Name: Week 9; Overall

Andy Sandrik: 14-5; 141-42

Andy Shay: 15-4; 140-43

Adam Kulikowski: 14-5; 134-49

Friday, Oct. 25

Non-League

Boiling Springs 42, Halifax 7

Andy Shay: Boiling Springs 20, Halifax 13: Been a long season for these programs, Bubblers get to end the year on a good note in this one.

Andy Sandrik: Boiling Springs 28, Halifax 14: Tough year for both teams, but knowing what it’s like to win, which Boiling Springs has done twice this year, makes a real difference.

Adam Kulikowski: Boiling Springs 24, Halifax 13:  Ending the season with a win would be a nice way for the Bubblers to enter an offseason with a little momentum. 

Commonwealth

Carlisle 19, Altoona 9

Andy Shay: Altoona 28, Carlisle 7: Combined these squads have one victory this season and that belongs to Altoona. Mountain Lions get No. 2 here.

Andy Sandrik: Altoona 21, Carlisle 6: I’d love to give my backyard team the benefit of the doubt here, but Carlisle is averaging 5.67 points per game. 

Adam Kulikowski: Altoona 34, Carlisle 13: Mountain Lions have shown steady improvement throughout the season. Give them the nod for win No. 2.

State College 58, Bishop McDevitt 55

Andy Shay: State College 28, Bishop McDevitt 14: On average the Little Lions surrender roughly one touchdown per game. Against this schedule that speaks volumes and will show up in this matchup.

Andy Sandrik: State College 24, Bishop McDevitt 17: You’ve got to respect the way State College finds a way to successfully navigate the Commonwealth year after year. A win here should get the Little Lions at least a share of the division.

Adam Kulikowski: Bishop McDevitt 28, State College 24: If the Crusaders are to win this game, they will need a huge performance from their D-1 quarterback against a stringy defense. 

Cumberland Valley 38, Cedar Cliff 14

Andy Shay: Cumberland Valley 21, Cedar Cliff 17: Because the rollercoaster ride that has been the CV season continues. The Eagles still have a shot at making the postseason and that means something.

Andy Sandrik: Cumberland Valley 24, Cedar Cliff 21: A 5-5 record just might be enough to get either of these teams into the district dance. Expect a battle.

Adam Kulikowski: Cumberland Valley 28, Cedar Cliff 21: A tough loss last week against Chambersburg makes this a must-win moment for the Eagles if they expect to play an 11th game. 

Central Dauphin 28, Chambersburg 21

Andy Shay: Chambersburg 17, Central Dauphin 14: If there was ever a way to secure any shot at a postseason berth, beating the struggling Rams and taking care of your business is the best way to go.

Andy Sandrik: Chambersburg 21, Central Dauphin 14: It certainly seems this is a win-and-you’re-in game for Chambersburg. The Trojans have the tools to get the job done, but CD will be ready for the challenge. 

Adam Kulikowski: Chambersburg 28, Central Dauphin 7: Rams are on a five-game skid in which they’ve scored more than 10 points just once. 

Keystone

Lower Dauphin 35, Gettysburg 31

Andy Shay: Lower Dauphin 28, Gettysburg 14: All I know is the Falcons found what they spent more than half the season looking for and they are playing their best football right now.

Andy Sandrik: Lower Dauphin 21, Gettysburg 17: The Falcons defense, led by LB Hunter Strohm (88 tackles, 17 TFLs), has allowed just seven points over LD’s three-game winning streak. 

Adam Kulikowski: Lower Dauphin 24, Gettysburg 21: Falcons currently hold the No. 12 seed in the District 3-AAAAA playoffs. A win against the Warriors would help to solidify their postseason aspirations. 

Hershey 35, Waynesboro 31

Andy Shay: Hershey 27, Waynesboro 14: Trojans ran into an emotional buzzsaw last week and are really no worse for it. Waynesboro has lost its way and Hershey will see that that continues.

Andy Sandrik: Hershey 28, Waynesboro 10: Momentum, both positive and negative, can impact a team. Just ask the Tribe, who have struggled to gain any footing since a Week 6 loss to Northern. 

Adam Kulikowski: Hershey 31, Waynesboro 14: Hershey turns the page quickly after last week’s loss to the red-hot Mechanicsburg Wildcats. 

Mechanicsburg 42, Shippensburg 21

Andy Shay: Mechanicsburg 35, Shippensburg 21: Still a very emotionally raw ship for the Wildcats, but they have passed every test with flying colors. If they are pushed to the limit what does that look like. Shippensburg will look to keep the game in a box for as long as possible to have a shot.

Andy Sandrik: Mechanicsburg 28, Shippensburg 21: Wildcats QB Eli Reider and WR Josh Smith will be testing the Shippensburg secondary early and often. If the Hounds can weather that storm, this could be anyone’s game.

Adam Kulikowski: Mechanicsburg 31, Shippensburg 24: Greyhounds will face their toughest test of the season when they roll into Mechanicsburg for this Week 10 bout. Finding a way to force a turnover or two would be a huge if Shippensburg is going to take down Mechanicsburg. 

Mifflin County 21, Red Land 18

Andy Shay: Red Land 20, Mifflin County 13: Keep the clock grinding and the possessions limited and the Patriots can close the season winning three of their final four games.

Andy Sandrik: Red Land 24, Mifflin County 20: Believe it or not, Red Land has won two of its last three contests. Make it 3 for 4 for the Patriots. 

Adam Kulikowski: Red Land 31, Mifflin County 21: For some, the last few weeks would hardly resonate as impactful, but for a Red Land program that has struggled to find its footing, winning two of its last three is a huge step forward for this program. 

Northern York 48, Palmyra 14

Andy Shay: Northern York 28, Palmyra 7: It’s been a real struggle defensively for the Cougars and the Polar Bears will squeeze just enough juice out of their offense to win comfortably.

Andy Sandrik: Northern York 34, Palmyra 7: It’s been a tough season for both teams, but Northern seems to have enough pop to end its campaign with fireworks.

Adam Kulikowski: Northern York 31, Palmyra 6: Polar Bears simply have a few more weapons at their disposal in a match up where the first to top 20 points will likely earn the victory. 

Capital

James Buchanan 17, Camp Hill 7

Andy Shay: Camp Hill 34, James Buchanan 7: More than any other team in the MPC, the Lions are a week-to-week proposition. Would be nice to string together two wins entering the second season.

Andy Sandrik: Camp Hill 28, James Buchanan 7: You never know what’s going to happen on Friday nights with this Camp Hill squad, but the Lions seem to be trending upward after a big win over Line Mountain. 

Adam Kulikowski: Camp Hill 21, James Buchanan 13: I see this as a closer match-up than my fellow prognosticators, but finding that fifth win for the Rockets still seems unlikely. 

Juniata 21, Upper Dauphin 13

Andy Shay: Juniata 28, Upper Dauphin 14: Rubber meets the road when the UDA offense is on the field against the Juniata defense. How that matchup shakes out will set the tone.

Andy Sandrik: Juniata 33, Upper Dauphin 24: I may sound like a broken record at this point in Week 10, but Juniata’s defense has been a difference-maker all season. The Indians will need all hands on deck to shutter the UD offense, which is averaging 28.2 points per contest this fall.

Adam Kulikowski: Juniata 31, Upper Dauphin 28:  We all know about the the vaunted Indians defense, but their offense has topped 33 points in five of its last six games.  

Line Mountain 44, Susquenita 6

Andy Shay: Line Mountain 35, Susquenita 13: Pretty sure the Eagles are still stinging a bit from the Week 9 setback, but this is a prime matchup to shake that off and start looking forward.

Andy Sandrik: Line Mountain 33, Susquenita 9: The Eagles are in great position to end their Mid-Penn schedule with a win, before they venture off to postseason play in District 4.

Adam Kulikowski: Line Mountain 45, Susquenita 13: Eagles get a final tune up game before the stakes are raised in the District 4 playoffs. 

Newport 16, Steelton-Highspire 14

Andy Shay: Steel-High 49, Newport 6: Rollers are on fire and Newport struggles to hold teams out of the end zone. Bad equation all around means this score is more likely than not.

Andy Sandrik: Steelton-Highspire 45, Newport 6: Newport has earned the respect of its opponents this fall, but the Buffs will have a hard time holding serve with the Rollers, who have clocked their last three opponents by a combined 141-14 score. 

Adam Kulikowski: Steelton-Highspire 42, Newport 13: While this isn’t the finish the Buffaloes would like, they have plenty of reason to enter the offseason with a renewed enthusiasm thanks to their late-season surge. 

Colonial

East Pennsboro 24, Big Spring 21

Andy Shay: East Pennsboro 28, Big Spring 14: Bulldogs will test the Panthers, but what they bring to the table isn’t anything EP hasn’t already powered through.

Andy Sandrik: East Pennsboro 28, Big Spring 21: Hanging on that sixth and final spot in the District 3-3A field, Big Spring is a team that needs this win much more than East Pennsboro. Problem is, the Panthers haven’t really been losing to anybody, lately. 

Adam Kulikowski: East Pennsboro 24, Big Spring 13: The Panthers defense has found its stride in the second half of the season, fueling the Panthers as winners of six of seven.  

Greencastle-Antrim 48, West Perry 35

Andy Shay: West Perry 29, Greencastle-Antrim 20: Yeah the apple cart went sideways in 2024 for these squads. The one who still wants to put the full dog in them into a fight will come out on top.

Andy Sandrik: West Perry 25, Greencastle-Antrim 21: This season has played out like a Greek tragedy for both teams, but at least one of these squads gets to close out with a win.

Adam Kulikowski: West Perry 31, Greencastle-Antrim 21: Mustangs enter this Week 10 match up on a five-game skid ending just about any chance at a postseason berth. Winning this one for both squads is all about pride. 

Trinity 56, Middletown 21

Andy Shay: Trinity 28, Middletown 20: Can the Blue Raiders fire up enough horsepower offensively to give the Shamrocks a run for their money? T-Rocks defense has been leaking oil the second half of the season, but their offense is still full throttle.

Andy Sandrik: Trinity 33, Middletown 27: The Shamrocks could really use a nice bounce back win, but I get the sense Middletown is going to provide some heavy resistance.

Adam Kulikowski: Trinity 34, Middletown 21: Shamrocks faced the full test last week and nearly walked away for an overtime victory against Township. Blue Devils are no easy out, but this team has shown the prowess to outgun just about anyone. 

Susquehanna Township 35, Milton Hershey 21

Andy Shay: Susquehanna Township 37, Milton Hershey 26: Been a brutal week for Hanna with the forfeit news breaking. Spartans are on fire and do not care one little bit. Expect some fireworks, and in a track meet give me the Tribe to survive.

Andy Sandrik: Susquehanna Township 42, Milton Hershey 25: It’s been a wild week for the Tribe, who seemingly earned a share of the Colonial Division by knocking off Trinity, only to lose it days later after being made to forfeit a Week 3 win over Boiling Springs. Milton Hershey has been red hot, and will be looking to capitalize on the chaos. 

Adam Kulikowski: Susquehanna Township 42, Milton Hershey 14: Tribe’s chances at the division title took a hit this week, but what we know about any Joe Headen club is that resilience is always fortified through adversity.

Saturday:

Harrisburg at Central Dauphin East

Andy Shay: Harrisburg 34, Central Dauphin East 21: Something tells me Harrisburg puts its best foot forward here. For if they don’t, the Panthers are just dangerous enough to knock off the Cougars.

Andy Sandrik: Harrisburg 27, Central Dauphin East 21: The Panthers haven’t beaten the Cougars since 2015. They will have their best chance in years on Friday, but will still be underdogs.

Adam Kulikowski: Harrisburg 45, Central Dauphin East 28:  State College found success aggressively attacking the East secondary last week. I see a  similar path for the Cougars in Week 10. 

Friday, Oct. 18

Non-League

East Pennsboro 36, James Buchanan 0

Andy Shay: East Pennsboro 38, James Buchanan 14: Remember the Panthers started ice cold and were 0-2 while the Rockets were firing on all cylinders to start the season and didn’t lose the first month. That’s flipped as EP looks playoff bound with this victory.

Andy Sandrik: East Pennsboro 45, James Buchanan 21: Rockets are on a losing skid but they haven’t stopped punching. I think they’ll find the end zone in this game, just not nearly as often as the Panthers, who have grown exponentially over the course of this season.

Adam Kulikowski: East Pennsboro 45, James Buchanan 7: Panthers currently hold the No. 7 seed in the District 3-AAAA Power rankings–and no, Mr. Shay, it is not too early to look!

Commonwealth

Cedar Cliff 31, Altoona 20

Andy Shay: Altoona 27, Cedar Cliff 24: I know the Mountain Lions are a one-win team and the Colts have two more victories. Four of Altoona’s seven losses have been two or fewer scores. They are not easy to beat and I just feel they are ripe to get a second “W”.

Andy Sandrik: Cedar Cliff 30, Altoona 21: The Colts are coming off their best offensive performance in Commonwealth play. If they can recreate that effort in Mansion Park, they’ll come home winners.

Adam Kulikowski:Altoona 31, Cedar Cliff 24: My picks against Altoona recently have been berated by my Altoona-grad wife. And rightfully so! This one shouldn’t be.

Bishop McDevitt 41, Central Dauphin East 21

Andy Shay: Bishop McDevitt 32, CD East 14: Crusaders are taking care of their Commonwealth Division duties in workmanlike fashion in preparation for the playoffs. The Panthers first loss was an eye opener and revealing.

Andy Sandrik: Bishop McDevitt 38, CD East 28: I think the Panthers match up a little better with McDevitt than they did with State College last week. It’s still going to be an uphill battle for East High. 

Adam Kulikowski: Bishop McDevitt 44, CD East 23: Taking in the Panthers loss to State College last week provided a first-hand glimpse at the vulnerabilities of Lance Deane’s crew. Crusaders with D1-QB commit Stone Saunders are well equipped to challenge East’s air defense. 

State College 60, Carlisle 0

Andy Shay: State College 49, Carlisle 0: Never like picking a team to get shut out, but just the way this cookie crumbles right now as my four eyes see it.

Andy Sandrik: State College 48, Carlisle 7: Every team in the Commonwealth has talent, but State College is showing once again what happens when you add depth to the equation. 

Adam Kulikowski: State College 45, Carlisle 6: Little Lions aren’t afraid to sling the rock when they see weakness. Just ask CD East. 

Harrisburg 27, Central Dauphin 7

Andy Shay: Harrisburg 21, Central Dauphin 7: Cougars are looking to rebound after getting bounced by Cumberland Valley at home a week ago. Rams are not easy to beat, but not sure they have enough offense in this matchup over 48 minutes.

Andy Sandrik: Harrisburg 28, Central Dauphin 7: Was the CV loss a wake up call for Harrisburg, or foreshadowing of things to come? Cougars will answer at least part of that question on Friday. 

Adam Kulikowski: Harrisburg 28, Central Dauphin 14: How do the Cougars respond to being upset last week by Cumberland Valley? Sharps would say Harrisburg showcases their true colors. 

Chambersburg 17, Cumberland Valley 10

Andy Shay: Cumberland Valley 27, Chambersburg 14: Here we go again with CV making a late season push to be part of the second season. Springing the upset of Harrisburg came out of left field kind of. Now it’s time to validate when you are the better team.

Andy Sandrik: Cumberland Valley 21, Chambersburg 18: Trojans have the athletes to put some points on the board. Their best path to victory will be playing from ahead against a CV squad whose offense was more opportunistic than explosive in a surprise win over Harrisburg. 

Adam Kulikowski: Cumberland Valley 28, Chambersburg 21: CV forced four interceptions a week ago against Harrisburg. If the defense continues to win the turnover battle, the Eagles will fortify their hold on a 6A playoff seed. 

Keystone

Gettysburg 47, Mifflin County 30

Andy Shay: Gettysburg 31, Mifflin County 27: This is my “on any given night game”. Why do I feel if these two teams played 10 times each might win five of those. Heads on my coin was Gettysburg.

Andy Sandrik: Mifflin County 21, Gettysburg 18: Huskies have allowed only 7.3 points per contest over their last three games. If they can find just a little bit of offense to go along with that defensive effort, they’ll have a really good shot to win. 

Adam Kulikowski: Gettysburg 28, Mifflin County 27: I see this game as a toss up. Both teams have rolled through the 2024 circuit searching for consistency.

Mechanicsburg 42, Hershey 21

Andy Shay: Mechanicsburg 35, Hershey 14: All the Wildcats do is win games by three or more touchdowns every single week. Until that changes, I’m gonna ride the train. Wildcats are a complete team.

Andy Sandrik: Mechanicsburg 42, Hershey 19: I will watch any football team that streams its games free of charge on YouTube, like Mechanicsburg does. Bonus points if that team is also one of the best in the Mid-Penn, like Mechanicsburg is. 

Adam Kulikowski: Mechanicsburg 32, Hershey 28: This just might be the biggest test of the year to date for the undefeated Wildcats–one I fully expect this crew to ace. 

Lower Dauphin 31, Waynesboro 0

Andy Shay: Lower Dauphin 28, Waynesboro 26: This could be a wild one. Indians are struggling and the Falcons are playing better in recent weeks with back-to-back wins. Still a tight squeeze. 

Andy Sandrik: Lower Dauphin 21, Waynesboro 7: I’m going with the LD defense, which has allowed just seven points over the last eight quarters.

Adam Kulikowski: Waynesboro 31, Lower Dauphin 28: Waynesboro is on a three-game skid, but make no mistake this is a dangerous team fully capable of knocking off the Falcons. 

Shippensburg 28, Northern York 14

Andy Shay: Shippensburg 40, Northern York 14: Yeah the ‘Hounds have had a couple close shaves, but they have been extremely consistent offensively. That’s your difference maker here – more weapons.

Andy Sandrik: Shippensburg 42, Northern York 14: At the beginning of the year, we thought Ship was performing beyond its capabilities. Now as we approach the end of the regular season, the Greyhounds now look the part of contender.

Adam Kulikowski: Shippensburg 37, Northern York 26: The Greyhounds seemingly have found another gear offensively. That’s bad news for the Polar Bears.

Red Land 21, Palmyra 7

Andy Shay: Red Land 31, Palmyra 7: For what they lack in consistency, the Patriots have been explosive at times on a more level playing field. Expect some fireworks from Red Land in this one.

Andy Sandrik: Red Land 21, Palmyra 14: Brady Seyler has quietly racked up back-to-back 100-yard rushing weeks for the Patriots. Make it three straight for the senior RB. 

Adam Kulikowski: Red Land 27, Palmyra 20: Cougars haven’t scored more than 14 points since their Week 1 victory while the Patriots have topped the 14-point mark just twice this season. So, of course, both will ‘light up’ the scoreboard this week. 

Capital

Camp Hill 21, Line Mountain 19

Andy Shay: Line Mountain 39, Camp Hill 26: The better team is clearly Line Mountain. I just can’t let go of seeing the Lions as a dangerous squad to take out, though. Eagles are a solid favorite based on ‘24 results.

Andy Sandrik: Line Mountain 55, Camp Hill 40: If you have any players from these schools on your high school fantasy team, start them now! 

Adam Kulikowski: Line Mountain 31, Camp Hill 20: Eagles present a stiff test to a Camp Hill squad that appears to be scuffling a bit down the stretch. 

Juniata 42, Halifax 0

Andy Shay: Juniata 48, Halifax 0: Whole stole the Juniata defense last week and made them look like a regular high school defense? That was an outlier in terms of body of work. Wildcats don’t have the horsepower to generate any consistent pressure.

Andy Sandrik: Juniata 49, Halifax 0: After getting smoked for a season-high 40 points last week, Juniata’s proud defense would like nothing more than to make an example out of somebody. 

Adam Kulikowski: Juniata 45, Halifax 6:  The winless Wildcats struggle to put points on the board. Juniata is not a team that you right that woe against. 

Upper Dauphin 47, Newport 14

Andy Shay: Upper Dauphin 44, Newport 14: Did you know the Trojans have not only won three straight after bottoming out at 1-4, but UDA has scored 111 points over the last 12 quarters. The train has left the station.

Andy Sandrik: Upper Dauphin 43, Newport 14: We’ve always known UD can run the ball, but QB Aidan Bingaman throwing four TDs last week showed us there’s another dimension to this Trojans offense. 

Adam Kulikowski: Upper Dauphin 34, Newport 21: The vibes in Newport have been trending up, but knocking off the Trojans presents a new level challenge. 

Steelton-Highspire 49, Susquenita 0

Andy Shay: Steel-High 49, Susquenita 14: Once the pieces for this new-look Rollers outfit fell into place, it kind of looks the same as it ever was in some ways. Bad news for the Blackhawks.

Andy Sandrik: Steel-High 42, Susquenita 7: Rollers have found a new offensive gear during their three-game winning game streak. Not great news for a Susquenita squad still picking up the pieces after allowing 46 points last week.

Adam Kulikowski: Steel-High 45, Susquenita 14: Rollers enter this fray with a three-game winning streak and plenty of momentum to keep the good vibes going. 

Colonial

Big Spring 37, Middletown 11

Andy Shay: Big Spring 35, Middletown 32: Recent form clearly favors Big Spring. This has all the markers of a wild one breaking out. Give me the Bulldogs and their recent form.

Andy Sandrik: Middletown 38, Big Spring 35: Middletown’s allowed over 39 points per contest during its three-game slide. Big Spring’s defense can relate after surrendering 70 last week. Should we expect a barn burner in Newville?

Adam Kulikowski: Big Spring 41, Middletown 38:  Two straight clunkers give me pause picking the Blue Raiders. Bulldogs are winners of three of their last four. 

Boiling Springs 15, Greencastle-Antrim 13

Andy Shay: Greencastle-Antrim 45, Boiling Springs 14: Did you see what the Blue Devils did to Juniata last week – dropping a 40-burger on the Indians’ vaunted defense for win No. 2. Yeah, give me G-A.

Andy Sandrik: Greencastle-Antrim 42, Boiling Springs 14: Anyone else shocked at how thoroughly the Blue Devils dispatched Juniata last week? There will be no postseason for Greencastle, so look for them to play the rest of their schedule like it’s the Super Bowl. 

Adam Kulikowski: Greencastle-Antrim 43, Boiling Springs 13: Five of Greencastle-Antrims eight games have been decided by a one-score margin. This one will not be. 

Milton Hershey 58, West Perry 37

Andy Shay: West Perry 30, Milton Hershey 20: Only the result was missing for West Perry to say they plugged some of the leaks in their 2024 ship. Losing to Trinity by a point is a tough pill to swallow, but beyond that they performed. The result will bear out the fruits of their labor this week.

Andy Sandrik: West Perry 28, Milton Hershey 17: The Mustangs were an extra point away from ending a losing streak against a contending Trinity team last week. I think WP gets over that hump this time.

Adam Kulikowski: West Perry 31, Milton Hershey 14: It’s been a tale of two halves for a Mustangs squad that rode a four-game winning streak before dropping four straight. The time is now for the Mustangs to find their footing again as they sit just outside the playoff cutline. 

Susquehanna Township 40, Trinity 34 (2OT)

Andy Shay: Susquehanna Township 34, Trinity 32: Enjoy this one, folks. All the indicators of a barn burner are in full bloom. Don’t think for a second the T-Rocks don’t believe they are the better team. Hanna will have something to say about that.

Andy Sandrik: Susquehanna Township 28, Trinity 21: I’m easily swayed by big numbers, and the Tribe’s 70-point outburst against a respectable Big Spring squad was certainly a big number.

Adam Kulikowski: Susquehanna Township 35, Trinity 33: This just might be the most intriguing game on the docket this week with the battle for the Colonial division on the line. A win by Trinity and you can hand the division title to the Shamrocks. A win by Twp., and we’ll have to wait one more week to see how things shake out.