Mount Carmel Area

The game balls when Ashland and North Schuylkill beat Mount Carmel for the first time.

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Summary of North Schuylkill vs. Mount Carmel Area Rivalry Series

The rivalry between the North Schuylkill Spartans and Mount Carmel Area Red Tornadoes is one of the most historic and intense in the anthracite coal region.

The tradition began over a century ago between the Ashland High School Black Diamonds and the Mount Carmel Red Tornadoes. Mount Carmel won the series 30-5-1.

After the jointure of the Ashland Area Joint School District and the Frackville School District in 1966. Both schools had operating football programs that consolidated. The Ringtown School District did not have a football program. The Mount Carmel Area Red Tornadoes rivalry carried over from Ashland High School to the new school's name, North Schuylkill Spartans.

Mount Carmel leads the North Schuylkill series 31-18 since the jointure, but in recent years, the Spartans has made significant strides, winning nine of the last ten matchups, including thrilling games in 2023 (34-27) and 2024 (37-30).

Key highlights of the rivalry include:

• 2021-2024: A dominant period for North Schuylkill, highlighted by close victories and their ability to match Mount Carmel’s storied reputation.
  

• Early Rivalry: Mount Carmel controlled much of the earlier decades, including several lopsided wins like 56-7 in 1969 and 45-0 in 1966, underscoring their dominance at the time.
  

• Turning Point: North Schuylkill's notable victory in 1982 (28-27) showed their potential to challenge Mount Carmel and marked the beginning of a more competitive era.
  

Despite Mount Carmel’s early dominance, the rivalry remains a showcase of competitive spirit and high school football excellence, with North Schuylkill proving to be a formidable opponent in recent years. The battles between these programs reflect the rich football traditions of their respective communities. The overall series record between Ashland and North Schuylkill vs. Mount Carmel Area 61-23-1.

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NORTH SCHUYLKILL vs. MOUNT CARMEL AREA (MCA Leads 31-17)

Year	North Schuylkill	Mount Carmel Area	Result	Notes
2025	62	20	Win
2024	37	30	Win
2023	34	27	Win
2022	17	25	Loss
2021	33	14	Win
2020	N/A	N/A	N/A	DNP: Covid Pandemic
2019	29	17	Win
2018	21	20	Win
2017	33	22	Win
2016	28	14	Win
2015	41	0	Win
2014	53	21	Win
2013	13	19	Loss
2012	41	44	Loss
2011	21	13	Win
2010	34	0	Win
2009	27	7	Win
2008	21	28	Loss
2007	13	42	Loss
2006	27	47	Loss
2005	6	26	Loss
2004	0	33	Loss
2003	0	34	Loss
2002	6	40	Loss
2001	0	27	Loss
2000	13	28	Loss
1999	29	12	Win
1998	12	27	Loss
1997	20	21	Loss
1996	0	14	Loss
1995	14	6	Win
1994	0	42	Loss
1993	19	29	Loss
1992	0	26	Loss
1991	13	22	Loss
1990	0	30	Loss
1989	14	23	Loss
1988	21	29	Loss
1987	31	0	Win
1986	13	9	Win
1985	13	29	Loss
1984	12	40	Loss
1983	13	36	Loss
1982	28	27	Win
1981	6	37	Loss
1980	6	33	Loss
1979	0	14	Loss
1978	0	18	Loss
1977	10	14	Loss
1976	19	46	Loss
1975	0	33	Loss
1974	27	30	Loss
1973	8	20	Loss
1972	3	21	Loss
1971	14	24	Loss
1970	0	48	Loss
1969	7	56	Loss
1968	6	33	Loss
1967	0	41	Loss
1966	0	45	Loss

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The First North Schuylkill Team To Beat Mount Carmel Area

1st Row: Jim Pellock, Joe Cataldo, John Jordan, Steve Cesari, Steve Ennis, Vince Disabella, Todd Smith. 2nd Row: Tony Jordan, Charles Anthony, John Petrus, Scott Houser, Ron Elsavage, Harry Dillman, John Rupinsky, Rob Wary. 3rd Row: Rich Wagner, Bill Kaufman, Blake Mickatavage, Joe Pellock, Dave Gricoski, Jeff Grove, Scott Miller, Duane Dean, Dave Cabullis, Mike Major, Bob Gray. 4th Row: Jim Cooney, Glenn Geist, Jack Polizzi, Chris Lewullis, Bob Cheddar, Bill Stanton, Tim Reinoehl, Albert Razzis, Joe James, and Ron Hartz.

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On Friday October 15, 1982, was the first time a North Schuylkill football team beat the Mount Carmel Area Red Tornadoes in school history. Head Coach Barry Hackenberg and his Spartans upset the Red Tornadoes and Legendary Pennsylvania Hall of Fame coach Joseph 'Jazz' Diminick. The Spartans won 28-27 at Spartan Stadium. Before the North Schuylkill Jointure back in 1966. The last time an Ashland High School football team beat Mount Carmel was back on October 27, 1950. The Black Diamonds beat the Red Tornadoes 18-7 at Memorial Field in Ashland. It took 32 years to beat Mount Carmel. There was also a tie back in 1956.

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ASHLAND vs. MOUNT CARMEL (MC Won 31-5-1)

Year	Ashland	Mount Carmel	Result	Notes
1965	12	63	Loss
1964	0	39	Loss
1963	7	54	Loss
1962	12	34	Loss
1961	0	33	Loss
1960	0	32	Loss
1959	0	21	Loss
1958	6	22	Loss
1957	0	21	Loss
1956	6	6	Tie
1955	20	60	Loss
1954	14	33	Loss
1953	7	33	Loss
1952	6	33	Loss
1951	7	19	Loss
1950	18	7	Win
1949	7	0	Win
1948	13	8	Win
1947	0	6	Loss
1946	7	33	Loss
1945	0	32	Loss
1944	0	31	Loss
1943	8	0	Win
1942	6	13	Loss
1941	0	20	Loss
1940	0	40	Loss
1939	0	19	Loss
1938	0	33	Loss
1934	6	12	Loss
1933	13	0	Win
1925	6	91	Loss
1924	0	25	Loss
1920	0	63	Loss
1919	0	39	Loss
1911	0	23	Loss
1909	0	56	Loss

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The First Ashland Team To Beat Mount Carmel

Mount Carmel Item - October 05, 1933

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1933 Ashland and Mount Carmel game ball article.

The 1933 Ashland High School Black Diamonds and Mount Carmel High School Red Tornadoes game ball was on display in the old Ashland/North Schuylkill High School on North 9th Street in Ashland. When the new North Schuylkill Jr./ Sr. built their trophy cases. The game ball was in the trophy case at the lower lobby for years. Due to lack of room in the North Schuylkill trophy cases. The game ball had to find a new home and it's currently on display at the Ashland Borough Hall/Museum of Anthracite Mining located at 401 South 18th Street. This was the first time Ashland beat the Mount Carmel.

Article Source: Record American - October 14, 1933

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Shamokin News Dispatch - October 05, 1933