How about these two working around covid to bring us the game of the week in the state with powerhouse District-3 teams going at it. I give Cougars a punchers chance since they punch so well behind a big line and a developing passing game. Gov Mifflin has a few more weapons and a heck of a lot more depth with Harrisburg looking like a Single-A on sidelines per numbers. GM has at least three options with Delsin McNeil adding the pass dimension to the Mid Line, plus FB Trey Rock and the man, Nicholas Singleton. When QB Eden Johnson is in, they have another great runner. Pretty scary the way Mifflin blew out good York and Wilson teams. Monster crowd will be loud. Hopefully televised but Reading (Shillington) is not that far if tickets available.
By Brian Linder | blinder@pennlive.com
Calvin Everett has taken the stance that he and his Harrisburg Cougars will play anyone, anywhere as they work to schedule around COVID-19 cancellations.
And he has certainly lived up to that this week — booking what might be the top, high-school game in Pennsylvania.
“We’ve got a game Friday,” Everett told PennLive Wednesday. “Here’s a hint: ‘Who is the best running back in the country?’”
Everett said his Cougars (3-0), ranked ninth in 6A, are hitting the road to take on the top-ranked team in 5A, Governor Mifflin (3-0), and star tailback and Penn State commit, Nicholas Singleton, Friday at 7 p.m.
“The opportunity presented itself, and it’s a great opportunity for us,” Everett told PennLive. “We get to play against the number-one running back in the country … that’s just a great opportunity. I know they are a seasoned team, and, at the end of the day, we want the best.”
Mifflin is more than a seasoned team, though.
With Singleton, a Penn State commit, leading the way, they are legitimate title contenders. And, somehow, in two days, Everett will have to figure out how to stop the star runner — he is averaging 13.5 yards per carry — if the Cougars hope to stay undefeated.
“Obviously, getting ready for them in two days is extremely difficult,” he said. “We are behind the eight-ball. It doesn’t play to our advantage having to prepare for such a talent like that, but at the end of the day, our kids needed an opportunity to play a game.”
Harrisburg was left looking for an opponent when Central Dauphin, which has shut down due to COVID-19 issues, announced it had cancelled this week’s game. Governor Mifflin was slated to play Cedar Crest.
“We are very thankful for the opportunity,” Everett said. “Just a half hour ago, I had no clue that we would be playing. Now, we have someone to look forward to, to game-plan for, and to have an opportunity to go against a team and a player like this is exciting.”
By Brian Linder | blinder@pennlive.com
Calvin Everett has taken the stance that he and his Harrisburg Cougars will play anyone, anywhere as they work to schedule around COVID-19 cancellations.
And he has certainly lived up to that this week — booking what might be the top, high-school game in Pennsylvania.
“We’ve got a game Friday,” Everett told PennLive Wednesday. “Here’s a hint: ‘Who is the best running back in the country?’”
Everett said his Cougars (3-0), ranked ninth in 6A, are hitting the road to take on the top-ranked team in 5A, Governor Mifflin (3-0), and star tailback and Penn State commit, Nicholas Singleton, Friday at 7 p.m.
“The opportunity presented itself, and it’s a great opportunity for us,” Everett told PennLive. “We get to play against the number-one running back in the country … that’s just a great opportunity. I know they are a seasoned team, and, at the end of the day, we want the best.”
Mifflin is more than a seasoned team, though.
With Singleton, a Penn State commit, leading the way, they are legitimate title contenders. And, somehow, in two days, Everett will have to figure out how to stop the star runner — he is averaging 13.5 yards per carry — if the Cougars hope to stay undefeated.
“Obviously, getting ready for them in two days is extremely difficult,” he said. “We are behind the eight-ball. It doesn’t play to our advantage having to prepare for such a talent like that, but at the end of the day, our kids needed an opportunity to play a game.”
Harrisburg was left looking for an opponent when Central Dauphin, which has shut down due to COVID-19 issues, announced it had cancelled this week’s game. Governor Mifflin was slated to play Cedar Crest.
“We are very thankful for the opportunity,” Everett said. “Just a half hour ago, I had no clue that we would be playing. Now, we have someone to look forward to, to game-plan for, and to have an opportunity to go against a team and a player like this is exciting.”
