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Montoursville Today
By the People, for the People
Southern Columbia, Warrior Run Primed for Deep Playoff Runs
Two local high school baseball teams look to continue recent championship success.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:24pm
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Two of Pennsylvania's top high school baseball programs look to make deep playoff runs and compete for state championships.Montoursville TodayLast season, the Mount Carmel and Montoursville baseball teams made history by representing the same division of the Heartland Athletic Conference in state championship games. This year, two other local teams, Southern Columbia and Warrior Run, are expected to make deep playoff runs and potentially reach the state finals.
Why it matters
The Heartland Athletic Conference has become one of the most competitive high school baseball leagues in Pennsylvania, producing multiple state champions in recent years. The success of Southern Columbia and Warrior Run would continue to raise the profile of the region's baseball talent.
The details
Southern Columbia and Warrior Run are both coming off strong seasons and return key players who should lead them on deep postseason runs. Southern Columbia won its division last year and reached the state semifinals, while Warrior Run won a district title before falling in the state quarterfinals.
- The 2026 high school baseball season begins in early April.
- Southern Columbia and Warrior Run are expected to be among the top contenders in their respective divisions this spring.
The players
Southern Columbia
A high school baseball program that has emerged as a perennial powerhouse in Pennsylvania, winning multiple state championships in recent years.
Warrior Run
A high school baseball team that has consistently been one of the top programs in its region, winning district titles and making deep playoff runs.
What’s next
The teams will begin their seasons in the coming weeks, with key divisional matchups and playoff seeding on the line throughout the spring.
The takeaway
The Heartland Athletic Conference has become a hotbed for high school baseball talent, with Southern Columbia and Warrior Run poised to continue the region's championship pedigree this season.
