The LHAC Power Index Week 4 Predictions
September 10, 2025
Current 2025 Records: Model 22-8 (73%), Me 24-6 (80%) Richland @ Bishop McCort: McCort -1 On Thursday night on the anniversary of 9/11, the two top teams in the Laurel Highlands will face off in what has potential to be the game of the year. Both teams have been battle tested with tough matchups early […]
The LHAC Power Index Week 3 Power Rankings
September 9, 2025
Welcome to the LHAC Power Index Week 3 Rankings. Last week the model suffered one of its worst weeks in its 2 years of testing (it was bound to happen at some point). The model went 7-3, missing the mark on Johnstown, Penn Cambria, and Bellwood-Antis. This seems like a good time to explain how […]
Tyrone beats Central for First Time in 6 Years
September 5, 2025
ROARING SPRING— Central turned the ball over 6 times in a 28-6 loss to rival Tyrone. This win gave Tyrone their first win over the Dragons since Week 2 of 2018. A largely dominant win for the Golden Eagles moves them to 2-1 on the season. The game began with a 5:15 drive from the […]
Tyrone at Central Game Preview
September 4, 2025
The Central Dragons (1-1) will play host to the Tyrone Golden Eagles (1-1) in a bitter rivalry game on September 5, 2025 at 7 PM. Two hard-working communities separated by 20 miles and a mountain will renew the generations-long battle between Tyrone and Central. Central comes into the week with some momentum after a dramatic […]
The LHAC Power Index Week 3 Predictions
September 3, 2025
Current Records: Model – 15-5, Me – 17-3 Bald Eagle @ Penns Valley: Bald Eagle -23 Bald Eagle took a tough loss in Week 1 to Huntingdon and suffered a blowout at the hands of Penn Cambria in Week 2. Meanwhile, Penns Valley has lost to both BG and Central Cambria. Both teams are searching […]
The LHAC Power Index Week 2 Power Rankings
September 2, 2025
This week we introduce the LHAC Power Index, a model for the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference. This model was built around a simple ELO rating system, think chess, but way more exciting. Each team was assessed an initial ELO in the preseason based on returning production, coach prestige and a team-specific homefield advantage. These rankings […]
Central Beats Greater Johnstown on Diving Effort by QB Jesse Muthler
August 29, 2025
ROARING SPRING — Central Quarterback Jesse Muthler rushed for a 6 yard touchdown with 12 seconds left to beat the Greater Johnstown Trojans 14 – 6. A defensive matchup reminiscent of old school smashmouth football led way to an exciting 4th quarter. Johnstown and Central began the game by trading drives that stalled out, with […]
Week 2 – Greater Johnstown at Central Game Preview
August 28, 2025
The Central Scarlett Dragons will open at home against The Greater Johnstown Trojans on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 7 PM. Both teams are looking for their first win of the season, as Central is coming off of a 24-point loss to Philipsburg-Osceola, while Johnstown suffered a 27-6 loss to Chestnut Ridge. The Trojans had […]
Philipsburg-Osceola Beats Central 48 – 24 to Start 2025
August 23, 2025
– Week 1 Central @ Philipsburg by PAFootball Newsdotcom PHILIPSBURG STADIUM – On Friday night Philipsburg-Osceola rushed for 6 touchdowns and 347 yards to beat the Central Dragons in week 1 of the 2025 season. A dominant showing by the Mounties offensive line and running backs carried them to a very strong start. On the […]
Central vs Philipsburg-Osceola Game Preview
August 21, 2025
The Philipsburg-Osceola Mounties will host the Central Scarlett Dragons on Friday night under the lights of picturesque Mountie Field. The Mounties will look to continue to build on their 2024 record of 4-6, while the Dragons are hoping to rebound after they went 5-6 last season, their worst record since 2019. While early season football […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders
August 16, 2025
Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders Head Coach: Justin Wheeler PIAA District 6 Class 1A 2024 Record: 15 – 1 Key Starters Lost Chase Kissell Hamilton Gates Joe Eckenrode Nick McCloskey Braden Riley Conner McElheny Mike Cacciotti Returning Starters Jacob Kissell DE/TE/QB 6’2 221 2026 Taurean Consiglio RB/LB 6’0 195 2026 Tyson Lestochi WR/DB 6’0 164 […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The State College Little Lions
August 16, 2025
State College Little Lions Head Coach: Matt Lintal PIAA District 6 Class 6A 2024 Record: 11 – 2 Key Starters Lost Cooper Brushwood – WR – Sacred Heart Eddie Corkery – QB – Millersville Mike Gaul – LB – Villanova University Thomas Keller – DE – Ithaca College Trevor Rakes – LS – Brockport […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Portage Mustangs
August 15, 2025
Portage Mustangs Head Coach: Marty Slanoc PIAA District 6 Class 1A 2024 Record: 4 – 7 Key Starters Lost Issacc Willinsky, Owen Gouse, Bode Layo, Brendan Smithtro Returning Starters Easton Slanoc, QB/SS, 5’10”, 180, 2026 – Gavin Bobolsky WR/CB 5’9″, 160, 2026 – Josh Harshberger G, 6’2″, 265, 2026 – Brock Miko C, […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The West Shamokin Wolves
August 14, 2025
West Shamokin Wolves Head Coach: Phil Parks PIAA District 6 Class 2A 2024 Record: 0 – 10 Key Starters Lost Jaden Klonowski, Kaleb Kimmell Returning Starters Rocko Buffone OL/DL 6’1 245 2026 Conner Gervasoni OL/DL 6’4 285 2026 Aiden Oesterling WR/DB 6’2 170 2026 Hunter Winghart WR/DB 5’10 160 2026 Ryan Booher RB/LB […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Purchase Line Red Dragons
August 13, 2025
Purchase Line Red Dragons Head Coach: Matt Falisec PIAA District 6 Class 1A 2024 Record: 3 – 7 Key Starters Lost Devlan Kordish, Zander Stiffler, Jakob Mountain Returning Starters Ian Layden QB 2026 Jaysen Stiffler WR/CB 2026 Ryan Matko WR/CB 2027 Clayton Edwards T/LB 2026 Tyson Lear G/DT 2026 Colton Falisec C/DE 2026 […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Central Cambria Red Devils
August 10, 2025
Central Cambria Red Devils Head Coach: Wade Klezek PIAA District 6 Class 2A 2024 Record: 2 – 8 Key Starters Lost Grady Snyder, David Smith, Ian Estep, Hunter Pittsinger, Gabe Burkett Returning Starters Hayden Gaunt, OL/DL, 6’3, 285, 2027. Hunter Spochart OL/DL, 5’10, 255, 2027. Chase Sinosky, WR/DB, 6’1, 190, 2027. John Dill, […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Bradford Owls
August 10, 2025
Bradford Owls Head Coach: Jeff Puglio PIAA District 9 Class 4A 2024 Record: 3 – 7 Key Starters Lost Talan Reese, Evan Whitmore Returning Starters Jacob Abers, Logan Kohler, Kaden Kicior, Braylon Little, Tommy Langdon, Andrew Giordano, Sean Ward 2025 Schedule Season Outlook We open with a state finalist, in Port […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Marion Center Stingers
August 9, 2025
Marion Center Stingers Head Coach: Adam Rising PIAA District 6 Class 2A 2024 Record: 8 – 4 Key Starters Lost Collin Anderson, Isaac Bassa, Drew Runk, Noah McCoy, Lakin Bailey, Mason Ploskunak Returning Starters Camden Rising, qb/lb, 5’11, 195, SR Carter Knox, ol/dl, 5’10 240lb,SR, Brooks Stormer ol/lb, 5’10 180, JR, Tyler Phillips, […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The West Branch Area Warriors
August 8, 2025
West Branch Area Warriors Head Coach: Travis McDowell PIAA District 6 Class 1A 2024 Record: 0 – 10 Key Starters Lost Owen Koleno (TE,FS) Craig Fluck (WR,SS) Dakota Leinbach (OL,DL) Logan Liptak (WR,C) Returning Starters Stephen Page (OL,LB)(2026 Senior) Reed Yingling (OL,DL)(2026 Senior) Carter Yingling (OL,DL)(2026 Senior) Coby Kephart (WR,RB,DB)(2026 Senior) Easton Emigh […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The United Valley Lions
August 8, 2025
United Valley Lions Head Coach: Lou Mcelwee PIAA District 6 Class 2A 2024 Record: 6 – 4 Key Starters Lost Dylan Stephens, Braxton Jelley, Cullen Nedrich, Rylan Garver, Tavin Shirk. Returning Starters Dmitri Worthington QB/SS 6’1” 165 lbs 2025, Logan Lichtenfels RB/LB 6’2” 190 lbs 2025, Ethan Luko WR/CB 6’1” 165 lbs 2025, […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Meyersdale Red Raiders
August 8, 2025
Meyersdale Red Raiders Head Coach: Ryan Donaldson PIAA District 5 Class 1A 2024 Record: 6 – 5 Key Starters Lost Karter Schurg – WR/DB Jordan Synowietz – DL Dylan Teets – OL/LB Conner Miller – C Returning Starters Lance Jones, QB/DB, 6-3, 180, 2026 Spencer Whitfield, RB/LB, 6-0, 200, 2027 Caleb Sines, RB/LB, […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Penns Manor Comets
August 8, 2025
Penns Manor Comets Head Coach: Carson Rhea PIAA District 6 Class 1A 2024 Record: 6 – 6 Key Starters Lost Amin Lieb QB/FS, Alex Polenik G/DE, Connor James TE/DE, Dylan Kuzemchak WR/CB, Troy Williams HB/CB Returning Starters Dylan Depp G/MLB 2026, Justin Vojtek FB/MLB 2026, Brady Lewis HB/OLB 2026, Tyler Cooper QB/SS 2027, […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Bald Eagle Area Eagles
August 7, 2025
Bald Eagle Area Eagles Head Coach: Jesse Nagle PIAA District 6 Class 2A 2024 Record: 5 – 5 Key Starters Lost Carson Nagle – QB Wyatt Spackman – LB/TE Dakota McCool – OL/DL Ethan Shirk – LB Braydon Dubbs – DE Kyler Cleaver – DB Gavin Moyer – OL Returning Starters Gage Gardner […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Penns Valley Rams
August 7, 2025
Penns Valley Rams Head Coach: Martin Tobias PIAA District 6 Class 2A 2024 Record: 1 – 9 Key Starters Lost Allen Auman OL/DL Cole Auman WR/DB Cole Hagan OL/LB Landon Hess OL/DL Colby Miller QB Alex Parsons TE/LB Koltin Shawver RB/DB Chase Shelley RB/DB Dayton Shook DL Richard Wasson TE/LB Dylan West OL/DL Riley […]
2025 PFN Team Preview: The Cambria Heights Highlanders
August 7, 2025
Cambria Heights Highlanders Head Coach: Jarrod Lewis PIAA District 6 Class 2A 2024 Record: 13 – 1 Key Starters Lost Marshall Eckenrode, Trey Trybus, Garrett Jasper, Luke Mulraney, Braylon Rydbom & Stephen Nelen Returning starters James Holtz – OT – 5-11/260 – SR, Carson Lobick – SS – 6-0/185 – SR, Dawson Warner […]
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