GAMEFACE 2026: 10 non-league games to circle this fall
Despite the split, some Schuylkill League teams will continue to face schools from the Colonial League. However, there are some new non-league matchups on the schedule, as well. Here are 10 to keep an eye on: Line Mountain at Tri-Valley – Aug. 28 Tri-Valley starts its 2026 campaign in challenging fashion against District 4 opponent Line Mountain. The Eagles were dominant in 2025 with an 11-1 ...
The 2026 football season promises to be filled with non-league matchups that will test the skills of teams from the Schuylkill League. On August 28, Line Mountain of the Colonial League will take on Tri-Valley in a challenging opener. Tri-Valley, the dominant team from last year's 11-1 season, will look to maintain their winning ways against the Eagles.
Just two days later, Halifax faces off against Minersville, with the Battlin' Miners aiming to bounce back after a 0-10 campaign last year. The two teams have met each other twice in the past two seasons, with Minersville emerging victorious both times.
As the season progresses, North Schuylkill will begin its campaign on the road against Jersey Shore, a top-ranked program in the Heartland Athletic Conference. This marks the first game for North Schuylkill's new coach, Joe Tomtishen, who replaces longtime coach Wally Hall.
Tamaqua will look to avenge a 14-point deficit they faced against Lehighton last year in Week 1. The Raiders finished last season with a 4-8 record, but their strong schedule could set them up for success in 2026.
Defending District 11 Class 3A champions Notre Dame-Green Pond will host North Schuylkill in Week 2. The Crusaders, who finished last season with a 12-1 record and averaged over 45 points per game, will be looking to build on their success.
Blue Mountain enters its season with a challenging schedule, including a Week 2 game against defending Class 4A state champions Southern Lehigh. Blue Mountain's offensive prowess, as demonstrated by a 32-20 loss to Southern Lehigh in 2024, will be tested once again.
Southern Columbia will welcome Williams Valley to town for a Week 5 showdown. The Tigers, led by legendary coach Jim Roth, recently won their 15th state championship. The game will be a clash of titans as the Tigers seek to extend their dominance in the league.
Berwick and Pottsville have a storied history, but their last meeting was in 2015. That will change in late September when Berwick visits Pottsville. The Crimson Tide and Bulldogs will aim to settle their unfinished business from previous seasons.
Shamokin will wrap up its league schedule in mid-October, facing off with Blue Mountain in their penultimate game. The Shamokin Indians, with Wake Forest commit Logan Steele on their roster, will look to build on their 25-2 record over the last two seasons.
Finally, the season will conclude with a Week 10 matchup between Blue Mountain and Lansdale Catholic out of District 12. Blue Mountain ended last season with a 12-3 record, including a playoff victory over Williams Valley and a loss to Southern Columbia. The Crusaders' offensive tackle Terrance Smith has committed to play college football at Louisiana State University.
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