pottsville junior Victoria Fuss shoots a 95 to repeat as the girls’ individual champion. ... Eric Moucheron takes over as athletic director and girls’ basketball coach at Mahanoy Area High School. Statewide, there have been 581,156 cases and 14,442 deaths. Notre Dame-GP vs. North Schuylkill is postponed for same reason. 17 — Condensed to one day due to snow, Pottsville crowns four champions to win the team title at the Schuylkill League Wrestling Championships for the fourth straight season. One response to Recovering North Schuylkill Football Player Jaden Leiby Joins Team for Year-end Banquet. 27 — Led by senior Scotty Zoscin’s third-place finish, Weatherly captures the Class A team title at the District 11 Boys’ Cross Country Championships at Blue Mountain Ski Resort. North Schuylkill has ceased practice for one of their varsity sports teams after one of their student athletes tests positive for COVID-19. 25 of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame at Mahanoy Area High School in Mahanoy City on Sunday, June 28, 2020. HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) – The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed a case of the new mutated strain of COVID-19 in the commonwealth. And after much wrangling, the fall season began just a few weeks late for most teams. 6 — After 10 years at the helm, Blue Mountain girls’ volleyball coach Nick Marrongelle steps down. Pennsylvania schools shut down March 16 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, requiring districts to adopt a virtual learning instructional model. 21 — Pottsville hires former Crimson Tide standout player and assistant Jake Wartella as its boys’ basketball head coach. 13 — Mount Carmel cancels its football season as an investigation into an alleged hazing incident prompts school district action. 30 — Pottsville’s Mason Barnes is a second-team selection on the Pennsylvania Sports Writers Class 5A All-State Boys’ Basketball Team. Nativity BVM High School postponed its spring performance of “The Addams Family” to November for a masked, outdoor performance. Williams Valley’s Bryce Herb (quarterback), Colin Rafferty (kicker) and Ezi Hite (defensive end) were named to the second team. Error! 20 — In a rare Sunday high school football game, Pottsville rushes for 439 yards in a 52-18 rout of Minersville. “We’re looking forward to the possibility of things getting better in the spring.”. 5 — Upper Dauphin senior Macklin Ayers signs a letter of intent to attend and play football at Dartmouth College. 25 of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. 22 — On Schuylkill League championship night, Blue Mountain repeats as girls’ volleyball champion as Myah Conway smacks 23 kills in a 24-26, 25-18, 25-23, 25-14 win over Pottsville. JACQUELINE DORMER / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Pottsville's Raeff DiCello and the players wear face masks during their game against Wilson during the non-league boys' basketball game at Martz Hall in Pottsville on Friday evening, December 11, 2020. Notre Dame G.P. But North Schuylkill then went on a 14-0 run in the shootout and got control of the game. The North Schuylkill Spartans finished their High School Football season undefeated and brought home the District XI 3A Championship after defeating Notre Dame Green Pond on Wednesday evening. 23 — Lehighton wide receiver Zach Hunsicker earns a spot on the Pennsylvania Football Writers’ All-State team in Class 4A. 21 — Nicko Bolletino scores 17 points to spark Tamaqua past Pine Grove 79-45 in a District 11 Class 4A boys’ basketball quarterfinal. The North Schuylkill cheerleaders cheer to an empty stadium as North Schuylkill takes on Pine Grove in a Schuylkill League Division I football … No boys’ tennis. 2 — After canceling the Little League World Series, Little League International cancels state and sectional tournaments for Little League All-Stars. 14 — Pine Grove sweeps Saint Basil Academy 25-18, 25-22, 25-23 and Marian ousts Canton 25-18, 25-15, 25-23 in the quarterfinals of the PIAA Girls’ Volleyball Championships. ... Brayden Knoblauch scores 24 points and Lucas Gregoire nets 20 as Tamaqua belts Susquehanna Township 72-58 in Class 4A boys. 5 — Pottsville’s Wiley Kahler, Mahanoy Area’s Danny Lawrence and Tamaqua’s Bronson Strouse advance to the quarterfinals at the PIAA Wrestling Championships. Schuylkill racked up 216 cases over the past week, with 33 of the cases in the Shenandoah zip code, 10 in Frackville and eight in Tamaqua. Editor’s note: This is the first of six stories looking back at the COVID-19 pandemic in Schuylkill County, Editor’s note: This is the third of six stories looking back at the COVID-19 pandemic in Schuylkill County. DANVILLE, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU-TV) — Geisinger is announcing a milestone as officials say more than 10,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine has been received by their employees. Pottsville High grad and current Minnesota Twins minor leaguer Travis Blankenhorn bats during a Pensacola Blue Wahoos game last May. After being shut down due to COVID issues, Wally Hall’s team returned to the field Saturday and cruised to a 48-14 victory over visiting Lehighton. 10 — Three local teams advance to the quarterfinals of the PIAA Basketball Championships. On the boys’ side, Nativity’s Dylan Schreffler (50 freestyle) and Pottsville’s Zaidian Van Orden (200 freestyle) earn gold medals. ... Mahanoy Area’s Jordan Karmonick makes the second team on the Pennsylvania Sports Writers Class AA All-State Girls’ Basketball Team. Haas joins her father, Randy, as a state cross country champion for Blue Mountain. COVID-19 made 2020 year in sports like no other (copy), Longtime veterinarian to retire; Schuylkill County native to run animal hospital, Yablonsky remembered as a great person, musician, businessman, Barletta says he's 'not buying' that Twitter account shutdown was a mistake, Following objections, Pottsville city council to vote on garbage contract, Shenandoah job center may break ground in this year, Extra $300 in unemployment will start for some as soon as Tuesday, COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Blue Mtn. 1 — Nick James and Jacob Phillips notch falls as Hamburg defeats Bermudian Springs 38-29 to win its second straight title at the District 3 Class AA Team Wrestling Championships. In all, the Spartans rush 72 times for 414 yards. It … Fritz passes Joe Horvat, who had 1,638 career points. Prior to the match the Spartans honor one of their own by dedicating the team’s practice facility as the Rick Edwards Wrestling Room. The Athletic Department would like to congratulate our students on another successful school year! Great reporting about a tremendous young man and his teammates.This transcends football.Please remind people that contributions are still needed to help in his long recovery. Pottsville and Blue Mountain face off during the Schuylkill League Division I girls’ volleyball match at Blue Mountain High School in Orwigsburg. Individually in the pool, Marian’s Maddie Dando (100 backstroke) and Pottsville’s Zaidian Van Orden (100 freestyle) claim district gold. 11 — Better late than never, the high school football season opens with a stunner as Nativity knocks off Pottsville 31-21. 12 — A project is under way at Schuylkill Haven’s Rotary Field to improve the artificial surface and upgrade facilities at the school. 28 — Mahanoy Area’s Danny Lawrence receives the 2020 Schuylkill County Football Scholar-Athlete Award presented by the Schuylkill Chapter No. 16 — Schuylkill Haven baseball coach and athletic director Scott Buffington, Marian football coach and former athletic director Stan Dakosty, former North Schuylkill girls’ basketball and track coach Lafay Hope and former Tamaqua basketball standout Cindy Miller are among 12 inductees selected to the District 11 Hall of Fame Class of 2020. 4 — Steidle Field in Pottsville is illuminated to honor the Class of 2020. Blue Mountain’s Gavin Bartholomew (tight end), Pottsville’s Bobby Walchak (linebacker) and the Lehighton pair of Zach Hunsicker (wide receiver) and Michael Yeakel (offensive guard) are named to the second team. Low near 25F. JACQUELINE DORMER / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER North Schuylkill's offense, from left, Dylan Dietz, Tanner Walacavage, quarterback Jake Hall, Josh Chowansky, Joey Flail and Gavin Whalen, at Ghosh Orthodontics Field at Spartan Stadium in Fountain Springs on Tuesday afternoon, November 10, 2020. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. (Details, Pages B2-B3). In the District 11 Class AA girls’ basketball quarterfinals, Abigail Adams scores 13 points as Minersville tops Tri-Valley 32-23 and Emily Shaud tallies 18 points as Marian eliminates Williams Valley 40-27. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. 3 — Albe Evans scores 28 points to lead Schuylkill Haven past Tri-Valley 81-47 in a Schuylkill League Division II boys’ basketball game. Winds light and variable.. Clear skies. Late Wednesday, it was announced that two District XI High School Football Championships would be postponed due to COVID-19. Welcome to the North Schuylkill School District Athletics page! Photo taken outside of the Ned Hampford Natatorium at the D.H.H. The courses had to follow guidelines for extra cleanliness to prevent the spread of the disease. COVID-19 recreated unbalanced Colonial League, Schuylkill League football schedules. 1 — Schuylkill County Teener League officials and coaches meet and are unanimous in their approval of beginning play following a period of 7-to-9 days after Gov. 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