High School Football: Mid-Penn Conference News and Notes
Each week, we’ll take a look through the Mid-Penn Conference, highlighting notes that stood out to us and news you need to know.
Week 3 provided a record-breaking performance from a lad from CD East; an emotional tribute to fallen servicemen and women, a nod to a Liberty Division team showing some promise and a peek at what a pair of former Mid-Penn stars accomplished at the next level.
Here are five observations from the week that was and the weeks coming up. To share updates on your team for a future edition of our News & Notes, email us at 4thdownmagazine@gmail.com.
Jared Porter sets CD East record
Central Dauphin East has a new single game record holder for touchdowns in a game. Jared Porter etched his name in the record books Friday night with six scores to propel the Panthers to a 60-6 victory against Northeastern. And he did it on just nine touches, highlighted by a 76-yard touchdown run and a 65-yard touchdown reception. He racked up 308 total yards on the evening, just 8 shy of Chase Edmond’s record. Edmonds, now playing in the NFL in Tampa Bay, also held the touchdown record until Porter eclipsed the mark. Cheers to you, Mr. Porter!
Gold Star Moms night at Central Dauphin
Central Dauphin held its ninth annual Gold Star Moms Game Friday night. Fifteen players and cheerleaders were paired with the families of soldiers who were killed in service. The team also honored former player Harrison Fenstemaker, who was killed in 2018 in a drunk-driving accident. Suzanne Sheaffer developed the annual tribute in 2014 after her son, Billy, died while serving. Those honored Friday included (player & cheerleader: honored serviceman):
- Grady Curry and Haila Boyle: Sgt. John Thomas Bubeck
- Joey Bass and Nyla Burston: Specialist (SP4) Reuben Louis Garnett
- Kellen Phillips and Morgan: 2nd Lt. Fredrick “Fritz” Fromm
- Jeff Franz and Alexa Ziser: Lance Cpl. Jesse Ryan Tracey
- Kaiden Palmer and Jasmyne Dyer: Pfc. Samuel Lee McDonald
- Andrew Simpler and Lexi Herchelroath: Gunnery Sgt. Justin E. Schmalsteig
- Kannyon Miller and Avery Trimble: Lance Cpl. Nicholas B. Morrison
- Matteo Pellegrini and Makenzie Bender: Airman 1st Class Trent A. Grovve
- Andrew Kurtz and Marissa Hagy: Specialist (SP4) Michael Jones
- Kolton Sheeler, Kayla Bishop and Ella Cassivi: Petty Officer Second Class William C. Trapnell IV
- Collier Book, Lily Mubbala: Specialist (SPC) Donald Wade Woodward
- Zack Temple and Carinne Lepley: Specialist Martin Wilson Kondor
- Anthony Robsock and Kylie Burd: Marine Staff Sgt. Christopher Kenley Aldric Slutman
- Miles Copper and Alaina Hower: Cpl. Jonathan D. Faircloth
- Elijah McDonald and Phoebe Eldridge: Specialist Zachary Ryan Clouser
- Evan Bushong and Rachel Kelly: Harrison Freeman Fenstemaker
Halifax already surpassing recent seasons
Let’s take a moment to throw some love to the Halifax Wildcats. A quick peek at the Liberty Division standings shows the Wildcats alone at the top of the mountain with a 2-1 overall record. This group has already achieved more in the win-loss column than any squad since 2018’s 11-2 juggernaut. And more good times could be ahead with a winnable matchup against James Buchanan on tap in Week 4. A 3-1 start would look mighty good for a club that has not notched more than one victory over the last four campaigns.
Former Northern star Zach Mowchan gets collegiate start
Former Northern linebacker Zach Mowchan earned his first career start at Eastern Michigan University on Saturday against Minnesota. Mowchan forced a fumble and notched two solo tackles and three assists in a 25-6 loss to the Golden Gophers. The former Polar Bear concluded his high school career in 2021 with a stellar senior season that included 86 tackles, 12 for loss, a sack, two interceptions, a fumble returned 80 yards for a touchdown and three passes defended. He also earned recognition as PennLive’s Defensive Player of Year and a roster slot in the East-West All-Star Game.
Ex-McDevitt WR Tyshawn Russell scores for South Carolina
One more first for a former Mid-Penn star. Former Bishop McDevitt wide out Tyshawn Russell hauled in his first touchdown as a South Carolina Gamecock — and he did it in eye-popping fashion. Check out his 50-yard reception:
Looks real familiar!! Congrats @TyShawnR_22 ‼️ https://t.co/DSMDSK0z4F
— Ryan Mackes (@RMackes) September 10, 2023
High School Football: Eric F. Epler’s State Football Rankings After Week 3
CLASS 6A
Rank – Team – District – Record – Previous
1. St. Joseph’s Prep (12) — 2-1 – 1
2. Pittsburgh C.C. (7) — 3-0 – 2
3. North Allegheny (7) — 3-0 – 3
4. Parkland (11) — 3-0 – 4
5. Central Bucks West (1) — 3-0 – 6
6. Nazareth (11) – 3-0 – 7
7. Central York (3) — 3-0 – 9
8. Manheim Township (3) — 3-0 – NR
9. Downingtown East (1) — 3-0 – 10
10. Mount Lebanon (7) — 3-0 – NR
Teams to watch: Central Dauphin (3) 2-1, Garnet Valley (1) 2-1, Harrisburg (3) 2-1, Spring-Ford (1) 3-0, State College (6) 1-1.
CLASS 5A
Rank – Team – District – Record – Previous
1. Imhotep Charter (12) — 3-0 – 1
2. West Chester Rustin (1) – 2-0 – 3
3. Penn Hills (7) – 3-0 – 5
4. Roman Catholic (12) – 3-0 – 4
5. Cathedral Prep (10) – 1-1 – 6
6. Exeter Township (3) — 3-0 – 9
7. Plymouth-Whitemarsh (1) — 2-0 – 8
8. Strath Haven (1) – 3-0 – 7
9. Peters Township (7) — 3-0 – 10
10. Pine-Richland (7) – 1-2 – 2
Teams to watch: Cocalico (3) 2-1, Southern Lehigh (11) 3-0, Upper St. Clair (7) 3-0, Whitehall (11) 2-1.
CLASS 4A
Rank – Team – District – Record – Previous
1. Bishop McDevitt (3) – 3-0 – 1
2. Aliquippa (7) – 2-0 – 2
3. Thomas Jefferson (7) – 3-0 – 3
4. Allentown C.C. (11) – 3-0 – 6
5. Pope John Paul II (1) – 3-0 – 5
6. Jersey Shore (4) – 2-0-1 – 9
7. Selinsgrove (4) – 2-0-1 – 10
8. McKeesport (7) – 2-1 – 7
9. Manheim Central (3) — 2-1 – 4
10. Lampeter-Strasburg (3) — 3-0 – NR
Teams to watch: Armstrong (7) 2-1, Bethlehem Catholic (11) 3-0, Bonner-Prendergast (12) 1-1, Central Valley (7) 2-1, Twin Valley (3) 3-0.
CLASS 3A
Rank – Team – District – Record – Previous
1. Belle Vernon (7) – 2-0 – 1
2. Wyomissing (3) – 3-0 – 2
3. Avonworth (7) – 3-0 – 4
4. Neumann-Goretti (12) – 1-1 – 5
5. Scranton Prep (2) – 3-0 – 6
6. Loyalsock (4) – 2-1 – 3
7. North Schuylkill (11) – 2-1 – 7
8. Danville (4) — 3-0 – 8
9. West Perry (3) — 3-0 – 9
10. Central (6) — 3-0 – 10
Teams to watch: Beaver Area (7) 3-0, Elizabeth-Forward (7) 3-0, Northwestern Lehigh (11) 3-0, Sharon (10) 3-0, St. Mary’s (9) 3-0.
CLASS 2A
Rank – Team – District – Record – Previous
1. Southern Columbia (4) – 3-0 – 1
2. Farrell (10) – 3-0 – 2
3. Westinghouse (8) – 2-0 – 4
4. Trinity (3) – 2-1 – 3
5. Richland (6) – 3-0 – 6
6. Mount Carmel (4) — 2-1 – 7
7. Central Clarion (9) — 3-0 – 8
8. Bald Eagle Area (6) — 3-0 – 9
9. Washington (7) — 3-0 – NR
10. Troy (4) — 3-0 – NR
Teams to watch: Dunmore (2) 2-1, Executive Education (11) 2-1, Imani Christian (7) 2-1, Steel Valley (1-1), Williams Valley (11) 2-1.
CLASS 1A
Rank – Team – District – Record – Previous
1. Steelton-Highspire (3) — 3-0 – 1
2. Bishop Canevin (7) — 2-0 – 2
3. Canton (4) — 3-0 – 3
4. Northern Bedford (5) — 3-0 – 4
5. Lackawanna Trail (2) – 3-0 – 6
6. Brockway (9) — 3-0 – 7
7. Windber (5) — 3-0 – 8
8. Minersville (11) — 3-0 – 9
9. Redbank Valley (9) — 3-0 – 10
10. Cornell (7) — 3-0 NR
Teams to watch: Greensburg C.C. (7) 2-1, Lakeview (10) 3-0, Muncy (4) 2-1, Rochester (7) 2-0, South Side (7) 3-0.
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Jyzaiah Bonilla, sr., RB, Catasauqua: Slowing down Bonilla proved to be quite the challenge Friday night for Marian Catholic. The do-it-all playmaker hauled in six passes for 110 yards and a pair of scores. He also added 77 more stripes on the ground to account for 187 of the team’s 298 total yards in a 28-0 victory.
Colm McGroarty, sr., RB, Mahanoy Area: McGroarty will likely remember his performance in Week 3 for years to come. The senior touched the ball 17 times and made the most of each possession, hauling in two passes for 100 yards and a pair of touchdowns in a 40-0 shutout of Panther Valley. He also rushed for 85 more ticks on 15 carries — and two more touchdowns.
Aiden Myers, sr., RB, Schuylkill Haven: Myers didn’t reach the end zone Friday night against Williams Valley, but he sure did carry the load for Schuylkill Haven in a 24-21 victory. Myers rushed for 183 yards on 24 carries, a 7.6-yards-per-carry average in a tight matchup against a quality opponent.
Damian Tyminski, sr., WR, Pen Argyl: Tyminski turned in a stellar performance in a 16-12 loss to Northern Lehigh Friday night. On an evening when his quarterback, Brad Rissmiller, nearly reached 300 yards passing, Tyminski found himself as the featured accomplice. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound target hauled in 10 receptions for 167 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
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Drew Branstetter, so., QB, Camp Hill: Branstetter lit up Upper Dauphin in a 42-20 to lead the Lions to a 3-0 start, throwing for 346 yards (23 of 35 passing), five touchdowns and an interception. He hit four different receivers for scores, including two to Noah Doi.
Miles Copper, sr., RB/LB, Central Dauphin: We wouldn’t call it an efficient day, but the results speak for themselves. Copper scored four times (three on the ground) in the Rams’ 35-13 win over Coatesville. He finished with 19 carries for 39 yards, an 18-yard TD reception and five tackles (one for loss) on defense.
Lex Cyrus, so., WR, Susquehanna Township: The blue-chip recruit nearly cleared 200 yards in this one, finishing with seven catches for 193 yards and two touchdowns as ‘Hanna popped Middletown 28-13. Cyrus scored one of his TDs on a 70-yard pop pass.
Noah Doi, jr., RB/DB, Camp Hill: Doi did a bit of everything in the Lions’ 40-20 win over Upper Dauphin, rushing for 63 yards and a TD and hauling in five passes for 113 stripes and a pair of TDs. He also caused a fumble on defense.
Grant Hall, jr., RB, Big Spring: One week after a monumental Little Brown Jug win, Hall led a 47-0 Bulldogs rout of Newport with 200 yards of total offense (129 rushing, 71 receiving) and four touchdowns on 10 total touches. He scored on runs of 7, 49 and 48 yards and added a 31-yard TD reception in the blowout.
Riley Harmon, sr., QB, Chambersburg: Harmon carved up Waynesboro in a 40-20 victory, tossing for 301 yards and three scores on 20-of-33 passing. His season-best performance included TD tosses of 4, 18 and 23 yards to three different receivers.
Nathan Lusk, sr., WR/LB, Cedar Cliff: Lusk caught three passes for 75 yards and a TD, but he really shined on defense with a pair of interceptions, leading a 43-6 rout of McCaskey on Friday. One he took back 26 yards for a TD, and the other would have been a pick-6, too, if not for a blocking penalty on the return.
Messiah Mickens, so., RB, Trinity: Mickens briefly exited the game with an injury but still finished with 145 yards and an 85-yard touchdown, giving power Wyomissing everything it could handle in the Shamrocks’ 35-34 loss.
Keith Oates III, sr., QB/LB, East Pennsboro: A regular nominee in these parts, Oates led a thrilling 34-28 comeback win over Milton Hershey for the 3-0 Panthers. Oates threw for 254 yards (12 of 22 passing) and ran for 41 more (nine carries). His 13-yard TD run with 23 seconds left to play won the game, capping a four-score performance.
Marcus Quaker, sr., QB, West Perry: The surging Mustangs (3-0) were tested in a 39-21 win over Juniata. But Quaker was up to the challenge, throwing for 156 yards, rushing for 76 more and accounting three passing TDs (two to Bryce Smith, one to Ian Goodling) and a 7-yard rush to the end zone.
Angel Roberts, sr., WR, Milton Hershey: Roberts shined in the Trojans’ 34-28 loss to East Pennsboro hauling in seven balls for 155 yards and a pair of touchdowns, which covered 77 and 22 yards. The latter briefly gave MH a 28-21 lead in the fourth quarter.
Dakota Sary, sr., RB, Lower Dauphin: Sary was good for nearly 25 yards every time he touched the ball Friday night, finishing with eight carries, 195 yards and a score in the Falcons’ 30-0 win over Elizabethtown. The senior scored in the first quarter on a 72-yard sprint.
Rico Scott, sr., WR, Bishop McDevitt: The Alabama verbal commit sliced up La Salle College in a 47-21 win in one of the best receiving performances of the young season in the midstate. Scott racked up 210 yards and three touchdowns (64, 10 and 69 yards) on eight completions from QB Stone Saunders (13 of 21 for 318 yards of his own).
Jasper Shepps, so., WR/DB/P, Juniata: Shepps caught 13 passes for 189 stripes and a touchdown as Juniata provided West Perry its first scare of the season before losing 39-21. He also recorded six tackles, an interception, two punts for an average of 43.5 yards and returned two kicks for 48 total yards.
Josh Smith, jr., WR/DB, Mechanicsburg: The Wildcats’ offense was a full throttle Friday, with Smith smashing the gas pedal in a 49-30 win vs. Red Land. The junior caught three touchdowns (66, 23 and 12 yards) from Eli Reider (284 yards, 4 TDs) to finish with a career-high seven-catch, 175-yard night. He also had a pick and two tackles.
High School Football: Saturday Morning QB: Wyomissing stuns Trinity; CD notches impressive victory against Coatesville; running game powers Hershey; and Keith Oates III fuels last-second victory for East Pennsboro
Sure this type of loss by Trinity is going to sting. The Shamrocks, a Class 2A squad, had the king of Class 3A, Wyomissing, on the ropes in the second half Friday night at COBO Field.
The T-Rocks led by 20 midway through the third quarter before going quiet offensively, and slowly the powerful Spartans and that Wing-T offense went to work.
A touchdown inside the final 15 seconds on, of all things, a pass from QB Logan Hyde to Justice Hardy from the 2-yard line, vaulted Wyomissing to a 35-34 victory. Yeah that will cut pretty deep.
However, Trinity now knows it can play on a big-boy field with an elite team, and that will serve them well moving forward. Winning would have been an upset and the icing on the cake. Showing you belong under the bright lights with Wyomissing is the hidden value proposition here.
Sure, Trinity blocked two punts for touchdowns. And running back Messiah Mickens broke free early for an 85-yard touchdown early in the first quarter to account for 21 of the T-Rocks’ 34 points. Bottom line is they are capable of playing at the next level.
Mickens came away from that early long run a little hobbled and didn’t play the remainder of the first half. He came back for the second half but was clearly not 100%.
Wyomissing is very good. It demands your very best. And 48 minutes is a lot of clock against a team at that level.
Central Dauphin dominates Coatesville at The Speedway
Central Dauphin is fully prepared for its slate of Mid-Penn Commonwealth Division games after going 2-1 against a trio of quality non-conference opponents — Central York, Wilson and Coatesville.
The previously undefeated and No. 8-ranked Red Raiders from District 1 had no say in the outcome at The Speedway Friday night. The Rams played a complete game and dominated Coatesville pretty much from start to finish.
More than anything, Central Dauphin looked football fast. Coatesville has a wealth of talent, speed and size to play with most opponents. On this night the Red Raiders were cooked by the latter stages of the third quarter when CD went up 35-7 on its way to a comfortable three-touchdown victory.
CD’s defense was a work in progress through eight quarters. That jump you hear coaches talk about? It was evident that it took place for the Rams’ unit in Week 3.
It wasn’t a given Central Dauphin would win any of these opening three games. The Rams had plenty of questions heading into this season after a well-below-standards 2022 campaign. Two wins provides some answers. It wasn’t just that CD dispatched Coatesville, it’s the manner in which the Rams did it.
Hershey’s Angel Cabrera powers Trojans past Dallastown
Hershey is 3-0 after dispatching Dallastown at The Concrete Palace behind a bullish running game powered by 230-pound running back/linebacker Angel Cabrera. There’s an old-school feel to the way Cabrera runs the rock, but what stood out in the 35-19 victory over the Wildcats Friday night was the Trojans’ offensive line.
This isn’t your standard modern zone blocking offensive line, either. Sure there’s some zone read mixed in, but the way this group absolutely took over this game was with a combination of counter trey’s — where the guard and tackle from the opposite side of the run pull and lead the play off tackle — and old fashioned traps inside the tackles.
Hershey did enjoy a decided size advantage up front against Dallastown, but it almost didn’t matter how well they executed their blocks in space.
Dallastown hit some big plays to keep it close most of the way, and the Wildcats also had a crucial touchdown on a kickoff return called back, but overall the Trojans are 3-0 behind an offense that has already scored 106 points. Tougher tests are coming down the pipe, but when your bread is buttered by a workhorse back and an offensive line that is executing at another level, you will be in plenty of games.
Last-second heroics lift Panthers past Milton Hershey
East Pennsboro is making a strong case as a team to be wary of in the Colonial Division. The Panthers are 3-0 after coming from behind to edge previously unbeaten Milton Hershey with a touchdown inside the final minute.
This was a dead even matchup all the way, and it was clear neither team was going to knock the other off its mark. The Panthers never led until QB Keith Oates III scored from 9 yards out with 29 seconds showing on the clock. Oates was the catalyst, throwing for 254 yards on only 12 completions.
Chasing the Spartans all game after falling behind 14-0 in the first quarter can be exhausting. Milton Hershey can press the gas when ahead. But midway through the final quarter, the Panthers pulled to within 28-27 with a JJ Gossard short touchdown run, then missed the extra point. Those are gut punches to most teams. Undaunted, they came up with a stop on defense and drove 70-plus yards down the field to enter Mid-Penn action unscathed.
Third down was the ultimate difference maker on the scoreboard. The Panthers converted at a 64% clip (7 for 11), while the Spartans were just 5 for 15 on third and fourth down combined.
High School Football: A first look at Andy Shay’s Elite 11 Rankings
| 11. | Trinity | 2-1 | 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What a tough loss for the T-Rocks after enjoying a 20-point lead midway through the third quarter. The Spartans demand a full 48 minutes to knock them over. Quality loss — Shamrocks belong here. | ||||
| 10. | Steel-High | 3-0 | 10 | |
| This wasn’t expected to be an easy game for the Rollers at the South Philly Supersite against West Catholic. And it wasn’t. Still another quality win for the Rollers, this one by a touchdown. | ||||
| 9. | Wyomissing | 3-0 | 7 | |
| Down three scores on the road in the third quarter and you employ a powerful Wing-T offense. Not exactly the recipe for a comeback against an upstart No. 11 Trinity team trying to make a name for itself. The Spartans showed their class with that rally. | ||||
| 8. | Exeter Township | 3-0 | 8 | |
| Still plenty of firepower in the Eagles’ arsenal with 127 points scored, including hanging 49 on West York. | ||||
| 7. | Manheim Central | 2-1 | 4 | |
| Blitzed by previous No. 9 Cocalico and had little say in the outcome as well. Talk about a shock to the system. Barons’ defense has a long week ahead after surrendering 48. | ||||
| 6. | Cocalico | 2-1 | 9 | |
| A three-touchdown victory over the previously No. 4-ranked Barons from Manheim Central. And the Eagles scored 48 points. Whoa! | ||||
| 5. | State College | 1-1 | 6 | |
| After a nearly three-hour delay Friday night the Little Lions’ game with Hollidaysburg was canceled. Not postponed, full out canceled. There has to be a reason, right? A field wasn’t available Saturday? The game was scheduled to be at Hollidaysburg, so no direct Penn State Saturday home game conflict? That’s disappointing to hear. | ||||
| 4. | Central York | 3-0 | 5 | |
| One week after being slowed to a grind offensively by Cumberland Valley, the Panthers exploded on Hempfield for 57. | ||||
| 3. | Harrisburg | 2-1 | 2 | |
| Veteran Cougars coach Cal Everett said what happened Saturday at Manheim Township was “either a loss or a lesson,” and he was spot on because Harrisburg was schooled by the Blue Streaks. | ||||
| 2. | Manheim Township | 3-0 | 3 | |
| All the pieces are in place and the right notes are being played. This Blue Streaks squad just delivered a message to all of District 3 Class 6A by drilling previous No. 2 Harrisburg by 31 points. | ||||
| 1. | Bishop McDevitt | 3-0 | 1 | |
| For the third straight week the Crusaders trailed, only this time they provided the answer in the first half against La Salle College. Three touchdown passes from Stone Saunders to Rico Scott will do the trick against almost anybody. | ||||
Pennsylvania high school football: Scores, highlights from Week 3 in Mid-Penn Conference and midstate
Week 3 of the Pennsylvania high school football season marks the final full week of non-league play in the Mid-Penn Conference.
After this, all five divisions will begin to take shape in what has the makings of a crazy 2023 season. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Non-conference play still provides plenty of intriguing, especially on the heels of some record-setting performances and a few upsets across the midstate.
As always, bookmark this page on your phone, laptop or tablet to follow every matchup and see every highlight from the Mid-Penn and some of the teams in the Colonial-Schuylkill League. We’ll update scores throughout the night on this page, and you can follow our Twitter feed below for minute-by-minute updates.
PIAA football: Week 3 Mid-Penn analysis, staff picks and previews
Each week 4th Down Magazine will preview the weekend slate, predict the winners and provide extra analysis. Here’s everything to get you ready for Week 3 of the PIAA high school football season:
- Who’s gonna win? The 4th Down crew picks Week 3’s matchups
- Mid-Penn notebook: McDevitt o-line answers the call, CV’s woes, more
- Elite 11: See Andy Shay’s District 3 power rankings after Week 2
- PIAA football rankings: See Eric Epler’s state rankings from Class 6A to 1A
- See who is the Week 2 Mid-Penn Player of the Week
- See who is the Week 2 Colonial-Schuylkill Player of the Week
And if you missed any of our season previews, you can catch up here:
- Mid-Penn Commonwealth breakdown: Top players, predicted standings and more
- Mid-Penn Keystone breakdown: Top players, predicted standings and more
- Mid-Penn Colonial breakdown: Top players, predicted standings and more
- Mid-Penn Capital breakdown: Top players, predicted standings and more
- Mid-Penn Liberty breakdown: Top players, predicted standings and more
Mid-Penn Conference football schedule and scores: Week 3 results
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Friday’s games
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- Altoona 35, Mifflin County 0 Final
- William Penn at Carlisle, Rescheduled for Monday at 7 p.m.
- Central Dauphin 35, Coatesville 13 Final
- CD East 60, Northeastern 6 Final
- Chambersburg 40, Waynesboro 20 Final
- Spring-Ford 63, Cumberland Valley 17 Final
- Manheim Township 38, Harrisburg 6 Final
- State College at Hollidaysburg Cancelled
- Mechanicsburg 49, Red Land 30 Final
- Bishop McDevitt 47, La Salle College 21 Final
- Cedar Cliff 43 McCaskey 6 Final
- Hershey 35, Dallastown 19 Final
- Lower Dauphin 30, Elizabethtown 0 Final
- Palmyra 21, Donegal 14 Final
- Susquehanna Township 28, Middletown 13 Final
- East Pennsboro 34, Milton Hershey 28 Final
- Greencastle-Antrim 35, Delone Catholic 21 Final
- Dover 39, Northern 14 Final
- Shippensburg 14, Spring Grove 6 Final
- Big Spring 47, Newport 0 Final
- Gettysburg 21, Boiling Springs 7 (Suspended, will resume Monday at 5 p.m.)
- Camp Hill 42, Upper Dauphin 20 Final
- Wyomissing 35, Trinity 34 Final
- West Perry 39, Juniata 21 Final
- Halifax 53, Hancock (Md.) 6 Final
- James Buchanan 6, Biglerville 0 (Suspended, will resume Monday at 6 p.m.)
- Tri-Valley 23, Line Mountain 14 Final
- Schuylkill Valley 48, Susquenita 14 Final
- North Schuylkill 48, Pine Grove 0 Final
- Schuylkill Haven 24, Williams Valley 21 Final
Saturday’s games
- Steel-High 29, West Catholic (Philadelphia) 22
Pennsylvania high school football live updates and highlights
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Colonial-Schuylkill League Player of the Week: Alex Achenbach
A week after he finished second in the polls, Williams Valley stud Alex Achenbach is the Week 2 4th Down Magazine Player Colonial-Schuylkill League Player of the Week.
The dynamic running back and safety put on one of the best shows of the young season in all of Pennsylvania last week, slicing up rival Pine Grove for 343 yards and five touchdowns on just 14 carries in a 48-6 thumping. That’s an average of one TD in less than three carries. And the senior caught a 33-yard pass. Oh, and we almost forgot what Achenbach did on defense — two interceptions, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
There are some big-time Achenbach fans out there, too. A week after he earned more than 4,000 votes, he picked up 5,715 this week to be Minersville senior back/linebacker Luke Stevenosky (3,827 votes). There were a total of 10,696 votes cast this week.
Achenbach and the Vikings return to action Friday against Schuylkill Haven at 7 p.m.