Tyrone Clinches District 6 Playoff Berth in 28-7 Win Over Philipsburg-Osceola
October 18, 2025
TYRONE — Tyrone’s defense forced four turnovers and held their opponent to 89 second-half yards en route to a 28-7 blowout of Philipsburg-Osceola. In a pivotal win-and-you’re-in matchup, the Golden Eagles did not leave it to chance, taking an early 7-0 lead and never looking back. Between Philipsburg’s penalties and Tyrone’s dominant defense, the Mounties […]
Philipsburg-Osceola at Tyrone Game Preview
October 16, 2025
30 points. That is the difference in ranking points between the Philipsburg-Osceola Mounties (4-4) and the Tyrone Golden Eagles (4-4) entering the final two weeks of the season, as these two teams have jockeyed for the District 6 Class 3A four seed all year. Only four teams in the 3A class can make the District […]
The LHAC Power Index Week 9 Predictions
October 15, 2025
Current 2025 Records: Model: 59-21 (73%), Me: 65-14 (82%) Penn Cambria (7-1) @ Greater Johnstown (1-7): Penn Cambria -33These two teams entered 2025 with new coaches at the helm, Jason Grassi for the Panthers and Tony Penna Jr. for Johnstown; however, their respective seasons have headed in opposite directions. Penn Cambria has hit its stride […]
The LHAC Power Index Week 8 Power Rankings
October 14, 2025
Welcome to the LHAC Power Index Week 8 Rankings. Last week, the model had an incredible week, going 9-1, only missing on Central Cambria. That brings its total record to 59-21 (74%) on the season. The model has been learning and adjusting all season, dialing in its projections for each team, and last week that […]
Central Cambria Controls 1st Half to Win 32-22 Over Central
October 11, 2025
EBENSBURG — Central Cambria controlled the ball for 16:01 and scored 18 unanswered points in the first half on their way to a 32-22 win over Central. The Red Devils outgained the Dragons 200-67, taking an 11 point lead before the halfway point of the 1st quarter. Central Cambria was able to establish their run […]
Central at Central Cambria Game Preview
October 10, 2025
Sometimes all it takes is one big play from one big player to turn the tide of a game. Central and Central Cambria both know this well. Each team has relied on a special player capable of carrying their teams through a tough stretch. Central’s star athlete, Carter Schenk has time at quarterback, receiver, running […]
The LHAC Power Index Week 8 Predictions
October 8, 2025
Current 2025 Records – Model: 50-20 (71%), Me: 56-13 (81%) Clearfield (5-2) @ Somerset (2-5): Clearfield -13 A potential Week 8 trap game looms for the Bison when they travel to take on Somerset on Friday night, a week before a huge LHAC showdown that could determine a championship spot against Bishop Guilfoyle. While most […]
The LHAC Power Index Week 7 Power Rankings
October 7, 2025
Welcome to the LHAC Power Index Week 7 Rankings. Last week, the model went 6-4, missing on Bellefonte, Clearfield, Tyrone, and Bedford. That brings the total record to 50-20 (71%) on the season. Last week the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference teams began their final sprint towards the end of the season and we saw some […]
Tyrone Stuns Huntingdon with 450 Yards, Wins 41-21
October 4, 2025
TYRONE — Tyrone struck first and never looked back in front of their home crowd, gaining 465 yards and scoring five rushing touchdowns on their way to upsetting Huntingdon 41-21. Tyrone never trailed, and entered halftime with a 28-7 lead, on one of the best defenses in the Laurel Highlands. To this point, the Bearcat […]
Huntingdon @ Tyrone Game Preview
October 2, 2025
District 6 Class 3A only has space for four teams in the playoffs. Entering Week 7, five teams squarely in the race, with Huntingdon and Tyrone right in the middle of this late-season battle. Huntingdon, sitting at 5-1, is at the top of Class 3A, 30 ranking points ahead of two other 5-1 teams, Penn […]
The LHAC Power Index Week 7 Predictions
October 1, 2025
Current 2025 Records – Model: 44-16 (73%), Me: 50-9 (85%) Bellefonte (2-4) @ Philipsburg-Osceola (4-2): Philipsburg -4 This will be one of the better East 2 matchups in the Laurel Highlands this season, featuring two very solid teams. Bellefonte has faced five opponents with records at .500 or better in their opening six weeks and […]
The LHAC Power Index Week 6 Power Rankings
September 30, 2025
Welcome to the LHAC Power Index Week 6 Rankings. Last week, the model went 8-2, missing on Philipsburg and Huntingdon. That brings the total record to 44-16 (73%) on the season. This week was the last easy week for the model, as the final four should be filled with exciting matchups. In the three weeks […]
Special Teams Shine as Huntingdon Rolls Past Central 49-19
September 27, 2025
HUNTINGDON — Central and Huntingdon faced off under the lights of War Veterans Memorial Field, where a strong momentum shift from Huntingdon’s special teams ignited an explosive third quarter, winning 49-19. The stands were packed, as fans from across the area gathered to watch their 4-1 Bearcats, enjoying their best start since 2017, under the […]
Central @ Huntingdon Game Preview
September 26, 2025
Huntingdon has been the story of the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference through the halfway point of the 2025 season. Entering Week 6 at 4-1, their best start since 2017 (5-0), their meteoric rise has been a surprise, while Central (1-4) is off to their worst start since 2018 (1-4). However, the Dragon’s will get a […]
The LHAC Power Index Week 6 Predictions
September 24, 2025
Current 2025 Records – Model: 36-14 (72%), Me: 41-8 (82%) Bald Eagle @ Bellefonte: Bald Eagle -1.5 Both teams enter this game at 2-3 after facing tough opponents in the first half of their season. Bald Eagle beat Philipsburg last week by seven in a game where its defense held a good rushing team to […]
The LHAC Power Index Week 5 Power Rankings
September 23, 2025
Welcome to the LHAC Power Index Week 5 Rankings. Last week, the model went 6-4 missing on Johnstown, Chestnut Ridge, Philipsburg, and Huntingdon. That brings the total record to 36-14 (72%) on the season. Last week the model missed a lot of games but two of the games were within a two-point spread. This tells […]
Bishop Guilfoyle Turns Stops into Scores in 49-7 Win Over Central
September 20, 2025
ROARING SPRING — A day that felt more like mid-August than late September led to a game where Bishop Guilfoyle’s defense set the table for their offense all night en route to a 49-7 win on the road against the Central Dragons. While the age-old trope “defense wins championships” may not always be true, tonight […]
#3 (1A) Bishop Guilfoyle at Central Game Preview
September 18, 2025
Defending the run has become a recurring theme for teams in the Laurel Highlands, as five rushers in the conference have averaged over 100 yards per game and nine have averaged at least one touchdown per game. After facing a fierce Bellwood rushing attack last week, Central’s job doesn’t get any easier, facing the best […]
The LHAC Power Index Week 5 Predictions
September 17, 2025
Current 2025 Records – Model: 30-10 (75%), Me: 33-6 (85%) Bellefonte @ Penns Valley: Bellefonte -20 Bellefonte has suffered three straight losses since their one-point win over Tyrone in Week One. Last week, the Red Raiders took Clearfield to overtime, losing on a short touchdown run. Penns Valley is still winless after being shut out […]
The LHAC Power Index Week 4 Power Rankings
September 16, 2025
Welcome to the LHAC Power Index Week 4 Rankings. Last week, the model went 8-2 missing on Central Cambria and Tyrone. This brings the total record to 30-10 (75%) on the season. As the season progresses, the model’s adjustments will become more gradual, as it dials in the ratings and rankings of each team. This […]
Bellwood’s Line Dominant in Shutout Win over Central
September 13, 2025
BELLWOOD-ANTIS — Behind a dominant offensive line, Bellwood rushed for 264 yards and three touchdowns to end their two game skid, beating Central 20-0. “The Laurel Highlands has so many good teams…” Blue Devils head coach Nick Lovrich stated, and Bellwood got to play three of them to start the season: “starting with a 4A […]
Central at Bellwood-Antis Game Preview
September 11, 2025
“Central always has a very good defense,” Bellwood-Antis head coach Nick Lovrich said about the Dragons. Central’s head coach Jerry Albright echoed the respect, noting that “Bellwood has been building for this year for several years” with many linemen and offensive players being “multiyear starters.” The Dragons defensive line has been the backbone of their […]
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 […]
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