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Area HS football statistical leaders through Week 10

By Leroy Boyer·
November 1, 2024·

2024 Area High School Football Statistical Leaders After Week 10 (Statistics do not include Thursday’s games) RUSHING Car Yds TDs Niko…

Big 2nd half lifts Blue Mountain past Tamaqua

By Leroy Boyer·
October 25, 2024·

TAMAQUA — Blue Mountain entered Friday’s regular-season finale looking to get its swagger back. A big second half gave the Eagles some…

Pottsville visits Blue Mountain for Clash of 61

By Bob Lipsky·
October 18, 2024·

Storylines abound. When Pottsville visits Blue Mountain tonight for the 13th annual Clash of 61 rivalry game, both teams will have plenty…

Defense leads North Schuylkill to convincing win over Blue Mountain

By Leroy Boyer·
October 11, 2024·

ORWIGSBURG — North Schuylkill’s defense has had its share of ups and downs this season. The Spartans’ D came through when it…

Spartans, Eagles clash on ‘Thursday Night Football’

By Leroy Boyer·
October 10, 2024·

When local athletic directors were asked to move football games to Thursday nights to ease the burden on the PIAA officiating crews,…

Quick start propels Blue Mountain to rout of Lehighton

By Rod Heckman·
October 5, 2024·

LEHIGHTON — Tom Gallagher knew Lehighton was a dangerous opponent. That made seizing momentum the Blue Mountain mentor’s main focus Friday night.…

Blue Mountain sails past Palisades

By Leroy Boyer·
September 28, 2024·

KINTNERSVILLE — It didn’t take long for Blue Mountain to take control of Friday’s Schuylkill/Colonial crossover game at Palisades. One play. The…

Schuylkill football statistical leaders after Week 5

By Leroy Boyer·
September 26, 2024·

2024 Area High School Football Stat Leaders After Week 5 RUSHING Car Yds TDs Niko Carestia, Schuylkill Haven 69 983 17…

Boyer’s Bulletin: Midseason Report Card for our area teams

By Leroy Boyer·
September 25, 2024·

It’s hard to believe that the 2024 high school football season is already at the midway point. But when the teams hit…

Blue Mountain cruises past Bangor

By Jim Misstishin·
September 20, 2024·

ORWIGSBURG — Blue Mountain head coach Tom Gallagher was disappointed in himself the way his team performed last week in their loss…

Blue Mountain falls to NW Lehigh in showdown

By Bob Lipsky·
September 13, 2024·

ORWIGSBURG — Northwestern Lehigh is as good as advertised. Relentless in their approach, the Tigers showed why they’re the top-ranked Class 3A…

Week 4 preview: Unbeaten Tigers, Eagles square off in Red Division showdown

By Leroy Boyer·
September 13, 2024·

ORWIGSBURG — Ask Blue Mountain head coach Tom Gallagher about his squad’s matchup last season against Northwestern Lehigh and he’ll scratch his…

Blue Mountain flexes defense in win over Jim Thorpe

By Eli Doyle·
September 7, 2024·

JIM THORPE — The Blue Mountain defense certainly came to play Friday night. Reese Miller led the way with three sacks and…

Week 3 preview: Division clashes headline schedule

By Leroy Boyer·
September 6, 2024·

Over the years, Notre Dame-Green Pond has fielded some high-octane, offense-happy football teams. This year is no different. The Crusaders have racked…

Blue Mountain knocks off Southern Lehigh in Red Division

By Bob Lipsky·
August 31, 2024·

Story by Doyle Dietz ORWIGSBURG – After playing three quarters of entertaining football, Blue Mountain found itself in a familiar position Friday…

Boyer’s Bulletin: Williams Valley to honor NFL great Collins

By Leroy Boyer·
August 29, 2024·

Gary Collins may not be mentioned in conversations about the all-time greatest players in NFL history. He should be. A Williamstown native,…

Blue Mountain rallies past Schuylkill Haven

By Leroy Boyer·
August 24, 2024·

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Schuylkill Haven had all the momentum. Tyler Stahley quickly gave it back to Blue Mountain moments later. Stahley’s 38-yard…

SportsNow Super 7 Team No. 3: Blue Mountain Eagles

By Leroy Boyer·
August 21, 2024·

Eagles hope to stay ‘above the line’ Above the line. To most people, it looks like an inspirational phrase that dons Blue…