Let the chat begin. Garnet Valley is steam rolling teams with there high powered offense. Prep is prep, but they are no where near as talented as they were in the past 5-6 seasons. With that being said prep is obviously well coached, talented, and can beat a team down. Prep i dont think has ever seen or played against a triple option(garnet valley has the best triple option in the state), and its hard for a scout team to master that in a week.

I like Garnet Valley 42-35.

Just saw this piece that suggests Reese Clark, expected to be SJP's #1 receiver this year, is still at SJP: https://247sports.com/college/templ...rk-still-plans-to-sign-with-Temple-176693353/ But he hasn't played a minute this year and is not on the roster. What's up?

Imhotep vs Strath Haven next week.

How has everything been going football wise as of late?
“Everything’s been going good as of right now, training on and off the field.”

Going forward, what do you feel your team can continue to improve on?
“Going forward we definitely have to improve mentally. We made a lot of mental mistakes this year that cost us the game.”

Have you been pleased with your performances?
“No I’m not pleased with our performances, we have made a lot of mistakes this year mentally but I’m sure next year we will be ready for whatever.”

How do you feel about the play of your team?
“I feel like we play really physical and hard, sometimes we’re just not all on the same page.”

What are your sporting goals going forward as of now?
“My sporting goal is to get that chip!”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I would love to play college football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“No colleges have been recruiting me.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“No school is recruiting me the hardest.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not made any college trips yet.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I have not gone on a game day trip.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college team growing up is Penn State.”

How has everything been going football wise as of late?
“Everything has been going well and although we lost in the semi-finals, I feel like I learned a lot this year and improved throughout the season.”

Going forward, what do you feel your team can continue to improve on?
“Moving forward I feel like our team can improve on chemistry and playing together as one.”

Have you been pleased with your performances?
“I have been pleased with some of my performances this year, but I know that there is a lot of room for improvement. Moving forward, I know that I need to be more consistent and take better care of the ball.”

How do you feel about the play of your team?
“I feel like our team had a lot of ups and downs throughout the year. Although the season did not end how we would have liked, I know that we will have a bounce back season next year.”

What are your sporting goals going forward as of now?
“My goal for this offseason in specific is to improve my game every single day, getting one percent better every day. My goal for the team is to improve our record from last season, win the WPIALs, and lead my team to a deep state playoff run.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, if I get an opportunity to play at the next level, I will take that offer and make the most of it.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“None yet, but I aim to get recruiters attention in the near future.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“None as of now.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No, but I hope to visit college this off-season to start my recruiting process.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“Not yet, but if I get an invite to a game, I will learn the facilities and make connections with coaches.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I never had a favorite college growing up, but I love watching the games every Saturday, and occasionally going to games in my area.”

How has everything been going football wise as of late?
“Football lately has really been an eye opener. This sport takes so much commitment and if you're not 100% in mentally you're not going to make it.”

Going forward, what do you feel your team can continue to improve on?
“Last season our team had a lot of new kids and sophomore starters, this coming season we all have experience under our belt and are going to come back stronger. We can improve on all aspects.”

Have you been pleased with your performances?
“This was my first year as a starter and I hold myself to high standards because I know what I'm capable of. I believe I had a good season but, I know I'm nowhere near the athlete I can be.”

How do you feel about the play of your team?
“This year our team did not meet the standards of a Central Dauphin football team. The whole team knows it. We had potential as a whole but in the end we had too many guys give up on each other.”

What are your sporting goals going forward as of now?
“As of now, I want to better myself physically and mentally and get ready for the new season. Every day I do something to make myself a better player.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would love to have the opportunity to play college football at any school that wants me. Personally I have no eyes on a specific school, I just want the opportunity to play.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I've been invited to multiple camps and have had unofficial visits from schools such as Youngstown state, and Clarion.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“As of now I don’t have much information on what schools are interested in me.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I’ve visited Youngstown state and I plan on making a trip to Clarion.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“As I said I've been to the Youngstown game and am going to Clarion.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was the Miami Hurricanes, they have had some of my favorite players go there and it’s always been a standout team to me.”

How has everything been going football wise as of late?
“We finished our season this past Friday after losing 10-7 to Cedar Cliff. Our final record was 11-1 and were the Mid Penn Colonial Champions.”

Going forward, what do you feel your team can continue to improve on?
“Going forward, I think that our team can continue to improve on our offense, its weapons, and driving down the field and scoring. Also, next year with our great senior class leaving, our defense will have to step up in a big way for us. We all need to get better this off season, including me.”

Have you been pleased with your performances?
“I was very pleased with my performances this season, but there is always room to improve and strive.”

How do you feel about the play of your team?
“I felt that as a team we played tremendously throughout the season despite an off year last year and we will continue to improve for next season.”

What are your sporting goals going forward as of now?
“My sporting goals going forward as of now are to get bigger and stronger for not only football, but for my upcoming season of baseball. I plan to contribute to the team greatly and I also want to be a leader on and off the field. I want to make it to the postseason in baseball this year.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I do want to play sports in college. More specifically, I plan to play baseball at the collegiate level, but football is not entirely ruled out.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Some colleges have been recruiting me, but I am still in the process of it all.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“No school has recruited me hard yet, but this spring baseball season I plan and hope this happens.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not made any official college trips yet, but plan to do so.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I do not have specific plans for game day trips yet.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up is Penn State and it still is. That is my dream school.”

How has everything been going football wise as of late?
“My team just lost in the district finals and ended our season at 8-4.”

Going forward, what do you feel your team can continue to improve on?
“Going forward our team needs to put in some work in the weight room and at speed training to get ready for next year, the one thing that we have had issues with the past couple of years was our offense.”

Have you been pleased with your performances?
“I was happy with what I did this year but hungry for more tackles for losses, I ended the year with 12 and next year I want 20.”

How do you feel about the play of your team?
“I love our team and the relationships that we built this year, this year was the best year of football in my life.”

What are your sporting goals going forward as of now?
“Next year I want 20 tfl’s along with 5 touchdowns.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“My goal has always been to play sports in college, and I’m still split between football and wrestling.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve had coaches follow me but none have reached out.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“See above.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not made any visits yet.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I do not have any plans for a game day trip this year.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, Penn State.”

Find out what colleges are recruiting Steven Miller, Tucker Chamberlin, Xander Toland, Logan Kushner, and Javant McClary now!

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Q&A with Selinsgrove defensive end Steven Miller​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“My goal has always been to play sports in college, and I’m still split between football and wrestling.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve had coaches follow me but none have reached out.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“See above.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not made any visits yet.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I do not have any plans for a game day trip this year.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, Penn State.”


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Q&A with Shippensburg shortstop Tucker Chamberlin​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I do want to play sports in college. More specifically, I plan to play baseball at the collegiate level, but football is not entirely ruled out.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Some colleges have been recruiting me, but I am still in the process of it all.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“No school has recruited me hard yet, but this spring baseball season I plan and hope this happens.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not made any official college trips yet, but plan to do so.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I do not have specific plans for game day trips yet.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up is Penn State and it still is. That is my dream school.”


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Q&A with Central Dauphin linebacker Xander Toland​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would love to have the opportunity to play college football at any school that wants me. Personally I have no eyes on a specific school, I just want the opportunity to play.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I've been invited to multiple camps and have had unofficial visits from schools such as Youngstown state, and Clarion.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“As of now I don’t have much information on what schools are interested in me.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I’ve visited Youngstown state and I plan on making a trip to Clarion.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“As I said I've been to the Youngstown game and am going to Clarion.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was the Miami Hurricanes, they have had some of my favorite players go there and it’s always been a standout team to me.”


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Q&A with North Allegheny quarterback Logan Kushner​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, if I get an opportunity to play at the next level, I will take that offer and make the most of it.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“None yet, but I aim to get recruiters attention in the near future.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“None as of now.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No, but I hope to visit college this off-season to start my recruiting process.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“Not yet, but if I get an invite to a game, I will learn the facilities and make connections with coaches.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I never had a favorite college growing up, but I love watching the games every Saturday, and occasionally going to games in my area.”


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Q&A with Wilkes-Barre quarterback Javant McClary​

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes I would love to play college football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“No colleges have been recruiting me.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“No school is recruiting me the hardest.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have not made any college trips yet.”

Do you have plans for game day trips?
“I have not gone on a game day trip.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college team growing up is Penn State.”


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Find out what some of the top players in the state are saying about football now!

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Q&A with Selinsgrove defensive end Steven Miller
How has everything been going football wise as of late?
“My team just lost in the district finals and ended our season at 8-4.”

Going forward, what do you feel your team can continue to improve on?
“Going forward our team needs to put in some work in the weight room and at speed training to get ready for next year, the one thing that we have had issues with the past couple of years was our offense.”

Have you been pleased with your performances?
“I was happy with what I did this year but hungry for more tackles for losses, I ended the year with 12 and next year I want 20.”

How do you feel about the play of your team?
“I love our team and the relationships that we built this year, this year was the best year of football in my life.”

What are your sporting goals going forward as of now?
“Next year I want 20 tfl’s along with 5 touchdowns.”
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Q&A with Shippensburg shortstop Tucker Chamberlin
How has everything been going football wise as of late?
“We finished our season this past Friday after losing 10-7 to Cedar Cliff. Our final record was 11-1 and were the Mid Penn Colonial Champions.”

Going forward, what do you feel your team can continue to improve on?
“Going forward, I think that our team can continue to improve on our offense, its weapons, and driving down the field and scoring. Also, next year with our great senior class leaving, our defense will have to step up in a big way for us. We all need to get better this off season, including me.”

Have you been pleased with your performances?
“I was very pleased with my performances this season, but there is always room to improve and strive.”

How do you feel about the play of your team?
“I felt that as a team we played tremendously throughout the season despite an off year last year and we will continue to improve for next season.”

What are your sporting goals going forward as of now?
“My sporting goals going forward as of now are to get bigger and stronger for not only football, but for my upcoming season of baseball. I plan to contribute to the team greatly and I also want to be a leader on and off the field. I want to make it to the postseason in baseball this year.”
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Q&A with Central Dauphin linebacker Xander Toland
How has everything been going football wise as of late?
“Football lately has really been an eye opener. This sport takes so much commitment and if you're not 100% in mentally you're not going to make it.”

Going forward, what do you feel your team can continue to improve on?
“Last season our team had a lot of new kids and sophomore starters, this coming season we all have experience under our belt and are going to come back stronger. We can improve on all aspects.”

Have you been pleased with your performances?
“This was my first year as a starter and I hold myself to high standards because I know what I'm capable of. I believe I had a good season but, I know I'm nowhere near the athlete I can be.”

How do you feel about the play of your team?
“This year our team did not meet the standards of a Central Dauphin football team. The whole team knows it. We had potential as a whole but in the end we had too many guys give up on each other.”

What are your sporting goals going forward as of now?
“As of now, I want to better myself physically and mentally and get ready for the new season. Every day I do something to make myself a better player.”
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Q&A with North Allegheny quarterback Logan Kushner
How has everything been going football wise as of late?
“Everything has been going well and although we lost in the semi-finals, I feel like I learned a lot this year and improved throughout the season.”

Going forward, what do you feel your team can continue to improve on?
“Moving forward I feel like our team can improve on chemistry and playing together as one.”

Have you been pleased with your performances?
“I have been pleased with some of my performances this year, but I know that there is a lot of room for improvement. Moving forward, I know that I need to be more consistent and take better care of the ball.”

How do you feel about the play of your team?
“I feel like our team had a lot of ups and downs throughout the year. Although the season did not end how we would have liked, I know that we will have a bounce back season next year.”

What are your sporting goals going forward as of now?
“My goal for this offseason in specific is to improve my game every single day, getting one percent better every day. My goal for the team is to improve our record from last season, win the WPIALs, and lead my team to a deep state playoff run.”
......................................................................................................
Q&A with Wilkes-Barre quarterback Javant McClary
How has everything been going football wise as of late?
“Everything’s been going good as of right now, training on and off the field.”

Going forward, what do you feel your team can continue to improve on?
“Going forward we definitely have to improve mentally. We made a lot of mental mistakes this year that cost us the game.”

Have you been pleased with your performances?
“No I’m not pleased with our performances, we have made a lot of mistakes this year mentally but I’m sure next year we will be ready for whatever.”

How do you feel about the play of your team?
“I feel like we play really physical and hard, sometimes we’re just not all on the same page.”

What are your sporting goals going forward as of now?
“My sporting goal is to get that chip!”
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SC scores late for the win

Prep moving on to play Freedom on Friday the 26th after beating Northeast yesterday. Hopefully the weathers good

Playoffs: games of Nov 27, by the numbers.
Flew through it….but maybe some things here the board is interested in.

6A
Harrisburg 12-1 vs State College 7-5, 14.57 Harrisburg
Did this write up on Nov 24….“Dist-3 Playoffs” see below.
Harrisburg is at least that much better than SC but it is the playoffs as yesterday’s scores remind! Fast note on Harrisburg, their schedule consisted of 10 teams that had a winning record and one with a tie, Cumberland Valley (5-5), totaling out to an 80-45 won-loss. Altoona was the one loser at 4-7. Also, this is a rematch of a game played Oct 23rd where Harrisburg edged the Lions 15-13. Look for some Mount Lebanon people in the crowd sneaking a peek!
5A
Imhotep Charter School 9-1 vs Cathedral Prep 11-1, 9.31 ICS
Imhotep gets another shot at their old nemesis playing the Ramblers at Bald Eagle High in District-6 at 2:00 PM today. They’ve had some bad luck against these people over the years losing in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by wide margins after winning in 2015. That should change this year with a loaded team sporting wins against Pitt CC and DeMatha and a competitive 13-8 loss to LaSalle. Cathedral Prep as always is no slouch defeating good stuff out of the Empire State with wins against St. Francis 28-20 and Canisius 44-38 and losing to Erie rival McDowell 31-12. They beat East Stroudsburg South last week 69-20 while ICS was doing the same to Father Judge 42-7.
Moon 12-0 vs Penn Trafford 10-2, 9.31 Moon
Moon seemed unstoppable this year. When the offense sputtered the defense rose up, allowing them to win tight contests against Peters Township, Woody (twice), Penn Hills and USC. Penn Trafford has been on the money in all but Peters, losing at home 28-14 and at Belle Vernon (4A, 10-0) 27-7. No shame losing to BV who might be as good as any team in the state at this point. Taking the Leopards out of the equation gets it to a touchdown. So look for a war at Heinz today at 6.
4A
Belle Vernon 10-0 vs Aliquippa 10-1, 11.24 Belle Vernon
Aliquippa is back with another powerful team (what’s new!) that is perfect except for a 21-12 loss to Central Valley (3A, 12-0) whose going for their second consecutive gold medal this year. Belle Vernon is shredding everyone except Thomas Jefferson (8-3), a team they had to beat twice to get here. Both Belle Vernon and the Quips are explosive with BV 41ppg and Aliquippa at 43 with defenses to match; BV at 11.4ppg, the Quips at 10.7. The game is at Heinz at 3:00 PM
Jersey Shore 13-0 vs Meadville 9-3, 24.5 Jersey Shore
Meadville struggled with quality teams on their schedule losing to Grove City 50-48, Cathedral 62-28 and Butler 27-13 who fielded a competitive team this year. They beat Juniata last week 34-27, a team that lost to Steelton Highspire 53-19. Jersey Shore beat Selinsgrove (8-4) twice, Danville (8-5) and Allentown CC (9-4) last week 20-7. Both score a lot of points, Meadville 45, Jersey 40. But only one plays defense at 8ppg. And that’s probably why Jersey Shore is undefeated and the likely winner here, way out at Clarion University at 1.
3A
Wyomissing 13-0 vs Scranton Prep 11-0, 5.7 Wyomissing
Did this write up on Nov 24….“Dist-3 Playoffs” see below.
Reminder from last week’s write up. Scranton Prep is a young team with an FBS talent in junior London Montgomery (5-11, 190) with 2360 rush yards (missed 2 games!), offered by Arizona State, running behind a line averaging 255 pounds. They score 42ppg and allow 10. They’re run heavy with only 55 passes attempted. At 93-23 from 2011-2020, they are one of the established historic powers from District-2. If you liked that you’re gonna love this with their opponent this week, Wyomissing, going 106-21 over the same period. Still, Prep is hugely impressive especially after defeating Wyoming Area (10-2) last week 29-0. Few do that with WA going 55-17 since 2016. This has all the appearances of an all-out struggle at Governor Mifflin High at 2:00 PM.
Central Valley 12-0 vs North Catholic 12-0, 9.50 Central Valley
Central Valley is going for two in a row but has to get past a scary North Catholic team that won all their games by an average score of 41-8. CV is even more potent at 48ppg supported by a defense allowing 7ppg. What really jumps out in this one apart from the math is how North struggled beating Avonworth (9-3) last week 7-0. Avonworth was felt to be the real deal despite losing at home to Sto-Rox (2A, 12-1) 19-16 Sept 17th. But that was before Central Valley disassembled Avonworth five weeks later 43-6. The game is at Heinz at noon.

2A All games were played yesterday Nov 26th

1A
Old Forge 11-0 vs Canton 12-0, 4.15 Old Forge
Too bad one of these two have to lose as both appear to be the cream of the Single-A crop. No one gave Old Forge a game this year, no one, winning by an average score of 39-7. Same with Canton until Steel High stepped up before losing 32-27. Otherwise, Canton is dominating teams, winning by an average score of 42-8. Both then have steamrolled opponents with a tough, physical style of football led by dual threat quarterbacks and a horde of running backs to wear you down. If you like physical slugfests, this one's for you.

Jags up 35-13. 5 min left in 1st half.

What a great game. My son who was on the 2010 district champ team and I went to the game. No disrespect to Rustin, one hell-of-a-game. Two overtimes and Haven went for two to win it. Final 34-33.
Congrats to GV and Coach Rici on winning districts.
Who said, Central League sucks!!!!

Blue Devils clear bench and mercy rule McDowell. The 2nd string even scored a TD in the 4th quarter.

Garnet valley has won 19 in a row and 30 out of 31 with that loan loss being to Coatesville 48 to 27 at the end of 2019. They meet for the 4th time in 5 years now for the District 1 championship and should be a close football game. Garnet valley's #1 receiver is injured and won't be playing, which is a big advantage for Coatesville. I still think Garnet valley comes up with the victory and goes 14 - 0 for the first time in their history. GV Wins 48-27.