A crew of District 4 football officials, comprising members from Selinsgrove and Shamokin chapters, will officiate the Class 3A championship game between Belle Vernon and Northwestern Lehigh at Chapman Field in Cumberland Valley.

By the Numbers
  • Cary Latsha of Selinsgrove will be the referee for the game.
  • Jim Delbaugh of Shamokin Township will be the umpire.
  • Dave ‘Doc’ Reiner of Milton will be the line judge.
  • Lincoln Kauffman of Selinsgrove will be the side judge.
  • Jeremiah Johnson from Central Columbia will be the back judge.
State of Play
  • The crew had the opportunity to develop a rapport working together during the season.
  • They officiated the overtime thriller in the Class 4A semifinals, witnessing Dallas end Bishop McDevitt’s 28-game winning streak.
  • The PIAA championships, where local talents will be showcased, will be televised locally on Service Electric TV on PCN, channel 17 or 517 in high definition.
Bottom Line

The crew of District 4 football officials, assembled from diverse professional backgrounds, will take on the responsibility of officiating the Class 3A championship game, demonstrating their cohesion and experience gained during regular season games.