Central Clarion Wildcats
| Central Clarion Wildcats |
| Head Coach: Dave Eggleton |
| PIAA District 9 - Class 2A |
| District 9 - Region 1 |
| OVERALL | PCT | CONF | PCT | HOME | AWAY | STREAK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-0 | 1.000 | 3-0 | 1.000 | 3-0 | 3-0 | W6 |
08-17 |
vs. Carrick (1-3) |
- |
08-23 |
vs. DuBois (5-1) |
W, 66-14 |
08-30 |
@ Saint Marys (3-2) |
W, 49-6 |
09-06 |
vs. Brookville (1-5) |
W, 44-0 |
09-13 |
@ Moniteau (0-6) |
W, 1-0 (FFT) |
09-20 |
vs. Bradford (1-5) |
W, 76-13 |
09-27 |
@ Karns City (3-2) |
W, 65-0 |
10-04 |
vs. Brockway (4-2) |
- |
10-11 |
vs. Punxsutawney (4-2) |
- |
10-18 |
vs. Redbank Valley (5-1) |
- |
10-25 |
@ Butler (3-3) |
- |
2024 District 9 Review – 2nd Week Action
September 2, 2024 | Phil Myers
Here are the top performers of the week, along with a couple other tidbits: Quarterbacks: Jase Ferguson, Central Clarion, became the third District 9 quarterback ever to throw 100 or more career touchdown passes when he threw for 5 TDs and 251 yards against St. Marys. He also rushed for 108 yards. Braylon Wagner, Redbank […]
2024 District 9 Review – 1st Week Action
August 27, 2024 | Phil Myers
Here are the top performers of the week, along with a couple other tidbits: Quarterbacks: Aiden Patton, Brockway, tossed 4 touchdown passes while throwing for 383 yards. Braylon Wagner, Redbank Valley, tossed the agate for 325 yards and 3 TDs. He also ran for a pair of scores. Jase Ferguson, Central Clarion, threw for 209 […]
Wildcats Down Beavers In 2024 Football Opener
August 25, 2024 | David McClaine
Above photo courtesy of Brinley Kiskadden – BK Media: Wildcat offensive line in the trenches with the Beavers Clarion Sports Zone The Central Clarion Wildcats picked up the win in the 2024 season opener at Wiser Field, on Friday (August 23rd), in much the same fashion as their games last year, as they downed the […]
District Nine Conference Preview – Region 1
August 12, 2024 | Phil Myers
Bradford – The Owls broke a 3-year losing streak in 2023 by winning 4 games. They have 50 players going into camp, so the numbers are good. Coach Jeff Puglio says it is a matter of getting the right kids and they are getting there. They had a few kids step up and contribute last […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Clarion lineman Jimmy Kerr
June 19, 2024 | Billy Splain
Jimmy kerr Offensive line Clarion area Class Of 2025 Jersey #63 HT/WT 6’4 305lbs Other sports you play I’ve wrestled and played baseball all my life but wanted to step back from them this past year to really focus on football. Have you won any awards? My sophomore year I was only all conference but […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Clarion QB Jase Ferguson
May 28, 2024 | Billy Splain
Jase Ferguson Quarterback and Safety Central Clarion Class Of 2025 Jersey #1 HT/WT 6-0, 195 bench- 300 squat- 410 deadlift-420 Other sports Basketball all conference qbx2, all state qbx2, district off mvp, team off mvpx3, all confence safety, basketball- 2nd team all conference and district 1st team all district and conference Twitter @jase_ferguson1 Coach says: […]
Six District Nine Players Land on the 2023 PFN Coaches-Select Class 2A All-State Team Led by Central Clarion’s Five, Clearfield Places One On the 3A Squad
January 4, 2024 | Phil Myers
Central Clarion put five of its players on the 2A football team selected by the coaches, three of them making first team all-state. Jimmy Kerr, who dominated on the offensive line, was named first team at his offensive tackle position. Thomas Ukert was named to the first team as the kicker. Ukert made 85 extra […]
District Nine’s Central Clarion Lands Two on the 2023 Sportswriters PA Class 2A All-State Team
December 29, 2023 | Phil Myers
Jase Ferguson and Braylon Beckwith earned spots on the sportswriters Class AA all-state squad. Ferguson quarterbacked the Wildcats to unbeaten regular season and Beckwith anchored a pretty good Central Clarion defense. Ferguson threw for 2,698 yards in 2023 and 46 touchdowns. He also ran for 868 yards and scored 10 TDs. The junior QB now […]
PIAA Class 2A Preview: Central Clarion vs. Westinghouse
November 16, 2023 | Phil Myers
Westinghouse took care of business last year on their way to the state championship game by beating Central Clarion 44-8 in a lop-sided contest. This year the rematch has the smell of something a little different. Central Clarion (11-0) – The Wildcats are representing District Nine. They beat Brookville last Friday 63-18 to win the […]
Central Clarion Makes It Look Easy in Winning Back-to-Back D-9 AA Crowns
November 11, 2023 | Phil Myers
Central Clarion was never threatened as they defeated Brookville to win their second consecutive District Nine AA title by the score of 63-18 last night at Clarion University’s Memorial Stadium before a large crowd. Coming into the game, the Wildcats had one of the top scoring teams in Pennsylvania. They did not disappoint by rolling […]
District Nine Playoff Preview
November 1, 2023 | Phil Myers
It’s that time of year. Teams from all around the state have played out their regular season in hopes of getting to the next step, the playoffs. In District Nine it’s no different. It’s time for the players to ignore those bumps and bruises and take their game to the next level. It’s time for […]
District 9 Review – Week 9
October 31, 2023 | Phil Myers
The game of the week: The GOTW pitted the only two D-9 undefeated teams against each other in what is becoming a rivalry. Redbank Valley held their own against Central Clarion. The high-water mark was when the Bulldogs tied the game at 14 in the third quarter. After that C.C. took control to grind out […]
Central Clarion-Redbank Valley Photo Gallery
October 28, 2023 | Phil Myers
All Photos Courtesy of Phil Myers Jr.
Central Clarion Stays Unbeaten With Win Over Redbank Valley
October 28, 2023 | Phil Myers
On a warm late October evening, before one of the largest crowds in years to watch a football game in New Bethlehem, the visiting Central Clarion Wildcats defeated the Redbank Valley Bulldogs 35-14 to finish the year undefeated at 10-0. The win by Central Clarion avenged their only regular season loss they had last year […]
District 9 Review – Week 8
October 24, 2023 | Phil Myers
The games of the week: Central-Martinsburg remained undefeated when they beat Clearfield 27-21 in a battle that came down to the last seconds. Just like they did against Richland the week before, the Bison battled back from a deficit. They tied the game in the 4th only to have Central go up by six late. […]
District 9 Review – Week 7
October 17, 2023 | Phil Myers
The games of the week: A defensive stand at the end of the game, enabled St. Marys to fend off the visiting Bradford Owls, 28-20. The Dutch held an eight-point lead late, but Bradford moved the ball to the St. Marys 21-yard line. Then a fourth down pass fell incomplete to give the Dutch the […]
District Nine’s Mid-Season Report
September 28, 2023 | Phil Myers
There is not much that has surprised many in District 9 as far as who the top teams are. The head of the class right now appears to be Central Clarion with their 5-0 record. The Wildcats are PFN’s #7 ranked AA team. They average 60 points a game and are pretty dangerous on defense […]
District 9 Review – Week 4
September 26, 2023 | Phil Myers
The game of the week: There were not very many close games that could even be considered the game of the week. One did however meet those qualifications and that was Coudersport’s 26-14 win over Cameron County. The game went into the intermission deadlocked 0-0. The fireworks all went off in the second half. After […]
District 9 Review – Week 3
September 19, 2023 | Phil Myers
The game of the week: Union/AC Valley, who lost to Central Clarion 72-0 the prior week, defeated Brockway 12-7 in a stunning upset of PFN’s #6 ranked 1A team in the state. This may have been the biggest upset in years in relation to District Nine football. Brockway scored first and led 7-6 at the […]
District 9 Review – Week 2
September 13, 2023 | Phil Myers
The game of the week was Punxsutawney giving Redbank Valley fits through 3 quarters before succumbing 50-27. Redbank’s offense could do no wrong as they scored on 7 of 9 possessions and rolled up over 500 yards against the Chucks. To Punxsy’s credit, they never gave up and accounted for over 450 yards of offense […]
Community Joins Coach Larry Wiser In Celebration Christening Wiser Field
September 5, 2023 | Billy Splain
Photo by Bri Kirkland-Kirkland Photography – Coach Wiser, former players, assistants and folks from throughout the area who were involved in the Bobcat program throughout the years (All photos by Bri Kirkland -Kirkland Photography unless otherwise listed) A large crowd was on hand Friday (September 1st) night as the newly refurbished field behind Clarion Area […]
District 9 Review – Week 1
September 5, 2023 | Phil Myers
The most important thing this week is that everyone should be in prayer for Mason Martin, Karns City’s quarterback, who was injured in the game with Redbank on Friday. He suffered a significant brain bleed and a collapsed lung. He was flown to Pittsburgh where he underwent surgery. He is still in critical condition at […]
District 9 Review – Week 0
August 29, 2023 | Phil Myers
The top game of the week had DuBois beating Karns City 41-35 in a wild one. Trey Wingard, the DuBois sophomore quarterback, threw for 324 yards and 4 touchdowns including the game winner with 4 minutes left. One other major happening that affected the outcome of the game was late in the third quarter when […]
Coach Wiser Shares Many Memories Prior To Christening Of Larry Wiser Field
August 21, 2023 | David McClaine
Coach Wiser Shares Many Memories Prior To Christening Of Larry Wiser Field; Dr. Carrico Provided Particulars On The Celebration And Information On The Improvements To The Field At The Bottom Of The Article CLARION SPORTS ZONE on 21 August, 2023 at 20:06 Above photo submitted A special surprise took place at the Clarion Area School […]
District 9 – Region 1 Conference Preview
August 10, 2023 | Phil Myers
Bradford returns 5 players on offense including dynamic quarterback Talan Reese who threw for over 2,000 yards last year. The Owls also return 5 players on defense highlighted by two of their top tacklers in AJ Gleason and Evan Whitmore. Bradford has struggled in recent years, losing 29 straight games and 36 of their last […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Central Clarion Wildcat’s (SS/RB)-Brady Quinn
July 6, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Player Name: Brady Quinn School: Central Clarion Wildcats Class Of: 2024 Position(s): SS/RB Jersey Number: 28 Ht: 5’10 – Wt: 160lbs Other Sports: Track Notable Awards or Recognitions: Central Clarion Sophomore of the Year Junior of the Year Team Captain National Honors Society Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @BradQuinn28 _______________________ Words from the […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Central Clarion QB/SS Jase Ferguson
July 3, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jase Ferguson QB and SS Central Clarion Wildcats Class Of 2025 Jersey #1 HT/WT 6”0 190lbs Other sports Basketball Freshman year – Honorable mention QB Sophomore year – First team all conference QB Large School league offensive MVP First Team All State – Offensive Athlete Twitter @jase_ferguson1 Coach Eggleton says “Jase had a fantastic sophomore […]
The Greatest Games I Ever Saw (Part 9 – Great Endings to Low Scoring Affairs)
May 26, 2023 | Phil Myers
(Note: This is a multi-part series of weekly articles that will appear every Friday through June regarding all of Pennsylvania’s greatest games I’ve seen from the 1970s through 2022. All of these game recaps are from my memory, my notes, and some research which included newspaper articles from the DuBois Courier-Express, the Altoona Mirror, Lancaster […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Jimmy Kerr, Lineman, Central Clarion
April 6, 2023 | Billy Splain
Jimmy Kerr O-tackle/d-line Clarion area Class Of 2025 positions you play Jersey #63 HT/WT 6’4 270 Other sports: Baseball All conference offensive lineman Twitter @Jimmykerr63 Jimmy Kerr was only a sophomore last year but he anchored a line that went 10-2 last year, gaining almost 2,000 yards on the ground. Head Coach Davey Eggleton is […]
Central Clarion Lands 3 Players on PFN Coaches Class 2A All-State Team
December 31, 2022 | Phil Myers
The Central Clarion Wildcats came within one game of an undefeated regular season, losing their last scheduled game of the year. Three players were very instrumental in Central Clarion’s very successful season. They were quarterback Jase Ferguson, wide receiver Ashton Rex, and middle linebacker Ryan Hummell. Ferguson and Rex were named to the first team, […]
Westinghouse continues it’s roll through the season and playoffs with win over Central Clarion
November 19, 2022 | Billy Splain
Coach Green talks to his players Donta Green has been building something the City hasn’t seen in many years. It’s been since 2006 since District 8 has sent a team to the quarterfinal round when now defunct Oliver played General McLane. Last night, the Bulldogs advanced to that round with a resounding 44-8 win over […]
PIAA Class 2A State Playoff Preview – Central Clarion vs. Westinghouse
November 18, 2022 | Phil Myers
Class 2A State Playoff: Central Clarion Wildcats (10-1) at Westinghouse Bulldogs (11-0) @ Cupples Stadium in Pittsburgh on Friday Nov. 18 at 7 P.M. Central Clarion is the District 9 champs by virtue of their 35-0 victory over Brookville last week. Westinghouse won the Pittsburgh City League title and represents District 8 in the 2A […]
Wildcats Claim First D9 Championship In Program History
November 13, 2022 | David McClaine
Above – Central Clarion Wildcats – 2022 District Nine Class-AA Champions CLARION SPORTS ZONE on 13 November, 2022 at 19:59 The Central Clarion Wildcats claimed the first District Nine title in the young program’s four year history on Saturday night (November 12th), with a 35-0 victory over the Brookville Raiders in the Class-AA championship, at […]
District Nine Playoff Class 2A Preview
November 9, 2022 | Phil Myers
Class 2A District 9 Final: Brookville Blue Raiders (6-5) vs. Central Clarion Wildcats (9-1) at Clarion University on Friday Nov. 11 at 7 P.M. Central Clarion is the #1 seed and had a bye last week. Brookville, the #3 seed, bested Karns City last week 31-7 to advance to the final. In 2021 Brookville lost […]
Redbank Valley Spoils Central Clarion’s Bid for a Perfect Season
October 29, 2022 | Phil Myers
The Redbank Valley Bulldogs have overcome adversity the past 2 years and have played lights out on the football field. The 2021 Class A state runners-up knocked the Central Clarion Wildcats from the ranks of the undefeated by a score of 47-38 on Senior Night in New Bethlehem. Redbank, on the strength of freshman quarterback […]
Central Clarion Scores Twenty-Eight in Second Quarter to Knockout St. Marys
October 22, 2022 | Phil Myers
It was a chilly night at Dutch Country Stadium in St. Marys, but things really warmed up in the second quarter for the visiting Central Clarion Wildcats, whose 48-27 triumph kept their undefeated season intact at 9-0. The Wildcats scored 28 points, the last 14 of those in twelve seconds, to give themselves a little […]
Wildcats Move To 8-0, With 45-7 Win Over Beavers
October 16, 2022 | David McClaine
Wildcats Move To 8-0, With 45-7 Win Over Beavers All images by Nate Girvan – Above: Wildcats making their entrance to the field for the contest with the Beavers The Central Clarion Wildcats continued their winning ways with a 45-7 win over the homestanding DuBois Beavers, in there District Nine League football matchup, at E.J. […]
Wildcats Move To 6-0 With Thrilling Overtime Win Over Gremlins
October 3, 2022 | David McClaine
All images by Nate Girvan: Above: Wildcat players signaling the winning touchdown The Central Clarion Wildcats downed the visiting Karns City Gremlins, 26-20, in overtime in a key District Nine League contest at Memorial Stadium on Friday night (September 30th). With the win, the Wildcats move to 6-0 and put some distance between them […]
Wildcats Down Bradford To Remain Undefeated
September 24, 2022 | David McClaine
The Central Clarion Wildcats traveled to Bradford to face the Owls at Parkway Field, on Friday (September 23rd) and came away with an impressive 48-7 win. With the victory Central Clarion moves to 5-0 on the season. An interception by Tommy Smith, in the first quarter, set the Wildcats up at the Bradford thirty-nine. Connor […]
District 9 Review and Standings – Week 2
September 6, 2022 | Phil Myers
The top game of the week had to be the DuBois Beaver 27-26 win over Brockway. The game came down to the final play from the DuBois 5-yard line where a slant pass was stopped at the 1-yard line to prevent the Rovers from winning. The Brockway coaching staff elected to go for the touchdown […]
D-9 Review and Top Performers for the Week of August 26 and 27
August 30, 2022 | Phil Myers
Team wise, there were no real surprises or upsets the first week, although some scores were not expected. DuBois beating Karns City was not really a surprise considering the number and quality of players the Gremlins lost to graduation. But beating them 28-7 probably was not expected by most. PFN’s #10 ranked single A team, […]
District 9 – Region 1 Season Preview
August 9, 2022 | Phil Myers
District 9 did a good thing for the 2022 football season and restructured the previous Small School North, Small School South, and Large School divisions into what they call three regions. The idea is to bring a little more parity into each division. Region 1 will consist of Bradford (4A), DuBois (4A), Punxsutawney (3A), St. […]
Big Plays Propel Central Clarion Past DuBois @Coach_Egg57 @DASDBeavers
October 23, 2021 | Phil Myers
The Central Clarion Wildcats celebrated Senior Night on Friday by scratching out a hard-fought win over the visiting DuBois Beavers. The Wildcat offense generated nine plays of 20 yards or more against a Beaver defense that had been playing extremely well as of late. Central Clarion’s stout defense, which included an inspired goal line stand […]
Wildcats Down Owls 36-7
October 16, 2021 | David McClaine
CLARION SPORTS ZONE on 16 October, 2021 at 21:42 (Image by Aryana Girvan) The Central Clarion Wildcats’ traveled to Bradford on Friday (October 15th) for a District Nine League – Large School Division game, and came away with a 36-7 victory. Central got the scoring started in the first quarter, with Jase Ferguson hooking up […]
Wildcats Down Wolves For Clarion Area Homecoming Game Victory
October 4, 2021 | David McClaine
(Above Image by Nate Girvan) Ryan Hummell carrying the ball The Central Clarion Wildcats hosted the Kane Wolves at Memorial Stadium on Friday (October 1st) and came away with a 34-26 Clarion Area Homecoming victory, their first of the season. In addition to being Homecoming, it was a special night, as there was a pregame […]
Wildcats Fall To St. Marys In Close Game
September 28, 2021 | David McClaine
CLARION SPORTS ZONE on 27 September, 2021 at 20:01 (Images by Nate Girvan) Above: Jase Ferguson looking for an open receiver. The Central Clarion Wildcats traveled to St. Marys on Friday (September 24th), for a District Nine League, Large School South contest, dropping a close 42-39 decision. Down 21-6 to the Flying Dutch, in the […]
Brookville Dominates Central Clarion, 40-14 @CentralClarion @BrookvilleRaid2
September 18, 2021 | Sykotyk
Brookville 40, Central Clarion 14 Clarion-Limestone Stadium, Strattanville, PA Friday, September 17 Brookville opened the scoring with a Charlie Krug pass to Brayden Kunselman for 40 yards and a TD. His first of two TD receptions on the night. A Tate Lindermuth touchdown run was followed by a lengthy injury timeout for a Central Clarion […]
Wildcats Fall To Rockets In Season Opener, Join Together As Part Of Pregame Military Tribute @SRAHSFootball @CentralClarion @srhs_rowdies @srhsrocketmedia
August 30, 2021 | David McClaine
Above image) Wildcats and Rockets join in presenting the U. S. Flag during tribute to military The Central Clarion Wildcats traveled to Slippery Rock on Friday (August 27th) and fell to the Rockets 38-7. Wildcats and Rockets entering the field with Old Glory waving in the background There was no score after one, but the […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Christian Simko-Central Clarion Wildcats @Coach_Egg57 @CentralClarion
July 26, 2021 | Daniel Reed
Christian Simko Central Clarion Wildcats Class of: 2022 GPA: 3.4 Position(s): offense, CB Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 175 Awards: N/A Other Sports: Basketball 2020 Stats: 12 catches, 241yds, 5tds Twitter: N/A _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What is the best part about playing football? Being under the Friday night lights with 10 other guys giving it your all every play. […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Central Clarion Wildcats @Coach_Egg57
July 6, 2021 | Billy Splain
Central Clarion Wildcats Head Coach Dave Eggleton @Coach_Egg57 Assistant Coaches Dave Louder, Doug Knepp, Cam Kirkland, Mike Ferguson Central Clarion Wildcats PFN Page PIAA District 9 – Class AA League: District 9 – Large School 2020 Season Record 5-2 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-27 vs. Punxsutawney (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-03 @ Moniteau (0-0) * Warriors Stadium […]
The South Wins the 6th Annual Frank Varischetti All-Star Game
June 26, 2021 | Phil Myers
Led by two all-state quarterbacks, a 6’5” 250-pound tight end, and a tenacious defense the South rose up in the second half to defeat the North 14-12 in a colossal battle royale. The 6th annual Frank Varischetti All-Star Game held in Brockway was one of the better all-star games anyone will see, as it had […]
| YEAR(S) | COACH | RECORD |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Larry Wiser | 5-2 |
| Dave Eggleton | 31-9 |
| YEAR | COACH | OVERALL | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dave Eggleton | 6-0 | 1.000 |
| 2023 | Dave Eggleton | 11-1 | 1.000 |
| 2022 | Dave Eggleton | 10-2 | 0.900 |
| 2021 | Dave Eggleton | 4-6 | 0.500 |
| 2020 | Larry Wiser | 5-2 | 0.833 |
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