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  • Kyle Smith sets record in a 42-6 win

    HERSHEY – Lancaster Catholic received the opening kick off and rode the running of Jordan Stewart down the field.  Stewart’s great running set up a seven yard TD pass by Kyle Smith to Tyler Purvis.

    Delone Catholic had problems on the quarterback center exchange on its first possession giving the ball back to Lancaster Catholic.   This gave Lancaster Catholic great field position.  An illegal shift by Lancaster Catholic negated a big TD run.  Lancaster Catholic scored anyway when Stewart dove in from the one-yard line.  Delone was able to block the extra point try making the score 13-0 in favor of Lancaster Catholic.

    Delone was unable to muster any offense and had to punt. Lancaster Catholic scored again on its next possession when Smith found Purvis again in the end zone.  Smith found Purvis again for the two point try making the score 21-0 in their favor.

    Delone was unable to move into scoring range once again and had to punt.  Kyle Smith continued his stellar night on the next possession when he found Quinn Houser for another TD pass which went for 40 yards.  The extra point try was no good.

    Lancater Catholic got the ball back again after another ineffective offensive try by Delone Catholic.  Smith was able to find Purvis for a three-yard TD pass.  Lancaster Catholic got a two point conversion by Stewart making the score 35-0.

    Delone punted again giving Lancaster Catholic one more try before the half.  Smith almost had another TD pass but it was incomplete in the end zone and time expired for the half.

    Delone Catholic got the ball to start the second half.  A nice pass by Austin Brady to Wesley Smith got the ball down to the Lancaster Catholic 24 yard line.  Delone got its only score of the game when Dustin Reed ran for a 22 yard TD.  The extra point was no good.  The score was now Lancaster Catholic 35 Delone 6.

    Lancaster Catholic had a long sustained drive but it came to end when Matthew Haines picked off a Smith pass.  Delone was unable to move the ball and had to punt from the five-yard line.  Jordan Stewart scored again for Lancaster Catholic on a 12 yard TD run making it 42 to 6.

    Delone got one more chance with the ball but did not have enough time to score with time expiring and giving Lancaster Catholic another District 3 championship.

    NOTE: Kyle Smith threw for 171 yards to set the state passing yardage record held previously by Downingtown East Quarterback Pat Devlin (8,162 yards).  Smith now has 8,174 yards passing.

  • Milton Hershey comes up short on come back bid

    Littlestown got the ball to start the game.  Littlestown was unable to get a first down but instead of punting Matt Koontz faked it and got the first down.  This led to a 55yd Td pass by quarterback Matt Zuber to Mitchell Deaner.

    On the next possession Milton Hershey had the ball inside of the red zone.  Sean Doherty intercepted a pass by Maurice Miller ending the scoring threat however.

    Littlestown went on to capitalize on the turnover when Zuber threw a Td pass to Koontz making the score 14-0 Littlestown.  Milton Hershey had to punt on its next possession.

    When Littlestown got the ball back they fumbled it back to Milton Hershey.  Milton Hershey returned the favor. Miller threw a pass that was intercepted by Brett Quinto.

    Littlestown capitalized again when Tyler Fodor ran for a score making it 21-0.  Milton Hershey turned the ball over once again on its next possession when Koontz picked off another pass.  It appeared to be a touchdown but an illegal block negated the run back.

    Littlestown gave the ball right back to Milton Hershey when Ronald Hunter ran an interception back 66 yards for the score the score was now 21-7.  Littlestown turned the ball over once again on a fumble.

    Milton Hershey got another score when Hunter ran for a score making it 21-14.  Littlestown got the ball one more time before the half but was unable to score.

    Tanner Mitz  intercepted another Miller pass at start of the second half giving the ball back to Littlestown.  Littlestown dodged a bullet when the officials blew a call when they fumbled the ball.  The officials called the runner down.

    Littlestown had to punt but on the snap it went over the punters head and led to a safety.  The score was now 21-16.

    Milton Hershey scored on its next possession when Miller scored on a quarterback keeper giving Milton Hershey its first lead of the game 22-21.  They went for a two-point conversion but were unable to convert.

    Littlestown drove the ball down the field on its next possession but had to settle for a field goal.  Littlestown now had the lead 24-22.  Milton Hershey was unable to score on its next possession and had to punt.  Littlestown made a key fourth down conversion on its next possession, which helped them to take more valuable time off the clock.

    Milton Hershey was able to get the ball back when Mikeal Pecot intercepted a pass inside the five yard line.  Milton Hershey was able to get out of the shadow of its own goal line but on a key third and five Littlestown came up with a big sack making it fourth down and long.  Milton Hershey was unable to convert the fourth and long giving the ball back to Littlestown.  Littlestown then ran the clock out giving them the victory 24-22.

  • Middletown runs over Delone Catholic

    The game was close at the start with both teams punting on their first possession.  On Delone Catholic’s 2nd possession Senior quarterback Noah Landi was intercepted by Junior defensive back Mike Lupa to give Middletown the ball. 

    Middletown had the ball 3rd and short but were unable to convert for a first down and had to punt.  Delone Catholic got the ball into Middletown territory with a nice run by Junior running back Dustin Reed.  This set up a field goal attempt for Delone Catholic but the kick was no good.  Middletown was unable to move into scoring range on their opportunity with the ball and had to punt back to Delone Catholic. 

    Delone on it’s next opportunity with the ball went for it on fourth down but were unable to convert for the first down giving the ball back to Middletown.  Middletown took advantage of the opportunity when junior quarterback Aaron Lupla found senior wide receiver Trey McElwee for a two yard touchdown pass making the score 7-0 Middletown.  When Delone Catholic got the ball back they turned it over once again on another interception.  Middletown took advantage once again when Aaron Lupla ran for the touchdown on a quarterback draw play. 

    The score was now 14-0 Middletown with the lead.  Mike Lupia intercepted another pass on Delone’s next possession killing any chance of the Squires scoring before the half. 

    At the half the score was still 14-0 Middletown.  Middletown got the ball to start the osecnd half and drove the ball all the way for the score.  Running back Rodney Ramsey scored on an 11 yard TD run.  The Raiders were flagged on the extra point attempt.  They still managed to make the try from 35 yards away making the score 21-0 Middletown in control. 

    Delone could not manage to get into scoring range again and had to punt the ball back to Middletown.  Middletown scored on it’s opportunity with the ball when Rodney Ramsey found the end zone making the score 28-0. 

    Delone Catholic went for it on fourth and four on their possession with the ball but were unable to convert when Landi’s pass fell incomplete giving the ball back to the Raiders.  The Raiders went right to work scoring on a 53 yard run by Ramsey making the score 35-0. 

    Delone turned the ball over again on another interception sealing the deal for the Raiders The game ended with the score 35-0 with Middletown coming out the victor.

  • Central York defeats undefeated William Penn

    William Penn started its opening possession on their own 35 yard line but fumbled the ball away to Central York.  Central York capitalized on the turnover when Senior RB DJ Harrison scored on a 28 yard TD run giving Central York the early 7-0 lead. 

    William Penn started its next possession on the 37 yard line and drove the ball all the way inside of the Central York 20 yard line but were unable to convert on a fourth down and short and turned the ball over on downs. 

    Harrison had two more great runs on Centrals next possession.  Harrison scored again on another 28 yard TD run making the score 14-0 Central York.  William Penn went to work on itʼs next drive starting from the 28 yardline.  On second down from their own 31 William Penn scored on a 69 yard TD pass to Senior WR Malik Generett thrown by Senior QB Jordan Davis.  The score was now 14-7 in favor of Central York. 

    On Central Yorkʼs next possession they drove the ball all the way to the William Penn eight yard line but had to settle for a 25 yard FG goal by Senior K Alex Kelly.  The score was now Central York 17 William Penn 7. 

    On William Pennʼs  next opportunity with the ball they caught a break when Central York committed a penalty on a sack giving them a first down.  William Penn took advantage when Davis and Generett hooked up again on a 40 yard TD pass making the score 17-14 at the end of the first quarter.  On Central Yorkʼs next possession they missed a 43 yard field goal giving William Penn nice field position.  William Penn wasnʼt able to take advantage of the field position and had to punt the ball back to Central York.  Central York then had a great 85 yard TD pass called back on a penalty. 

    William Penn missed another great opportunity when they just missed an interception.  On a 3rd and 16 Senior QB Brandon Workinger ran for a first down but the drive stalled and Central York had to punt the ball to William Penn.  On the punt, Senior WR Andre Callum fumbled the ball back to Central York on the 17 yardline giving Central York great field position.  On 2nd down Harrison ran for yet another TD making the score 24-14 Central York. 

    On William Pennʼs next possession they drove the ball inside the 20 of Central York and scored on another Davis TD pass this time to Senior WR Barry Bowman from the 10 yardline making it a 3 point game.  Central York was unable to move the ball into scoring position and had to punt on its next possession.  With little time left in the half William Penn chose to take a Knee and go into half down 24-21.  Central York got the ball to start the 2nd half on the 45 yardline.  William Pennʼs defense tightened up and forced Central York to settle for a 39 yard Kelly FG making the score Central York 27 William Penn 21. 

    Davis fumbled on William Pennʼs next possession but William Penn recovered the fumble.  William Penn had to punt the ball back to Central York.  Central York scored on its opportunity with the ball on another Kelly FG the score was now 30-21.  William Penn started its opportunity with the ball on the 14.  They where unable to move the ball and had to punt. 

    At the end of the third quarter the score was still 30-21.  Central York was unable to move into scoring range and had to punt the ball back to William Penn.  William Penn also punted on its next possession. 

    Central York got the ball in good field position after the punt only traveled 10 yards.  Once again Central York settled for a Kelly FG making the score Central York 33 William Penn 21.  William Penn got the ball to the 25 of Central York on a nice pass by Davis to Generett.  Davis was sacked on the drive setting up a 4th and 18. 

    William Penn went for it on the 4th and 18 and Davis was sacked again giving the ball back to Central York.  Central York took advantage and scored on a 55 yard TD run by Harrison.  The score was now Central York 40 William Penn 21. 

    On William Pennʼs next opportunity with the ball they drove the ball down the field on consistent passing by Davis.  William Penn went for it on fourth and four but were unable to convert and turned the ball over on downs.  Central York used a good dose of running to run time off the clock and then punted the ball back to William Penn.  The game ended with the final score of Central York 40-William Penn 21.

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  • Bermudian Springs Shocks undefeated Delone Catholic with 22-0 Victory

    Delone Catholic recieved the opening kickoff and started its first drive from its own 32 yard line.  Delone drove the ball to the 49 and had to punt.  Bermudian Springs drove the ball to the Delone 40 on their first drive but also had to punt.  Delone started their next drive from their 22 and only managed to get the ball to the  27 yard line and had to punt. 

    Bermudian started its next drive from its 37 yardline.  On the drive Bermudian scored on a 11 yard TD pass.  Senior quarterback  Jordan Selfe completed the 11 yard TD pass to Senior receiver Jacob Stimer giving Bermudian a 7-0 lead. 

    Delone tried to get something started itʼs next possession from its 27 yardline and drove the ball to the Bermudian 38  They went for it on 4th down but did not convert giving the ball back to the Eagles. 

    Bermudian Springs wasteded no time gaining momentum agaain.  The Eagles scored on their next possession on a 26 yard field goal by Senior Kicker Eric Caldwell making the score 10-0 Eagles. 

    On Delone’s next drive, Junior Dustin Reed had a great run but it was negated by a penalty.  Delone just missed another big play on a pass when Jacob Stimer knocked the pass out of the hands of Senior TE Allen Neidererʼs hands.  The score at the half was 10-0 Eagles. 

    The Eagles scored on their first possession of the 2nd half when Selfe completed a TD pass to Senior RB Adam Stroup.  The extra point was no good making the score 16-0 Eagles. 

    On the kickoff Reed had a great return for Delone.  Delone drove the ball all the way to Bermudian seven yard line but lost the ball on a fumble by Senior QB Noah Landi that was recovered by Bermudian Springs Junior, defensive tackle Jeff Racine. 

    Bermudian took advantage of the opportunity by scoring on a 10 yard TD run by Senior RB Preston Green.  Greenʼs 25 yard run set up the touchdown.  Bermudian attempted a 2pt conversion but failed to convert. 

    On the following drive Delone once again drove the ball all the way to the Bermudian 7 but Landi fumbled the ball away.  Delone Catholic got another chance when Bermudian was forced to punt the ball back to Delone on its next possession. 

    When Delone got the ball back they drove the ball deep into Bermudian territory again.  Landi came through on fourth down completing a pass to give Delone a chance to score but the drive came to an end when Landi was intercepted by Preston Green sealing the deal for the Eagles.  The final score was 22-0.

  • Steel High runs over Middletown 40-14

    The opening kickoff pinned Steelton Highspire on the two yard line.  The Middletown Blue Raiders got their first chance with the ball when SR Jaime Reitzi intercepted a pass by SR quarterback Andre Campbell.  The interception gave the ball to Middletown on the Steel High 20 yard line.  The Blue Raiders scored on a 3 yard TD run by SO Rodney Ramsey giving Middletown a 7-0 lead.  When Steel High got the ball they unleashed their running attack led by SR Jeremiah Young.  Young got the running game going taking the ball from the Steel High 23 all the way to the Middletown 14.  Middletown managed to get a sack for a loss of nine yards setting up a 3rd and 17 for Steel High.  On the next play Steel High SR Justin Williams scored on a TD pass from Campbell making the score even at 7 apiece.  Middletown started its next drive on the 18 and drove the ball into Steel High territory.  A catch by Middletown SR Kory Seiders set up a FG attempt which missed from 30+ yards.  At the end of the first quarter of play the score was 7-7. 

    On Steel Highʼs next drive they converted a 4th and three when SR Jordan Smith took the ball and ran for the fist down.  Steel High eventually scored on a first down 12 yard TD run by Young giving Steel High a 14-7 lead.  On Middletownʼs next drive they had the ball at the 40 but suffered a loss on a combined sack by SR Dushawn Beecher and JR Jordan Perry Setting up a 2nd and 16.  Middletown SR quarterback Aaron Lupia connected with SR Trey McElwee for a first down on a big 3rd down conversion but were unable to muster anymore offense and had to punt.  Steel High got another big run from Young on its next opportunity with the ball.  Young took the ball from Steel Highʼs 25 to the 33 of Middletown.  Campbell converted another big 3rd down when he found Jordan Smith for the first down.  Campbell then scored on a 19-yard TD run making the score Steel High 21-7 over Middletown.  Middletown got a break on its next drive when Jordan Smith was called for a personal foul giving Middletown a first down in Steel High territory.  With 20 seconds left in the half Middletown turned the ball over on downs to Steel High.  Jeremiah then proceeded to run the ball for a 60 yard TD run.  The extra point was no good making the half time score 27-7 in favor of Steel High. 

    On the Kickoff SR Marcus Hile ran the ball out to the 36 giving Middletown decent field position.  On 3rd and 7 Middletown got a big first down on a nice catch by McElwee.  But the drive was brought to an end on an interception by JR Jeff Davis.  On Steel Highʼs next possession they converted a 4th and 7 for a touch down when Campbell found Jordan Smith in the back of the endzone for the score making the score 34-7. 

    Middletown scored on its next possession when SR Nate long found the endzone on a TD run making the score 34-14.  Steel High scored again when they got the ball back and Campbell ran the ball 53 yards for the score.  The extra point was blocked making the score 40-14. 

    Campbell got the ball back for the Rollers when he picked off a Aaron Lupia pass at the 22 yardline.  The Rollers ended up punting the ball back to the Raiders.  The Raiders gave the ball back to the Rollers on downs.  Rollers started to run the clock out but gave the ball back to the Raiders on downs.  Raiders had the ball within scoring range but failed to do so and the game ended with a Steel High 40-14 victory.  Jeremiah Young ended the game with 278 yards rushing.

     

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  • Dover vs. South Western

    The game opened with the Dover Eagles receiving the ball first.  Dover was unable to move the ball into scoring position and had to punt.  The South Western Mustangs scored on their initial drive on a touchdown run by Senior Zac Scott making the score South Western 7 Dover 0. 

    On Doverʼs next possession Senior quarterback Steven Ferry fumbled the ball back to South Western.  South Western put another score on the board when Senior quarterback David Sager threw a 41-yard TD pass to Senior Drew Sneeringer putting the Mustangs up 14-0.  On Doverʼs next possession they drove the ball into South Western territory but had to punt.  South Western drove the ball deep into Dover territory on their next possession but had to settle for a FG by Senior Zac Kruger making the score Mustangs 17 Eagles 0.  On the drive South Western Quarterback David Sager was injured and did not return to the game. 

    Dover had to punt again on the following possession.  On South Westernʼs next drive junior quarterback Ian Smith came in to replace injured quarterback David Sager.  Smith had a nice run on 4th and about 3 yards for a first down to set up a touch down run by junior fullback J.R. Mummert.  The score was now Mustangs 24 Eagles 0. 

    On Doverʼs next opportunity with the ball, senior running back Vaughn Hebron had a great run taking the ball from Doverʼs 20 all the way to the South Western 22-yard line.  A pass from Ferry to senior receiver Andy Wolfgang set up a six-yard TD run by Hebron putting Dover on the board for the first time making the score Mustangs 24 Eagles 7. 

    South Western had one more opportunity with the ball before half and missed a 38-yard field goal attempt.  On South Westernʼs first drive of the secondnd half Smith was intercepted by senior defensive back Carlos Rivera.  Dover was unable to do anything with the opportunity and had to punt the ball away.  South Western scored on itʼs next chance with the ball when junior Jeb Shipley ran the ball in from 25 yards out putting South Western up 31-7.  Dover punted once again on its following possession.  And at the end of the thirdrd quarter the score was still 31-7. 

    On South Westernʼs next possession they went for it on fourth down and converted once again setting up a TD run by J.R. Mummert putting the Mustangs up 38-7.  On Doverʼs following possession quarterback Steven Ferry completed a pass to Rivera setting up a three yard TD run by Hebron making the score 38-14. 

    On the ensuing kickoff senior Chris Helwig had a great return for South Western and would have scored if not for Hebron catching him and making the tackle.  South Western scored once again on a five yard TD run by senior Mike Brant.  The score was now 45-14.  On the  Kickoff Rivera took the ball all the way to the house for a Dover score making the score 45-21.  On the Mustangʼs next drive they scored once again on a 36-yard TD run by junior Kyle King.  The extra point was no good making the score 51-21 and that would be the final score.

    Stats of note
    Dover
                 140 yards rushing
                 82 yards passing

    Hebron 130 yards rushing

    South Western
                  462 yards rushing
                    74 yards passing

    Mummert 136 yards rushing, Shipley 107 yards rushing

  • Biglerville defeats Northeastern 31-0

    Northeastern took the opening kickoff and ran it to their 43-yard line.  They ran the ball three times for a first down.  Then on the next set of downs they went for it on fourth and five and were unable to make it. Biglerville took over on downs. 

    Biglerville was unable to do anything offensively on its first opportunity with the ball and had to punt.  The punt pinned Northeastern on it’s own ten yard line.  After being sacked, Northeastern had to punt from its own two yard line.  Biglerville took control of the ball on the 43 and went to work.  Jarred Picarelli had a great run to set up a four yard touchdown run by Parker Showers to give the Canners a 7-0 lead.  Northeastern got the ball at its 31 but turned the ball over on downs.  Biglerville scored on the following drive with a 14-yard TD pass by Picarelli to Mike Wagner giving Biglerville a 14-0 lead.  Northeastern once again went for it on 4th down but were called for a false start penalty.  The penalty forced them to punt from the 38-yard line. 

    On the ensuing drive Biglerville went for it on 4th and 12 and scored when Picarelli threw a 20-yard TD pass to Wagner making it 21-0 Biglerville.  Northeastern once again went for it on 4th down and turned the ball over on downs.  Biglerville scored once more before the half on a 21-yard TD pass by Picarelli to Nic Lieberum making the score 28-0 Biglerville at the half.  Biglerville took the second half kickoff to the 40 yard line of Northeastern.  Biglervilleʼs drive stalled and they settled for a 22-yard field goal by kicker Matt Guise making the score 31-0 Biglerville. 

    On the next drive the ball was fumbled twice on one play.  Northeastern fumbled the ball and Biglerville recovered it but fumbled it right back to Northeastern giving Northeastern a first down.  Northeastern was unable to muster up much offense and had to punt. 

    On the following Biglerville possession, Shawn Hansel picked off a Picarelli pass on the 42-yard line.  Northeastern was once again forced to go for it on fourth down and turned the ball over on downs. 

    Biglerville once again having the ball turned it over on a fumble which gave Northeastern the ball at the 41 yardline.  Northeastern finally got into scoring position on a 29-yard run on a reverse play by Patrick Hilbert putting the ball at the Biglerville five.  But Northeasternʼs quarterback Roger Eaton fumbled the ball when Biglerville got pressure up the middle hitting the quarterback in the backfield.  Neither team was able to score after this point and the game ended in a 31-0 Victory for Biglerville.