Shane Lux | October 26, 2026
Greenville 52, Conneaut 28
Facing a late-game rally, Landon Porter took control and led Greenville to a crucial win. Porter exploded for three touchdowns in the final 12 minutes, carrying the Trojans to a 52-28 victory over Conneaut on Thursday night. The win marks Greenville’s seventh of the season and successfully snaps a two-game losing streak. Conneaut, which fell to 2-7, mounted a furious late-game comeback attempt. Trailing 30-14 entering the fourth quarter, the Eagles cut the deficit to a single possession after quarterback Mason Stone connected with Brayden Feeney on a 6-yard touchdown strike. A successful two-point conversion brought the score to 30-22 and threatened Greenville’s lead. Then, the Porter show began. The Trojans’ star back answered immediately, punching in a 1-yard touchdown run and securing the two-point conversion to push the lead to 36-22. On the ensuing possessions, Greenville’s defense came up big, recovering an Eagles fumble deep in Conneaut territory. Porter wasted no time capitalizing on the turnover, slicing through the defense for a 13-yard touchdown run. Another conversion put the Eagles up 44-22. Conneaut showed a final breath of life when Chance Meader ran for a 1-yard touchdown, narrowing the margin to 44-28. However, Porter delivered the final dagger on the next drive, breaking loose for a spectacular 66-yard touchdown run to seal the 52-28 final. Conneaut started the game in the lead. The Eagles drew first blood in the opening frame when Aidan Ford broke free for a 15-yard touchdown run. From there, Greenville completely took over, rattling off 30 unanswered points in a dominant stretch that extended into the third quarter. Trojans quarterback Cael Thurber paced the onslaught, tossing two touchdown passes—including a 65-yard bomb to Hunter Cox—and adding a 1-yard rushing touchdown of his own. Stone temporarily halted the Trojans’ momentum late in the third quarter with a 35-yard scoring strike to Wyatt Luke, setting up the dramatic final frame before Porter took over the night.
Butler 22, Erie 14
Kevin Shriver rushed for 93 yards on 15 carries and scored three touchdowns, leading Butler to a 22-14 win over Erie. Shriver provided Butler’s primary offensive spark, finding consistent running lanes to anchor the ground attack. Complementing the rushing attack, quarterback Will Dunaway completed 10 of 19 passes for 123 yards through the air and added 15 yards on the ground. The loss marks Erie’s seventh straight defeat after opening the season 2-0. Despite the regular-season slide, the Trojans will advance to postseason play this Thursday to face Meadville in the District 10 championship. McDowell secured a decisive 63-6 regular-season win over Erie.
McDowell 47, Meadville 7
Evan Kuhn threw for three touchdowns to lead McDowell to a 47-7 win over Meadville.
Kuhn opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 25-yard touchdown pass to Taylor Lincoln, then extended the lead in the second quarter with a 50-yard touchdown pass to James Feronti. McDowell kicker Joey Clark added to the first-half lead by converting 23- and 37-yard field goals. In the third quarter, Kuhn found Deonte Flemings for a 21-yard touchdown pass. Juel Hidelberg later ran in a six-yard touchdown to get the running clock going. Marquis Knight finalized the scoring for the Trojans in the fourth quarter with a 31-yard touchdown run.
Lakeview 44, Reynolds 20
Michael Strohl rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns to lead Lakeview to a 44-20 victory over Reynolds, securing the team’s fifth win of the season. Lakeview dominated offensively, totaling 499 yards and building a 20-7 halftime lead. Ethan Johnson scored the lone first-quarter touchdown on a 72-yard run, giving Lakeview a 7-0 lead. Strohl extended the lead to 20-0 in the second quarter with two rushing touchdowns on 57- and 2-yard runs. Reynolds answered before the break when Connor Belback threw a 37-yard touchdown pass to Angelo Minajrez, cutting the deficit to 20-7 at halftime. Lakeview opened the third quarter with a six-yard touchdown run by Remington Marsh, making it 26-7. Reynolds briefly responded with a one-yard touchdown run by Brady Nehlen, closing the gap to 26-14. The Sailors followed with three consecutive scores to put the game out of reach. Luke Johnson connected with Hunter Doyle on a 45-yard touchdown pass, then Karson Mathieson and Austin Toth each scored on two-yard runs, widening the lead to 44-14. Reynolds scored a late touchdown on a nine-yard run by Armani Thomas to finalize the scoring. Ethan Johnson finished the game with 88 rushing yards on six carries for Lakeview, while Luke Johnson completed 8 of 14 passes for 210 yards. Doyle recorded three receptions for 166 yards. For Reynolds, Belback completed 5-of-14 passes for 102 yards.
Wilmington 42, Sharpsville 14
Wilmington built a 21-0 lead early to secure its fifth straight win, defeating Sharpsville 42-14. Rowan Miller opened the scoring for Wilmington with an 11-yard touchdown run. Cam Kettering and Cael Kettering built on the early momentum, with Cam scoring on a 56-yard run and Cael adding a 10-yard touchdown. Sharpsville answered just before halftime when Brady Gerlach connected with Caleb Koncar for a 15-yard touchdown pass, cutting the deficit to 21-7 at the break. Chase Mitcheltree led the Wilmington offense in the second half, scoring three consecutive touchdowns on 33, 54, and 9-yard runs to extend the lead. Tre’Marr Ham-McCullough added a late touchdown run for Sharpsville to finalize the scoring. Cam Kettering and Mitcheltree both surpassed the 100-yard rushing milestone for Wilmington.
Farrell 73, Mercer 0
Farrell senior quarterback Aaron Pegues etched his name into the national high school football record books Friday night. He tied a National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) record by throwing eight touchdown passes in a single half. His historic performance powered the Steelers to a dominant 73-0 victory over the Mercer Mustangs. Pegues was flawless through the air. He completed 13-of-13 passes for 334 yards, with all his production in the first two quarters. The senior signal-caller distributed the ball masterfully. A trio of Steelers targets caught multiple touchdowns. Jason Marshall II, Dorean Cain, and DDey’MarCain each caught two scoring passes from Pegues. Marshall led the receiving corps in yardage, finishing with 117 yards. Farrell closed the scoring when Pettiford connected with Sincere Blue on a 62-yard touchdown pass.
Union City 28, Cochranton 6
Union City won the first game of the season, 28-6, over Cochranton. The Cardinals close their season at 0-9. More will be posted on this game when it becomes available.
Maplewood 20, Mohawk 14
Mason Potosky and Kyle Jordan each surpassed the 100-yard rushing milestone and accounted for all three Maplewood touchdowns, leading the Tigers to a 20-14 win over Mohawk.
Potosky led the ground game with 159 rushing yards on 12 carries and scored twice for Maplewood. Jordan added 102 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries, helping the Tigers improve to a 6-3 record.
Warren 60, Eisenhower 14
Warren used an explosive trick play on the opening snap to build early momentum and secure a 60-14 win over Eisenhower in the inaugural Warren County Fall Brawl. The 60-point performance marked the Dragons’ highest-scoring output since an offensive shootout against Meadville in October 2014. Just 12 seconds in, Warren quarterback Parker Kiser pitched to running back Aiden Eger, who threw it back to Kiser. Kiser then launched a downfield pass to Grant May for a 55-yard touchdown. Charlie Blum converted the extra point, giving the team a quick 7-0 lead. Eisenhower tried its own trick play on the next possession, but a high snap led to a major loss. After a quick defensive stop, May returned a punt 17 yards to set up the Dragons at the Knights’ 26-yard line. Four plays later, Eger ran for a 12-yard touchdown, pushing the lead to 14-0. The Knights answered later in the first quarter when Nolan Gesing capped a three-minute drive with a 1-yard touchdown run to cut the deficit to 14-7. Warren responded with 26 consecutive points before halftime. Eger carried the load on the ground, scoring on a 9-yard run late in the first quarter, then adding 2- and 7-yard touchdown runs in the second period to give Warren a 33-7 lead at the break. In the third quarter, Ayden Corbett extended the lead to 40-7 with a 14-yard scoring run. Eisenhower briefly stopped the run when Gesing hauled in a 43-yard screen pass from Joe Gigliotti and then ran for a 29-yard touchdown, bringing the score to 40-14. The Dragons finalized the victory with three unanswered touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Corbett scored on a 20-yard run, Tucker Sanford added a 13-yard touchdown run, and Levi Potter broke loose for a 40-yard scoring run to conclude the evening. Eger led all rushers with 133 yards and four touchdowns on 17 carries. Kiser finished 5-of-7 passing for 106 yards and a touchdown, while adding 72 rushing yards on eight attempts. May caught three passes for 71 yards. For Eisenhower, Gesing finished with 108 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries, while adding 46 yards on two receptions. Gigliotti completed 3 of 4 passes for 72 yards.
Fairview 54, Northwestern 14
Fairview scored 28 points in the opening quarter to spark a 54-14 victory over Northwestern.
Joey O’Reilly accounted for three touchdowns for the Tigers, while Cullen O’Connor completed 6 of 14 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns. O’Connor also added 25 rushing yards and a touchdown. Caleb Ginkel led the Tigers’ rushing attack with 67 yards and a touchdown, while Dylan Hill added 35 yards and two scores. Freshman Marshal Miodus recorded 29 rushing yards and a touchdown. Through the air, Javis Nesbit caught three passes for 154 yards and a score, and Ethan Miller added two receptions for 75 yards and a touchdown. Northwestern’s points came courtesy of defensive scores. Kaden Phillis returned an interception 71 yards for a Wildcats touchdown, and Trenton Runser recovered a fumble for a score. On offense, Ayden Bird rushed for 45 yards.
North East 42, Seneca 28
North East dominated the final period to win 42-28 over Seneca after entering the fourth quarter tied 21-21. The Grapepickers outscored the Bobcats 21-7 over the final 12 minutes to secure the win. Ethen Ringer led the North East offense, rushing for 311 yards and five touchdowns on 30 carries. Jayden Wittman contributed through the air for 65 passing yards and added 31 rushing yards and a touchdown.
Corry 48, Girard 3
Jack Vanchieri delivered a flawless performance to lead Corry to a 48-3 win over Girard, maintaining a perfect completion percentage as the Beavers improved to 7-2. Vanchieri completed all nine passes for 249 yards and five touchdowns. After taking an early 3-0 lead, Corry broke the game open in the second quarter, scoring five touchdowns to build a 38-0 halftime lead. Connor Sterling and Deion Canady each caught two touchdown passes. Sterling finished with four receptions for 102 yards, while Canady caught three for 71 yards. Lamech Albers contributed a 24-yard touchdown reception and added 89 rushing yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. Lucas Waychoff also punched it in on the ground, finishing with 71 rushing yards on four carries.
Fort LeBoeuf 56, Titusville 18
Dom Walters threw five touchdown passes, and Aiden Struchen rushed for three scores, leading Fort LeBoeuf to a 56-18 win over Titusville at Carter Field. Walters anchored the Bison’s aerial attack, completing 14 of 18 passes for 302 yards. Three of his five touchdown completions went to wide receiver Xavier Blose. Struchen balanced the offense on the ground, carrying the ball 16 times for 105 yards. Fort LeBoeuf took an early first-quarter lead when Struchen punched it in with a 2-yard touchdown run. The offense expanded through the air in the second quarter. Walters connected with Blose on 47- and 48-yard touchdown passes. Titusville answered before the break when quarterback Hunter Martin found Dalton Knapp for a 31-yard touchdown pass, giving the Bison a 21-6 halftime lead. The Walters-to-Blose connection struck again to start the second half, expanding Fort LeBoeuf’s lead with a 36-yard touchdown pass. Martin responded for the Rockets with a 2-yard touchdown run, but the Bison capped the third-quarter scoring with a 58-yard touchdown run from Giovanni Bartone to lead 35-12. Fort LeBoeuf kept adding points in the final frame. Walters threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Bartone, and Struchen added short-yardage touchdown runs of 1 and 2 yards. Titusville scored late in the fourth quarter when Martin threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Tanner Wolfkiel. Martin led the Rockets in the loss, completing 12 of 19 passes for 148 yards and two touchdowns, and adding 70 yards and a score on the ground.
Sharon 20, Grove City 13
Sharon won their seventh straight game of the season, 20-13 over Grove City.
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Hickory 56, Slippery Rock 0
Hickory’s offense was on full display Friday night as the Hornets improved to 8-1 with a 56-0 shutout win over Slippery Rock. Christian Dungee, Kelvin Morrison, and Jadon Phillips led the multi-dimensional attack, scoring nine touchdowns. Dungee led the stat sheet with four total touchdowns, while Morrison scored three and Phillips added two. Hickory established control in the opening quarter, jumping out to a 14-0 lead behind two rushing touchdowns from Morrison. The running back opened the scoring with a 7-yard run, then followed with a 65-yard touchdown run. The advantage widened quickly in the second quarter. Phillips began the period by returning a Slippery Rock punt 68 yards for a touchdown. Dungee then extended the lead to 28-0 with a 2-yard touchdown run. Before halftime, Dungee struck through the air for two more passing touchdowns, connecting with Phillips on a 55-yard pass and later finding Dante Evans on a 5-yard scoring play. The Hornets continued to generate big plays in the third quarter with two long-distance touchdown runs. Dungee broke free for a 53-yard score, and Morrison finalized the evening’s scoring with a 48-yard touchdown run.
Cathedral Prep 56, Harbor Creek 6
Dazaire Carson rushed for 155 yards and four touchdowns on 16 carries, leading Cathedral Prep to a 56-6 win over Harbor Creek. Carson opened the ground game with first-half scoring runs of 6, 16, and 10 yards, helping the Ramblers build a 35-6 halftime lead. He capped his performance with a final 16-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter. The first-half offensive surge also included a 56-yard touchdown run by Camden Miller in the second quarter. Cathedral Prep added another big play before the break when Broegan McCarthy connected with Robert Brown on a 73-yard touchdown pass. Harbor Creek scored in the first quarter on a one-yard touchdown run by Connor Fortin. Brady Powers led the Huskies’ ground game, finishing with 54 yards on 20 carries. Cathedral Prep added to its lead in the fourth quarter when Alex Kamholz threw two touchdown passes: a 20-yarder to Eli Elwell and an 80-yarder to Thomas Goodwin Jr. McCarthy finished 6-of-14 for 180 yards, and Brown caught two for 115 yards. Elwell caught four for 66 yards in the win.
General McLane 41, Franklin 0
Josh Caro accounted for three total touchdowns as General McLane preserved its undefeated record with a 41-0 shutout victory over Franklin. The win moves the Lancers to 9-0, and the defense locked down the Knights from start to finish. General McLane took control early in the first quarter with a balanced offense and an opportunistic defense. Caro opened the scoring with an 11-yard touchdown pass to Gabe Montroy. Shortly after, Caro striking through the air found Donny Burke on a 30-yard scoring completion to extend the lead to 14-0. The Lancers padded the first-quarter advantage when Jack Ponsoll intercepted a Franklin pass and returned it 37 yards for a touchdown. The scoring continued into the second quarter. Caro found room on the ground for a 38-yard touchdown run, pushing the score to 27-0. Before halftime, Eliott Williams added a 33-yard touchdown run, sending General McLane into the locker room with a 34-0 lead. Williams found the end zone again in the third quarter, running in a 9-yard touchdown to cap the night’s scoring. Quarterback Harrison Doty led Franklin’s offense, completing 15 of 32 passes for 179 yards. Caden Mincer added 46 rushing yards on seven carries.
Mercyhurst Prep 33, Cambridge Springs 17
Vinnie Feliciano ran for 326 yards and four touchdowns as Mercyhurst Prep captured the Region 2 title.
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Saegertown 41, Iroquois 13
The Panthers won their 6th straight contest Saturday night, defeating Iroquois 41-13. Jaxton Amy completed 3 of 4 passes for 113 yards and two touchdowns to Matthew Shartle, including a 67-yard scoring strike. Shartle also ran for 78 yards and two touchdowns for Saegertown. Riley Wilkinson led the Panthers’ rushing attack with 133 yards and two scores. Cru Scott added 84 rushing yards.