September 2025
#3 (1A) Bishop Guilfoyle at Central Game Preview
September 18, 2025 | Hunter Myers
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 | Hunter Myers
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 | Hunter Myers
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 | Hunter Myers
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 | Hunter Myers
“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 | Hunter Myers
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 | Hunter Myers
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 | Hunter Myers
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 | Hunter Myers
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 | Hunter Myers
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 | Hunter Myers
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 | Hunter Myers
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 | Hunter Myers
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 | Hunter Myers
– 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 | Hunter Myers
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 | Hunter Myers
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 | Hunter Myers
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 | Hunter Myers
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 | Hunter Myers
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 | Hunter Myers
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 | Hunter Myers
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 | Hunter Myers
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 | Hunter Myers
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 | Hunter Myers
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 | Hunter Myers
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, […]
