Spartan Football by Decade (1960s)
- nssite8
- Nov 22, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 27, 2024
The 1960s marked the birth of the North Schuylkill Spartan Football program, a decade of beginnings, challenges, and the establishment of traditions. Formed through the merger of local schools, the team debuted in 1966 under Coach Ed Wojciechowski, finishing with a 4-6 record. This foundational year retained the historic rivalry with Mount Carmel, ensuring continuity with regional traditions.
Under Coach Bob Oravitz, who took over in 1967, the Spartans gained momentum, improving to a 6-4 record and showing their competitive potential. The team continued to progress, peaking in 1968 with a 7-3 season that featured thrilling victories over rivals such as Panther Valley and Shenandoah Valley. The Spartans demonstrated their resilience and growth, becoming a competitive force in Schuylkill County.
Though the team faced setbacks in 1969, finishing with a 4-6 record, the 1960s laid a strong foundation for the program. With spirited performances, growing rivalries, and a supportive community, the Spartans set the stage for decades of success and established their place in high school football history.
1966 VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Date | Team | Location | Spartan Score | Opponent Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sept. 10 | Schuylkill Haven Area | Home | 21 | 6 | Win |
Sept. 17 | Bloomsburg Area | Away | 19 | 7 | Win |
Sept. 24 | Blue Mountain | Away | 7 | 18 | Loss |
Sept. 30 | Shenandoah Valley | Away | 6 | 12 | Loss |
Oct. 7 | Jim Thorpe Area | Home | 14 | 52 | Loss |
Oct. 14 | Mahanoy Area | Home | 7 | 18 | Loss |
Oct. 22 | Saint Clair Area | Away | 21 | 13 | Win |
Oct. 28 | Mount Carmel Area | Home | 0 | 45 | Loss |
Nov. 4 | Minersville Area | Away | 26 | 25 | Win |
Nov. 10 | Panther Valley | Home | 12 | 62 | Loss |
RECORD: Won 4, Lost 6. HOME GAMES: Memorial Field, Ashland
COACH: Ed Wojciechowski
The North Schuylkill Board of Education approved acquiring Ashland High School's football schedule to keep the Mount Carmel and Ashland football rivalry. Mount Carmel was not on Frackville's schedule.
1967 VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Date | Team | Location | Spartan Score | Opponent Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sept. 8 | Schuylkill Haven | Away | 26 | 6 | Win |
Sept. 16 | Bloomsburg Area | Home | 12 | 19 | Loss |
Sept. 23 | Blue Mountain | Home | 6 | 27 | Loss |
Sept. 30 | Shenandoah Valley | Home | 20 | 13 | Win |
Oct. 6 | Shikellamy | Away | 6 | 42 | Loss |
Oct. 13 | Mahanoy Area | Away | 39 | 14 | Win |
Oct. 20 | Saint Clair Area | Home | 24 | 6 | Win |
Oct. 27 | Mount Carmel Area | Away | 0 | 41 | Loss |
Nov. 3 | Minersville Area | Home | 54 | 7 | Win |
Nov. 11 | Panther Valley | Away | 33 | 7 | Win |
RECORD: Won 6, Lost 4 HOME GAMES: Memorial Field, Ashland
COACH: Bob Oravitz
1968 VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Date | Team | Location | Spartan Score | Opponent Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sept. 7 | Schuylkill Haven | Home | 33 | 7 | Win |
Sept. 14 | Bloomsburg Area | Away | 38 | 12 | Win |
Sept. 21 | Blue Mountain | Away | 19 | 33 | Loss |
Sept. 27 | Shenandoah Valley | Away | 21 | 20 | Win |
Oct. 5 | Shikellamy | Home | 13 | 19 | Loss |
Oct. 10 | Mahanoy Area | Home | 20 | 2 | Win |
Oct. 21 | Saint Clair Area | Away | 47 | 6 | Win |
Oct. 25 | Mount Carmel Area | Home | 6 | 33 | Loss |
Nov. 1 | Minersville Area | Away | 20 | 7 | Win |
Nov. 9 | Panther Valley | Home | 26 | 25 | Win |
RECORD: Won 7, Lost 3
HOME GAMES: Memorial Field, Ashland
COACH: Bob Oravitz
1969 VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Date | Team | Location | Spartan Score | Opponent Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sept. 5 | Schuylkill Haven Area | Away | 46 | 14 | Win |
Sept. 13 | Bloomsburg Area | Home | 22 | 30 | Loss |
Sept. 19 | Blue Mountain | Home | 0 | 28 | Loss |
Sept. 27 | Shenandoah Valley | Home | 41 | 16 | Win |
Oct. 3 | Shikellamy | Away | 7 | 30 | Loss |
Oct. 10 | Mahanoy Area | Away | 7 | 13 | Loss |
Oct. 18 | Saint Clair Area | Home | 13 | 14 | Loss |
Oct. 24 | Mount Carmel Area | Away | 7 | 56 | Loss |
Nov. 1 | Minersville Area | Home | 14 | 6 | Win |
Nov. 8 | Panther Valley | Away | 24 | 6 | Win |
RECORD: Won 4, Lost 6
HOME GAMES: Memorial Field, Ashland
COACH: Bob Oravitz
