6 State College 5-1, D6; After crushing a schedule of light weights with a combined won-loss of 11-20 by an average score of 58-15, the Lions got a reality check at Cumberland Valley last week losing to the Eagles 36-21. CV was in “War Eagle” mode all night, controlling the ball and clock with their incomparable Wing-T. See stats above at CV. Tough night for State who nevertheless came to play, rushing for 167 yards on 31 carries with Qb Tommy Friberg completing 13 of 20 passes for 158 yards and 2 touchdown passes. Star tailback Isaiah Edwards (PSU) was out with an injury. But the Lions battled hard coming up short on the road at a difficult venue facing their first quality opponent of the year. Central Dauphin East is next fresh off their 35-31 win against rival Central Dauphin. They’re probably in a lot of trouble here coming off the super high of that win and catching SC coming off a loss.
7 Central Dauphin 4-2, D3; The Rams and Eastie Boys met in a good one last Friday at Landis Field where Central Dauphin East (5-1) ended a 5 year drought, defeating their arch rival Central Dauphin 35-31. This was a back and forth game with East High up 20-17 at the half. That served as a wake-up call for the Rams who came out on fire, taking an 11 point 3rd quarter lead that looked good. It wasn’t. East may have lacked consistency but no one has questioned their talent over the years. Unfortunately for CD, they got it together in this one storming back with Qb Kane Everson hitting Terrence Danner with a 40-yd scoring strike with just under a minute to play. And that’s the way it goes in the Mid Penn Commonwealth playing a quality opponent almost every week. So with no rest for the weary, undefeated Harrisburg High (6-0) is next. CD edged them last year 13-11 in a bruiser.
8 North Allegheny 5-2, D7; North Allegheny rolled to their 4th consecutive win beating error prone Penn Hills who threw 3 interceptions, had a field goal blocked and committed 2 personal fouls, ending the game with 5 turnovers. With a final score of 27-16, imagine what Penn Hills might do with all that offense (30ppg) and talent if they ever discovered discipline. NA used long drives in this one (most converted to scores) to keep the ball away from Penn Hills’ offense and in the process wearing them down. NA has it going now. Through their last 4 games, they’ve cranked things up, scoring 155 points for an 39 points per game average while allowing 57, or 14 ppg. Seneca Valley is next, a team they defeated last year 49-14.
9 Wilson 4-2, D3; Wilson stretched their section (conference) winning streak to 67 games (!) with an easy 35-12 win against hapless Penn Manor. In the process, Connor Uhrig became the 5th Wilson quarterback to throw for over 3000 yards while Iggy Reynoso became the 4th back in Berks County to eclipse the 4000 yard career rushing mark, getting 165 yards on 22 carries. Qb Uhrig completed 14 of 21 passes for 203 yards. The Cedars of Lebanon are next but all eyes will be on the following week’s game when Wilson travels to Manheim Township for the LL Section One title and major seeding ramafications.
10 Mt Lebanon 5-2, D7; The Blue Devils balanced attack saw quarterback James Stocker complete 12 of 16 passes for 128 yards, Antonio LaSota rush for 116 yards and the Wpial’s leading receiver Aiden Cain snag 5 tosses for 78 yards and 2 scores on the way to a 35-20 win over Norwin. On the year, Cain has 1197 yards in receptions. Locked in a real battle for the Southeastern with Bethel Park (5-1, 3-0) and Peters Township (5-2, 3-1) while sitting at 4-0 themselves in conference says they can’t slip up with Peters Twp, Penn Hills and Mt. Lebanon looming. Peters Twp is next, a team they beat last year in a wild one 42-28. This one could get good if PT makes a few stops or gets a turnover or two since Mt. Lebanon’s D can be porous. So can PT’s that does not have the offensive firepower to make up the difference. Look out Lebo it’s crunch time.
Others:
Peters Township 5-2, D7; Maybe a 6 on a scale of 1-10 but they are beating the teams they’re supposed to beat and that will get them into the postseason where the top 4 teams (out of 7) from each conference (6A, 5A, 4A) qualify; home to Mt. Lebanon.
Penn Hills 5-2, D7; Carbon copy of PT above with a lot more “players”; at Hempfield.
Central Dauphin East 5-1, D3; No longer the stepchild of Central Dauphin after last week but now comes their 5th road game of the year and it’s at State College.
Hempfield 4-2, D3; home JP McCaskey and hangin in there, barely.
Red Lion 6-0, D3; No one saw this coming after last year’s 10-1 run; at New Oxford where they will name it.
McDowell 4-3, D10; Look who’s back in the world after beating Erie High 30-22. At Austintown Fitch-OH (Div-1, 4-4) battle tested vs Washington-Massillon 7-2 and Hudson 6-1, Big School division coming off 5-5 season with 13 starters. McDowell won last year 28-21 ot.
Erie High 5-2, D10; Home to Brashear.
Delaware Valley 7-0, D2; At Scranton.
7 Central Dauphin 4-2, D3; The Rams and Eastie Boys met in a good one last Friday at Landis Field where Central Dauphin East (5-1) ended a 5 year drought, defeating their arch rival Central Dauphin 35-31. This was a back and forth game with East High up 20-17 at the half. That served as a wake-up call for the Rams who came out on fire, taking an 11 point 3rd quarter lead that looked good. It wasn’t. East may have lacked consistency but no one has questioned their talent over the years. Unfortunately for CD, they got it together in this one storming back with Qb Kane Everson hitting Terrence Danner with a 40-yd scoring strike with just under a minute to play. And that’s the way it goes in the Mid Penn Commonwealth playing a quality opponent almost every week. So with no rest for the weary, undefeated Harrisburg High (6-0) is next. CD edged them last year 13-11 in a bruiser.
8 North Allegheny 5-2, D7; North Allegheny rolled to their 4th consecutive win beating error prone Penn Hills who threw 3 interceptions, had a field goal blocked and committed 2 personal fouls, ending the game with 5 turnovers. With a final score of 27-16, imagine what Penn Hills might do with all that offense (30ppg) and talent if they ever discovered discipline. NA used long drives in this one (most converted to scores) to keep the ball away from Penn Hills’ offense and in the process wearing them down. NA has it going now. Through their last 4 games, they’ve cranked things up, scoring 155 points for an 39 points per game average while allowing 57, or 14 ppg. Seneca Valley is next, a team they defeated last year 49-14.
9 Wilson 4-2, D3; Wilson stretched their section (conference) winning streak to 67 games (!) with an easy 35-12 win against hapless Penn Manor. In the process, Connor Uhrig became the 5th Wilson quarterback to throw for over 3000 yards while Iggy Reynoso became the 4th back in Berks County to eclipse the 4000 yard career rushing mark, getting 165 yards on 22 carries. Qb Uhrig completed 14 of 21 passes for 203 yards. The Cedars of Lebanon are next but all eyes will be on the following week’s game when Wilson travels to Manheim Township for the LL Section One title and major seeding ramafications.
10 Mt Lebanon 5-2, D7; The Blue Devils balanced attack saw quarterback James Stocker complete 12 of 16 passes for 128 yards, Antonio LaSota rush for 116 yards and the Wpial’s leading receiver Aiden Cain snag 5 tosses for 78 yards and 2 scores on the way to a 35-20 win over Norwin. On the year, Cain has 1197 yards in receptions. Locked in a real battle for the Southeastern with Bethel Park (5-1, 3-0) and Peters Township (5-2, 3-1) while sitting at 4-0 themselves in conference says they can’t slip up with Peters Twp, Penn Hills and Mt. Lebanon looming. Peters Twp is next, a team they beat last year in a wild one 42-28. This one could get good if PT makes a few stops or gets a turnover or two since Mt. Lebanon’s D can be porous. So can PT’s that does not have the offensive firepower to make up the difference. Look out Lebo it’s crunch time.
Others:
Peters Township 5-2, D7; Maybe a 6 on a scale of 1-10 but they are beating the teams they’re supposed to beat and that will get them into the postseason where the top 4 teams (out of 7) from each conference (6A, 5A, 4A) qualify; home to Mt. Lebanon.
Penn Hills 5-2, D7; Carbon copy of PT above with a lot more “players”; at Hempfield.
Central Dauphin East 5-1, D3; No longer the stepchild of Central Dauphin after last week but now comes their 5th road game of the year and it’s at State College.
Hempfield 4-2, D3; home JP McCaskey and hangin in there, barely.
Red Lion 6-0, D3; No one saw this coming after last year’s 10-1 run; at New Oxford where they will name it.
McDowell 4-3, D10; Look who’s back in the world after beating Erie High 30-22. At Austintown Fitch-OH (Div-1, 4-4) battle tested vs Washington-Massillon 7-2 and Hudson 6-1, Big School division coming off 5-5 season with 13 starters. McDowell won last year 28-21 ot.
Erie High 5-2, D10; Home to Brashear.
Delaware Valley 7-0, D2; At Scranton.