Bethlehem Catholic up 7-0 with six minutes left in the game. Easton has had three drives into the red zone without scoring, including losing 7 yards after a first and goal at the three. Becahi only has 85 yards of offense, but has the lead into the fourth quarter.

Easton facing a 4th and 6 from the 23. Might be their last best chance to score.

Add any players and their numbers now!

Bobby Walters, Elizabethtown - 19 total tackles and 1 caused fumble
Charley Rossi, South Fayette - 137 yards receiving, two touchdowns, and returned an interception 70 yards for a touchdown
Colby Hagg, Eisenhower - 6 tackles, 2.5 TFLs, and 1.5 sacks
Diontae Givens, Sto-Rox - 9 tackles, 2 TFLs, 1 sack, and 1 caused fumble
Duncan Weir, Shikellamy - 16 total tackles and 1 TFL
Ethan Carr, Penn-Trafford - 103 yards rushing, two touchdowns, and also returned an interception 32 yards for a touchdown
Gabe Finale, Seton LaSalle - 100 yards rushing, 3 touchdowns, returned a kick 92 yards for a touchdown, and returned an interception 40 yards for a touchdown
Isaac Devault, Lakeview - 17 total tackles
Jack Thomas, Greater Johnstown - 12 total tackles and 1 TFL
Jared Beers, Eisenhower - 5 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 1.5 sacks
Jesse Engle, Williams Valley - 12 tackles and 1 sack
Luke Banbury, Upper St. Clair - 14 tackles and a touchdown catch
Parker Owens, Lampeter-Strasburg - 5 TFLs and one sack

Add any players and their numbers now!

Aden Almashy, South Side - 167 yards rushing and five touchdowns
Brad Birch, Jeannette - 293 yards passing and seven touchdowns
Braylan Lovelace, Leechburg - 392 yards rushing and four touchdowns
Cadin Olsen, Armstong - 280 yards passing and four touchdowns
CJ Waldier, Yough - 148 yards receiving and returned a kick 84 yards for a touchdown
Cole Spencer, Pine-Richland - 307 yards passing and two touchdowns
Daniel Shuster, Camp Hill - 412 yards passing and four touchdowns
David Pantellis, Upper St. Clair - 187 yards receiving and three touchdowns
Derek Gibney, Susquenita - 191 total yards and three touchdowns
Ethan Dahlem, Upper St. Clair - 362 yards passing and five touchdowns
Greg Phillips, North Allegheny - 240 yards passing
Haden Sierocky, Ligonier Valley - Five total touchdowns
Jeff Hoenstine, Central - 288 yards passing and five touchdowns
Josh Castro, Shady Side Academy - 300 yards rushing and four touchdowns
Ky’ron Craggette, Connellsville - 240 yards rushing and three touchdowns
Logan Klitsch, Conrad Weiser - 336 total yards and and four touchdowns
Logan Simmon, Upper Perkiomen - 222 yards rushing and two touchdowns
Shileak Livingston, Beaver Falls - 167 yards rushing and three touchdowns
Tanner Maddocks, Fleetwood - 258 yards passing and five touchdowns
Teddy Ruffner, Mars - 288 yards rushing and three touchdowns
Tyler Staub, Union - 254 yards passing and three touchdowns

Pa Preps predicts the big games this weekend. Our picks are denoted by asterisk.


Avonworth vs. Central Valley*
Canton* vs. Northwest Area
Cocalico vs. Warwick*
Dunmore* vs. Lakeland
Freeport* vs. North Catholic
Governor Mifflin* vs. Daniel Boone
Imhotep Charter* vs. Olney
Jersey Shore* vs. Central Mountain
Neshannock vs. Beaver Falls*
Penn-Trafford* vs. Franklin Regional
Portage* vs. Windber
Springdale vs. Clairton*
Tri-Valley vs. Williams Valley*
West Allegheny vs. Peters Township*
Wyalusing Valley vs. Muncy*

Find out what colleges are recruiting Will Haslett, Justin Holmes, Kanye Thompson, Gabe Brower, and Tyler Hill now!


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Bishop McCort kicker Will Haslett

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“It’s always been a dream to play football in college and compete at the next level.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I don’t have any colleges looking at me now. I hope to change that and prove I can play at the next level.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No, I haven’t visited any colleges yet, especially since it’s such a weird time.”

Do you have plans for game day trips this fall?
“I hope to visit some programs this fall if they let recruits visit the games and check out the campuses.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, I’ve had a couple favorite colleges growing up. Two of the biggest ones for me is the University of Pittsburgh and Cornell University.”


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Northwestern Lehigh athlete Justin Holmes

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would love to be able to play either baseball or football in college. I am leaning towards football, which has always come first but baseball is a close second.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“At the moment, I have been in contact with multiple D1 schools.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“All of the schools I have been in contact with are at the same stage so far.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Due to COVID, I have not been able to visit any schools.”

Do you have plans for game day trips this fall?
“Not as of now because the virus has messed with everyone’s plans and coaches are not sure when they can allow their recruits on campus.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have always been a big fan of Temple, Syracuse, and Pitt. I realize it’s a weird mix of, schools but growing up I was always rooting for Northeast schools and those three schools are some that I have followed the most.”


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McKeesport athlete Kanye Thompson

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“It is my dream to play sports in college and it would be track and football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“No colleges as of right now.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“There have been no college trips, but I’d love to make some.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, it would have to be Lebron James.”


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Juniata Valley defensive back Gabe Brower

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I plan on playing college football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have had a lot of PSAC and a few other D2 schools interest including Bloomsburg, Clarion, Kutztown, and Seton Hill. I have had a decent amount of FCS interest as well hardest recruited by Drake at the FCS level. I’ve received lots of interest from the d3 level as well. I hold offers from Clarion and Baldwin Wallace.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Outside of the two schools that have offered me, I have received the most interest from Kutztown, Bloomsburg, and Drake.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I visited Bloomsburg, Seton Hill, Kutztown, Clarion and Dickinson.”

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


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Seton LaSalle Catholic defensive back Tyler Hill

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I want to play football or run track in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“So far zero colleges, but my name is slowly getting out there.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I went on a trip to Rutgers University when I was a sophomore with the Evolve 7v7 team and I had an unofficial visit to the Pitt vs. Miami game last year.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up, I didn’t really watch college football but now I like so many teams it’s hard to decide.”


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How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“Record wise it’s not going as planned, but I’m overly grateful that we’re still having a season. I’m trying to make the best of it.”
What do you feel your team can improve on?
“I feel like my team can improve on better work ethic, but we’ve been doing good lately.”
What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“Our keys are leadership and effort. You only get out what you put in.”
What are your goals for the rest of the season?
“My personal goals are to get better at my position and hopefully play at the next level.”
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I want to play football or run track in college.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“So far zero colleges, but my name is slowly getting out there.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I went on a trip to Rutgers University when I was a sophomore with the Evolve 7v7 team and I had an unofficial visit to the Pitt vs. Miami game last year.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Growing up, I didn’t really watch college football but now I like so many teams it’s hard to decide.”

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“Football this year has been a blessing especially with all the doubts of having a season over the summer. I’m blessed to now be able to play in front of a decent size crowd here after the school came out with a new plan.”
What do you feel your team can improve on?
“I believe our team just needs to improve our practices and preparation leading up to games and giving full effort and focus any time we’re inside of those lines.”
What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“I have a ton of confidence in my teams’ capabilities and as long as we do our jobs and play to our standards and not to other teams we will go a long way. We have to let that early season loss we had fuel our fire. Getting our playmakers into space and dictating what other teams do when they play us will be a huge key in our success.”
What are your goals for the rest of the season?
“As a team, the goal is always win a district and state championship but that all starts with going 1-0 every week. My personal goals are always set to the highest standard and the ultimate goal is to break school records make all state, all conference and all area.”
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I plan on playing college football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I have had a lot of PSAC and a few other D2 schools interest including Bloomsburg, Clarion, Kutztown, and Seton Hill. I have had a decent amount of FCS interest as well hardest recruited by Drake at the FCS level. I’ve received lots of interest from the d3 level as well. I hold offers from Clarion and Baldwin Wallace.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Outside of the two schools that have offered me, I have received the most interest from Kutztown, Bloomsburg, and Drake.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“I visited Bloomsburg, Seton Hill, Kutztown, Clarion and Dickinson.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Penn State.”

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“The season has been pretty good so far. I feel we can win out.”
What do you feel your team can improve on?
“I feel like we can improve on team chemistry and coming together as a team more and we will for curtain get those things handled.”
What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“To play as one unit and always play for your brother for every down you are on the field.”
What are your goals for the rest of the season?
“Become one of the best athletes in the state and help my team win a ring.”
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“It is my dream to play sports in college and it would be track and football.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“No colleges as of right now.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“There have been no college trips, but I’d love to make some.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, it would have to be Lebron James.”

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“Everything with season has been great so far. This season is like no other because of all the COVID restrictions but being back on the field is a good feeling.”
What do you feel your team can improve on?
“Our team has looked good, but we have definitely given up way too many points. The biggest improvement we could make is finishing tackles.”
What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“The key to our team being successful in the future is just get more and more reps at our positions. This year 9 out of the 11 starters on our offense are at new positions, including myself. Once we have the mental part of the game down, we can just go out and be athletes.”
What are your goals for the rest of the season?
“My goals for the rest of the season are to help lead my team to district championship and state playoff run.”
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I would love to be able to play either baseball or football in college. I am leaning towards football, which has always come first but baseball is a close second.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“At the moment, I have been in contact with multiple D1 schools.”
What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“All of the schools I have been in contact with are at the same stage so far.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“Due to COVID, I have not been able to visit any schools.”
Do you have plans for game day trips this fall?
“Not as of now because the virus has messed with everyone’s plans and coaches are not sure when they can allow their recruits on campus.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“I have always been a big fan of Temple, Syracuse, and Pitt. I realize it’s a weird mix of, schools but growing up I was always rooting for Northeast schools and those three schools are some that I have followed the most.”

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“The season has started off a little slow for us. We have battled some injuries with some of our starters, but it hasn’t held us back. Every week we emphasize getting better by playing to our potential and doing the little things right, whether it is practice or in game.”
What do you feel your team can improve on?
“I think one thing our team can improve on is trusting in each other and setting the tone from the start of the game and not letting up.”
What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“The keys for us to being successful is getting a surge from the line and playing fast from the start.”
What are your goals for the rest of the season?
“The biggest goal at the end of the day for us is to go on and win the state championship. Getting better every game and bringing back our tradition of our team are also goals that we want to achieve.”
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“It’s always been a dream to play football in college and compete at the next level.”
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I don’t have any colleges looking at me now. I hope to change that and prove I can play at the next level.”
Have you made any college trips yet?
“No, I haven’t visited any colleges yet, especially since it’s such a weird time.”
Do you have plans for game day trips this fall?
“I hope to visit some programs this fall if they let recruits visit the games and check out the campuses.”
Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yes, I’ve had a couple favorite colleges growing up. Two of the biggest ones for me is the University of Pittsburgh and Cornell University.”

More on the game later. Pittston cancelled Friday's game per Covid with Coach Crews then also looking for a game. Also looking for a game Saturday with Carlisle since scheduled game with Altoona is off per Altoona's playoff game with State College. Things are happening.

21-0 Pennridge at half

Check out one of the best if not best 1A in state, Great size/speed/skill, especially frosh Qb Erby, receiver Flowers (PSU commit), Rb Green. CH has some pass skills but hard winning in Steelton, both undefeated.

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Aaron Robb, Armstrong 102 yards receiving
Aden Almashy, South Side 167 yards rushing and five touchdowns
Alex Briggs, Greensburg Salem 171 yards rushing and two touchdowns
Amir Key, Penn Hills 109 yards rushing
Anthony Mackey, Chartiers Valley 191 yards passing
Antonio Epps, South Allegheny 208 yards rushing
Ben Lane, Freeport 189 yards passing
Bobby Brazell, O.L. Sacred Heart 94 yards receiving
Brad Birch, Jeannette 293 yards passing and seven touchdowns
Braylan Lovelace, Leechburg 392 yards rushing and four touchdowns
Brett Birch, Jeannette 145 yards receiving and three touchdowns
Breydon Woods, Waynesburg 102 yards rushing
Brock White, Highlands 203 yards rushing and three touchdowns
Bryan Lee, Carlynton 109 yards rushing
Cade Yacamelli, Penn-Trafford 101 yards rushing
Cadin Olsen, Armstong 280 yards passing and four touchdowns
Calvin Heinle, Kiski Area 100 yards receiving
Calvin Hughes, Riverside 169 yards rushing
Chandler Thimons, Highlands 272 yards passing
Charley Rossi, South Fayette 137 yards receiving, two touchdowns, and returned an interception 70 yards for a touchdown
CJ Waldier, Yough 148 yards receiving and returned a kick 84 yards for a touchdown
Colby Newton, Berks Catholic 198 yards rushing and three touchdowns
Cole Shergi, Burgettstown 127 yards rushing
Cole Spencer, Pine-Richland 307 yards passing and two touchdowns
Colton Johns, Franklin Regional 105 yards rushing
Connor Roberts, Trinity 209 yards passing
Corey Wise, West Greene 101 yards rushing
D.J. Loveland, Highlands 116 yards receiving
David Pantellis, Upper St. Clair 187 yards receiving and three touchdowns
Dean Cecere, Riverview 205 yards rushing
Denny Robinson, Rochester 124 yards rushing
Derek Gibney, Susquenita 191 total yards and three touchdowns
Devin Flint, Indiana 155 yards rushing
Devin Whitlock, Belle Vernon 137 yards rushing and five touchdowns
Donovan McMillon, Peters Township 112 yards receiving
Eli Jochem, Pine-Richland 219 yards receiving
Ethan Carr, Penn-Trafford 103 yards rushing, two touchdowns, and also returned an interception 32 yards for a touchdown
Ethan Dahlem, Upper St. Clair 362 yards passing and five touchdowns
Gabe Finale, Seton LaSalle 100 yards rushing, 3 touchdowns, returned a kick 92 yards for a touchdown, and returned an interception 40 yards for a touchdown
Gamal Marballie, Yough 115 yards rushing
Gavin Miller, West Allegheny 204 yards passing
Gavin Roebuck, Yough 153 yards passing
Greg Phillips, North Allegheny 240 yards passing
Haden Sierocky, Ligonier Valley Five total touchdowns
Ian Syam, Avonworth 145 yards rushing
Jackson Clark, Union 100 yards rushing
Jacob Feese, Line Mountain 241 total yards
Jaden Dugger, Penn Hills 154 yards passing
James Finch, Beaver 122 yards receiving
Jashon Spencer, West Allegheny 109 yards receiving
Jay Pearson, OLSH 150 yards rushing
John Voss, Mohawk 160 yards passing
Jonathan Wolfe, Jefferson-Morgan 141 yards rushing
Josh Castro, Shady Side Academy 300 yards rushing and four touchdowns
Josh Hough, Beaver Falls 193 yards rushing and three touchdowns
Josh Jenkins, Sto-Rox 191 yards passing
Justin Kabay, Butler 148 yards rushing
Kaden Orga, Shaler 139 yards receiving
Keegan Smetanka, Shaler 201 yards passing
Kenny Fine, Frazier 114 yards rushing
Ky’ron Craggette, Connellsville 240 yards rushing and three touchdowns
Kyle Tipinski, North Catholic 117 yards rushing
Landon Alexander, Central Valley 107 yards rushing
Lebryn Smith, Kiski Area 175 yards passing
Logan Klitsch, Conrad Weiser 336 total yards and and four touchdowns
Logan Pfeuffer, Peters Township 181 yards passing
Logan Simmon, Upper Perkiomen 222 yards rushing and two touchdowns
Luke Banbury, Upper St. Clair 14 tackles and a touchdown catch
Luke McCoy, Laurel 174 yards rushing
Maddox Truschel, Fort Cherry 124 yards rushing
Malik Harris, Westinghouse 135 yards rushing
Malik Shannon, Imani Christian 94 yards receiving
Mason Kress, North Allegheny 92 yards receiving
Micah Brubaker, Mechanicsburg 283 total yards
Micah Finley, Trinity 103 yards rushing
Micah Fitzpatrick, Trinity 103 yards rushing
Micah Kimbrough, Hopewell 126 yards rushing
Naman Alemada, South Fayette 212 yards passing
Nathan Harper, Avonworth 191 yards passing
Nico Mrvos, Elizabeth Forward 140 yards rushing
Rashawn Reid, Rochester 121 yards rushing
Reis Watkins, Shenango 133 yards rushing
Sal Laure, Rochester 115 yards rushing
Sam Hughes, Riverside 198 yards rushing
Shileak Livingston, Beaver Falls 167 yards rushing and three touchdowns
Tanner Maddocks, Fleetwood 258 yards passing and five touchdowns
Teddy Ruffner, Mars 288 yards rushing and three touchdowns
Trevor Brncic, Franklin Regional 203 yards passing
Troy Volpatti, Bethel Park 110 yards rushing
Tyler Staub, Union 254 yards passing and three touchdowns
Vinnie Clark, Freeport 126 yards receiving

I assume Wood couldnt find any 6A opponents . McDevitt 2A isnt afraid to schedule anyone since Mike Watkins took over as HC. They are attracting and developing some real talent these days. Wood is loaded this year so all I can do is hope for an upset if possible. Yes Im a Wood follower( my 3 kids went there), but I went to McDevitt long ago when playing Wood and the other big guys in the PCl was the norm. Go Lancers LOL.

1. Nazareth Blue Eagles (3-0)
The Blue Eagles' spot is a little more tenuous this week after a 27-17 win over Northampton. The Konkrete Kids are certainly better - Joe Kerbercher is a three year starter at QB and they have playoff experience after winning the north last year - but there is a clear divide in football and they aren't quite there yet competing with the EPC South teams. Still, Nazareth was down 10-7 at half before scoring 13 points in fifty seconds to take control. Matt Bugbee threw for 343 yards for the Blue Eagles, who are really starting to click in Tom Falzone's spread passing attack. They travel to Freedom this weekend in the marquee game in the Lehigh Valley.

2. Freedom Patriots (2-0)
Freedom beat Easton in the game of the week last week and jumps Parkland for the #2 spot for the time being. After a pair of turnovers led to a 10-0 first quarter hole, Freedom scored 21 unanswered points in the win, thanks to three touchdown passes from first year starter Brian Taylor. Tayor only started 1-8, but completed six of his last nine including the scores. He has arm strength to spare, and as he starts to click with his receivers he adds a dimension to the big offensive line blocking for Matty Russin, which we knew was a strength coming into the season. The Patriots also did a great job on Nahjee Adams, who got his yards (124 and a TD), but didn't have a break away run that changed momentum or got Easton a quick score. The tackling was also exceptional, Easton tried to get the ball to their athletes on the perimeter, but their 11 completions went for only 41 yards. Despite major graduation losses, Jason Roeder's squad looks like they are going to be in contention again for a D11 6A championship.

3. Parkland Trojans
Parkland was the last team in the Lehigh Valley to get their season started after a late COVID outbreak cancelled their first week, but they came back in style, throttling longtime rival Whitehall 41-24. Isiah Rico ran for 152 yards on 17 carries and the Trojan rushing attack pounded out 304 yards in the win. They're got size again with Jakob Koren (6'3 270), Brock Boyer (6'2 230), Garrett Fitzgerald (6'2 225), Marko Galetovic (6'2 255), and Lucas Feher (6'6 300) clearing the path for Rico (5'10 210) and will be the most physical team in the Valley. If the defense can shore up after giving up an uncharacteristic point total to Whitehall, they could be in business.

4. East Stroudsburg South Cavaliers (1-0)
The Cavs had a bye week last week and take on Pocono Mountain West tomorrow. We'll see if they can crack the 70 point barrier after just missing it in their opener. As we stated last week, East Stroudsburg South has a legitimate claim as one of the top 5A teams in eastern PA, but does not have the schedule to push them

5. Notre Dame (GP) (4-0)
Another week, another 50 points for Phil Stambaugh's Crusaders. Collin Quintano threw for 203 yard and two touchdowns, Matt Frauen scored another two rushing touchdowns to up his season total to 18 in four games, and their contest with Catasauqua was never in doubt with a 51-10 win. Like East Stroudsburg South, they are one of the better teams in their classification, but do not have a schedule that is going to help us measure them.

6. Allentown Central Catholic Vikings (2-1)
Finding water level here for the Vikings. ACC throttled a helpless William Allen team 41-0 last week to up their season record to 2-1.(with the lone loss coming to top ranked Nazareth). I really believe in the talent here, particularly if they can get quarterback Matt Rauschler going. They've got Emmaus this week, which is a chance to get a quality win on the board.

7. Emmaus Green Hornets (2-0)
Emmaus has completed the Allentown public schools challenge by a combined final score of 121-0. Not a lot to glean from those games - Brandon Camire is still fast, Jared Groller still makes every tackle, but they've got a challenge game this week with ACC which will tell us a lot more about both programs. It also is a nice coaching match of of Harold Fairclough and Tim McGorry. Fairclough was the head coach of the 2010 ACC team that won a state championship, with McGorry as his offensive coordinator. McGorry left after that season to move into the college ranks, first as the Moravian offensive coordinator and then the wide receivers coach at Lehigh. Fairclough has been excellent since coming to Emmaus (also after a stop in college at Moravian and time as Whitehall's DC) and led the Green Hornets to their first ever D11 final. He's replacing the entire offensive line this season, but they've got pieces at the skill spots to do some damage.

8. Easton Red Rovers (1-1)
The Rovers drop fro #3 to #8 after dropping a 21-10 game with Freedom. Nahjee Adams cracked the 100 yard barrier for the second straight week, but Easton got very little production out of the passing game, committed over 100 yards in penalties (including a huge pass interference right before halftime that set up a Freedom score with 7 seconds left to cut Easton's lead to 10-7 at the break). One thing to watch going forward is Easton has a lot of speed in the secondary - but are very short, with all three corners listed at 5'9. Easton defends the run well, but Freedom took advantage in some jump ball situations (like the aforementioned TD right before the half) and was able to push the ball down the field in the passing game. Easton certainly has talent, but has a lot to clean up to challenge the teams at the top here like they've been expected to as the preseason favorite. They match up with Bethlehem Catholic on Saturday, who is just on the outside of these rankings and could easily vault in with a win over the Red Rovers.

10-7 at halftime. Freedom went 60 yards right at the end of a half and threw a 23 yard TD pass with 20 seconds left. Easton has 55 yards in penalties already. Team definitely has talent, but the lack of discipline and execution is jarring.

Delivery?

Would think streaming will still be available through both Neshaminy school district website and wbcb1490.com

Check out Hempfield-Manheim Township. Should be very competitive.
Maybe Warwick at Solanco. The Golden Mules are mudders and could do well in this mess (grass) if the game holds.

so much for close 42-7 Twp at 1/2

I agree with Scott Huff in his forecasts:


I like Abington, but Neshaminy is forced to win this one. I watched last week's game and if the Redskins stop the kick-off run back (coverage breakdown) and punch it in on their big drive it's a whole different game. On the other hand, the Rams played it real smart. They ran the wings with lots of misdirection and when Neshaminy finally decided to blow it up they got caught with traps and the FB runs that don't need to develop like the traditional Wings. Game was over with that O taking all the time off the clock.

North Penn proved that they will be in the running as they just crushed Pennsbury. But those falcons look to be way off from previous years.

Abington at Neshaminy has to be the game of the week.

Souderton is a good story too but they don't play North Penn which normally measures teams.

PCC now open because Hempfield shut down with Covid.

Would love to see Harrisburg vs PCC

District 3 Top 10: Oct 14, 2020

(Last week’s ranking bracketed)

District 3 playoff information:

6A has 4 teams, 5A has 4 teams, 4A has 4 teams, 3A has 4 teams, 2A has 2 teams, 1A has 2 teams. The placements or seeds in the write ups reflect today’s standings on the district website.

1 Central Dauphin 3-0 (1) 6A
Central Dauphin endured a lackluster first half in Carlisle to build a 14-0 half time lead before returning to form with a 21 point third quarter to stay undefeated, winning 35-0. Max Mosey again impressed as one of the top junior quarterbacks in the state, completing 11 of 13 passes for 139 yards. He threw touchdowns of 12, 22 and 30 yards while rushing for 34 yards that included a five yard run for another score. Running back Tim Smith continued showing his abundant skills, rushing for 93 yards on eight carries and snagging a pass for 107 total yards and three touchdowns, one, a 43 yard burst on CD’s first possession. Malachi Bowman opened scoring in the third quarter with a 22 yard Td catch, finishing with five receptions for 66 yards. The Rams again demonstrated great balance, rushing for 203 yards in addition to Mosey’s 139 passing. Carlisle was held to 121 total yards. CD holds the top seed ahead of Central York, York High and Wilson. Altoona (2-1, 6A) is next, coming to Landis Field for their first road game of the year with wins against Cumberland Valley (1-2) and Chambersburg (0-3). They lost to Hollidaysburg (3-2, 5A, D6) 26-12. Hollidaysburg gets around, and can give perspective through linkage games about other teams. Hollidaysburg lost to Baldwin (2-1, 6A) 27-7 of the WPIAL and Musselman, West Virginia (5-1, 3A) 43-7, a power (43-16 last 5) in West Va’s pan handle or NE corner, rated 5th in their big school (3A) classification. Nice program that can’t get over the hump of beating historic power Martinsburg. Back to Altoona who is enjoying their best start in years coming off five straight losing seasons with an 11-38 record. But if they can’t beat Blair County rival Hollidaysburg in Altoona they’re in real trouble here against the Rams.
2 Harrisburg 1-0 (unranked), 6A
Harrisburg surges into the Top 10 belatedly after their first game but in mid-season form after stunning Berks Catholic (2-2) with a three touchdown explosion in the first seven minutes of the game. Fifteen more second quarter points and it was all over as the Cougars overwhelmed BC 62-28. That score would get your attention any time of the season. But to see Harrisburg do this in their season opener against one of the top 4A teams in the state, on the road, with a three game disadvantage was eye opening. It was largely a matter of Harrisburg’s O-Line and skill people overwhelming BC with Tyshawn Black (6-1, 275, jr), Nate Bruce (6-5, 325, sr, PSU), James Murray (6-2, 250, sr), Roy Irvin (6-2, 295, jr) and Jamear Henderson (5-11, 235, sr) dominating. The holes they opened were massive, allowing Kiev Gregg to rush for 114 yards, scoring on 8, 37 and 20 yard runs, and Jaylon Johnston to add 88 more, scoring on runs of 13, 12 and 4 yards. Veteran quarterback John McNeil showed what a senior quarterback behind a veteran line can do….especially in an abbreviated season….connecting on 6 of 10 passes for scores of 22 and 29 yards to Damaris Waters and Justin Cook. Special teams set them up most of the game and at the very start where Justin Cook returned the opening kick-off to BC’s 30 yard line, and Kyle Williams returned a punt 69 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter. What a performance. Their next game is Oct 31st against Chambersburg, well after Oct 23rd, the last date games are counted in determining playoff points and well short of the four games mandated by District Three to qualify for the playoffs. Coach says they’re willing to play two games a week. NOTE: the district web site just posted that Harrisburg is ineligible for the playoffs. I assume they did this feeling they won’t be able to fit in three more games by the Oct 26th deadline.
3 Governor Mifflin 3-0 (3), 5A
Once again Governor Mifflin destroyed a good football team, taking Exeter apart with 42 first half points on the way to a 56-14 win. They were at 350 yards rushing by the end of the first half! This, on the heels of their season opening 48-7 rout of Wilson at Wilson in part elevated them past Warwick in the rankings per Warwick’s less challenging schedule. Despite Exeter keying on running back Nicholas Singleton all night, he gouged them for 250 yards and two scores on just fourteen carries. Bad idea focusing on Singleton as it allowed “Lethal Weapon 2”, FB/LB Brandon Strausser (6-0, 215), to rumble for 172 yards on six carries, scoring on runs of 29 and 45 yards. He also had an 86 yard fumble return. What a day for the Mustangs tandem running backs! Any film you see of their rotation (Sheidy 6-2 290, Hoffman 6-4 215, Kohl 6-1 275, Lopez 5-11 225, Phillip 6-1 245, Griffith 5-10 255, TEs Stewart 6-2 245, Goodman 6-4 210), shows them dominating, staying on their blocks. The Mid Line takes a lot of work and these guys are good at it….as 468 rush yards attests. The win keeps them atop the 5A playoff rankings ahead of Waynesboro 3-0, Warwick 4-0 and Gettysburg 3-0. Exeter falls to fifth in a four team playoff field. Muhlenberg and Boone are next to complete Mifflin’s regular season. At 0-4, the Muhls are struggling, coming off a 51-0 loss to Exeter two weeks ago then losing to Plymouth Whitemarsh 47-7 last week.
4 Warwick 4-0 (2), 5A
Warwick’s drop to fourth is a reflection of Governor Mifflin’s play against a more difficult schedule, an adjustment, and Harrisburg’s coming onto the scene with an overwhelming performance in Reading against Berks Catholic. Otherwise, the Warriors continue to brutalize opponents, blistering Elizabethtown last week 50-9. To date, they’ve defeated Penn Manor (0-4), Conestoga Valley (1-2), Manheim Central (1-3) and Etown (1-3) by a combined score of 179 to 36. Last week witnessed quarterback Joey McCracken’s continued progress from an ACL, completing 14 of 23 passes for 226 yards and two touchdowns. He is still not the rushing threat of previous years, remaining in negative rushing yards for all three of his starts. Still, they showed a sizeable and balanced offense against the Bears, rushing for 213 yards and throwing for 226. FB Colton Miller pounded out 77 yards on 14 carries and two touchdowns, while their game changing wide out Caleb Schmitz (6-4, 205) caught 4 passes for 90 yards and a touchdown. The Warrior D was impressive, allowing 149 total yards. Next up is Solanco (3-1, 5A) in a LL Section-2 game with postseason implications knowing Warwick has the third seed and Solanco the fifth. The Golden Mules (what a name!) have the brutes up front and system to pound you with the Flex-bone but not the balance to sustain themselves through four quarters against a very balanced offense and stout Warrior defense that will load up to stop the run.
5 Central York 4-0 (4), 6A
Central York started off sluggish with a 7-0 first quarter, then opened up a 21-0 lead at the half before igniting in the second half, scoring 26 points to blow out Spring Grove 47-0 for their third shutout of the year. Beau Pribula (PSU) found Taylor Wright-Rawls and Judah Tomb all night, connecting for 15 of 20 tosses for 268 yards and three touchdowns. He finished with 305 total yards, rushing for 37 yards on five carries. Isaiah Sturgis and Raquel DeWitt carried the load rushing for 72 and 45 yards respectively as the Panthers piled up 498 yards of offense. The Rockets were held to 95 yards passing and 129 rushing. Central York currently holds the second seed behind top seeded CD and ahead of York and Wilson. Northeastern (0-4, 5A) and Dallastown (1-1, 6A) are all that’s left on the schedule, meaning that barring a major upset, they’ll go undefeated. Unfortunately, the game with York (3-0) is scheduled for Oct 30th, a week after selection week of Oct 23rd where both will likely be in the playoffs. They could see each other there since the Bearcats like Central York should win out, defeating South Western (1-2) and Northeastern (0-4).
6 Lampeter Strasburg 4-0 (5), 4A
Its great seeing quarterback Sean McTaggart fully recovered from his ALC, completing 6 of 8 passes for 78 yards and rushing for 34 yards against Donegal (2-2, 4A). Lampeter Strasburg was way more than the Mt. Joy crew who are struggling with injuries that left them punch less, gaining 46 total yards. A 28-0 first quarter sealed it but allowed backups to get a lot of time. Eleven running backs got carries as the Pioneers emptied the benches in a 42-0 romp. Drew Harris led all backs with 90 yards and two scores on 18 carries. Make that back-to-back shutouts for LS who allowed 35 points all year, or 9ppg while scoring 179 points, a 45ppg average. Last year’s team went 11-4, losing to Thomas Jefferson (16-0) in the semifinal while averaging 33ppg and allowing 19. Makes you wonder how they got that far until recalling the 30-27 upset of Bishop McDevitt (8-4) in the district semifinal where they rallied from a 20-0 halftime deficit, after upsetting top seeded York Suburban (10-1) 27-18 the week before. That was quite a run until the magic ended the following week against TJ who shut them down to 126 total yards (6 rushing) in a 44-2 rout. But, it was a great ride that could show real benefits this year. Garden Spot (1-3, 4A) is next at Lampeter where they hold the top seed ahead of ELCO 4-0 (Eastern Lebanon County), Cocalico 3-1 and Bishop McDevitt 3-0 with two games to go.
7 Bishop McDevitt 3-0 (6), 4A
It was bombs away Friday night at West Shore Stadium where Cedar Cliff took on visiting Bishop McDevitt in a key Mid Penn-Keystone game with two playoff hopefuls locking horns in a wild one. The first half was boring enough for these two explosive teams with McDevitt holding a 14-7 lead. Then all hell broke loose with a 47 point outburst in the third quarter (seven touchdowns!), 26 by McDevitt and 21 by the Colts. And just as suddenly as it began, it ended, with each shutting the other down the rest of the way. McDevitt went home with a 40-28 win while the Colts saw their playoff hopes dashed, dropping to 17th in a playoff field of four. McDevitt clings to the fourth spot with a razor thin lead over Conrad Weiser (4-0). Although there were many, you’d have to say quarterback Lek Powell was the most outstanding player, completing 21 of 36 passes for 314 yards, throwing touchdowns of 2, 9, 44, 70 and 23 yards; four coming in the third quarter. Their receivers as is often the case at McDevitt are some of the best in the state, with Kamil Foster catching four passes for 104 yards, one, a 70 yard touchdown. Omari Hopkins pulled down five passes for 94 yards with a 80 yard punt return to boot, while Mario Easterly snagging eight passes for 94 yards and three touchdowns. Bottom line, McDevitt had more firepower than Cedar Cliff. They also had more penalties, eleven for 110 yards plus five turnovers. The defense helped negate that, holding the Colts to 210 total yards; an outstanding performance knowing two freshman, five sophomores and seven juniors played key roles with only three seniors playing. Add to that, their outstanding running back Marquese Williams missed his second game? They’re home this week against Cumberland Valley (1-2, 6A) who is trying to shift from low gear, the Wing-T, to high, the Air Raid offense, in an abbreviated season. Coach Oswalt will get them there in time. But for now they’re struggling, and coming off a 31-0 loss at State College.
8 Wilson 3-1 (8 tie), 6A
Wilson continued their quest for the playoffs with their third straight win after losing the opener by trouncing J.P. McCaskey (Lancaster High, 0-4, 6A) 41-0. It was a rout from the start with the Bulldogs scoring fast and early in the first quarter. Gavin Lenart blew by everyone for a 50 yard Td run early in the first quarter to open things followed by quarterback Kaleb Brown’s two yard plunge for six before Spencer Thenga crushed them with a 62 yard punt return for six more, all in the first quarter. Nothing like special team scores to break your opponent’s will….early! Brown then found the mark throwing three touchdowns, two in the second quarter and one in the third to blow it open. Their outstanding senior receiver Troy Corson returned from injury to snag two passes for 34 yards that resulted in touchdowns of 11 and 23 yards, while rushing for 22 yards on four carries. Nice return! Lenart finished with 90 yards on seven carries. At 3-1, Wilson holds a slim lead over Hempfield (3-1) for the fourth and final seed. And with the Black Knights coming to West Lawn Oct 23rd, it looks like it’ll be settled on the field (yes!) if Wilson gets past Cedar Crest Friday and in a far more uncertain game, if fifth seeded Hempfield gets past eighth seeded Manheim Township (2-2). Without exaggeration, both Hempfield and Township are a play or turnover away from being undefeated.
9 Wyomissing 3-0 (Other), 3A
Although no players tested positive, Twin Valley (0-2, 5A) postponed Saturday’s game with Wyomissing because of Covid related issues that prevented them having enough practice time. Has anyone seen anything close to normal (or enough) in terms of practice this season? Too bad since the Trojans were rolling, beating Hamburg 45-0, Fleetwood 49-9 and Plymouth Whitemarsh 44-0 before squatting last week. They’re home against Kutzown (0-3, 4A) Friday with the second seed behind top seeded Boiling Springs (3-0, 3A). The Bubblers (got to love it!) are coming off a four year draught (3-37) that includes three 0-10 seasons with a team of sophomores and juniors who all started last year. We’ll see how the youth movement is working and what they’re made of at third seeded Middletown (1-1) Friday night, knowing the Blue Raiders will be chomping at the bit coming off a cancelled Camp Hill game and the disaster a few blocks away in Steelton the week before, losing 43-21. They might get their bubble burst in this one.
10 Steelton Highspire 3-0 (Other), 1A
If you thought the McDevitt-Cedar Cliff game was explosive where McDevitt scored 26 points against Cedar Cliff’s 21….all in the third quarter, how about Steelton Highspire lowering the boom on Trinity, scoring 43 points in the second quarter alone in a 77-0 destruction of the luckless Shamrocks. Running clock or no, that’s a lot of points. It totals out to 662 total yards for the Rollers against 28 for the Rocks. 28! Talk about an air raid, freshman (phenom?) quarterback Alex Erby completed 22 of 30 passes for 398 yards and seven touchdown tosses. Penn State recruit Mehki Flowers had seven receptions for 167 yards, accounting for their first four scores on 2, 73, 27 and 31 yard touchdowns. Damein Hammonds had four receptions for 110 yards, scoring on 64 and 41 yard bombs from Erby while Tyrone Moore caught six passes, one a 14 yard touchdown for 82 yards. Odell Green rushed for 110 yards and caught five passes for 42 yards. The defense was relentless with Daivin Pryor getting a 35 yard Pick Six and defensive tackle Tydre Holland-Ali (6-1, 200, soph) getting a 21 yard Scoop and Score in the fourth quarter. The Rollers next opponent is Camp Hill (2-0, 2A) Saturday at noon in Steelton where they currently have the two seed behind the always tough Delone Catholic Squires (4-0) from McSherrystown.

Others; all games are Friday 10/16.
Mid Penn Conference
Hershey 3-0, 5A; has eleventh seed at home to Mifflin County 0-2, 6A. Should go undefeated after beating Cedar Cliff in last minute 28-21.
Middletown 1-1, 3A; has third seed at home vs top seeded Boiling Springs (3-0, 3A) with the third seed. Qb Tony Powell injured in CD scrimmage is now back.
Cedar Cliff 1-1, 5A; at Palmyra 0-3, 5A. Looking bleak as the 17th seed with one game to go per Idle Oct 23rd. Probably the best 5A team to miss the playoffs.

Lancaster Lebanon League (Sections 1 and 2)
Cocalico 3-1 (9), 4A; has 3rd seed at home to Elizabethtown 1-3, 5A.
Hempfield 3-1, 6A; has 5th seed at home to Manheim Twp.
Manheim Township 2-2, 6A; has 8th seed at Hempfield.
Solanco 3-1, 5A; has 5th seed at home to Warwick.

Berks Inter-County Conference (Sections 1 and 2)
Conrad Weiser 4-0, 4A; has 5th seed at Boone 2-1, 5A.
Berks Catholic 2-0 (8 tie) 4A; has 10th seed at Exeter.
Exeter Township 3-1 (9) 5A; has 6th seed at home to Berks Catholic.

York-Adams (Divisions 1 and 2)
York (William Penn) 4-0, 6A; has 3rd seed at home to South Wester 1-2, 5A.
York Catholic 4-0, 2A; has 2nd seed at home to Hanover 1-3, 3A.
Gettysburg 5A 3-0; has 4th seed at home to York Suburban 1-2, 5A.
Delone Catholic 4-0, 1A; has top seed at home to Fairfield 1-3, 1A.

Mount Carmel high school football team forfeits game over hazing allegations
Updated Oct 10, 2020; Posted Oct 09, 2020

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By John Beauge
MOUNT CARMEL -- An alleged hazing incident involving members of the football team has caused Mount Carmel Area High School to forfeit its Saturday afternoon football game at Warrior Run.
Superintendent Pete Cheddar in a news release Friday said the off-campus incident was reported to the school district by Mount Carmel Twp. police.
“We are saddened to make this announcement