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  • 2024 PHAC Basketball Championships

    The Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference is proud to announce it will be holding its 11th Annual PHAC Basketball Championships on February 14, 15, and 16. The event has become a traditional showcase of athletic talent and competition in North Central Pennsylvania on both a team and individual basis for parents, fans, and basketball supporters of all ages.

    The Championships will be held in the Phil Lockcuff Field House of the Shikellamy High School located at 600 Walnut Street in Sunbury, PA, near the confluence of the North and West Branches of the Susquehanna River, which is the approximate geographic center of the Conference. This year’s event is being sponsored by Blaise Alexander Lewisburg and Sunbury, All American Athletics, and Service 1st Federal Credit Union.

    The Girls Semi Finals will be held on Wednesday, February 14, with the Boys taking the court on Thursday, February 15. Games will begin both nights with opening rounds at 6pm, followed by the nightcap at 7:30pm. The Finals will be held on Friday, February 16, with the Girls Final leading off at 6pm to be followed by the Boys finale at 7:30pm. Doors will open each night at 5:15 pm and there will be a concession stand in operation each night for those who desire to purchase food and beverage items. Admission prices for each night’s doubleheader are $6 for Adults and $3 for Students. PHAC passes will not be accepted for these games.

    The PHAC is comprised of 19 schools of which 18 of the schools compete scholastically in Boys and Girls Basketball. The league is made up of three divisions according to student population. Not only is each division winner awarded a Divisional Championship, but that team also receives an invite to compete for the PHAC Tournament Championship. Along with the division champion a wildcard team is selected to complete the 4 team bracket.

    This year ‘s Tournament Invitees are:

    Wednesday Girls Games:
    6:00 pm: Loyalsock - Home Team (light jerseys) vs Jersey Shore- Away Team (dark jerseys).
    7:30 pm: Central Columbia (light jerseys) vs Hughesville (dark jerseys)

    Thursday Boys Games:
    6:00 pm: Shamokin - Home (light jerseys) vs. Danville (dark jerseys)
    7:30 pm: Loyalsalk - Home (light jerseys) vs. Selinsgrove (dark jerseys)

    Previous Winners:

    2023: Boys: Central Mountain Girls: Mt. Carmel Area
    2022: Boys: Loyalsock Girls: Southern Columbia
    2021: No tournament held
    2020: Boys: Danville Girls: Danville
    2019: Boys: Loyalsock Girls: Mifflinburg
    2018: Boys: Danville Girls: Loyalsock
    2017: Boys: Loyalsock Girls: Mount Carmel Area
    2016: Boys: Shamokin Girls: Danville
    2015: Boys: Milton Girls: Mifflinburg
    2014: Boys: Loyalsock Girls: Mount Carmel Area
    2013: Boys: St. John Neumann Girls: Danville

  • 2022-2023 State Champions

    Fall 2022
    - Danville, Rory Lieberman, Cross Country AA
    - Southern Columba Girls Soccer A
    - Central Columbia Girls Soccer AA
    - Southern Columbia Football AA
    - Warrior Run, Hannah Rabb, Golf AA

    Winter 2022-2023
    - Danville, Brenna Ross 50 Free AA
    - Lewisburg, Kimberly Shannon, 500 Free AA
    - Williamsport, Cael Nasdeo, Wrestling 121 AAA

  • 2022-2023 State Champions

    Fall 2022
    - Danville, Rory Lieberman, Cross Country AA
    - Southern Columba Girls Soccer A
    - Central Columbia Girls Soccer AA
    - Southern Columbia Football AA
    - Warrior Run, Hannah Rabb, Golf AA

    Winter 2022-2023
    - Danville, Brenna Ross 50 Free AA
    - Lewisburg, Kimberly Shannon, 500 Free AA
    - Williamsport, Cael Nasdeo, Wrestling 121 AAA

  • 2022-2023 State Champions

    Fall 2022
    - Danville, Rory Lieberman, Cross Country AA
    - Southern Columba Girls Soccer A
    - Central Columbia Girls Soccer AA
    - Southern Columbia Football AA
    - Warrior Run, Hannah Rabb, Golf AA

    Winter 2022-2023
    - Danville, Brenna Ross 50 Free AA
    - Lewisburg, Kimberly Shannon, 500 Free AA
    - Williamsport, Cael Nasdeo, Wrestling 121 AAA

  • 2022-2023 State Champions

    Fall 2022
    - Danville, Rory Lieberman, Cross Country AA
    - Southern Columba Girls Soccer A
    - Central Columbia Girls Soccer AA
    - Southern Columbia Football AA
    - Warrior Run, Hannah Rabb, Golf AA

    Winter 2022-2023
    - Danville, Brenna Ross 50 Free AA
    - Lewisburg, Kimberly Shannon, 500 Free AA
    - Williamsport, Cael Nasdeo, Wrestling 121 AAA

  • 2022-2023 State Champions

    Fall 2022
    - Danville, Rory Lieberman, Cross Country AA
    - Southern Columba Girls Soccer A
    - Central Columbia Girls Soccer AA
    - Southern Columbia Football AA
    - Warrior Run, Hannah Rabb, Golf AA

    Winter 2022-2023
    - Danville, Brenna Ross 50 Free AA
    - Lewisburg, Kimberly Shannon, 500 Free AA
    - Williamsport, Cael Nasdeo, Wrestling 121 AAA

  • 2022-2023 State Champions

    Fall 2022
    - Danville, Rory Lieberman, Cross Country AA
    - Southern Columba Girls Soccer A
    - Central Columbia Girls Soccer AA
    - Southern Columbia Football AA
    - Warrior Run, Hannah Rabb, Golf AA

    Winter 2022-2023
    - Danville, Brenna Ross 50 Free AA
    - Lewisburg, Kimberly Shannon, 500 Free AA
    - Williamsport, Cael Nasdeo, Wrestling 121 AAA

  • 2022-2023 State Champions

    Fall 2022
    - Danville, Rory Lieberman, Cross Country AA
    - Southern Columba Girls Soccer A
    - Central Columbia Girls Soccer AA
    - Southern Columbia Football AA
    - Warrior Run, Hannah Rabb, Golf AA

    Winter 2022-2023
    - Danville, Brenna Ross 50 Free AA
    - Lewisburg, Kimberly Shannon, 500 Free AA
    - Williamsport, Cael Nasdeo, Wrestling 121 AAA

  • 2022-2023 State Champions

    Fall 2022
    - Danville, Rory Lieberman, Cross Country AA
    - Southern Columba Girls Soccer A
    - Central Columbia Girls Soccer AA
    - Southern Columbia Football AA
    - Warrior Run, Hannah Rabb, Golf AA

    Winter 2022-2023
    - Danville, Brenna Ross 50 Free AA
    - Lewisburg, Kimberly Shannon, 500 Free AA
    - Williamsport, Cael Nasdeo, Wrestling 121 AAA

  • 2022-2023 State Champions

    Fall 2022
    - Danville, Rory Lieberman, Cross Country AA
    - Southern Columba Girls Soccer A
    - Central Columbia Girls Soccer AA
    - Southern Columbia Football AA
    - Warrior Run, Hannah Rabb, Golf AA

    Winter 2022-2023
    - Danville, Brenna Ross 50 Free AA
    - Lewisburg, Kimberly Shannon, 500 Free AA
    - Williamsport, Cael Nasdeo, Wrestling 121 AAA

  • 2022-2023 State Champions

    Fall 2022
    - Danville, Rory Lieberman, Cross Country AA
    - Southern Columba Girls Soccer A
    - Central Columbia Girls Soccer AA
    - Southern Columbia Football AA
    - Warrior Run, Hannah Rabb, Golf AA

    Winter 2022-2023
    - Danville, Brenna Ross 50 Free AA
    - Lewisburg, Kimberly Shannon, 500 Free AA
    - Williamsport, Cael Nasdeo, Wrestling 121 AAA

  • 2022-2023 State Champions

    Fall 2022
    - Danville, Rory Lieberman, Cross Country AA
    - Southern Columba Girls Soccer A
    - Central Columbia Girls Soccer AA
    - Southern Columbia Football AA
    - Warrior Run, Hannah Rabb, Golf AA

    Winter 2022-2023
    - Danville, Brenna Ross 50 Free AA
    - Lewisburg, Kimberly Shannon, 500 Free AA
    - Williamsport, Cael Nasdeo, Wrestling 121 AAA

  • Official's Recognition

    The following officials/umpires were recognized by District IV for being selected to officiate PIAA State Playoff contests:
    - Bryce Brewer, Baseball (2022)
    - Albert Jones, Baseball (2022)
    - Chip Carnes, Baseball (2022)
    - Mark Marinucci, Baseball (2022)
    - Danny Troxell, Softball (2022)
    - Eric Wolfgang, Softball (2022)
    - Ed Souter, Softball (2022)
    - Mike Shaw, Softball (2022)
    - Dwight Woodley, Basketball (2023)
    - Colleen Sullivan, Basketball (2023)
    - Gary Daddario, Basketball (2023)
    - Joe Bohart, Swimming/Diving (2023)

  • Official's Recognition

    The following officials/umpires were recognized by District IV for being selected to officiate PIAA State Playoff contests:
    - Bryce Brewer, Baseball (2022)
    - Albert Jones, Baseball (2022)
    - Chip Carnes, Baseball (2022)
    - Mark Marinucci, Baseball (2022)
    - Danny Troxell, Softball (2022)
    - Eric Wolfgang, Softball (2022)
    - Ed Souter, Softball (2022)
    - Mike Shaw, Softball (2022)
    - Dwight Woodley, Basketball (2023)
    - Colleen Sullivan, Basketball (2023)
    - Gary Daddario, Basketball (2023)
    - Joe Bohart, Swimming/Diving (2023)

  • Official's Recognition

    The following officials/umpires were recognized by District IV for being selected to officiate PIAA State Playoff contests:
    - Bryce Brewer, Baseball (2022)
    - Albert Jones, Baseball (2022)
    - Chip Carnes, Baseball (2022)
    - Mark Marinucci, Baseball (2022)
    - Danny Troxell, Softball (2022)
    - Eric Wolfgang, Softball (2022)
    - Ed Souter, Softball (2022)
    - Mike Shaw, Softball (2022)
    - Dwight Woodley, Basketball (2023)
    - Colleen Sullivan, Basketball (2023)
    - Gary Daddario, Basketball (2023)
    - Joe Bohart, Swimming/Diving (2023)

  • Official's Recognition

    The following officials/umpires were recognized by District IV for being selected to officiate PIAA State Playoff contests:
    - Bryce Brewer, Baseball (2022)
    - Albert Jones, Baseball (2022)
    - Chip Carnes, Baseball (2022)
    - Mark Marinucci, Baseball (2022)
    - Danny Troxell, Softball (2022)
    - Eric Wolfgang, Softball (2022)
    - Ed Souter, Softball (2022)
    - Mike Shaw, Softball (2022)
    - Dwight Woodley, Basketball (2023)
    - Colleen Sullivan, Basketball (2023)
    - Gary Daddario, Basketball (2023)
    - Joe Bohart, Swimming/Diving (2023)

  • Official's Recognition

    The following officials/umpires were recognized by District IV for being selected to officiate PIAA State Playoff contests:
    - Bryce Brewer, Baseball (2022)
    - Albert Jones, Baseball (2022)
    - Chip Carnes, Baseball (2022)
    - Mark Marinucci, Baseball (2022)
    - Danny Troxell, Softball (2022)
    - Eric Wolfgang, Softball (2022)
    - Ed Souter, Softball (2022)
    - Mike Shaw, Softball (2022)
    - Dwight Woodley, Basketball (2023)
    - Colleen Sullivan, Basketball (2023)
    - Gary Daddario, Basketball (2023)
    - Joe Bohart, Swimming/Diving (2023)

  • Official's Recognition

    The following officials/umpires were recognized by District IV for being selected to officiate PIAA State Playoff contests:
    - Bryce Brewer, Baseball (2022)
    - Albert Jones, Baseball (2022)
    - Chip Carnes, Baseball (2022)
    - Mark Marinucci, Baseball (2022)
    - Danny Troxell, Softball (2022)
    - Eric Wolfgang, Softball (2022)
    - Ed Souter, Softball (2022)
    - Mike Shaw, Softball (2022)
    - Dwight Woodley, Basketball (2023)
    - Colleen Sullivan, Basketball (2023)
    - Gary Daddario, Basketball (2023)
    - Joe Bohart, Swimming/Diving (2023)

  • Official's Recognition

    The following officials/umpires were recognized by District IV for being selected to officiate PIAA State Playoff contests:
    - Bryce Brewer, Baseball (2022)
    - Albert Jones, Baseball (2022)
    - Chip Carnes, Baseball (2022)
    - Mark Marinucci, Baseball (2022)
    - Danny Troxell, Softball (2022)
    - Eric Wolfgang, Softball (2022)
    - Ed Souter, Softball (2022)
    - Mike Shaw, Softball (2022)
    - Dwight Woodley, Basketball (2023)
    - Colleen Sullivan, Basketball (2023)
    - Gary Daddario, Basketball (2023)
    - Joe Bohart, Swimming/Diving (2023)

  • Official's Recognition

    The following officials/umpires were recognized by District IV for being selected to officiate PIAA State Playoff contests:
    - Bryce Brewer, Baseball (2022)
    - Albert Jones, Baseball (2022)
    - Chip Carnes, Baseball (2022)
    - Mark Marinucci, Baseball (2022)
    - Danny Troxell, Softball (2022)
    - Eric Wolfgang, Softball (2022)
    - Ed Souter, Softball (2022)
    - Mike Shaw, Softball (2022)
    - Dwight Woodley, Basketball (2023)
    - Colleen Sullivan, Basketball (2023)
    - Gary Daddario, Basketball (2023)
    - Joe Bohart, Swimming/Diving (2023)

  • Official's Recognition

    The following officials/umpires were recognized by District IV for being selected to officiate PIAA State Playoff contests:
    - Bryce Brewer, Baseball (2022)
    - Albert Jones, Baseball (2022)
    - Chip Carnes, Baseball (2022)
    - Mark Marinucci, Baseball (2022)
    - Danny Troxell, Softball (2022)
    - Eric Wolfgang, Softball (2022)
    - Ed Souter, Softball (2022)
    - Mike Shaw, Softball (2022)
    - Dwight Woodley, Basketball (2023)
    - Colleen Sullivan, Basketball (2023)
    - Gary Daddario, Basketball (2023)
    - Joe Bohart, Swimming/Diving (2023)

  • Official's Recognition

    The following officials/umpires were recognized by District IV for being selected to officiate PIAA State Playoff contests:
    - Bryce Brewer, Baseball (2022)
    - Albert Jones, Baseball (2022)
    - Chip Carnes, Baseball (2022)
    - Mark Marinucci, Baseball (2022)
    - Danny Troxell, Softball (2022)
    - Eric Wolfgang, Softball (2022)
    - Ed Souter, Softball (2022)
    - Mike Shaw, Softball (2022)
    - Dwight Woodley, Basketball (2023)
    - Colleen Sullivan, Basketball (2023)
    - Gary Daddario, Basketball (2023)
    - Joe Bohart, Swimming/Diving (2023)

  • Official's Recognition

    The following officials/umpires were recognized by District IV for being selected to officiate PIAA State Playoff contests:
    - Bryce Brewer, Baseball (2022)
    - Albert Jones, Baseball (2022)
    - Chip Carnes, Baseball (2022)
    - Mark Marinucci, Baseball (2022)
    - Danny Troxell, Softball (2022)
    - Eric Wolfgang, Softball (2022)
    - Ed Souter, Softball (2022)
    - Mike Shaw, Softball (2022)
    - Dwight Woodley, Basketball (2023)
    - Colleen Sullivan, Basketball (2023)
    - Gary Daddario, Basketball (2023)
    - Joe Bohart, Swimming/Diving (2023)

  • 21-22 PIAA Coaches of the YEAR

    Congratulations to the following PHAC coach for being selected as PIAA Coach of the year during 2021-2022:
    - Joshua Gavitt - Hughesville, Cross Country

    Congratulations to the following District IV coach for being selected as PIAA Coach of the year during 2021-2022:
    - Chris Glenn - Montgomery, Softball

  • 2021-2022 State Champions

    Fall 2021
    Cross Country - Hughesville Boys A
    Cross Country - Lewisburg Boys AA
    Football - Southern Columbia AA
    Girls Soccer - Southern Columbia A

    Winter 2021-2022
    Boys Basketball - Loyalsock AAA
    Girls Basketball - Mount Carmel AA
    Swimming - Lewisburg, Kim Shannon, 200IM & 500 Free AA
    Wrestling - Montoursville, Cael Crebs, 189 AA
    Wrestling - Selinsgrove, Nate Schon, 285 AAA


    Spring 2022
    Boys Track - Hughesville, 4x800 AA
    Boys Track - Southern Columbia, Jake Rose 110 & 300 Meter Hurdles AA
    Girls Track - Southern Columbia, Kate Moncavage 800 Meter AA
    Girls Track - Central Columbia, 4x100 AA (Maddy Blake/Liberty Garinger/Rilee McMahan/Kendra Stout)
    Girls Track - Central Columbia, 4x400 AA (Maddy Blake/Haley Bull/Liberty Garinger/Kendra Stout)

  • Fall 2021 State Champions

    Cross Country - Hughesville Boys A
    Cross Country - Lewisburg Boys AA
    Football - Southern Columbia AA
    Girls Soccer - Southern Columbia A

  • District Playoffs

    Check the 2022-2023 District IV Playoff updates under the Championships menu option.

  • 20-21 PIAA Coaches of the YEAR

    Congratulations to SEVEN PHAC coaches chosen as PIAA Coaches of the Year for the 20-21.
    Ron Insinger, Loy - B Bball
    Kent Lane, SCA - Wrestling
    Ron Hess, Lew - B XC
    Tom Donlan, SCA - Track & Field
    Lisa Varano, MCA - G Ball
    Aaron Flook, Bloom - Girls Soccer
    Cory Dufrene, WR - G XC

  • 2020-2021 State Champions

    Cross Country: Warrior Run, Girls AA Team & Lewisburg, Boys AA Team
    Football: Southern Columbia AA
    Boys Soccer: Lewisburg AA
    Girls Soccer: Southern Columbia A & Bloomsburg AA
    Girls Basketball: Mount Carmel AA
    Boys Basketball: Loyalsock Township AA
    Swimming/Diving: Kimberly Shannon, Lewisburg 200IM & 500 Free
    Wrestling: Nate Schon, Selinsgrove 285 lbs
    Track: Jake Rose, Southern Columbia - 110M & 300M Hurdles AA
    Track: Braeden Wisloski, Southern Columbia - 100 Meter Dash AA
    Track: Idris Ali, Loyalsock Township - Triple Jump AA
    Track: James Koconis/Calvin Bailey/Gianluca Perrone/Thomas Hess, Lewisburg - 4x800M Relay AAA
    Track: Allen Taylor, Williamsport - 110 Meter Hurdles AAA

  • Twitter Account

    Please check out our new Twitter account at PHAC Athletics - @AthleticsPhac.

  • PHAC Basketball Playoffs

    The PHAC Basketball Playoffs were held on Wednesday (Girls), 2/16/22, and Thursday (boys), 2/17/22, with the finals being held on Friday, 2/18/22. Congratulations to Southern Columbia Girls and Loyalsock Boys for winning their respective championships.

  • Spring 2024 Important Dates

    2024 Spring Sports Season:
    - Monday, March 4, 2024 - First mandatory practice date
    - Saturday, March 9, 2024 - First scrimmage date
    - Friday, March 15, 2024 - First legal play date
    - Monday, March 18, 2024 - First practice date, Junior Boys/Girls Soccer
    - Friday, March 29, 2024 - Good Friday
    - Sunday, March 31, 2024 - Easter Sunday
    - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - Baseball Play Deadline
    - Saturday, May 18, 2024 - Last Regular Season Play Date
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  • Winter 2023-2024 Important Dates

    2023-2024 Winter Sports Season:
    - Monday, October 9, 2023 - First practice date, Junior High Girls Basketball
    - Friday, November 17, 2023 - First mandatory practice date
    - Thursday, November 23, 2023 - Thanksgiving
    - Friday, November, 24, 2023 - First scrimmage date
    - Friday, December 1, 2023 - First legal play date
    - Monday, December 4, 2023 - First practice date, Junior High Boys Basketball
    - Wednesday/Thursday/Friday, February 14/15/16, 2024 - PHAC Basketball Playoffs
    - Saturday, February, 17, 2024 - Last Regular Season Play Date
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  • Fall 2023 Important Dates

    2023 Fall Sports Season:
    - Monday, August 7, 2023: Heat Acclimitazation week for football
    - Monday, August 14, 2023: First mandatory practice date for all fall sports
    - Saturday, August 19, 2023: First scrimmage date
    - Friday, August 25, 2023: First play date, all fall sports
    - Monday, October 9, 2023: First practice date, Junior High Girls Basketball
    - Saturday, October 21, 2023: Last Regular Season Contest Date for Fall Sports
    - Saturday, November 4, 2023: District Deadline
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  • PHAC Website

    Welcome to the Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference website. Our goal is to provide as much information as possible about the schools, teams and participants in the PHAC as possible. The site will be continually updated to keep the information current and pertinent. Please check back often!
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  • State Tournament Matchups and Results

    Matchups and results from PIAA State competition can be found at http://www.piaa.org/. Select "Sport" to view the sport you are looking for and then "Championship Information" to the right to go to the current and past championships.
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  • PHAC Playoffs

    The PHAC offers league championships in Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Track and Girls Track. As we get closer to the dates, matchups and results will be posted under the "Championships" section of the website.

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