With one game remaining. Who do you have for POY/MVP? I guess we can include Inter-Ac as well.

Went to my second white out game vs Michigan and had one of the best weekends in many years. Those of you who ever get the opportunity to attend one ,take advantage of it and go. There is so much more to experience than the tv coverage takes in. There were many locals playing in the game including J Reid from the Prep,Shaka Toney from Imhotep,Micah parsons from Harrisburg and so many others. Runyan from Michigan also from the Prep started at left tackle . I realize this is a bit off topic ,but just wanted to share what was an incredible time .

See that’s it 7-7 at half. Surprise to me as I thought LaSalle would roll them although Wood has had their number the last 3-4 years

All classes are 6A and District 3 teams unless otherwise shown; Districts 3, 4, 5, 6, 9.

1 Manheim Township (9-0)
Manheim Township edged a game closer to securing their third straight Lancaster Lebanon Section-1 title with an overwhelming 71-0 performance against winless McCaskey. A win against rival Hempfield (4-5) at home Friday seals it. The tape tells the tale in this one with the Blue Streaks outgaining McCaskey 474 to 19. McCaskey rushed for negative 6 yards and continues shooting themselves in the foot with an inordinate number of penalties, 13 for 103 yards in this one. This has been an issue all year. Adding to those against Township, are the 8 flags thrown for 85 yards against Red Lion, 12 for 100 yards against Warwick and 14 for 92 yards against Penn Manor. That’s 47 penalties for 380 yards in just four games. Conversely, Township has 54 penalties for the year. Mercifully, Township emptied the bench, using eight running backs and seven receivers who totaled 276 yards rushing while senior Qb Harrison Kirk completed 11 of 19 passes for 167 yards. #2 Qb Evan Clark (6-2, 170, jr) completed both his passes for 100 yards. The Streaks are in rarified air this year for a 6A team averaging 47ppg (27.4 last year), a level more typically reached by smaller schools. More impressive is their defense that allowed 55 points or 6ppg (13.5 last year), making them a very unusual team indeed.
2 Central Dauphin (7-2)
How about these Rams starting the season 1-2 with tight road losses at Wilson and Manheim Township, and now on a six game win streak that has them in sole possession of the Mid Penn-Commonwealth. The streak includes wins against Harrisburg, State College and last week against Chambersburg who proved to be a bear. In the words of one of Harrisburg’s finest, Coach Dennis Green (former AZ Cardinals head coach), “They are who we thought they were” following a loss to Chicago Bears. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWmQbk5h86w
Tell em coach! Here’s how the game went.
Chambersburg nearly duplicated the Bears performance against Arizona, blocking a punt recovered in the end zone for a late first half score to cut CD’s lead to 21-14. This unquestionably fired up the Trojans who came out in the second half with a purpose. Coming off a 27-25 loss at Harrisburg the week before didn’t seem to affect them, holding the Rams scoreless throughout the 3rd quarter, allowing them to draw closer on Tyler Luther’s 30 yard field goal that cut the deficit to 21-17. The second half saw both teams miss opportunities with an errant CD field goal and a Trojan fumble before Timmy Smith broke loose on a 46 yard dash early in the 4th for a 28-17 lead. Chambersburg responded, driving 65 yards with Qb Brady Stumbaugh hitting Terrell Williams for his second touchdown to bring them within five on a missed extra point. From there CD was able to run out the clock, getting a key first down and turning back another Trojan drive for a hard fought 28-23 win. Self-inflicted wounds and a good Chambersburg defense kept the Rams at bay, despite 476 yards of total offense. Timmy Smith had a break out game rushing for 180 yards while Max Mosey (64%, 1244, 8/2) had one of his best games of the season completing 14 of 17 passes for 222 yards and an 11 yard touchdown pass to Nick Chimienti. CD’s receiver corps of Chimienti (3/64), Malachi Bowman (3/54), Jackson Talbott (3/76), Tyrese Fuller and running back Timmy Smith may just be the most underrated area of the team. Rival Central Dauphin East (3-6) is next at Landis where they both share the field.
3 State College (8-1, D6)
State College shook off the effects of last week’s 34-13 loss at home to Central Dauphin, their first of the season, by routing outmanned Altoona 48-0. Shaking off the effects of playing Harrisburg and Central Dauphin back to back this time of year with all the nicks and dents took up the 1st quarter where they got a 7-0 lead before exploding for 27 2nd quarter points. Also have to give Altoona (1-8) props for conjuring up a lengthy time consuming drive. Dresyn Green keyed State’s 27 point surge with a 7 yard run and a 48 yard Pick-6, combined with William Howell’s 10 yard touchdown toss from Qb Brady Dorner and another one to Isaiah Edwards of 27 yards. Howell may be the most underrated weapon in State’s considerable arsenal, rushing for 42 yards on 3 attempts and catching 4 passes for 54 yards. But Green gets most of the attention and rightly so, rushing for 102 yards on 10 carries. Like Howell, Isaiah Edwards is a multi-faceted talent, rushing for 38 yards while catching 5 passes for 85 yards, two of them for touchdowns. Dorner (68%, 1345, 9/3) ended the night 11 of 13 for 153 yards, passing for scores of 24 (Edwards), 10 (Howell) and 27 (Edwards) yards. They finish up at home to Cumberland Valley (5-4), winners of their last three games after a 2-4 start. CV often plays SC hard, losing 16-13 last year with a 3-7 team. And while SC has the #1 seed locked up in District-6, CV is struggling to keep their playoff hopes alive, holding the 7th seed in a field of eight. They have a veteran defense that has hung tough despite little support from the offense. SC should know by now can never underestimate Cumberland Valley, even in the rare off years.
4 Wilson (8-1)
Wilson is staying close, a game back of Township in the LL-1 after shutting down Cedar Crest 35-7 with a relentless defense and effective ground game. The defense held the slumping Falcons (lost 3 of 4) to 94 rush yards, and their outstanding running back Tyler Cruz who came in with 1050 yards to 10 yards. 10! But you might want to remember the name Aadyn Richards (5-10, 195, soph) who gained 98 yards on 12 tries. Cedar Crest only gained 202 total yards of offense to 496 for the Bulldogs; 308 rushing on 40 carries. Bruising Avanti Lockhart (6-2, 215) had his most productive game of the season, rushing for 142 yards and 3 scores. He’s at 710 for the year. Qb Kaleb Brown had a good outing completing 11 of 15 passes for 170 yards and 3 touchdown passes while rushing for 36 yards. They finish up Friday at home to 0-9 McCaskey, where they will enter the postseason with the 1 or 2 seed.
5 Harrisburg (6-3)
Harrisburg finally got it together after tough losses to State College and Central Dauphin and the grinding 27-25 win against Chambersburg by overwhelming Carlisle 62-0. Their defense was hyper active, holding the Herd to 154 total yards. Cougar quarterbacks had outstanding games combining for 184 yards on 6 completions of 7 passes. Nicari Williams threw touchdown passes of 65 and 19 yards and returned the 2nd half kickoff 95 yards for another score. John McNeil ran from 2 yards out and threw a strike to Trevion Carey of 59 yards for another score. Sophomore Amirh Pittman got in on the fun returning an interception 99 yards for the final touchdown. Altoona is next where the Cougars are battling Central York for the 4 seed. Central likely takes it if they can beat 5A York High (7-2).
6 Southern Columbia (9-0, 2A, D4)
Previously undefeated Montoursville had no more luck stopping Southern Columbia than any team has this year, getting trounced 35-0, with Tiger subs coming in early and often following a 21-0 first quarter. Gavin and Gaige Garcia topped the 100 yard mark again, rushing for 124 and 116 yards respectively, both scoring touchdowns. Quarterback Preston Zachman completing 8 of 10 passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns. All his completions went to Julian Fleming. Once again Southern completely dominated a decent team, outgaining the Warriors (8-1, 3A) 426 to 82, while holding them to five first downs. They close out the regular season Friday against Danville (4-5, 3A), a team Montoursville beat two weeks ago 46-14.
7 Warwick (7-2, 5A)
Warwick bounced back from consecutive losses and the heartbreaking loss to Wilson by defeating Conestoga Valley 30-6. It took a while for them to shake out the kinks from the 14-7 loss at Wilson and the 28-7 loss to Manheim Township the week before. Those were physical games with all three having solid, hard hitting defenses. Getting the offense back in gear was then another matter. Two Joey McCracken touchdown passes of 40 and 24 yards got things going where a 20-7 lead proved decisive. Colton Miller kept C-Val’s D-front locked down, rushing for 114 yards, allowing McCracken’s accuracy to do real damage completing 11 of 13 passes for 200 yards. Their big three receivers, Caleb Schmitz, Conor Adams and Justin Gerhart had three receptions each; Schmitz for 80 yards and a score, Adams for 64 yards and Gerhart for 42 yards and a score. As always, Warwick’s defense clamped down, holding the Buckskins to 98 rush yards and 84 through the air. They’re out of the LL race at 3-2 behind Wilson (4-1) and Township (5-0) but hold the 6th seed for the coming 5A tournament with Penn Manor (3-6) up next. Remember, they’re doing all this without the services of receiver Trey Glass who missed the season with a knee after catching 75 passes for 1328 yards and 15 Touchdowns last year. 5A is shaping up for a memorable postseason, with teams such as Shippensburg 9-0, Manheim Central 7-2, York 7-2, Cedar Cliff 7-2, Governor Mifflin 6-3, Cocalico 7-2, Exeter 6-3 and Warwick 7-2 all bringing good stuff.
8 Central York (8-1)
Central York cruised to an easy win in a string of easy wins the last six games showing off both their offense and defense getting in another gear, winning by an average score of 53-5. Dallastown (2-6) was the latest victim, losing 58-0 in a game that was over at the half. Central led 37-0 before flooding the field with reserves. Another red hot York team, York High (6-2, 5A), also on a six game win streak is next. They aren’t at Central’s level offensively but are averaging 36ppg since opening with the 42-7 disaster against Pittsburgh Central Catholic with almost an entirely new cast. The big loss was last year’s standout running back Dayjure Stewart (6-0, 200, Illinois St, Mizu Val Conf) who graduated with 3092 rush yards and 37 touchdown in his senior season alone! Both York and Central are tied for first place in the York-Adams-1 at 6-0; York holding the 4 seed in 5A and Central the 5th in 6A. Look for extra incentive after York’s stunning 54-14 dismantling of Central High in last year’s regular season finale. A loss they never recovered from, losing to Central Dauphin 49-21 the following week in the quarterfinals.
9 Chambersburg (5-4)
Chambersburg suffered another narrow loss, this time to Central Dauphin 28-23 after losing at Harrisburg 27-25 the week before. See the Central Dauphin write up for more detail. It was a strong effort where the other guy had a few more weapons and was just better. Brady Stumbaugh (5-11, 160, sr) still managed to show his stuff completing 16 or 24 passes for 145 yards, two of the passes going to TE/OLB Terrell Williams (6-2, 230, sr) for scores. Kevin Lee (5-8, 150) who is hard keeping up with also had an outstanding game, catching 5 passes for 78 yards. Running back Keyshawn Jones (5-8, 185) showed why he is one of the better backs in the Mid-State running for 110 yards on 18 carries against a legit defense. Allowing 254 yards rushing while keeping it close shows something of their defensive resiliency….as does Carter Sollenberger’s effort blocking a punt then recovering it in the end zone, narrowing CD’s lead to 21-14 at the half. Good luck running into these guys in the postseason if they make the cut. Right now they’re on the outside looking in with the 9th seed, behind Hempfield (4-5). They may get there yet with the Black Knights playing Manheim Township while Chambersburg closes out the regular season at home against the rival Thundering Herd of Carlisle who have a fine back in Tristyn Sulich with 969 yards rushing.
10 Manheim Central (7-2, 5A)
Manheim Central’s 63-13 win against Garden Spot (New Holland) set them up for their 5th straight LL-Section Two title and 26th overall Section championship (26th!) with a win Friday in Quarryville against Solanco (5-4, 5A). The win was also their 5th in a row since losing to Warwick and Wilson back-to-back. Quarterback Evan Simon had another career night completing 9 of 11 passes for 224 yards with touchdown tosses of 5, 10, 39 and 68 yards. He also rushed for 194 yards, scoring on runs of 58 and 91 yards. This accounted for 418 of the team’s 586 total yards of offense. He is some kind of talent. Garden Spot rushed for 184 yards and passed for 159, getting all their points and most of their yardage in the second half against subs. The Baron’s 3rd seed shouldn’t be at risk this final week visiting Solanco (South Lancaster County) who nevertheless have a mean option offense (3022 yards), but a non-existent passing attack that has thrown 31 passes all year.
11 Shippensburg (9-0, 5A)
The Greyhounds got much more than they expected at Red Land last week, battling well into the 4th quarter until securing this one. Ship had a 23-17 lead at the half and 28-23 lead entering the 4th quarter before icing it with fullback Jacob Loy’s 3rd and 4th touchdowns of the game. He had quite a game rushing 19 times for 160 yards. On defense, he had an interception making him something of a one man wrecking crew. While Foy batters people, Alex Sharrow is one of the real Greyhounds in the offense (they have a few), flying well under the radar at 5 feet 4 inches with speed to burn at 140 pounds. He had 122 yards on 16 carries. Zack Manning had one of his best games of the year in an effort that was needed against a tougher than expected Patriot team, completing 6 of 10 passes for 162 yards. Game stats show Ship at 462 (162p, 300r) yards of offense to Red Land’s 391 (241p, 150r). A win at home this week against Big Spring (4-5, 4A) puts them in sole possession of the Mid Penn-Colonial title after sharing it with Mifflin County last year. They also hold the top seed in 5A, just ahead of Cocalico, Manheim Central and York High.
12 Cedar Cliff (7-2, 5A)
Cedar Cliff (5-0) battled back from a 7-0 deficit to gain a 21-14 win at West Shore Stadium Friday against powerful Susquehanna Township. The outcome was in doubt until the very end when Jamir Reynolds-Vasquez picked off a desperation heave in the end zone with less than 30 seconds left in the game. Cedar Cliff couldn’t get anything going in the first half but found their groove in the 3rd exploding for 21 points. Everyone knew coming into the game that Jaheim Morris was Cedar Cliff’s offense. Just not to this degree, scoring all three touchdowns and rushing for 185 yards on 41 carries. If the math is right, he needs 144 yards against Red Land to break Jayden Demmy’s 4054 career mark. The win guarantees a tie in the Mid Penn-Keystone while Bishop McDevitt (6-3, 4-1) and Susquehanna Township (7-2, 4-1) face off Friday night at Hanna. The Colts destiny is in their hands with a win against Red Land (4-5, 2-3) wrapping up their second consecutive MP-Keystone title. It doesn’t look good for Red Land but their Qb Adam Cramer can get hot as he did last week against Shippensburg completing 22 of 37 throws for 241 yards.
13 Susquehanna Township (7-2, 4A)
Susquehanna Township dropped two spots in the rankings after seeing their seven game win streak come to a halt at Cedar Cliff, losing 21-14 in a Mid Penn showdown. Both came into the game undefeated in conference play. It was a defensive slugfest from the very start with neither topping the 300 total yardage mark and Susquehanna Township holding a 7-0 lead at the half. That’s as good as it got for the Tribe as the Colts responded with 21 3rd quarter points. Jaheim Morris controlled the pace with 41 carries grinding out 185 yards. Few do that to Hanna’s big, athletic front. The Colts didn’t seal it until picking off a desperation throw in the end zone, their third of the game with less than 30 seconds to go. Hanna’s quarterback Rahsaan Carlton completed 11 of 19 passes for 210, but threw 3 picks. Jacob Seigle had a good game rushing for 76 yards on 16 carries. Wide outs Steven Graves had 5 receptions for 98 with Cam Allen catching 4 for 75 yards. They outgained Cedar Cliff 283 to 220 but couldn’t handle Jaheim Morris. Bishop McDevitt (6-3, 4A, 5th seed) is next with Hanna in the same classification with the 3rd seed, battling for second place in the Keystone and postseason positioning.
14 Milton Hershey (8-1, 5A)
A lot of teams are coming into the postseason hot. Milton Hershey is one of them, coming off a 53-14 pounding of 2A Camp Hill (2-7, 1-5). This puts them on a seven game win streak after losing their only game of the season in week-2 at home to Susquehanna Township in a crossover game, 20-13, Hanna playing in the MP-Colonial. Milton Hershey plays in the MP-Capital, where they are currently in first at 6-0. They’re a game up on Middletown (8-1, 5-1, 3A), who they defeated 33-21 three weeks ago and Steelton Highspire (8-1, 5-1, 2A, 2 seed). They get Steel High Friday at Hershey in a game that promises to be high scoring with both teams averaging 38ppg. The Spartans play better defense at 15ppg to Steel High’s 23. But both are so explosive with real breakaway speed at multiple positions that either could score from any part of the field at any time. A win against the Rollers ends Middletown’s three year run and pretty much locks down the 4 seed for the Spartans entering the postseason. The Rollers hold the 2 seed behind undefeated Upper Dauphin (9-0).
15 Middletown (8-1 3A)
Middletown scored on their opening drive with East Pennsboro answering, returning the kick-off 80 yards to tie it up at 7-7. Heck of a start. Evidently this got the Blue Raiders attention as they went on a 35 point tear en route to a 42-7 rout of the Panthers. Two of Middletown’s big guns are Jose Lopez and Tymir Jackson. Both had notable games scoring three touchdowns a piece with Lopez rushing for 116 yards and Jackson at 126. The Raider’s defense was nearly impregnable as it’s been for most of the year, picking off three Panther passes and holding them to 80 total yards! Like Steelton Highspire, they’re a game behind Milton Hershey with a game to go, closing at Palmyra (4-5, 5A) with the 2 seed well in hand.
16 Berks Catholic (6-3, 4A)
Abdul MacFoy got his third touchdown of the 1st quarter (!), returning a Fleetwood kickoff 73 yards on the heels of their score to squash any momentum and go on to rout the Tigers 49-20. MacFoy is clearly back to full health gaining 236 yards on 16 carries for touchdowns of 64, 19, 73 and 20 yards in addition to the kickoff return. It was a sloppy game where BC lost 3 of 4 fumbles and were penalized 105 yards on 11 flags. They also allowed Fleetwood 292 yards passing on just 13 completions. Most going to Christian Moreno who caught 4 for 114 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 102 yards on 16 carries for another score. They’re a quick little veteran team with (eight back on both sides) but lack the size to go up against the big boys of the Berks-2 like BC and Wyomissing. **** For the Ches Mont crowd, Bishop Shanahan transfer Charlie Maddocs is Fleetwood’s starting quarterback, completing 80 of 178 passes (45%) for 1439 yards with a Td/Pick ratio of 13 to 9. BC’s favorable schedule playing Exeter, Malvern Prep and Fleetwood at home continues Friday against another Reading power in a game that promises to be heated against bitter rival Wyomissing (9-0, 3A). The Saints currently hold the top seed in 4A and Wyo the same in 3A.
17 Cocalico (7-2, 5A)
Solanco’s promising 5-2 season evaporated with recent losses to powerful Lampeter Strasburg (7-2) 41-14, and Cocalico last week 46-14, dropping them out of the LL-2 race at 2-2 behind Lampeter and Cocalico, both 3-1. Cocalico wasted no time against the Golden Mules, building a 40-0 lead at the half. Quarterback Noah Palm and Ronald Zalm spearheaded the attack with Palm garnering 207 total yards (136p, 71r) and Zalm at 194 (136p, 58r), and catching all of Palm’s passes. The Mules option offense had some kick to it at 335 rush yards but nothing in support from above, going 0 for 4 in pass attempts. The regular season finale is at home to another power running team in Lampeter Strasburg whose season rushing total is 2151 yards against Cocalico’s 2635. Cocalico’s 10-3 team stormed the 6-6 Pioneers last year 62-23. But this one should be different against a far more stout LS defense. Hats off to them since losing their returning quarterback Sean McTaggart for the season the opening week against Spring Grove.
18 Wyomissing (9-0, 3A)
A 47 yard punt return by Max Hurleman for a touchdown followed by a 20 yard Pick-6 by Evan Niedrowski got Wyomissing off to a flying start on the way to a 28-0 1st quarter that ballooned to 42-7 at the half as the Spartans routed Schuylkill Valley 56-14. It’s difficult not running the score up on a 3-6 team but Wyomissing tried, using 10 running backs and throwing just 6 passes. Leading rusher Max Thurlman had 68 yards on 3 carries. Across the field the Panther’s quarterback Nicco Iaccarino set a school record flinging it 44 times with 18 completions, one touchdown and four interceptions. As always, Wyomissing played it close to the vest, running 37 times for 304 yards. The win sets up a game at Berks Catholic that will decide the Berks-Section Two title with both at 4-0. Over the years the game has somewhat officially been dubbed “The Backyard Brawl”, rather than….a backyard brawl!? Whatever you call it, it promises to be one of the very best games in the district.
19 Bishop McDevitt (6-3, 4A)
Three scoops and scores, two in the 1st quarter and one in the 2nd blew this one wide open with McDevitt rocking Mechanicsburg at Rocco Ortenzio Stadium, 42-7. Mechanicsburg’s anemic offense of 36 yards rushing and 72 passing was a statement to McDevitt’s quick and veteran defense and their own mistakes, fumbling the ball away five times. Another breakdown saw McDevitt’s Julian Jordan return a punt 75 yards for a score. Highly regarded freshman running back Marquese Williams has become their lead back, rushing for 99 yards on 14 carries with 700 total for the year. This is a rebuilt offense benefitting from a veteran defense. Junior quarterback Lek Powell is having a solid season as a first year starter, completing 14 of 20 passes for 150 yards in this one….and 117 of 181 (65%, 13/6 ratio) for 1432 yards for the season. Last year’s freshman Mario Easterly caught 22 passes for 272 yards and has 43 for 692 this year. Oman Hopkins, a junior, has 16 receptions for 379 yards with sophomore Kamil Foster catching 9 for 135 yards. At 6-3, they may not be a year ahead of schedule but they are developing well, with tight losses to Cumberland Valley 21-7 in the opener, Middletown 6-2 and Cedar Cliff 20-17. They’ll have to bring it strong Friday at Susquehanna Township where the Tribe will be waiting after last year’s 42-14 shellacking.
20 Governor Mifflin (6-3, 5A)
The Mustangs are back on top of the Berk-1 after defeating Exeter Township 33-27 for their sixth straight win following a 0-3 start. Last week saw them face a stiff challenge from Exeter who came in full of fight. Things began well for Mifflin, jumping on the Eagles early where running back Nicholas Singleton almost single handedly broke their spirit, gashing them for touchdowns of 57, 14 and 53 yards while building a 33 to 17 halftime lead. He was a bull, doing most of the damage the first half, finishing the game with 192 yards on 18 carries. But a second half push by Exeter brought Mifflin to the precipice, as much with their defense that shut the Mustangs down as with their offense that chipped away with a 11 yard keeper by Qb Gavin McCusker and a 36 yard field goal that was clutch by Sean Henry in the 4th quarter, making it a one possession game at 33-27. The conclusion saw Exeter driving to the 14 yard line where on a 4th and 4, McCusker was stopped short with just under two minutes remaining. The Mustangs took over, maintaining possession to run out the clock. They’re at Robesonia Friday playing defending champ Conrad Weiser (5-4) who at 4-1 is still in the Berk-1 title race with Exeter. Plus they have the 9th seed in the 10 team 4A field so look for an intense game.

Honorable Mention:
Exeter Township (6-3, 5A) home Boone 2-7, 5A
Cedar Crest (6-3) at Garden Spot 0-9
York Suburban (9-0, 4A) home Susquehannock 4-5. 4A
Northern York (6-3, 5A) home Waynesboro 5-4, 5A
York-William Penn (7-2, 5A) at Central York 8-1
Lampeter Strasburg (7-2, 4A) at Cocalico 7-2, 5A
Cumberland Valley (5-4) at State College 8-1
Gettysburg (7-2, 4A) at Greencastle Antrim 1-8, 4A
Steelton Highspire (8-1, 2A) at Milton Hershey 8-1, 4A
Mount Carmel (7-2, 3A, D4) at Shamokin 3-6, 3A
Upper Dauphin (9-0, 2A) at Line Mountain 3-6, 2A

PA Preps names our players of the week for this past weekend on the gridiron now!

Aaron Tobias, Penns Valley Area - 452 yards passing
Alex Arledge, Burrell - 418 yards passing
Ameer Dudley, Central Valley - 285 yards passing
Antonio Epps, South Allegheny - 204 yards receiving
Ben Jackson, West Greene - 313 yards rushing
Christian Coudriet, St. Marys - 281 yards passing
Cole Spencer, Pine-Richland - 331 yards passing
Jared Hartman, Belle Vernon - 275 yards passing
Jordan Heisey, Northern - 250 total yards and 4 TDs
Justin Huss, Derry - 304 yards rushing
Kyle Swartz, Northern York - 202 yards rushing
Kyrie Miller, Ligonier Valley - 258 yards rushing
Mason Barnes, Pottsville - 208 yards receiving
Nathan Roby, Hempfield - 297 yards rushing
Noah Petro, Oil City - 192 yards rushing
Nyles Jones, Steel-High - 302 total yards and 2 TDs

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PA Preps names our players of the week for this past weekend on the gridiron now!

Aasim Muhammad, Chester - 11 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 1 INT
Aiden Gair, Loyalsock Township - 11 tackles, 2 TFLs, and 2 sacks
Andrew Yanoshak, Bishop Guilfoyle - 5 sacks
Cameron Maloney, Bishop Guilfoyle - 10 tackles and 3 TFLs
Camron Sonnie, Central Mountain - 16 tackles
Gabe Watts, Ridgway/Johnsonburg - 6 tackles, 4 TFLs, and 2 sacks
Isaac Devault, Lakeview - 14 tackles and 2 TFLs
Jonathan Stochla, Wyoming Valley West - 13 tackles and 1 TFL
Justin Mitala, Pope John Paul II - 11 tackles and 1 TFL
Kyle Killiri, Salisbury Township - 14 tackles and 1 TFL
Kyler Raye, Steel-High - 5 sacks
Mason Raup, Danville - 14 tackles and 1 TFL
Max Latona, Oil City - 10 tackles, 1 TFL, and 1 sack
Myeir Woodard, Sto-Rox - 10 tackles and 2 TFLs
Steele Depetrillo, Pope John Paul II - 12 tackles and 5 TFLs

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in the always competitive Central League - 6 games - average margin of victory of 27 points. Average would have been much higher had not several of the losing teams scored late garbage TDs. 4 of the 6 were mercy rules early in the 3rd quarter. This is not good for the league or HS football at all

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“Everything this season is going very good. I've been adjusting to my first year on varsity and my teammates very well.”

Who is your next opponent? What are your thoughts on them overall?
“Octorara High school. They are top 5 in this section and they also have a very athletic team.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“My team could improve on not giving up so early and not giving up on plays.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“To keep working hard at practice along with showing up and giving our all.”

What are your goals for the rest of the season?
“My goal is to get 100 tackles in the next 2 games as that's how many games we have for the rest of our regular season.”

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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“None that I'm aware of.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“The Oregon Ducks.”

What did you improve on most during the course of the off-season?
“I mostly improved on my quickness and agility after last season ended.”

What are the keys for your team having success this season?
“In order to have successful, everyone needs to come ready to work every day and continue to want to get better as a team.”

What are your goals for this season?
“My goal for the season is to win. We have a lot of young talent on team that will play a big role.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I haven’t gotten any college attention.”

What colleges are you trying to visit this fall?
“After the season ends, I would like to visit any schools that have interest in me.”

What camps did you attend earlier in the summer and how did you perform?
“I attended the Lincoln University camp over the summer. It was a great learning experience and feel I performed well against the other athletes.”

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

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“Everything has been going very well this year and the team is currently undefeated.”

Who is your next opponent? What are your thoughts on them overall?
“Bradford. Last year we took it to them, but you never know what could happen this year.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“Our team can definitely work on blocking until the play is over.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“Everyone staying healthy and in good shape and for our line to block just a little better.”

What are your goals for the rest of the season?
“My goals for the rest of the season are to win the District and go deep into the playoffs.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would love to play division 1 college football or wrestling.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Currently Pitt, Northwestern, and Penn State.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Pitt is recruiting the hardest.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, I had a visit to Pitt 2 weekends ago.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Penn State has always been my favorite college mainly because I grew up watching Penn State wrestle, so I started watching their football team as well.”

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“Everything with football so far has went well.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“There a lot we all still need to work on. I feel like the o-line have been putting in the most work. They just had 8 in the box all game and we still had a 200+ yard rusher.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“I think the keys to our success are really how we play together. We won the section championship against East Allegheny 35-7 with a couple of key guys injured. Once we get back to fully health, it’s really scary.”

What are your goals for the rest of the season?
“The first goal we accomplished was the section championship. Our next goal is an undefeated season and winning our first playoff game. We will take it from there.”

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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve been talking to a few schools, but nothing too serious yet.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yeah, Pitt is my favorite team.”

How has everything with the football season been going so far?
“Everything has been going great with the season so far. It definitely has been amazing.”

Who is your next opponent? What are your thoughts on them overall?
“We play Altoona and they are an opponent that we have been playing for a while. It’s a rivalry.”

What do you feel your team can improve on?
“I think we can improve on little things we can control like penalties, turnovers, and effort.”

What are the keys for your team being successful going forward?
“I think we need to execute on offense, defense, special teams, and also playing every play like it's our last to be successful for the rest of the year.”

What are your goals for the rest of the season?
“I think as a whole, our goal is to have an undefeated season and win the State Championship.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I want to play football in college, but I haven't made a decision where I want to yet.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“The colleges that are recruiting me are Lehigh, Lafayette, Colgate, Franklin & Marshall, and Dickinson.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Lehigh is recruiting me the hardest.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I've been to Lehigh and Franklin & Marshall.”

Do you have plans for game day trips this fall?
“I have a few more trips planned.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up is Penn State and that's because I grew up in the town of State College and have always had the dream of playing for them.”

Find out what colleges are recruiting Brady Dorner, Theo Newhouse, Brayden Crocker, Joey DeJesus, and Andre Weidman now!

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State College athlete Brady Dorner
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“I want to play football in college, but I haven't made a decision where I want to yet.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“The colleges that are recruiting me are Lehigh, Lafayette, Colgate, Franklin & Marshall, and Dickinson.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Lehigh is recruiting me the hardest.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I've been to Lehigh and Franklin & Marshall.”

Do you have plans for game day trips this fall?
“I have a few more trips planned.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up is Penn State and that's because I grew up in the town of State College and have always had the dream of playing for them.”

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Avonworth wide receiver Theo Newhouse
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would like to play football in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I’ve been talking to a few schools, but nothing too serious yet.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Yeah, Pitt is my favorite team.”

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Oil City linebacker Brayden Crocker
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I would love to play division 1 college football or wrestling.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Currently Pitt, Northwestern, and Penn State.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Pitt is recruiting the hardest.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“Yes, I had a visit to Pitt 2 weekends ago.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Penn State has always been my favorite college mainly because I grew up watching Penn State wrestle, so I started watching their football team as well.”

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West York safety Joey DeJesus
What colleges have been recruiting you?
“I haven’t gotten any college attention.”

What colleges are you trying to visit this fall?
“After the season ends, I would like to visit any schools that have interest in me.”

What camps did you attend earlier in the summer and how did you perform?
“I attended the Lincoln University camp over the summer. It was a great learning experience and feel I performed well against the other athletes.”

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

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Ephrata athlete Andre Weidman
Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I want to play football.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“None that I'm aware of.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“No.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“The Oregon Ducks.”

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Aidan Mencia, Waynesboro 153 yards rushing and 2 TDs
Alex Arledge, Burrell 418 yards passing
Alex Obeldobel, Hopewell 106 receiving yards
Ameer Dudley, Central Valley 285 yards passing
Anthony Lento, Chartiers-Houston 269 yards passing
Antonio Epps, South Allegheny 204 yards receiving
Antonio Quinn, Aliquippa 159 yards rushing
Aris Hasley, Deer Lakes 232 yards passing
Ashton Wilson, Ellwood City 80 receiving yards
Ben Hughes, Riverside 232 yards passing
Ben Jackson, West Greene 313 yards rushing
Braden Gennock, Neshannock 159 yards rushing
Brady Stumbaugh, Chambersburg 182 total yards and 2 TDs
Brandon Peterson, Southmoreland 119 yards receiving
Bryce Baker, CD East 143 yards rushing and a TD
C.J. Waldier, Yough 139 receiving yards
Carson Craig, Chartiers-Houston 117 yards receiving
Chandler Thimons, Highlands 221 yards passing
Cole Spencer, Pine-Richland 327 yards passing
Dallas Paolino, Carlynton 251 yards rushing
Daniel Kosinski, Trinity 121 yards rushing and 1 TD
Davey Loyd, Hershey 76 yards receiving and three TDs
Derek Tarolli, Avella 219 yards passing
Devari Robinson, McKeesport 186 yards rushing
Dillon Wakefield, Big Spring 111 yards rushing and two TDs
Eddy Tillman, Central Catholic 175 yards rushing
Eli Jochem, Pine-Richland 170 yards receiving
Emmett Harris, Seton LaSalle 185 yards passing
Gabe Lawson, Seneca Valley 206 yards passing
Gage Schaeffer, Mifflin County 90 yards rushing and two TDs
Gamal Marballie, Yough 184 yards passing
Germar Howard, Penn Hills 243 yards rushing
Isaiah Berry, Clairton 167 yards rushing
Jack Salopek, Norwin 255 yards passing
Jackson Hall, New Brighton 209 yards passing
Jacob Davis, West Mifflin 180 yards rushing
Jacob Francona, New Brighton 137 receiving yards
Jaden Keating, Upper St. Clair 154 yards rushing
Jaheim Morris, Cedar Cliff 169 yards rushing and 3 TDs
Jake Blumer, Leechburg 242 yards rushing
Jake Johnson, Mt. Pleasant 184 yards rushing
Jared Hartman, Belle Vernon 275 yards passing
Javaughn Goodnight, South Fayette 82 receiving yards
Jawon Hall, Central Valley 144 yards receiving
Jax Miller, Avonworth 242 yards rushing
Jay Rodriguez, Hershey 163 total yards and 3 TDs
Jay’Von Jeter, Hopewell 192 yards passing
Jaymar Pearson, O.L. Sacred Heart 178 yards passing
Jeremiah Hasley, Pine-Richland 84 receiving yards
Jett Jones, South Allegheny 264 yards passing
Joey Impavido, Shaler 115 yards receiving
John Rink, West Allegheny 81 receiving yards
Johnny Crise, Highlands 152 yards receiving
Jordan Heisey, Northern 250 total yards and 4 TDs
Josh Butcher, Blackhawk 197 yards rushing
Justin Huss, Derry 304 yards rushing
Kenny Blake, Kiski Area 196 yards rushing
Kenny William-Pipkins, University Prep 217 yards passing
Keyshawn Jones, Chambersburg 111 yards rushing
Kyle Swartz, Northern 198 yards rushing and 1 TD
Kyler Raye, Steel-High 5 sacks
Kyrie Miller, Ligonier Valley 258 yards rushing
Laronday Wilder, West Mifflin 170 yards rushing
Marquese Williams, Bishop McDevitt 100 yards rushing and 1 TD
Mason Ventrone, Mt. Lebanon 167 yards rushing
Max Dell’Anno, Cumberland Valley 112 yards rushing and 1 TD
Max Matolcsy, Plum 86 receiving yards
Max Mosey, Central Dauphin 221 yards passing and 1 TD
Mehki Flowers, Steel-High 185 total yards
Messiah Wilkerson, University Prep 81 receiving yards
Michael Wells, New Castle 188 yards passing
Nate Sciarro, Riverside 164 receiving yards
Nathan Roby, Hempfield 297 yards rushing
Nyles Jones, Steel-High 302 total yards and 2 TDs
Odell Greene, Steel-High 125 yards rushing and a TD
Rahsaan Carlton, Susquehanna Township 210 yards passing and a TD
Reis Watkins, Shenango 211 yards rushing
Riley Comforti, Southmoreland 76 receiving yards
Ryan Hubner, Plum 250 yards passing
Seth Robertson, Palmyra 137 total yards and 1 TD
Shane Stump, Thomas-Jefferson 250 yards passing
Shane Susnak, Fox Chapel 189 yards passing
Shileak Livingston, Beaver Falls 186 yards rushing
Tanner Terensky, Avella 95 receiving yards
Timmy Smith, Central Dauphin 178 yards rushing, 1 TD, and recovered a fumble
Trent Stephenson, Waynesburg 181 yards rushing
Trey Darrah, Deer Lakes 102 yards receiving
Tui Brown, Gateway 100 yards receiving
Tyler McGowan, Moon 261 yards passing
Tyron Adams-Wagner, McKeesport 177 yards rushing
Zack Cernuto, Southmoreland 214 yards passing
Zack Rocco, North Catholic 197 yards passing
Zack Slomers, Butler 118 yards receiving
Zak Artley, Blairsville 199 yards passing

Not a significant game in terms of the state landscape, but a telling evening in what was slated to be the final game in the original Cottingham Stadium (though construction plans are in flux). Parkland is a decidedly average to solid high school football team. Completely embarrassed Easton. Parkland’s middle linebacker made the point to the Express Times today that “once you play physical with them, they’ll fold” which as far as I’m concerned means Jeff Braido can’t report to practice on Monday because that’s as damning a statement you can make about a football program.

Easton isn’t without talent, they’d not small, they’re not slow. They just do a lot of dumb shit. And they’re going to finish this year 6-5, potentially 6-6 with a loss to P’burg. In talking to people walking out last night, the consensus was the best thing for the program would be to completely bottom out at something like 2-9 so there’d be the chance of starting fresh. But this is a disaster.

Big week for D-West. If they win they clinch the league and put big pressure on Coatesville to win the following week vs D-East. If Coatesville drops the last two games they may not make the playoffs.
I don't know what to think of this game. C-ville O has not been sharp since Ortega has been hurt. The West D has been giving up yards and points. I think the key to the game is how quickly the West team adjusts to the Coatesville speed. The last three years Coatesville has swarmed them early and the games were over before the first quarter ended. Also Coatesville beat the snot out of Howard the last two years and I am sure that will be in the back of his head. On the other hand the West O has looked unstoppable all year. I hope it is a great game to watch.

Anyone have any thoughts on this one?

UPSETs

Wood over lasalle
CB South over NP
Pennridge over Truman
Souderton over CB WEST

PA Preps takes a look at a number of new playmakers standing out on the gridiron this fall now!

*Note: These are athletes who are making a bigger splash at the varsity level this season!

Andrew Freyer Curwensville

Beau Keim Line Mountain

Carter Terwint Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley

Chase Maguire Annville-Cleona

Chris Gearhart James Buchanan

Colin Ibarra Pine Grove

Collin Jacobson Curwensville

Danny Dlugos Greensburg Central Catholic

Derek Browne West Branch

Gabriel Benjamin Danville

Gannon Jaquay Eisenhower

Griffin Buzzell Meadville

Harley Morris Kane

Joe Blahovec Greensburg Central Catholic

Joseph Mansfield Redbank Valley

Jovani Maldonado East Pennsboro

Khalif Kemp Upper Dublin

Kyrell Hutcherson Kiski Area

Mason Hartmann Towanda

Mitchell Cook Fort Cherry

Paul Pearson Serra Catholic

Ricardo Delgado William Tennent

Robbie Brantner Williamsburg

Ryan Domico State College

Sean Fitzsimmons Central Valley

Shade Klotz Palmerton

Trace Brown Reading

Trevor Weyandt Chestnut Ridge

Did we miss anyone? Reply to this post now if we did!

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

Abington* vs. Central Bucks West
Avonworth* vs. Shady Side Academy
Bellefonte vs. Bald Eagle Area*
Bishop McDevitt vs. Susquehanna Township*
Central Bucks South vs. Souderton*
Central Valley vs. Aliquippa*
Chestnut Ridge vs. Richland*
Coatesville* vs. Downingtown East
Easton Area vs. Nazareth*
Garnet Valley vs. Ridley*
Gateway* vs. McKeesport
Jeannette* vs. Clairton
Lake-Lehman vs. Dallas*
North Allegheny vs. Pine-Richland*
North Hills vs. Penn Hills*
Pottsville vs. North Schuylkill*
Ridgway/Johnsonburg vs. Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley*
Scranton Prep* vs. Western Wayne
Steelton-Highspire* vs. Milton Hershey
Troy vs. Canton*
Washington* vs. McGuffey
William Penn vs. Central York*
Wyomissing* vs. Berks Catholic

I know this is farrrrrrr from the headline game of this weekend, or any weekend for that matter. But just thought I would share what I saw on Twitter. I'm assuming they had a very very credible source for them to postpone the game. I also read that the threat came from a "non Interboro" student.

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According to a statement by Chichester School District, tonight's game between Chichester and Interboro has been postponed "due to a potential threat of a weapon being brought to the game by a student." The athletic directors are working to reschedule the game. #Delcofootball
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Is the game being broadcasted on any radio links?

I have mentioned in the past that i am not a fan of Trump. I will not vote for anyone that the Dems have running right now and that is a problem. I am fiscally conservative and socially liberal. My position is not being represented right now. I'm not alone either. I'd say the "silent majority" would consider themselves the same.

Prayers for the Schellengers. I’m confident you won’t see riots... from the communities that disagree w the verdict. This is the same city that is looking at a retrial for Mumia. Yeah... only in that disgraceful/embarrassment city of Brotherly Love!

(All classes are 6A and District 3 teams unless otherwise shown; Districts 3, 4, 5, 6, 9)

1 Manheim Township (8-0)
State College’s 21 point loss at home to Central Dauphin paved the way for Manheim Township’s move to the top spot in the Mid-State rankings, aided by their 62-0 dismantling of Cedar Crest (6-2). This was their first shutout of the season where they’ve allowed just 55 points. The schedule hasn’t been a cakewalk either with quality wins against Central Dauphin (6-2) 10-7, Wilson (7-1) 30-14, Warwick (6-2) and now Cedar Crest. That’s quite a listing knowing CD defeated Harrisburg and State College, Wilson defeated Central Dauphin, Manheim Central, Warwick and Spring Ford, while Warwick handled Manheim Central 37-7 before last week’s 14-7 loss at Wilson. About last week, the Blue Streaks put on a show, dominating all aspects of the game with a 21-0 first quarter followed by a 24-0 second quarter. Cedar Crest has a nice team but showed they weren’t ready for this level of competition. Their 34-14 loss the week before at Warwick demonstrated as much. The Blue Streaks defense put on another clinic, holding the Falcons to 63 yards of offense with 4 interceptions, one a Pick-6 by Jon Engel of 51 yards before the half. Backups played much of the second half with eight running backs accounting for 248 yards. Harrison Kirk completed 4 of 6 passes for 80 yards and a score. He was their leading rusher with 58 yards and another touchdown. They move on to play winless McCaskey (0-8), then close at home against rival Hempfield, where they’ll end the regular season undefeated. Barring a total collapse, they’ll enter the District-3 playoffs with the top seed where they’ll encounter formidable opposition from Wilson, Harrisburg, Central Dauphin, Chambersburg and Central York.
2 Central Dauphin (6-2)
Central Dauphin has been on a roll since losing at Manheim Township 10-7 six weeks ago, winning their last five games by an average score of 37-10. Impressive stuff knowing this included road wins at Harrisburg 15-14 three weeks ago and last week at State College 34-13. Last week’s win stood out, with their well-regarded defense winning the game. It was another typical Mid Penn defensive slugfest, between the two best teams in the conference. The score was 13-13 well into the 4th quarter when a CD blitz sacked-stripped Qb Brady Dorner in his end zone with defensive end Jackson Talbott (6-3, 225, sr) falling on it with under seven minutes left in the game. On their next possession, Dorner was again feeling pressure at his 36 yard line, lofting an errant throw Malachi Bowman got under, returning it 48 yards for a 27-13 lead. These two scores happened in a span of two and a half minutes! A subsequent pick deep in Lion territory set up the final touchdown by Timmy Smith with just under two minutes to seal the win. Talk about a wild finish! 28 unanswered points in the final seven minutes saw Central Dauphin get 2 sacks, 3 picks, a fumble and a blocked extra point. Strange saying…. ‘the defense blew this one wide open’. Like Harrisburg two week before, State College marched up and down the field piling up yards (230 rushing, 188 passing) but not points. CD had 233 total yards. Harrisburg did the same thing, outgaining the Rams 397 yards to 189. It’s no secret Central Dauphin’s active and relentless defense covers shortcomings of the offense. But at 30ppg average, it’d be a mistake calling it pedestrian, despite taking a back seat to defense. Coach McNamee never hid the fact the best athletes go to defense. Harrisburg’s team scoring efficiency was poor at 28.35 yards per point. SC’s was worse at 32.15 yards to get a single point. The Rams were a cool 6.85yyp. The win puts them in sole possession of first place with a very good Chambersburg (5-3) team up next coming off their close call 27-25 loss to Harrisburg.
3 State College (7-1, D6)
State College’s undefeated season came to a sudden conclusion last week losing a key conference game to Central Dauphin 34-13. The loss drops them into second place at 4-1 a game behind CD at 5-0 with two games left. The record books would likely show this to be one of the very few occasions where State lost a game, especially at home, after piling up 418 yards of offense to the other team’s 233 yards. Rarer still is an SC defense allowing a visitor to put up 28 unanswered fourth quarter points while blowing a 13-7 lead. But they looked good with sophomore Dresyn Green gaining 110 yards and Isaiah Edwards having a strong game with 155 total yards. Unfortunately, Brady Dorner had a rough game, completing 15 of 25 passes for 180 yards with 3 interceptions. He was also the victim of a hard hit and strip by Shamar Joppy that was recovered by Jackson Talbott to launch Central Dauphin’s fourth quarter explosion. Altoona (1-7) is next before closing out at home against Cumberland Valley.
4 Wilson (7-1)
Wilson got their revenge last week defeating Warwick 14-7 to erase the memory of last year’s 38-12 pounding at Warwick. After securing a somewhat safe looking 14-0 lead at the half that dwindled to 14-7 at the end of the third quarter, Wilson withstood a Warwick charge, making a goal line stand where LB Anthony Koper (5-11, 235, sr) stuffed Colton Miller (6-2, 205, jr) at the 2 yard line (3rd and goal), throwing him back as time expired. The Bulldogs contained Miller throughout the game, holding him to 60 yards on 20 carries. Joey McCracken was also checked, completing 13 of 26 passes for 128 yards. He was intercepted once. Mason Lenart was almost unstoppable (too quick), rushing for 129 yards on 7 carries. FB/LB Avanti Lockhart kept the chains moving on 16 carries for 47 hard yards. Versatile Qb Kaleb Brown did damage rushing for 72 yards while keeping Warwick on their heels with 8 completions for 62 yards. He survived 2 picks, the last being turned away with the goal line stand. The win was Coach Doug Dahm’s 152nd at Wilson, putting him at the top of the heap ahead of the legendary John Gurski, for whom the stadium is named. They move on to play Cedar Crest (6-2) then McCaskey before entering the postseason with the 2 seed behind Township as things stand now.
5 Harrisburg (5-3)
Harrisburg recovered from a 14-0 first quarter deficit against vastly improved Chambersburg with a 27-0 second quarter allowing them to get past the Trojans, 27-25. What a nightmare for Chambersburg, wilting against an explosive Cougar rally. They simply couldn’t handle John McNeil who threw for 246 yards and 3 touchdowns. Kamere Day caught 3 passes for 120 yards, two going for 29 and 80 yard scores with a now healthy Donte Kent scoring on a 64 yard touchdown. The win ended the two game losing streak to Central Dauphin and State College where they were held to 14 and 6 points respectively. They’ve had trouble being consistent this year, finding anything approaching a rhythm with teams like Coatesville, Archbishop Hoban, CD and State College on the docket. Who wouldn’t, especially on a team trying to replace quarterback Kane Everson’s 2734 pass yards and 1008 rush yards. Andre White (6-3, 255) will always be a hole at linebacker tho he will likely help Jimbo Fisher turn things around at Texas A&M. So they’ll take that 27 point second quarter outburst, their only scoring of the game even if it did all come in a single period. Qb McNeil completing 11 of 15 gets your attention with a ground game that finally got something going at 116 yards. Carlisle is next at 2-6 followed by Altoona at 1-7 where Harrisburg should breeze, getting healthy and rested for what promises to be a competitive postseason.
6 Southern Columbia (8-0, 2A, D4)
Southern Columbia won their 79th consecutive regular season game and 40th in a row overall with a 42-0 win against Wyoming Area (7-1). The Warriors where completely throttled, held to 46 yards rushing and 96 passing. Qb Dominic DeLuca was intercepted 6 times. It was SCA’s sixth shutout of the season. The offense had another big day, rushing for 274 yards (9.7ypc), led by the Garcia brothers; Gavin with 108 yards and Gaige with 72. Preston Zachman balanced things out completing 6 of 12 passes for 132 yards and a touchdown toss. He contributed as a stand out in the secondary with a Pick 6 in the third quarter. Up next is Montoursville (8-0, 3A), another Triple-A like Wyoming with a stronger history of success going 59-27 (69%) the last 7 years and 75-43 (64%) the last 10 against a similar schedule. They don’t appear to be any more of a threat than WA, but must be a prideful bunch with their tradition and the continued success of this year.
7 Warwick (6-2, 5A)
Warwick made a second half push against Wilson (see above) that fell short with a goal line stand by Wilson at the end of the game. The stand followed an interception thrown by Qb Kaleb Brown, his second of the night. Although the score was close at 14-7, Wilson did a number on Qb Joey McCracken, pressuring him throughout the game and limiting him to 126 yards passing and one touchdown. Where they iced it was taking Colton Miller out of the game, holding him to 60 yards on 20 carries and Warwick to 104 yards on 33 carries Miller came into the game averaging 92 yards a game (111/641) with 15 touchdowns averaging 5.7ypc after becoming their go to guy week three. Conversely, Warwick couldn’t slow Wilson’s running game (Mason Linart and Avanti Lockhart) that gained 248 yards. It was still a solid Warwick effort helped in part by Wilson turnovers. They currently hold the 6 seed, traveling to Conestoga Valley (2-6. 5A, LL-2) who is dangerous despite the record averaging 33ppg their last six, including 41 against Cocalico and 27 against Manheim Central.
8 Central York (7-1)
The Panthers won their sixth straight game since the 13-12 loss at Cumberland Valley six weeks ago, defeating Northeastern (6-2) 57-7. It was over at the half with Central up 43-0. Beau Pribula seems fully recovered from a shoulder injury after completing 10 of 13 passes for 190 yards and throwing 2 touchdown passes. He rushed for 60 yards and another score. Running backs Isiah Sturgis added 88 yards with Jahmar Simpson contributing 64 yards and 2 touchdowns. At 432 total yards, the offense is coming together, attempting to replace the production of senior quarterback Cade Pribula (2863 yards, 63%, 32/11 ratio) and others. The defense contributed with a 23 yard Pick-6, a 58 yard punt return and a 25 yard scoop and score, while holding the Bobcats to 172 total yards. Central moves on to play Dallastown (2-6) before deciding the York-Adams-1 championship at home against York High (6-2) where both are deadlocked at 5-0.
9 Chambersburg (5-3)
Two scores by Keyshawn Jones and a 14-0 lead weren’t enough at Harrisburg where the Chambersburg suffered a disappointing 27-25 loss. The Cougar’s defense was in lockdown mode most of the game, holding Jones to 64 yards rushing and Tyler Luther to 66 yards on 6 catches. Defensive lapses lost this one leaving Kamere Day totally uncovered for an 88 yard touchdown with no one within 20 yards of him, then a 29 yard strike catching him alone in the end zone for another score. Chambersburg battled back with Qb Brady Stumbaugh punching one in from the 1 yard line and Tyler Luther hitting a 37 yard field goal in the third quarter. Take away the busted coverage and it’s a whole new game. A road game is next at Landis field against Central Dauphin where a Friday night crowd will be boisterous, welcoming the Rams back from the big win at State College last week.
10 Manheim Central (6-2, 5A)
Manheim Central got off to an exciting start against Conestoga Valley when Owen Pappas returned the opening kickoff 80 yards for the score, followed by quarterback Evan Simon rushing for scores of 10 and 52 yards on the way to a 56-27 rout of Conestoga Valley. What a first quarter. By game’s end Simon had another incredible performance, completing 15 of 22 passes for 292 yards with touchdown tosses of 22, 26 and 77 yards. He also rushed for 138 yards, scoring on 1, 10 and 52 yard runs. His performance alone accounted for 430 of their 546 yards of offense, or 79%. Ben and Colby Wagner had 210 yards in receptions with Cole Lastinger at 56 yards on 3 receptions. For Conestoga Valley, a quarterback like Bradley Stoltzfus throwing for 1849 yards and rushing for 596 yards on the year, is hard to shut down. The Barons didn’t, with Stoltzfus completing 16 of 27 passes for 164 yards and 3 touchdowns, leading them in rushing with 99 yards. Too bad the Buckskins don’t have more to put around him. The win keeps Manheim Central atop the LL-2 at 4-0, a game ahead of Lampeter Strasburg and Cocalico at 3-1. They currently hold the 3rd seed behind York and Shippensburg with winless Garden Spot up next.
11 Susquehanna Township (7-1, 4A)
Susquehanna Township is on a seven game winning streak after thumping Red Land at West Shore Stadium last week 35-14. Although the Tribe had size and speed advantage, the Patriots battled, staying within a score, down 21-14 at the half. Ultimately Hanna’s size wore them down, holding them scoreless in the second half with a now healthy running back Jacob Seigle scoring twice to secure the win. Seigle had a strong outing, rushing for 186 yards, with scores of 1, 9, 11 and 30 yards. DE Armani Caraballo got in on the fun with a 5 yard scoop and score in the 1st quarter. So here they are tied with Cedar Cliff at 4-0 atop the Keystone Conference. Hanna returns to the West Shore Friday for a decisive game against Cedar Cliff where something has to break with the Colts on a five game winning streak. Rest assured the Tribe remembers last year’s 30-0 home loss that ended their six game winning streak. That was a young group (6-5) taking on a far more mature 10-3 Cedar Cliff team. The roles are reversed this year.
12 Shippensburg (8-0, 5A)
Dillsburg, home of the famous Pickle Drop witnessed a great game decided in the final moment when Isaiah Houser picked off Northern’s desperation pass as the game ended, allowing Shippensburg to escape with a 27-21 road win. Shippensburg knew they had to stop Northern’s all-time leading rusher Kyle Swartz and they did, sort of, holding him to 182 yards on 33 carries, 18 yards below his average. It was a great game between rivals locked in an old school ground and pound where each side lined up and went at it. Northern rushed for 222 yards on 42 carries, Shippensburg for 226 on 40 carries. Alex Sharrow was the man for the Greyhounds, rushing for 111 yards with FB Jacob Loy blasting for 76. In the end, with Northern knocking on the door, Swartz was turned away, stood up and stuffed on downs at Ship’s 8 yard line. The Greyhounds got out to the 31 with the clock running down when Northern stripped Loy but were picked off by Houser to end it. That’s how a game between conference co-leaders should go, down to the wire. Ship ends the season with home games against Red Land (crossover) Friday and Big Spring both 4-4, while Northern looks to win out against Big Spring and Waynesboro.
13 Milton Hershey (7-1, 5A)
Milton Hershey survived the letdown scare after beating Middletown by leading Palmyra (3-5) 25-7 at the half, then holding on as the Cougars clawed their way back before losing 45-30. The Spartans skill people were on display in this one with Tigere Mavesere turning heads passing for 255 yards (14/21-67%, 2 Tds) and rushing for 142 yards on 13 carries. One man show? The scary thing about that is…he is NOT a one man show, supported with multiple weapons to choose from. Super soph running back Dion Bryant rushed for 80 yards, getting touchdowns of 1, 6 and 7 yards while snagging 5 passes for 58 yards, one, a 44 yard touchdown. Big Josh Parra (6-4, 210) scorched Palmyra’s secondary, catching 4 passes for 140 yards with touchdowns of 30 and 72 yards. The Spartans (7-1, 5-0) looked special in winning, outgaining Palmyra 508 to 325 total yards. Camp Hill (2-6, 1-4) is next, with the real test coming the following week at home against Steelton Highspire (7-1, 4-1). A win by the explosive Rollers (40ppg) combined with a Middletown win sets up a 3 way tie in the Mid Penn-Capital Conference.
14 Middletown (7-1 3A)
Middletown got back on the winning track after losing to Milton Hershey two weeks ago by defeating Trinity in a lackluster 33-9 game. Their outstanding backs had notable games, with sophomore Tymir Jackson (5-10, 220….ouch!) running for 180 yards while all-everything Jose Lopez (5-11, 190) tacked on 159 yards. Middletown’s backs just beat you up. The big news is a strong game from sophomore quarterback Tony Powell (6-4, 190) who completed 7 of 10 passes for 215 yards, 106 caught by Chris Joseph for 2 touchdowns. In a run centric offense, Powell’s development as a sophomore Qb should pay real dividends in the postseason. They’ll win out from here with a home game against East Pennsboro (2-6) this week and the closer at Palmyra (3-5) the following week.
15 Berks Catholic (5-3, 4A)
The Saints have improved with three straight wins and the ongoing return to health of a talented backfield. Schuylkill Valley at 3-5 didn’t offer much resistance but it’s still good seeing Abdul MacFoy fully recovered, gaining 180 yards on 12 attempts with touchdowns of 4, 34 and 76 yards….and Colby Newton with 13 carries netting 145 yards with touchdown runs of 1 and 36 yards. Fullback CJ Carwll gained 59 yards on 3 totes with a 5 yard touchdown. Sometimes it just feel good thumping someone! The bottom line was a dominant 51-10 win were they outgained SV 495 to 120. The Berks-2 scheduling is perfect this year with 3-0 BC at home Friday against Fleetwood (7-1, 2-1) followed by Wyomissing (8-0, 3-0) in the closer at home. Although Fleetwood was crushed by Wyomissing three weeks ago, 35-7, BC can’t overlook them. They have enough talent in Christian Moreno with 970 rush yards and Qb Charlie Maddocks throwing for 1148 yards (68/147-47%) to make a game of it. Plus, the Berks-2 is still a three horse race with seeds on the line making every game a playoff game.
16 Cocalico (6-2, 5A)
Cocalico jumped on winless Garden Spot taking a 34-6 lead into the half then coasting home with a 54-13 win. A number of underclassman got significant time with sophomores Austin Vang (5-8, 170) getting 12 carries for 85 yards and Steven Flinton (5-8 155) with 9 carries for 72 yards and two touchdowns. Flinton has become a mainstay in their attack this year with 394 rush yards and four touchdowns. Juniors Micah Uysse (6-0, 165) had 62 yards on 10 carries with a touchdown while Carson Nash caught a 14 yard touchdown and ran for a 10 yard score. Cocalico’s Veer was purring (382yds) with Qb Noah Palm rushing for 140 yards on five carries for two scores. Ronald Zalm ended any hope of a comeback with a 2nd quarter 90 yard punt return, giving the Eagles a 34-0 lead. Solanco (5-3, 2-1) is next with their Triple-Option well suited for their entirely new O-Line made up of two juniors and three sophomores. They’re doing something right averaging 336 yards a game. Nick Yannutz leads the team with 1260 yards followed by Qb Grady Unger rushing for 669 yards. Cocalico allowed a lot of points recently at 56, 46 and 41 in three of their last four games? The Golden Mules shouldn’t surprise a Veer team but they could be stubborn and drag it out.
17 Wyomissing (8-0, 3A)
Wyomissing essentially emptied the bench in the first quarter, rotating everyone in on the way to a 44-7 halftime lead. Ten different players scored against a crippled Kutztown team playing without key players and their head coach who was suspended earlier in the week. Kutztown entered the game winless allowing 57ppg? Their game against Jim Thorpe (6-2, 3A, D-11) was called at the half with JT ahead 76-0. Against Wyomissing they failed to get a first down, did not throw a pass and ended the game with 8 total yards. Wyo moves on to play Schuylkill Valley (3-5, 1-2) who limps in off a 51-10 loss to Berks Catholic.
18 Exeter Township (6-2, 5A)
That’s four in a row for Exeter against the softer part of the schedule where they won by an average score of 39-9. Twin Valley (2-6, 5A) was woefully outmanned here, getting nine first downs and 206 yards (90 rushing) to Exeter’s 457 yards. Meanwhile Exeter established great balance rushing for 285 yards and passing for 172. Gavin McCusker connected on 5 of 9 passes and rushed for 55 more. The schedule ramps up Friday where things will be jumping in Shillington against the surging Governor Mifflin Mustangs who’ve won five straight. I had these guys way over rated, thinking they’d develop a credible passing attack with second year Kolbie Reeser under center and Nicholas Singleton (1180 rush yards this year) in the backfield. They haven’t. Few defenses feel threatened against a team completing 46% of their passes for 525 yards with a ratio of 4 to 5. But, with five straight wins, they come in hot like Exeter, averaging 49ppg allowing 11. And with a conference record of 78-7 since 2006, everyone in District-3 knows the conference title always goes through Governor Mifflin. They are to the Berks-1 what Cumberland Valley has been to the Mid Penn-Commonwealth, Wilson to the LL-Section One, St. Joseph’s to the PCL, North Penn to the Suburban One. With both Exeter and Mifflin tied at 4-0, the outcome essentially decides the Berks-1. And because both are 5A teams jockeying for higher seeds, there’s even more at stake.
19 Cedar Cliff (6-2, 5A)
Here’s another team on a roll with the Colts winning their last five games since losing to Harrisburg 41-7. For a team that lost a lot of bodies last year, they’ve proven to be resilient, finding themselves tied with Susquehanna Township atop the Mid Penn-Keystone at 4-0. Much of the Colts success can be attributed to their workhorse running back Jaheim Morris who has been almost unstoppable, rushing for 1584 yards after last week’s record setting 300 yards against Mechanicsburg. The Wildcats started James Anderson at quarterback for the injured Micah Brubaker who went down in the first half against Red Land two weeks ago. This is a great story with Anderson all of 5-8 and 145 pounds. He guided them to a 16-11 win against Red Land then almost pulled the stunner against the Colts last week, leading them to two scores in the fourth quarter to draw within seven before losing 31-24. The loss drops Mechanicsburg to 5-3 (2-2) while Cedar Cliff gets ready for Susquehanna Township (7-1, 4-0) in a game that will decide the conference championship.
20 Bishop McDevitt (5-3, 4A)
Bishop McDevitt began the year at #12 where they were stunned at home by Cumberland Valley 21-7. The following week saw them beat Gettysburg (6-2, 4A) 28-9, then lose again at home to Middletown (7-1, 3A) 6-2. This was big news in the Harrisburg area seeing the Crusaders at 1-2. A third loss, this time to conference rival Cedar Cliff dropped them to 2-3 and out of the Mid-State rankings. Since that point they’ve won the last three games, showing significant improvement (offense), albeit, against a weak slate of teams beating Waynesboro (4-4), Lower Dauphin (0-8) and Hershey (1-7) by an average score of 45-10. Great tonic for a young team! Leading rusher Marquese Williams (5-10, 170) is freshman, starting the last seven games with 607 yards at 7.9 ypc. He is highly regarded. Their top receiver is Mario Easterly (6-0, 170), a sophomore, with 43 receptions for 685 yards or 15.9 yards per reception. The quarterback is junior Lek Powell (5-10, 175) at 62% for 1288 yards with 13 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. The offense is a work in project as evidenced by no-shows against Cumberland Valley, Middletown and Cedar Cliff, scoring 7, 2 and 17 points respectively. But the veteran defense with seven returning starters has carried the team, allowing 11ppg. Any offense with that defense has them competitive with most teams in the district. They are still in the MP-Keystone race with Susquehanna Township and Cedar Cliff facing off Friday and McDevitt playing Susquehanna Township the following week.
Honorable Mention:
Cedar Crest (6-2) home Wilson 7-1
York Suburban (8-0, 4A) at West York 1-7, 4A
Savion Harrison For YS had 325yds on 24 atps-4Tds in 31-19 win vs Gettysburg. Gbg's Ruger Pennington went 22/140 with Charles Warren at 152 tot yds.
Northern York (5-3, 5A) at Big Spring 4-4, 4A
York-William Penn (6-2, 5A) home Northeastern 6-2, 5A
Lampeter Strasburg (6-2, 4A) at Elizabethtown 3-5, 5A
Montoursville (8-0, 3A, D4) home Southern Columbia 8-0, 2A
Gettysburg (6-2, 4A) home Dover 2-6, 5A
Steelton Highspire (7-1, 2A) home Boiling Springs 0-8, 4A
Mount Carmel (6-2, 3A, D4) home Bloomsburg 3-5, 2A
Governor Mifflin (5-3, 5A) home Exeter Township 6-2, 5A

From today's PG: https://www.post-gazette.com/sports...-reduced-classifications/stories/201910150092

Talk about conference with teams from multiple classifications, etc. Like the rest of the state. Also, was interesting to see the speculation that there may not be enough 6A teams in the WPIAL to have a conference. Are schools in the east growing from 5A to 6A?