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Shamokin Indians pursue third consecutive district title in 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:55 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Shamokin Indians pursue third consecutive district title in 2026

Summary

The Shamokin Indians aim for their third straight district title in 2026, drawing on the experience of 18 returning seniors. Head coach Marc Persing praised the team's growth, noting many players started as freshmen. Quarterback Logan Steele hopes to improve his performance while targeting a state championship. The offense will feature running back Noah Ringes, who embraces a tough playing style. Defensively, the team returns eight starters and aims to improve on last season's scoring defense.

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•Shamokin won back-to-back district titles in 2024 and 2025.
•Logan Steele aims to reduce interceptions while leading the offense.
•Noah Ringes will contribute to the running game this season.
•Liam Montgomery leads a defensive unit that returns eight starters.
•The team is looking to translate experience into championship success.

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3:55 AMYahoo Sports — Shamokin battle tested, eyes set on state title run

What they're saying

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COAL TOWNSHIP, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Shamokin Indians won back-to-back district titles the past two seasons and want more in 2026 with 18 returning seniors. In the back mountains of coal country, there sits a football powerhouse: the Shamokin Indians. “It’s four years in the making. The majority of them came up as freshmen, […]
— Yahoo Sports

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