Fans crowd downtown to welcome Blue Devils home after first Mahanoy victory since ’12
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Fans crowd downtown to welcome Blue Devils home after first Mahanoy victory since ’12
SHENANDOAH - "If you live in Shenandoah, it's all you talk about is making sure you beat Mahanoy," Head Coach Dave Bench said as he did what four previous coaches could do: bring the Damato-Szematowicz Trophy back to Shenandoah. At Alumni Field immediately after the game, Bench, originally from the Hazleton area, admitted he may
Shenandoah Valley Defeats Mahanoy Area for First Time Since 2012, Claims Damato-Szematowicz Trophy
Shenandoah Valley reclaimed the Damato-Szematowicz Trophy on Friday, October 30, 2026, defeating neighboring rival Mahanoy Area 21–12 for the Blue Devils’ first victory in the series since 2012. The rivalry win capped a 7–3 regular season for Shenandoah Valley, which enters the District XI Class 2A playoffs as the No. 2 seed. The Blue Devils are making their first appearance in the district playoffs since 2012. Mahanoy Area finished the regular …
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