Mahanoy Area

The North Schuylkill Spartans and Mahanoy Area Bears have shared a competitive football rivalry, with North Schuylkill leading the series 19-5. The Spartans have dominated this matchup, particularly in recent years, with multiple high-scoring victories.

North Schuylkill’s standout performances include:

• A commanding 50-21 win in 2020.
  

• A dominant stretch from 2008 to 2014, during which they won six consecutive games, including shutouts like 40-0 in 2009 and 35-0 in 2010.
  

• Historic victories such as a 46-0 shutout in 1978 and a 48-0 win in 1974, highlighting their strength in earlier decades.
  

Mahanoy Area’s most recent victory came in 2015, with a solid 17-0 shutout. The Bears also achieved notable wins in 2007 (34-14) and earlier in the rivalry, including their first win in 1966 (18-7).

Close games like North Schuylkill’s narrow 38-37 win in 2011 and Mahanoy Area’s 26-20 victory in 1970 have added to the intensity and excitement of this rivalry. The series reflects the competitive spirit and tradition of high school football in the region, with North Schuylkill maintaining the upper hand throughout most of its history.

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NORTH SCHUYLKILL vs. MAHANOY AREA - (NS Leads 19-5)

Year	North Schuylkill	Mahanoy Area	Result	Notes
2020	50	21	Win
2015	0	17	Loss
2014	49	7	Win
2013	31	7	Win
2012	30	0	Win
2011	38	37	Win
2010	35	0	Win
2009	40	0	Win
2008	40	8	Win
2007	14	34	Loss
2006	21	14	Win
1978	46	0	Win
1977	21	8	Win
1976	26	20	Win
1975	34	0	Win
1974	48	0	Win
1973	22	14	Win
1972	34	0	Win
1971	41	24	Win
1970	6	34	Loss
1969	6	13	Loss
1968	20	2	Win
1967	39	14	Win
1966	7	18	Loss