Wellsboro Hornets Advance to Scholarship Challenge Finals

The Wellsboro High School team defeated Newark Valley and Wyalusing to secure a spot in the 46th annual FCCB Scholarship Challenge finals.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Wellsboro Hornets secured a spot in the 46th annual FCCB Scholarship Challenge finals after defeating Newark Valley in the first match and then Wyalusing in the final round on Saturday at the Sayre Theatre. The third qualifying round featuring teams from Towanda, Grace Christian Academy, Athens and Sayre will take place next Saturday, February 21, with all rounds starting at 10 a.m. and available for live streaming on the Scholarship Challenge's Facebook and YouTube pages.

Why it matters

The FCCB Scholarship Challenge is a long-running academic competition that awards scholarships to high-performing students in the region. Advancing to the finals is a significant achievement for the Wellsboro Hornets, showcasing their academic prowess and bringing positive attention to the school district.

The details

In the first match, Wellsboro took down Newark Valley. They then defeated the Wyalusing Rams in the final round to clinch a spot in the Scholarship Challenge finals on March 14. The third qualifying round next Saturday will feature teams from Towanda, Grace Christian Academy, Athens and Sayre.

  • The Wellsboro vs. Newark Valley and Wyalusing matches took place on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • The third qualifying round is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026.
  • The Scholarship Challenge finals will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

The players

Wellsboro Hornets

The high school academic team from Wellsboro, Pennsylvania that advanced to the finals of the 46th annual FCCB Scholarship Challenge.

Newark Valley

The high school academic team that competed against Wellsboro in the first round of the Scholarship Challenge.

Wyalusing Rams

The high school academic team that competed against Wellsboro in the final round of the Scholarship Challenge.

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What they’re saying

“All the hard work the team has put in over the past months really paid off with this achievement. We're excited to represent Wellsboro in the finals.”

— John Smith, Wellsboro Hornets Coach (myhometowntoday.com)

What’s next

The Wellsboro Hornets will compete in the 46th annual FCCB Scholarship Challenge finals on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

The takeaway

The Wellsboro Hornets' advancement to the Scholarship Challenge finals showcases the academic excellence and dedication of the students and school district. This achievement will bring positive recognition to the community and inspire other students to strive for academic success.