Hard
Work Pays Off...
Upcoming Events:
July 19th
Wildcat
Lineman & Skills Challenge @ Mifflinburg HS
(Players
meet @ Ralpho Gym 7:30am)
July 20-23
Lebanon
Valley Camp
(Players
meet @ School 7:30am)
July 26
Lineman's
Challenge @ Lycoming College
August 4th
Equipment
issued: Seniors & returning starters 5:30pm
August 5th
Equipment
issued: Remaining Juniors & Sophomores 5:30pm
Week of August 4th
Equipment
issued: Jr High & Freshmen will be contacted with the date &
time
August 11th
Two-a-days
begin 8am
Jr High & Freshmen practice begins
August 16th
Scrimmage:
Shikellamy @ Home 7pm
August 19th
Booster
Meeting @ HS Library 7pm
August 22nd
Scrimmage:
@ Danville 6pm
August 24th
“Meet
The Tiger” Chicken BBQ @ All Home Days Park
11:30am-1:30pm
Photo
by Lynn Snyder
“The Program”
The Southern Columbia Tigers are one of the most successful football programs in Pennsylvania and one of the best small-school programs in the country. Since the advent of the PIAA playoff system in 1988, the Tigers have competed in 12 of the 20 Class A state finals, winning six, including five in a row from 2002 through 2006. From 1998 though 2006, the Tigers appeared in every State Championship game.
In 2006, the Tigers completed one of their most dominating seasons in their storied history, leading the state in “points for” averaging over 47 points per game while holding their opponents to less than 9 points per game. The Tigers invoked the PIAA “mercy rule” (ahead of their opponent by at least 35 points in the second half) in 14 of their 16 games including the State Final.
The 2007 Tigers ended their regular season at 9-1, securing the 2nd seed in the tightest District 4 Class A race in memory. A first round playoff loss, their first playoff loss since 2001, ended the Tigers' remarkable streak of 5 State Championships, 9 Eastern Championships, 10 League Championships, 16 District Championships and 20 seasons with 10 or more wins.
Preparation for the 2008 season started when the weight room opened on November 12th...
“There is no substitute for strength and no excuse for a lack of it”
Tigers in the Net
All-State Tiger alum Bob Admire (2005) was named 'Most Improved Defensive Player” after spring camp for the University of Maine Black Bears. Admire returns for his junior season in 2008 at linebacker slotted #2 behind a returning all-conference senior.
Chuck Souders of the News-Item profiles Tiger alumni Henry Hynoski and Josh Marks (both 2007 grads) and their quest for playing time after their redshirt seasons at Pitt and Penn State, repectively.
Tiger running back Andrew Wimble was named South Offensive Player of the Game in the annual North-South District 4 All-Star Game with the North carrying the day 20-7. Read about it in the News-Item and Daily Item.
Four Tiger seniors get one more chance to play high school football when Aaron Farnsworth, Colby Snyder, Andrew Wimble and Justin Knoebel play in the North-South All Star Senior Football Classic. The game is scheduled for 7pm, June 27th, at Rodney K. Morgans Stadium in South Williamsport. The 2007 SCA Cheerleaders also make a final appearance as the squad cheering on the South team. Read more in the Daily Item and News-Item.
Ted Heitzman sets a school record and brings home the gold in the javelin and Justin Knoebel throws a personal best in the shot put for the bronze. Read about the Tiger captains' big day at the PIAA State Track & Field Championships in the News-Item.
Congratulations to 2007 Tiger captains and now District 4 Track & Field champs Justin Knoebel (shot put) and Ted Heitzman (javelin). Also heading to Shippensburg for states are runners-up junior linebacker Sam Springer (100m) and senior superfan Nate Leighow (3200m). Read the complete story in the News-Item. Other Tigers in the top 8 at the District 4 meet were junior linebacker Tony Drain (110m hurdles), senior defensive back Zeke Conrad (200m), junior lineman Ken Schetroma (shot put), and sophomore defensive back Billy Shoop (800m). Also, the 4x100 relay team of Springer, Conrad, Drain and junior fullback Steve Roth and the 4x800 relay team of Leighow, Shoop, sophomore defensive back David Shoop and senior European-style footballer Greg Miles were top 8 finishers as well. Full District 4 results can be found on the PIAA website.
While not technically a Tiger, Coach Bill Scott of Selinsgrove has certainly been a big part of Tiger History, especially during the very competitive series from 1996-2002. His recent resignation was truly the end of an era in District 4 football. Read the story in the Daily Item and check the Selinsgrove Football website for a tribute.
Tiger alum Mark Scisly (1997) was recently named head coach at AAAA Boyertown Area HS in Berks County. Read all about it in the Pottstown Mercury and the Reading Eagle. Plus, check out the website for his Boyertown Bears.
Congratulations to Press-Enterprise All-Stars Chase Fraley OL and Colby Snyder DB. Named to the second team were Ken Schetroma DL, Steve Roth RB, Sam Springer LB, Zeke Conrad DB and Tyler Wilson OL.
The 2007 All-EasternPAFootball.com Small School (Class A-AA) Team includes Colby Snyder WR and honorable mention Justin Knoebel OL.
The PA Foootball News Class A All-PFN Team includes Colby Snyder, 1st team offense and Justin Knoebel, 2nd team offense. Plus, Ted Heitzman, Sam Springer, and Chase Fraley are listed as honorable mention.
The Reading Eagle All-Anthracite Small School Team includes:
Offense: Aaron Farnsworth, tight end; Chase Fraley, offensive line. Honorable mentions include: Ted Heitzman, quarterback; Andrew Wimble, running back; Steve Roth, running back; Justin Knoebel, offensive line; and Mike Moyer, offensive line.
Defense: Colby Snyder, defensive back. Honorable mentions include: Joe Picarelli, defensive end; Ken Schetroma, offensive line; Tony Drain, linebacker; and Zeke Conrad, defensive back.
Harold Raker reports in the Daily Item that Coach Roth has turned down the head coaching job at Shikellamy to remain at Southern (quotes from Coach Roth in a second story). Many thanks go out to those who made their voices heard and to the administration and board members for recognizing what Jim Roth means to Southern Columbia. Happy New Year!
The AP Class A All-State list includes our own Colby Snyder (1st team offensive specialist) and Justin Knoebel (2nd team offensive lineman). Read the story in the News-Item and Daily-Item.
The Daily Item named several Tigers to their All-Star Team:
Offense: Colby Snyder, wide receiver; Chase Fraley, lineman, Steve Roth, utility player
Defense: Joe Picarelli, defensive end; Ken Schetroma, lineman; Tony Drain, linebacker; Zeke Conrad, defensive back; Colby Snyder, defensive back
Tiger senior Colby Snyder was named to the News-Item All Area Team at his receiver and defensive back positions and was also named the “Player of the Year” for his accomplishments during the 2007 season. Read Don Burda's story on the News-Item website.
The 2007 News-Item All-Area Team includes several Tigers: Justin Knoebel, offensive line; Ken Schetroma, defensive tackle; Joe Picarelli, defensive end; and Tony Drain, linebacker.
Harold Raker reports in the Daily Item that Coach Roth has applied for the open position at his alma mater, Shikellamy High School. But, he hasn't decided whether he will leave Southern; it depends on whether the school recognizes the need to upgrade the coaching position to prepare for the new Heartland Conference. Folks, now would be the time to contact SCA Board Members and find out what they are doing to keep Coach Roth at SCA!
Tiger Alumni Ryan Slater (2004) wrapped up his college career in a big way as the Bucknell Bison upset Patriot League Champ Fordham 38-24. Slater had 7 tackles and a key interception at his linebacker position to set up a Bison touchdown. Slater was the defensive captain for the Bison and is a rare 4-year letter winner in the program.
The News-Item reports that several Tigers were recognized by the league for their performance during the season. Central Susquehanna Conference (CSC-II) all-stars for 2007 are:
First Team: Colby Snyder, receiver and safety plus Receiver of the Year; Aaron Farnsworth, tight end.
Second Team: Justin Knoebel, offensive line; Bryan Snyder, kicker; Joe Picarelli, defensive end; Ken Schetroma, defensive line; Zeke Conrad, defensive back.
Honorable Mention: Ted Heitzman, quarterback; Andrew Wimble, running back; Steve Roth, fullback; Mike Moyer, offensive line; Chase Fraley, center; Sam Springer, outside linebacker; Tony Drain, inside linebacker; Austin Carpenter, punter.
The Daily Item and the News-Item's Chuck Souders and Dan Burda all reported on Southern's first playoff loss since 2001. Plus, Tim Hare of the Press-Enterprise quotes Coach Roth saying his status is “up in the air” and may not return next season (say it isn't so!)
Several preview articles were published in today's News-Item: one on Line Mountain, one on Southern and one on Tiger senior captain Colby Snyder.
The News-Item's Dan Burda talks to Line Mountain head coach Todd Rothermel and reviews the Eagle's key defensive players for the upcoming playoff game. Also, Harold Raker looks back at Line Mountain's loss to the Millersburg Indians and gives us his predictions for this weekend's playoff games in his Daily Item column.
Great coverage of the Tigers' victory over the Ironmen can be found in the Daily Item and News-Item. And, Ed Washuta points out that Colby Snyder broke Matt Murdock's career reception record in his Coal Region Voice Blog.
Dan Burda previews the SCA v. Danville finale in the News-Item. Plus, Ed Washuta interviews Jim Roth about the Danville game.
The Tigers win over Central Columbia was covered by the Daily Item and News-Item.
Harold Raker reviews the District 4 Class A playoff possibilities in his weekly column in the Daily Item. And, Chuck Souders provides a preview of the SCA v. Central game for the News-Item.
Writer Chris Rosetti was all over the SCA vs. Clarion game filing stories for the Daily Item and D9Sports.com. Also, check coverage by the News-Item.
Tigers Head Coach Jim Roth was a guest on the October 13th “PA Prep Nation”, a podcast produced by the good folks at EasternPAFootball.com. Download the MP3 from their site and listen on your iPod or in Windows Media Player.
The News-Item reports on the Tigers' wild win over Loyalsock along with EasternPAFootball.com, and Daily Item.
Stories on the Hughesville victory by the usual suspects can be found in the Daily Item and News-Item. Plus, the News-Item has game stats and a scoring summary. Shawn Weller of EasternPAFootball reported on the game as well.
The News-Item has a preview of the Hughesville game plus a feature on what it takes to build a program like Southern Columbia Football.
Using words like “dominated” and “pounded”, the local papers report on the Tigers' important victory over Warrior Run. Read the stories in the Daily Item and the News-Item.
Read Dan Burda's preview of Southern's game against Warrior Run in the Friday News-Item.
Check the coverage of the win over Lewisburg at the News-Item and Daily Item.
The 2007 version of the Southern-Mt. Carmel rivalry attracted a lot of media coverage. See the post-game stories in the Reading Eagle, Daily Item, News-Item and EasternPAFootball.com.
Post-mortem of the loss to Bloomsburg can be found in the News-Item and Daily Item.
Local coverage of the SCA-Shamokin game can be found in the News-Item. As always, you can hear an archive of the play-by-play by the Black Diamond Sports Network at their site.
The Press-Enterprise 2007 Football Preview named Tigers Andrew Wimble, Tyler Wilson, Justin Knoebel, Colby Snyder, Austin Carpenter, Bryan Snyder, and Zeke Conrad to the “All-PE Preseason Team” along with quarterback Ted Heitzman as the “Preseason Offensive Player of the Year”. Tim Hare is back covering the Tigers for the PE as he has the last five years in a row. (What else has happened the last five years in a row? Hmm).
The News-Item is out with their High School Football Preview and Chuck Souders tells us about the team.
The Daily Item declared Southern Columbia Football the “best of the best” of all area sports programs. Read Todd Sanford's story on their website.
Former AP Player of the Year and Tiger quarterback Dan “Moonie” Latorre (2005) was profiled in the Press-Enterprise as he works to follow up his amazing PSAC East Rookie of the Year season for the Bloombsurg University Huskies.
PennLive.com blogger Josh Funk provides his view of the 2007 Tigers prospects in his Western Pa Football blog.
SCA is ranked #1 in Class A in th PA Football News pre-season rankings. Regular season opponent and long-time rival Bloomsburg is listed as a team to watch in Class A while 2008 opponent Selinsgrove in ranked #5 in Class AAA.
Shannon Flynn of the Press-Enterprise reports that former Tiger fullback Eric Trometter (2002) has received the Army Commendation Medal for “meritorious service” and “exceptional” leadership qualities while serving our country in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Tiger alumni and former All-State linebacker Ryan Slater (2004) has been elected captain of the Bucknell Bison (1-AA, Patriot League) for the 2007 season. Read the full story on Bucknell's website. Plus, the News-Item talked to Slater about his senior season during the Patriot League Media Day.
Recent Tiger alum Nich Gallinot (2007) was profiled by the Daily Item as he prepared for his final game before heading to Parris Island to begin life as a U.S. Marine.
Our own Henry Hynoski (2007) and future Pitt Panther helped Pennsylvania defeat Ohio in the Big 33 game. Find details in this Daily Item story.
Doyle Dietz, Chuck Souders, and Charlie Roth (no relation) all had by-lines on stories about the 2006 State Final for the Shamokin News-Item. Tim Hare and Scott Dudinskie also had great State Final coverage for the Bloomsburg Press-Enterprise but do not archive their stories for on-line access.
Read coverage of the 2006 State Final from the perspective of West Middlesex' hometown paper, the Sharon Herald. Also, coverage from the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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