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Mid State Football Top 40 (1-20)….Sept 19, 2018

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1 State College 6A 4-0
State College crushed Carlisle 56-17 to open conference action with Qb Tommy Friberg completing 12 of 18 passes for 305 yards and 5 touchdowns. Wide out Keaton Ellis was Mr. Everything catching 5 passes for 194 yards, getting a pick, recovering a fumble and returning a blocked field goal for 6. SC is rolling now, averaging 40ppg while allowing just 15. Undefeated Chambersburg is next coming in hot off a road win at Altoona.
2 Bishop McDevitt 4A 4-0
McDevitt had another blowout win defeating Red Land 49-2 to open MP-Keystone action. Qb Chase Diehl was 6 of 9 in the first half for 162 yards where they scored all their points in a 49-0 rout. Special talent T’nyse Becker rushed for 96 yards and caught 2 passes for another 90 yards. Keystone rival Cedar Cliff (2-2) is next coming in off a road win at Hollidaysburg. And if the Colts don’t get them, no one will in the regular season.
3 Manheim Central 5A 4-0
Central again survived an early deficit, falling behind 10-0 to Wilson, before coming back 10-6 at the close of the 1st half. Thereon it was a titanic struggle between two of the area’s premier programs with Central getting 189 total yards of offense to Wilson’s 188. 14 4th quarter points sealed it for the Barons with Qb Evan Simon held to 58 yards on a 3 of 16 outing while Tyler Flick was held to 78 yards rushing. But it was enough to win 20-10. They’re home this week to Elizabethtown (2-2) who has lost their last 2 games to Conrad Weiser (3-1) 29-6 and Cocalico (4-0) 41-14.
4 Harrisburg 6A 4-1
QB Kane Everson proved unstoppable, completing 10 of 13 passes for 240 yards while throwing 5 Tds as the Cougars destroyed Central Dauphin East 42-0. That was also the halftime score before coach let in the subs. Harrisburg dominated all phases, holding East to 22 yards rushing and 167 passing. Since losing to Coatesville in the opener, they’ve outscored opponents 162-29. Mid Penn-Commonwealth action continues Friday at winless Cumberland Valley, maybe a little beat up after facing Coatesville and Central Dauphin back to back, losing to the Raiders 35-19 and CD 37-7.
5 Manheim Township 6A 4-0
The Blue Streaks kept it going defeating winless Penn Manor 41-0 at Millersville University Stadium to open conference action in the Lancaster-Lebanon-Section One. After a sluggish 1st half where the Streaks lead 21-0, they blew it open when Brett Benjamin returned the 2nd half kickoff 95 yards for the score. Township has a quarterback this year (again!) with Harrison Kirk completing 13 of 18 for 214 yards and 3 TDs, while the defense held Penn Manor to 18 yards rushing. Like last week’s Manheim Central-Wilson game, Township’s game at home against Cocalico this week is a mandated cross-over game. Great seeing top guns from the LL-1 playing those from the LL-2.
6 Central Dauphin 6A 4-1
Central Dauphin crushed Cumberland Valley 37-7 in a game that wasn’t that close. The Rams had it going on both sides of the ball with QB Noah Hoffman throwing for 192 yards (10 of 15) while FB/LB Adam Burkhart rushed for 116 yards, giving them 352 total yards. The D was simply formidable, holding CV to 57 yards rushing. If they can keep the passing game going look out! They’re at upstart Carlisle (3-1) Friday who is coming off a 56-17 loss at State College. They can’t ease up on The Herd, sandwiched between CV and Harrisburg.
7 Berks Catholic 4A 3-1
Berks Catholic had no trouble with Boyertown disposing of the Bears 64-6 while totaling 402 total yards. They dominated all phases, particularly special teams with a 65 yard punt return for 6, a 90 yard kickoff return for the score and a blocked punt recovered in the end zone. They also rushed for 260 yards while holding Boyertown (1-3) to 236 total yards. Once again this week sees them on the road playing undefeated Malvern Prep (3-0) who defeated McDonogh-MD last week 19-3, the same McDonogh team BC beat the week before 14-13.
8 Cocalico 5A 4-0
Cocalico won as expected at Elizabethtown 41-14, maybe by a little more than expected jumping out to a 27-0 half time lead. FB/LB Garrett Longenecker had a 108 yards rushing while the defense held E-town largely in check, sacking Qb Cole Patrick 4 times. Next up is an LL crossover game with Manheim Township from Section 1. Cocalico is Section 2. What a game matching the undefeated Eagles against the streaking Streaks. You can’t just line up and batter Township, you have to pass, so it will be interesting as the ground pounding Eagles take to the air, or else.
9 Southern Columbia 2A 4-0
The Tigers registered their 2nd straight shutout defeating Shamokin 48-0. On the year, they’ve outscored opponents 193-13! Total yardage figures were again embarrassing (for SCA!) piling up a 420 (248 rushing) to 32 advantage. PSU coach James Franklin was in attendance checking out his prized recruit Julian Fleming, rated as the top receiver in the country. They’re at Central Columbia (3-1) Friday who has a veteran cast back. Like SCA, they’re blowing people away, except Mount Carmel in the opener who prevailed 21-13, the same MCA team who lost to Southern 41-7.
10 Wilson 6A 2-2
The Bulldogs jumped on Manheim Central hard and early taking a 10-0 lead deep into the 2nd quarter until the Barons found the scoreboard and momentum for a 10-6 Wilson lead. They held Central until the 4th quarter when their balanced attack scored twice for the final score of 20-10. The stats were even with Central at 189 yards to the Bulldogs 188. This was an old fashioned slugfest won by the more veteran team playing at home. Workhorse back Elijah Morales was held to 68 yards rushing while Qb Anthony Futrick completed just 13 of 30 passes for 97 yards and a pick. Punchless Penn Manor (0-4) whose been outscored 156-20 is next.
11 York (William Penn) 5A 4-0
York got another blowout win thrashing New Oxford (1-3) in York-Adams action 71-14. Running back Dayjure Stewart (6-0, 200, sr) had 7 scores and over 300 yards rushing against the outmuscled Patriots who were run over by the Bearcats much larger (slow) line. To date they’ve outscored teams 231 to 44. And that’s how it will stay until they get into the meat of the schedule against Dallastown (2-2), Red Lion (3-1) and Central York (3-1). D-town is up and down with the other two in rebuild mode. Ditto York but Coach Russ Stoner in year 2 has them on the same page, something that hasn’t been done since the Matt Ortega years, before he left for Coatesville after the 2008 season. They’ll name it again this week at outgunned Spring Grove (1-3).
12 Middletown 3A 3-1
Talk about rebounding from a bad loss. Middletown’s answer to their 40-14 thumping by McDevitt was to return the favor against Camp Hill with a runaway 63-0 romp over the Lions where they generated 444 total yards of offense. Blue Raider backs ran at will with Odell Green getting 118, Tymir Jackson running for 116 and Richie Sykes rushing for 95 yards and 3 scores. Camp Hill was held to 86 yards of offense! Next up is a trip a few blocks down the road to Steelton to play their Rollers (3-1, AA) whose loss came to powerful Delone Catholic (4-0), 54-19.
13 Chambersburg 6A 4-0
Chambersburg is turning the corner after going 4-37 the last 4 years by getting their 2nd road win to remain undefeated with the 48-28 win at Altoona. Welcome to the Mid Penn Commonwealth Altoona! Rb Keyshawn Jones is the division leader with his 248 rush yards and 3 scores while Qb Brady Stumbaugh rushed for 110 yards giving the Trojans 440 yards of total O. The D lags behind allowing 86 points but 4-0 is 4 and 0. Like Carlisle last week, who also came in undefeated, their record will get State College’s full attention. SC won last year’s game 70-20.
14 Warwick 6A 3-1
Warwick got right back on track after the disappointing 27-20 loss at Manheim Central to flatten Hempfield 27-0. Qb Adam Ricketts was on fire with 344 yards passing mostly to Trey Glass who caught 11 for 160 yards and returned a punt 96 yards for 6. He returned the kickoff against Manheim Central 94 yards two weeks ago. Hilton Michael snagged 8 for 120 yards. They’re home Friday against McCaskey who is 1-3.
15 Red Lion 6A 3-1
Red Lions had their top performance in years running the RPO to perfection, scoring on every drive while piling up 482 total yards in a 56-28 win at Central York. Qb Zach Mentzer rushed for 144 yards (2 Tds) and completed 10 of 14 passes for 126 yards (2Tds), while Tyler Ness and Nic Schultz rushed for 132 and 86 yards respectively. That’s a important conference win for RL over a principle challenger. They’re home to winless South Western Friday.
16 Central York 6A 3-1
Let’s see how they respond from the shellacking given them by Red Lion last week in a 56-28 conference loss. Who saw that coming? They moved the ball well, grinding out 450 total offense with their Delaware commit Cade Pribula completing 21 of 31 passes for 314 yards and 3 touchdowns. Taylor Wright-Rawls caught 7 passes for 138 yards and 2 scores. But as mentioned in the preseason, they don’t typically play a lot of defense in the York-Adams, at least not last week allowing RL 482 yards of offense. But they’ll recover Friday at New Oxford (1-3) although the Pats can score points.
17 Cedar Cliff 5A 2-2
The Colts showed their class on the road winning at Hollidaysburg 41-31 following consecutive games against Cocalico ranked 8th and Harrisburg, the 4th rated team. Qb Chris Dare lite things up, completing 21 of 25 for 298 yards and 4 scores, with Jaheim Morris rushing for 168 yards on 20 carries. #2 QB Bobby Whalen caught 12 passes for 148 yards and 3Tds. They’ll have to get it together again this week in their 4th straight road game taking on powerful Bishop McDevitt (4-0) who is crushing teams by an average score of 46-18. McDevitt won last year in a war 28-21.
18 Dallastown 6A 2-2
Nyzair Smith rushed for 182 yards and 2 scores on 16 carries to lead Dtown to a solid 35-7 win at South Western. The win got them to .500 and 1-0 in conference play. Northeastern is up next at 2-2 and also on a 2 game winning streak against a softer schedule. But they do have a narrow 10-6 loss to improved Carlisle meaning it could be entertaining. Neither is playing defense so it should be an entertaining and high scoring affair.
19 Solanco 5A 4-0
The Mules kept their smooth running triple option in high gear against Garden Spot in LL-2 action rolling out a 48-21 road win. Qb Joel McGuire (735 rush yards on year) rushed for 242 yards on 6 carries (6!) with Nafis Moore getting 142 yards on 5 carries. Averaging 44pgp while allowing 17, they have yet to be challenged. That challenge could come this week against Conestoga Valley (3-1) who won last year’s game 55-54 in overtime. Solanco (South Lancaster County) looks like a serious challenger to Manheim Central and Cocalico for LL-2 honors.
20 Hollidaysburg 5A 2-2
Hollidaysburg fell short coming off State College to play another Mid Penn team, Cedar Cliff, where they fought the good fight but came up short losing 41-31. They were definitely in it, cranking out 427 total O with Qb Bobby Walters completing 20 of 38 passes for 266 yards and 4 Tds. The Colts won this one by containing Walters running abilities, holding him to 48 yards on 17 carries. He came into the game averaging 85ypg. Next up is Maryland power Ft. Hill (2-0), last year’s 1A runner up.
 
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