Week two of the PA high school season is upon us and this article is your home for all Mid-Penn final scores, stats and biggest notes in real time.
West Perry 44, Boiling Springs 21
Brad Hockenberry got 9 carries for 291 yards and 4 TD’s en route to a big Mustang win to advance to 2-0 starting the season, thanks to a 37-0 lead at half. Without veteran QB Marcus Quaker, the Mustangs are relying on the run game much more and it’s worked so far. Next up for West Perry is Upper Dauphin, while Boiling Springs visits a tough Susquehanna Township team.
Mechanicsburg 35, Palmyra 14
It’s hard to stop Mechanicsburg right now, off a 2-0 start with wins over Carlisle and Palmyra. The game today began at 11 AM, postponed from last night’s rain. Josh Smith hauled in four catches for 138 yards and 3 TD’s in the win. The Wildcats take a visit to Mifflin County next week, while Palmyra hosts nearby Hershey.
Camp Hill 14, Big Spring 13
The Lions were down late to the Bulldogs, but came back to edge the win by one, in a game that came down to the (controversial) wire last season. The Lions pass often, so QB Drew Branstetter having a veteran presence helped the Lions to their first win. The Lions host again with Susquenita next week, while Big Spring falls to 0-2 after a Little Brown Jug loss in week one. Bulldogs turn the page to hosting Trinity next week.
Cumberland Valley 35, Carlisle 0
It was certainly time to see a big win out of CV and week two was the right opportunity to do it. Carlisle completes their rivalry back to back with Mechanicsburg and Cumberland Valley, and come out of both with a combined six points. Cumberland Valley makes the Mid-Penn’s longest trip next week visiting Altoona, while Carlisle takes Central Dauphin for their home opener.
Cedar Cliff 21, Central Dauphin 13 (OT)
An unexpected nail biter in the Commonwealth for a struggling CD team, but forcing double overtime is big on the road at West Shore stadium. PJ Dent, a sophomore was big for the Colts, rushing 17 times for 100 yards and a touchdown, plus a two point conversion. Veteran QB Bennett Secrest slung the ball for 138 yards and a touchdown.
CD East 50, Chambersburg 2
Not a typo. Chambersburg, after beating a difficult Gettysburg team, completed a safety but that’s about it for the positives. Next week is the always tough McDevitt team back at home, their second straight home game, but that’s only because this game was moved from Landis Field to Franklin County because of ongoing stadium construction in Harrisburg. For a CD East team with something to prove, it’s a 2-0 start, outsourcing their first two opponents 90-8. Their next chance: Cedar Cliff at Landis.
Susquehanna Township 35, Greencastle 13
It’s a really strong start for a once young, now-veteran Township team, beating Penn Hills in a close battle, then Greencastle. A 21-6 halftime lead for the Indians, then 14 more fourth quarter points allowed for the win. Greencastle, replacing their QB Logan Alvey, takes an 0-2 start after a close, 30-27 loss to Waynesboro in week one. On the docket is a trip to Middletown, and for Township, it’s hosting Boiling Springs.
Juniata 29, Steel-High 14
This one turned out to be one of the more entertaining games in week two, as Juniata had to climb back to beat Steel-High, snapping a 29-game win streak for the Rollers, including two PIAA title wins. Juniata was down 14-0 early and clawed back for a big win, setting themselves up for a 1-1 start entering an ultra competitive Line Mountain game next week. Steel-High has a District III championship rematch next week against Halifax.
Milton Hershey 21, Middletown 19
It’s time for Middletown to come out and win some “trap” games and they got close with their two-point loss in week two. Milton Hershey put together 377 yards rushing, thanks to a 125 yard day for Lex Morales-Monzon and 189 more rushing yards from Khy’Dyn Gann-Luckett. It puts the Spartans back on track after a 28-0 Cocoa Bean Bowl loss to Hershey. Middletown started with a win over Donegal, and fall to 1-1. The teams have East Penn and Greencastle coming up.
Northern 41, Mifflin County 34 (2OT)
Perhaps the most exciting game of the week came at Bostic Field between these two. Grady Bonin punched in a six yard touchdown run, with the XP from Anna Lehman good, putting the Polar Bears ahead 41-34, where the game finished. Northern visits Hersheypark Stadium next week against Lower Dauphin, a huge test early. Mifflin County returns to their brand new stadium to host a red-hot Mechanicsburg team.
Shippensburg 28, Hershey 13
While Milton Hershey bounced back from the Cocoa Bean Bowl loss, Hershey did the opposite. Shippensburg has a lot to play for right now, and they are off to a great start. The Greyhounds are 2-0 and visit Waynesboro next week. Hershey drops to 1-1 before a visit to Palmyra next week.
State College 57, Altoona 0
State College continues to roll. They’ve outscored their first two opponents – Gateway and Altoona – 106-14 before really diving into the Mid-Penn Commonwealth schedule, which will dive right in with Harrisburg. Altoona hosts the 1-1 Cumberland Valley Eagles next week.
James Buchanan 16, Susquenita 0
Most surprising week one score? This one. Susquenita is working through a QB and head coaching shift, but this was certainly unexpected as the Blackhawks are still slated to put together a serviceable season. So far, it’s been a 58-0 West Perry loss and now this one to start 0-2. The Blackhawks visit Camp Hill next week, while the Rockets start 2-0 with wins over York Tech and ‘Nita, with the next challenge being Newport at home next week.
Trinity 37, East Penn 14
Don’t let the scoreline fool you, this was a battle between West Shore schools at COBO. Christian Joy, one of the few studs staying the course at Trinity, broke out for 200 yards and 4 TD’s. Jacob Ness added 92 yards and a touchdown off 11 carries for the ‘Rocks, who get to 1-1 with the win, while East Penn falls to an 0-2 start. The Shamrocks visit Big Spring next week, while the Panthers host Milton Hershey.
Waynesboro 33, Gettysburg 21
It’s an unlikely 0-2 start for the Warriors after two surprising losses under veteran QB Brady Heiser, and perhaps a just as unlikely 2-0 start for Waynesboro. Waynesboro takes Shippensburg in a western Mid-Penn battle between two undefeated squads in week three. Gettysburg looks to get back on track at West Shore stadium, visiting Red Land next week.
Line Mountain 40, Newport 0
Line Mountain prepares for a huge Capital division battle against Juniata next week, and they proved their dominance tonight with a shutout against the Buffaloes. The Eagles lost by three, 26-23, to Lewisburg last week and start 1-1, while Newport falls to 0-2 before visiting James Buchanan next week.
MORE LOCAL SCORES:
YAIAA: Delone Catholic 35, Lancaster Catholic 21
YAIAA: Biglerville 21, York Catholic 6
YAIAA: Bermudian Springs 42, York Suburban 14
YAIAA: Susquehannock 44, Littlestown 0
YAIAA: New Oxford 21, Cocalico 0
BCIAA: Berks Catholic, 22, Executive Education 18
BCIAA: Wilson 21, Plymouth-Whitemarsh 7
BCIAA: Haverford 20, Wyomissing 3
LL: Annville-Cleona 48, Hanover 20
LL: Lampeter-Strasburg 21, Warwick 0
LL: Manheim Central 28, Central York 10 (Thursday)
LL: Cedar Crest 45, Spring Grove 7
LL: Hempfield 27, York 6
SATURDAY GAMES:
Bishop McDevitt (1-0) vs Harrisburg (0-1)
York Tech (0-1) vs Kutztown (0-1)
