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Wellsboro | 0 |
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Montoursville | 49 |
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Muncy | 13 |
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Wellsboro | 14 |
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Wellsboro | 6 |
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Canton | 41 |
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Athens | 12 |
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Wellsboro | 26 |
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Wellsboro | 17 |
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Towanda | 20 |
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Troy | 51 |
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Wellsboro | 7 |
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Wyalusing | 21 |
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Wellsboro | 6 |
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Wellsboro | 20 |
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South Williamsport | 62 |
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Cowanesque Valley | 12 |
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Wellsboro | 0 |
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North Penn-Mansfield | 21 |
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Wellsboro | 6 |
- WellsboroFootball.com
- Team Info
- 2023 Coaching Staff
- Matt Hildebrand
Matt Hildebrand
- Position Head Coach
- Hometown York, PA
- High School Dallastown
- College Mansfield University
Coaching Bio
Coach Hildebrand is in his 11th year as the head football coach of the Hornets, and is in his 15th year overall of coaching football for the Hornets. Coach Hildebrand is originally from York, Pennsylvania where he went to high school at Dallastown Area High School. Coach Hildebrand was a three-year starter, captain, and was selected to the All-Conference team three years in a row. Coach Hildebrand graduated from Dallastown in 2002.
After high school, Coach Hildebrand attended Mansfield University majoring in Elementary Education. While at Mansfield, Coach Hildebrand was a Quarterback, Tight End, and Wide Receiver for the Mountaineer Football Team from 2002-2005, before graduating in December 2006.
Coach Hildebrand currently teaches fourth grade and resides in Wellsboro with his wife, Amber and sons, Brycen and Emmett.
| Coaching History | |
|---|---|
| YEAR | POSITION |
| 2013-2023 | Head Coach |
| 2011-2012 | Offensive Coordinator |
| 2010 | Middle School Head Coach |
| 2009 | Quarterbacks, Defensive Backs |
| 2007-2008 | Wide Receivers, Tight Ends, Defensive Backs |
| Varsity Coaching Records | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR | OVERALL | PCT | LEAGUE | PCT |
| 2024 | 0-0 | 0.000 | 0-0 | 0.000 |
| 2023 | 2-8 | 0.200 | 2-7 | 0.222 |
| 2022 | 1-9 | 0.100 | 1-7 | 0.125 |
| 2021 | 5-4 | 0.556 | 4-2 | 0.667 |
| 2020 | 3-3 | 0.500 | 2-3 | 0.400 |
| 2019 | 9-2 | 0.818 | 7-1 | 0.875 |
| 2018 | 8-3 | 0.727 | 6-2 | 0.750 |
| 2017 | 10-1 | 0.909 | 10-0 | 1.000 |
| 2016 | 11-1 | 0.917 | 10-0 | 1.000 |
| 2015 | 10-3 | 0.769 | 6-2 | 0.750 |
| 2014 | 8-3 | 0.727 | 6-2 | 0.750 |
| 2013 | 10-1 | 0.909 | 9-0 | 1.000 |
| TOTALS | 77-38 | 0.670 | 63-26 | 0.708 |
| Varsity Playoff Records | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR | WINS | LOSSES | TIES | PCT |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.500 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.667 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
| TOTALS | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0.273 |
| Varsity Opponent Records | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEAM | WINS | LOSSES | TIES | PCT |
| Athens | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0.800 |
| Bald Eagle Area | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Bloomsburg | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Bucktail | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Canton | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0.444 |
| Columbia Montour Vo-Tech | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Cowanesque Valley | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0.889 |
| Hughesville | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Lewisburg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Line Mountain | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Loyalsock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Milton | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Montgomery | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Montoursville | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Muncy | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0.857 |
| North Penn-Mansfield | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0.571 |
| Northwest Area | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Old Forge | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Port Allegany | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Sayre | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| South Williamsport | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0.167 |
| Towanda | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0.700 |
| Troy | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0.417 |
| Wyalusing | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0.800 |
| Junior High Coaching Records | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR | OVERALL | PCT | LEAGUE | PCT |
| 2010 | 3-6 | 0.333 | 0-0 | 0.000 |
| TOTALS | 3-6 | 0.333 | 0-0 | 0.000 |
| Junior High Opponent Records | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEAM | WINS | LOSSES | TIES | PCT |
| Athens | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Canton | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Cowanesque Valley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Sayre | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
| South Williamsport | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Towanda | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Troy | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Wyalusing | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
Four Hornets Named To NTL All-Star Football Team
December 28, 2023
Four members of the Wellsboro Varsity Football team were named to the NTL Large School Division All-Star team on Wednesday, December 27.
Hornets Down Athens 26-12 To Even Up Season Record
September 16, 2023
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team defeated Athens 26-12 on the road to bring their record back up to .500 on Friday, September 15.
Canton Overpowers Wellsboro On Hall Of Fame Night
September 8, 2023
On a night where the Wellsboro Sports Hall of Fame welcomed four new members into the Class of 2023, the Canton Warriors connected on multiple big plays in a 41-6 win over the Hornets on Thursday, September 7.
Bowen's 2 TDs Lead Hornets In Upset Over Muncy, 14-13
September 2, 2023
Junior Ryder Bowen scored a pair of touchdowns to lead the Wellsboro Varsity Football to a 14-13 upset win on the road in Muncy on Friday, September 1.
Banks, Montoursville Run Past Hornets In Season Opener
August 26, 2023
Montoursville's Christian Banks scored three first half touchdowns en route to a 49-0 season opening shut out of Wellsboro on Friday, August 25.
Hildebrand, Campbell Take Part In NTL Football Media Day
August 3, 2023
Head Coach Matt Hildebrand and senior Hayes Campbell represented Wellsboro at the Northern Tier League's annual Football Media Day event at Shepard Hills Country Club in Waverly, NY on Tuesday.
Wellsboro Football Wraps Up Inaugural Season Of Summer Flag Football
July 14, 2023
The Wellsboro Football team, in conjunction with NFL Flag Football, just concluded its inaugural season of summer flag football last Wednesday, July 5.
Brown Commits To Eastern Kentucky
June 13, 2023
Former Hornet Hunter Brown committed to Eastern Kentucky to finish his two remaining years of college football on Thursday, May 25.
Brought To Play At Alfred University
March 24, 2023
Earlier this week, senior Cameron Brought signed his Letter of Intent to play football at Division III Alfred University.
Gridders Club Honors 2023 Seniors
December 12, 2022
On Sunday, December 11 the Wellsboro Gridders Club held their annual end-of-season banquet.
Hornets End Skid, Mercy Rule Wyalusing For Homecoming Win
October 8, 2022
Sophomore Quaterback Will Gastrock threw 4 touchdowns as the Wellsboro Hornets ended a six-game losing streak in a 41-6 Homecoming win over Wyalusing on Friday, October 7.
Miscues Doom Hornets in 30-22 Loss To Muncy
September 3, 2022
Penalties, turnovers, and special teams miscues led to a 30-22 loss in Wellsboro's home opener on the gridiron against Muncy on Friday, September 2.
Montoursville Rallies With 21-Point 3rd Quarter to Defeat Wellsboro
August 27, 2022
Montoursville put together a 21-point 3rd quarter rally to edge the Wellsboro Varsity Football team, 21-14, in the season-opening game on Friday, August 26.
Hildebrand selected to coach in PSFCA East/West All-Star game
March 14, 2022
Wellsboro Head Coach Matt Hildebrand has been selected to coach in this year's PSFCA East/West Small School All-Star game during Big 33 Weekend on Sunday, May 29, 2022.
Hornets regain Jones Trophy after 13-0 win over North Penn in "Mud Bowl"
October 30, 2021
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team regained the Morton F. Jones Trophy by shutting out rival North Penn-Mansfield 13-0 on Friday, October 29.
Hornets roll to 49-13 senior night win over Athens
October 22, 2021
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team racked up 499 yards of total offense en route to a 49-13 win over the Athens Wildcats during Senior Night on Friday, October 22.
Hornets hang tough in loss to Montoursville
August 29, 2021
A week ago when the Wellsboro Varsity Football team broke camp they had 24 kids on their entire roster. When they traveled to Montoursville Saturday for their 2021 season-opening game they faced off against a team of 68 Warriors.
Hornets shutout Towanda, 43-0, following 2 week layoff
October 10, 2020
After not playing for two weeks the Wellsboro Varsity Football team regained their stride after a 43-0 win over Towanda on Friday, October 9.
Hildebrand scores win 67 in 48-6 victory over CV
September 12, 2020
As his eighth season at the helm of the Wellsboro Football program started, Matt Hildebrand became the program's all-time wins leader after a 48-6 win on the road at Cowanesque Valley on Friday, September 11.
Clemens joins Bloomsburg Football program
July 16, 2020
Senior Keegan Clemens made his commitment to Bloomsburg University as the newest member of the Husky Football team on Wednesday, July 15.
Hauser signs National Letter of Intent to Kutztown
February 18, 2020
Senior Aidan Hauser signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his football career at Kutztown University back on Wednesday, February 5.
Turnovers doom Hornets in 17-14 loss to North Penn
November 3, 2019
The North Penn-Mansfield Panthers forced 4 turnovers as they fended off rival Wellsboro 17-14 in the District IV quarterfinals at Wellsboro on Saturday, November 2.
Hornets top North Penn 21-7 to regain Morton Jones Trophy
October 26, 2019
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team brought back the Morton F. Jones Trophy back to Wellsboro after beating rival North Penn-Mansfield 21-7 at Island Park on Friday, October 25.
Hornets top undefeated Warriors, 40-6
October 12, 2019
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team handed the visiting Canton Warriors their first loss of the season with a 40-6 victory on Friday, October 11 during Senior Night.
Hornets ruin Milton's Homecoming, 47-7
October 5, 2019
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team rolled to their 5th straight win of the season with a 47-7 win on the road in Milton on Friday, October 4.
Hauser breaks 1,000 as Hornets hammer Hughesville
September 21, 2019
Aidan Hauser ran for 3 touchdowns, returned a punt for a touchdown, and threw a touchdown pass to help Wellsboro dismantle Hughesville on Friday, September 20.
Hauser breaks rushing record in Hornets' 54-12 win against Towanda
September 14, 2019
Senior Aidan Hauser set a new all-time Wellsboro rushing record as the Hornets defeated Towanda 54-12 on Friday, September 13..
Big 2nd quarter leads Hornets past Red Raiders
September 7, 2019
A 28-point 2nd quarter propelled the Wellsboro Varsity Football team to a 70-28 win over Montgomery on Friday, September 6.
Hornets rout CV in opener, 53-6
August 24, 2019
Right from the opening buzzer the Wellsboro Varsity Football team put on a dominating performance in a 53-6 win over Cowanesque Valley on Friday, August 23.
Brown signs Letter of Intent to St. Francis
February 6, 2019
Senior Hunter Brown signed his National Letter of Intent on Wednesday, February 6 to continue his football career at Division I St. Francis University.
Brown to play in East/West All-Star Game
February 3, 2019
Senior Hunter Brown was selected to play in this year's PSFCA East/West All-Star game on Thursday, January 31.
Brown, Hauser named to PA Writers All-State Team
December 28, 2018
Senior Hunter Brown and junior Aidan Hauser were named to the PA Writers All-State Class AA Football team on Thursday, December 27.
Gridders Club honors 2018 senior football class
December 11, 2018
The Wellsboro Gridders Club honored the 2018 team and 2019 senior class at their annual banquet on Sunday, December 9.
Hauser named WETM Sports Fall MVP
December 11, 2018
Junior running back Aidan Hauser was named WETM TV's Fall MVP on Monday, December 10.
Trojans end Hornets season in D4 AA quarterfinals
November 3, 2018
The Troy Trojans avenged a 36-8 week two loss to the Wellsboro Hornets by knocking them out of the District IV Class AA playoffs on Friday, November 2.
Brown sets record in Hornets 49-22 win over Wyalusing
October 20, 2018
Senior Hunter Brown broke Wellsboro's career sack record in the Hornets' 49-22 win over Wyalusing on Friday, October 19.
Hornets gut out 20-14 Homecoming win over Milton
October 6, 2018
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team won their 4th straight Homecoming game as they handed Milton a 20-14 loss on Friday, October 5.
Hornets rally from 21-point halftime deficit to beat Athens
September 29, 2018
Trailing 21-0 at halftime, the Wellsboro Varsity Football team outscored the Athens Wildcats 35-7 in the second half to score a 35-28 win and remain undefeated.
Second half Hornets sting Hughesville, 28-7
September 22, 2018
Over the last three weeks the Wellsboro Varsity Football team have been a second half team. That trend continued as they earned their fifth straight win as they topped Hughesville 28-7 on Friday, September 21.
Hornets score 30 unanswered points to topple Towanda
September 15, 2018
Just like last week against Montgomery, junior Aidan Hauser returned a second-half kickoff for a touchdown to spark the Wellsboro Varsity Football team in a 30-3 road win over Towanda on Friday, September 14.
Hornets turn up heat in second half to top Montgomery
September 8, 2018
After a slow first half against Montgomery on Friday, September 7, the Wellsboro Varsity Football team scored 26 unanswered points to notch their third straight win to start 2018.
Button's career night leads Hornets past Troy
September 1, 2018
Two fumbles recoveries, six tackles, two punt return touchdowns, and one receiving touchdown. That was senior Tanner Button's stat line as the Hornets improved to 2-0 following a 36-8 victory over Troy on Friday, August 31.
Hornets overcome slow start to roll past CV
August 25, 2018
Week one football games usually start out sloppy, and that was the case in the Hornets' opener against Cowanesque Valley on Friday, August 24.
Kozuhowski set to join Mansfield University's sprint football program
April 12, 2018
Senior Alex Kozuhowski announced on Monday, April 9 that he will be continuing his football career close to home as a member of Mansfield University's sprint football team.
Pietropola, Henry to continue football careers
February 14, 2018
Seniors Collin Pietropola and Quinn Henry officially announced they are continuing their football careers this coming fall on Tuesday, February 13.
Henry named to PA Football Writers All-State Football team
December 20, 2017
Senior Quinn Henry was named to the PA Football Writers Class AA All-State team on Monday, December 18.
Henry, Brown, Pietropola named NTL Large School Players of the Year
December 19, 2017
Seniors Quinn Henry and Collin Pietropola along with junior Hunter Brown were all named Players of the Year as the Northern Tier League Large School Division All-Star team was announced on Tuesday, December 19.
Gridders Club honors 2017 senior football class
December 18, 2017
The Wellsboro Gridders Club honored the 2017 team and 2018 senior class at their annual banquet on Sunday, December 10.
Hornets fall short against Line Mountain, 14-13
November 4, 2017
A week after the Hornets capped an undefeated regular season, the Wellsboro Football team's season came to an end in a 14-13 heartbreaking loss to Line Mountain on Friday, November 3.
Hornets top North Penn, 36-7 to cap undefeated regular season
October 28, 2017
When head coach Matt Hildebrand joined the football coaching staff in 2007, fresh out of Mansfield University, Wellsboro was coming off a 4-6 season and finished 5-5.
Hornets steamroll Wyalusing on Senior Night, 53-0
October 21, 2017
On a night where the 1977 team celebrated their 40th anniversary of winning the NTL Championship, the 2017 Hornets moved a step closer to winning their third title in five years.
Hornets set record in 75-0 Homecoming win
October 7, 2017
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team set a school record for points scored in a 75-0 shutout against Cowanesque Valley on Friday, October 6.
Hornets hand Muncy 46-14 loss
September 30, 2017
The Wellsboro Green Hornets and Muncy Indians entered their week six game both undefeated. Wellsboro kept their perfect record in a 46-14 win on Friday, September 29.
Hornet defense keys 49-14 win over Troy
September 23, 2017
The Wellsboro Hornet defense caused six Troy turnovers to improve to 5-0 after a 49-14 win on Friday, September 22.
Moser's three touchdowns lead Hornets past Sayre
September 2, 2017
The Wellsboro Green Hornet Football team improved to 2-0 on the season with a 48-14 win over Sayre on Friday, September 1.
Hornets topple Canton at new Wellsboro Community Athletic Complex
August 26, 2017
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team kicked off the 2017 season with a 64-12 win over Canton in the first game at the new Wellsboro Community Athletic Complex on Friday, August 25.
Hildebrand and Gridders Club holding Parent Meeting
July 19, 2017
Wellsboro Football head coach Matt Hildebrand and the Wellsboro Gridders Club are holding a Parent Meeting on Tuesday, July 25. Read More.
Jones to continue football career at Lycoming College
May 1, 2017
Senior Parker Jones announced he will continue his football career this fall at Division III Lycoming College on Monday, May 1. Read More.
Football Parent Meeting announced
March 24, 2017
Football head coach Matt Hildebrand will be holding his mandatory player/parent meeting on Thursday, March 30. Read More.
Gridders Club honors 2016 senior football class
December 12, 2016
The Wellsboro Gridders Club honored the 2016 team and 2017 senior class at their annual banquet on Sunday, December 11. Read More.
Henry, Jones, Pietropola named NTL Large School Players of the Year
December 7, 2016
Junior Quinn Henry was named NTL Large School Player of the Year, senior Parker Jones was named Defensive Player of the Year, and junior Collin Pietropola was named Linemen of the Year as the NTL released their All-Star football selections on Tuesday, December 6. Read More.
Hornets roll past Hughesville in District IV quarterfinals
November 5, 2016
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team rushed for 341 yards en route to a 49-26 victory over Hughesville in the first round of the District IV Cass AA playoffs on Friday, November 4. Read More.
Hornets shutout Panthers in final regular season game to go 10-0
October 30, 2016
4 years ago first year head coach Matt Hildebrand went undefeated in the regular season. 4 years later he accomplished the same feat. Read More.
Hornets wreck Rams
October 23, 2016
The Wellsboro Varsity Football scored 33 second half points on their way to a 48-0 shutout over Wyalusing on Saturday, October 22. Read More.
Hornets romp Red Raiders on Homecoming
October 15, 2016
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team rushed for over 350 yards on their way to their 8th straight victory with a 62-6 win against Montgomery for Homecoming on Friday, October 14. Read More.
Hornets trounce Muncy
October 1, 2016
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team weathered a slow start to shutout Muncy 36-0 on Friday, September 30. Read More.
Hornets run all over Troy
September 24, 2016
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team rushed for 367 yards en route to a 54-13 win over Troy on Friday, September 23. Read More.
Hornets shutout Towanda, 21-0
September 17, 2016
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team won their fourth game of the year, and third by shutout, 21-0 over Towanda on Friday, September 16. Read More.
Hornets improve to 3-0 with 28-14 win over Athens
September 12, 2016
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team improved to 3-0 (3-0 NTL) with a 28-14 win over Athens on Friday, September 9. Read More.
Gridders Club hosting golf tournament
September 7, 2016
The Wellsboro Gridders Club is hosting their 17th Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 24 at the Tyoga Country Club. Read More.
Hornet defense pitches second straight shutout
September 3, 2016
For the second straight week the Wellsboro Varsity Football team's defense failed to allow any points, as they shutout Sayre 28-0 on Friday, September 2. Read More.
Hornets shutout Canton, 46-0
August 27, 2016
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team started the 2016 season on a positive note by shutting out Canton 46-0 on Friday, August 26. Read More.
Hildebrand to hold mandatory player/parent meeting
July 25, 2016
Head coach Matt Hildebrand will hold his mandatory player and parent meeting on Thursday, July 28. Read More.
Covert, Tremper end careers at All-Star game
June 25, 2016
Seniors Owen Covert and Nick Tremper finished their high school football careers at the 26th annual District IV North-South All-Star football game on Friday, June 24. Read More.
Covert continues football career at Lycoming
May 19, 2016
Senior Owen Covert announced on Tuesday, May 17 that he will continue his football career this fall at Division III Lycoming College. Read More.
Tremper continues football career at Westminster College
May 12, 2016
Senior linebacker Nick Tremper announced he will continue his football career at Division 3 Westminster College on Thursday, May 12. Read More.
Smethers to play football at Bloomsburg
January 30, 2016
Former Hornet Kieron Smethers announced that he will continue his football career this year for Division II Bloomsburg University on Friday, January 29. Read More.
Hornets rack up more post-season awards
December 26, 2015
Members of the Wellsboro Football team earned more post-season awards on Christmas Day. Read More.
Tremper named to All-State football team
December 24, 2015
Senior linebacker Nick Tremper was named to the 2015 Pennsylvania Football Writers' All-State Team on Wednesday, December 23. Read More.
Henry, Jones, Covert take top NTL football All-Star awards, Hildebrand NTL Coach of the Year
December 15, 2015
Sophomore Quinn Henry, Junior Parker Jones, senior Owen Covert, and head coach Matt Hildebrand took home top honors as the NTL named their football All-Stars on Tuesday, December 15. Read More.
Gridders Club honor 2015 Seniors
December 14, 2015
The Wellsboro Gridders Club honored the 2015 Senior class on Sunday, December 13 at the Wellsboro Firemen's Annex for their yearly end-of-season banquet. Read More.
Hornets fall to Old Forge, 28-21
November 28, 2015
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team's historic season came to an end as they lost 28-21 to Old Forge in the first round of PIAA playoffs on Friday, November 27. Read More.
Rise as One: Hornets top North Penn 33-12 for District IV crown
November 21, 2015
For the first time in school history the Wellsboro Varsity Football team won the District IV Class A Championship. Read More.
Hornets shutout Muncy, win first ever District playoff game
November 14, 2015
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team made history on Friday, November 13 with a 14-0 shutout against Muncy for the team's first ever District IV playoff victory. Read More.
Hornets edge North Penn 35-34 in Double OT
November 7, 2015
Four quarters wasn't enough to determine a winner in the annual Morton F. Jones Trophy Game between rivals Wellsboro and North Penn on Friday, November 6. Read More.
Moser's 3 touchdowns lead Hornets over Bloomsburg
October 17, 2015
Sophomore running back Chase Moser rushed for 197 yards and 3 touchdowns to lead the Wellsboro Varsity Football team over Bloomsburg 35-7 during Homecoming on Friday, October 16. Read More.
Hornets knock off undefeated Troy
October 10, 2015
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team made a statement win on Friday, October 9 as they beat previously undefeated Troy 14-12. Read More.
Athens edges Wellsboro 27-26 in final seconds
October 3, 2015
The Athens Wildcats handed the Wellsboro Varsity Football team their first loss of the year with a 27-26 defeat on Friday, October 2. Read More.
Hornets score 32 unanswered points to beat Sayre, 32-7
September 26, 2015
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team scored 32 unanswered points in a 32-7 win over Sayre on Friday, September 25. Read More.
Hornets roll over Bucktail, 65-7
September 19, 2015
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team cruised to a 65-7 victory over Bucktail on Friday, September 18. Read More.
Hornets dominate Muncy
September 12, 2015
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team picked up from where they left off in week one with a dominant 33-12 victory at Muncy on Friday, September 11. Read More.
Henry's four touchdowns lead Hornets over CV
September 5, 2015
Sophomore Quarterback Quinn Henry threw for four touchdowns as the Wellsboro Varsity Football team defeated Cowanesque Valley 54-6 on Friday, September 4 at Mansfield University. Read More.
Pietropola, Marple, Smethers, and Levindoski end careers at All-Star game
June 27, 2015
Seniors Michael Pietropola, Nick Marple, Kieron Smethers, and Nick Levindoski finished their high school football careers at the 25th annual District IV North-South All-Star football game on Friday, June 26. Read More.
Chambers to kick for Bucknell
May 6, 2015
Senior Jack Chambers has officially announced on Tuesday, May 5 that he will be a member of Bucknell University's football team in the fall. Read More.
Marple to play football at Lock Haven
May 6, 2015
Senior Nick Marple has officially announced on Tuesday, May 5 that he will be a member of Lock Haven's football team in the fall. Read More.
Football team holding clothing sale
April 22, 2015
The Wellsboro Football team is starting their Spring clothing sale to benefit the program. Read More.
Football player/parent meeting
January 30, 2015
Head Coach Matt Hildebrand will be holding a mandatory player/parent meeting on February 4, 2015 at 6:30 in the LGI. Read More.
Gridders Club honors 2014 Seniors
December 24, 2014
The Wellsboro Gridders Club honored the 2014 Senior class on Sunday, December 14 at the Wellsboro Firemen's Annex for their yearly end-of-season banquet. Read More.
Pietropola named to All-State football team
December 23, 2014
For the second consecutive year, Senior Quarterback Michael Pietropola has been named to the Class A All-State team by the Pennsylvania Football Writers. Read More.
Pietropola becomes new All-Time passing leader
November 19, 2014
Senior Quarterback Michael Pietropola is the new all-time leading passer in Wellsboro Football History. Read More.
Equipment turn in
November 10, 2014
Head football coach Matt Hildebrand has announced the date and time to turn in football equipment. Read More.
Hornets season comes to an end
November 8, 2014
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team's season came to an end as they fell 36-26 to North Penn in the first round of District IV Class A playoffs on Friday, November 7. Read More.
Hornets sneak past Panthers, 28-26
November 1, 2014
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team overcame three turnovers to beat North Penn 28-26 and retain possession of the Morton F. Jones Trophy for the third consecutive year. Read More.
Hornets hang on for 28-21 win against Towanda
October 25, 2014
Despite 14 fourth quarter points by the Towanda Black Knights, the Wellsboro Varsity Football team held on for a 28-21 win on Friday, October 24. Read More.
Hornets come from behind to beat Bloomsburg, 28-24
October 11, 2014
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team scored 14 fourth quarter points to come back and defeat Bloomsburg 28-24 in the final minutes on Friday, October 10. Read More.
Hornets shut out by Troy on Homecoming
October 4, 2014
For the first time in the last 16 regular season games, the Wellsboro Varsity Football team suffered a 17-0 loss to Troy during Homecoming. Read More.
Hornet Football overcomes sloppy start to beat Athens
September 27, 2014
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team scored 29 second-half points to beat the Athens Wildcats 41-0 on Friday, September 26. Read More.
Hornets roll Sayre, 63-0
September 20, 2014
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team scored 50 first half points en route to a 63-0 blow out of Sayre on Friday, September 19. Read More.
Hornet Football downs Bucktail, 71-6
September 13, 2014
The Wellsboro Varsity Football team scored 71 points as they defeated Bucktail on Friday, September 12. Read More.
Hornets blank Muncy, 31-0
September 6, 2014
For the second consecutive week, the Wellsboro Varsity Football team pitched a shut out to improve to 2-0 on the 2014 season. Read More.
Hornet football notches 48-0 win over CV
August 30, 2014
The Wellsboro football team picked up where they left off following the 2013 season with a 48-0 shut out win against Cowanesque Valley Friday night in Westfield. Read More.
Hornets back from NFL HSPD 7-on-7 tournament
July 22, 2014
Members of the Wellsboro football team competed in Indianapolis last week at the NFL HSPD 7-on-7 national tournament representing the Buffalo Bills. Read More.
Gridders Chicken BBQ
July 9, 2014
The Wellsboro Gridders Club will be having a Chicken BBQ to benefit the Wellsboro Hornet football team on Saturday, August 9, 2014. Read More.
Brooks, Covert, Doty and Gamble end career at All-Star game
June 28, 2014
Seniors Jermain Brooks, Wyatt Covert, Brian Doty, and Blake Gamble finished their high school football careers Friday night. Read More.
Doty to play at Stevens College
June 20, 2014
Senior Brian Doty will continue his football career at Stevens College. Read More.
Coach Hildebrand to start spring practice
May 9, 2014
Wellsboro football head coach Matt Hildebrand has announced the spring practice schedule for 2014. Read More.
Covert and Gamble sign with Westminster
April 21, 2014
Seniors Wyatt Covert and Blake Gamble will continue their football careers at Westminster College in the fall. Read More.
Coach Hildebrand Announces Summer Dates
April 8, 2014
Head Football coach Matt Hildebrand has just announced upcoming dates for the 2014 off-season. View Calendar.
Coach Hildebrand to hold Parent Meeting
March 28, 2014
Head football coach Matt Hildebrand will be holding his parent meeting next Wednesday, April 2. Read More.
Doty, Owlett, and Pietropola selected to All-State football team
December 20, 2013
Seniors Brian Doty and Brandon Owlett and Junior Michael Pietropola earned Class A All-State football honors from the AP sportswriters on Thursday afternoon. Read More.
Gridders Club honors 2013 Seniors
December 16, 2013
The Wellsboro Gridders Club honored the 2013 Senior class Sunday at the Wellsboro Firemen's Annex. Read More.
Hildebrand, Pietropola highlight All-Star football selections
December 16, 2013
First year head coach Matt Hildebrand and Junior Quarterback Michael Pietropola highlighted Wellsboro's NTL Big School All-Star selections. Read More.
South Williamsport ends Hornets season
November 9, 2013
In a season full of firsts, the Wellsboro Varsity football team came up short on their quest for their first District IV playoff victory, as they fell to South Williamsport, 42-28. Read More.
Undefeated
November 2, 2013
It was a record setting night for the Wellsboro Varsity football team in Blossburg Friday night. Read More.
Hornets stay undefeated with 21-14 win over Towanda
October 26, 2013
The Wellsboro Varsity football team used great defensive play and forced three turnovers to defeat the Black Knights 21-14 Friday night. Read More.
Pietropola eclipses 2,000 yard mark in Hornet win over Sayre
October 19, 2013
Junior Quarterback Michael Pietropola became the first quarterback in Wellsboro Football History to throw for more than 2,000 yards in a season as Wellsboro defeated Sayre, 59-29 Friday night. Read More.
Hornets roll over Montgomery on Senior Night
October 12, 2013
The Wellsboro Hornets put up 56 points in the first half and nearly 400 yards of total offense en route to a 64-13 blow out on Senior Night against Montgomery. Read More.
Pietropola passes Hornets past Athens
October 5, 2013
The Wellsboro Varsity football team did something Friday night they haven't done in 12 years. Read More.
Hornets turn out the lights on Canton
September 21, 2013
The Wellsboro Varsity football team ruined a special night for the Canton Warriors on Friday night. Read More.
Hornet football cruises past CV
September 14, 2013
For the first time since 2001, the Wellsboro Varsity football team started 3-0 with a 42-6 thrashing of Cowanesque Friday night. Read More.
Hornet football tops Troy, 26-17
September 7, 2013
The Wellsboro Varsity football team held on to knock off the "top dogs" in the NTL with a 26-17 win against the Troy Trojans. Read More.
Hornet football dominates Wyalusing in season opener
August 31, 2013
The Wellsboro Varsity football team started the 2013 season off with a 49-8 trouncing of the Wyalusing Rams. Read More.
Coch Hildebrand to hold Parent Meeting
July 30, 2013
First year head football coach Matt Hildebrand will hold his mandatory parent meeting this week. Read More.
Football coaching staff to hold Small Fry Camp
June 30, 2013
The Wellsboro Varsity football coaching staff will be hosting a Small Fry football camp on August 5-6. Read More.
District 4 football combine information
April 16, 2013
Information about the District 4 football combine is now available. Read More.
Football team holding clothing sale
April 13, 2013
The Wellsboro football team is holding a clothing sale to get ready for the start of the 2013 season. Read More.
Coach Hildebrand to hold mandatory parent meeting
February 28, 2013
Head Coach Matt Hildebrand will be holding his player and parent meeting on Thursday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. Read More.
Hildebrand named new football head coach
January 9, 2013
The Wellsboro School Board approved the hire of Matt Hildebrand Tuesday night to become the next head football coach. Read More.
Gridders Club honors 2012 Seniors
December 9, 2012
The Wellsboro Gridders Club honored the 2012 Senior class today at the Wellsboro Firemen's Annex. Read More.
Hornets top Canton in the fog
September 22, 2012
The Wellsboro Varsity football team picked evened their record to 2-2 on the year as they defeated Canton, 21-15. Read More.
Jared Hurlbert hired by Brockway
March 22, 2012
Wellsboro Varsity assistant football coach Jared Hurlbert has been officially hired by Brockway. Read More.
Coaches Weaver and Hildebrand to work PSU Camp
April 23, 2008
Assistant Varsity Coaches Ed Weaver and Matt Hildebrand have been invited to coach at Penn State's annual summer football camps.
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