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Hittin’ The Road with Travelin’ Matt – Week 8 (The Undefeated Stay Undefeated)

Tagged under: District 11, District 3, Gameday Hub, News, pfn

| October 21, 2025

Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best matchups in the Commonwealth.  Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week Zero to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals!

 

Thursday, October 16

6A #5 Parkland (8-0) at 5A Whitehall (7-1)

 

Friday, October 17

3A HM Trinity (6-2) at 4A #5 Susquehanna Township (8-0)

 

Saturday, October 18

6A Central Dauphin (3-5) at 6A #1 Harrisburg (8-0)

 

ROUNDTRIP – 424 MILES

 

Thursday, October 16

A crisp and windy night at Whitehall High School greeted me this week as the undefeated and 5th ranked 6A Parkland Trojans visited the host Zephyrs that came into the contest with a respectable 7-1 record on the season.  I saw Parkland dismantle Nazareth earlier in the season by a wide margin and was interested to see if the Trojans could put together another stellar performance against a respectable Whitehall program.

Parkland was every bit as impressive this time around as they struck early and often en route to a 53-7 victory to spoil Whitehall’s Senior Night festivities.  Running Back TJ Lawrence was the engine in the Trojans offense once again tallying four scores on the night with 134 yards rushing.

Check out some highlights from Parkland’s impressive win vs. Whitehall…

 

 

 

 

Here’s TJ Lawrence post-game recapping his exceptional performance vs. Whitehall…

 

Click below for the game store from Parkland vs. Whitehall…

 

And don’t forget to check out the photo gallery from the game too!…

 

 

One nugget from Whitehall that is unique to their school and football program is a trio of former players who have all played in the Super Bowl.  Former Zephyrs Matt Millen, Dan Koppen and Saquon Barkley have combined for an impressive 7 Super Bowl rings!

Here’s a nice display at Whitehall High School honoring their three retired jerseys and their Super Bowl accomplishments!

 

 

Friday, October 17

The middle game of my three-game week featured undefeated and super-athletic 4A 5th ranked Susquehanna Township hosting the 3A Trinity Shamrocks in District 3 action.  Susquehanna Township has their sights set on a District title and potential State championship run this season and a run at a potential State Championship.  On this night, despite the best efforts by Trinity who rallied late in this contest Susquehanna Township held on for 24-14 victory on Senior Night.

Here’s some highlights from the Susquehanna Township vs. Trinity game…

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take a look at the photo gallery from Hanna vs. Trinity…

 

 

Saturday, October 18

The final chapter of my football week took me to Harrisburg where the undefeated and 6A #1 ranked Cougars hosted District 3 foe Central Dauphin to Severance Field.  Harrisburg year in and year out has a talent-laden roster and this year is no different as Division 1 prospects don the Cougar uniform this season including Rutgers-commit Elias Coke and Penn State commits Kevin Brown and Messiah Mickens.

The Cougars put their talents on display on this day en route to a solid 27-0 victory over the Rams of Central Dauphin before a raucous Homecoming crowd.  Check out some highlights from the Harrisburg win vs. Central Dauphin…

 

 

 

 

Some bonus coverage from my Saturday game…

Few high schools can match the passion the Harrisburg players, fans, band and cheerleaders bring to every contest.  Check out a couple videos of the Cougars top-notch energy this week!

 

 

 

We’re more than halfway through the 2025 season as I wrapped up my 9th of 16 weeks and headed home to plan for next weeks schedule of contests.

Follow along next week as Travelin’ Matt takes you across the state on another PA High School Football journey.

 

 

2025 SEASON RECAP – 3186 TOTAL MILES (29 GAMES)

 

Week 0

North Allegheny 28 – Woodland Hills 26

LaSalle College 23 – Pittsburgh Central Catholic 6

McKeesport 51 – Delaware Valley 24

Westinghouse 22 – Steel Valley 12

Elizabeth Forward 28 – West Mifflin 14

 

Week 1

Northern Highlands 27 – Holy Spirit 12

Ocean City 32 – Oakcrest 0

Bergen Catholic 22 – East St. Louis 21

IMG Academy 35 – Winslow Township 14

Abraham Lincoln 43 – Germantown Academy 34

LaSalle College 42 – Malvern Prep 35

 

Week 2

Pocono Mountain East 45 – Scranton 0

 

Week 3

Jim Thorpe 35 – Tamaqua 27

Shamokin 43 – Jersey Shore 42 (2OT)

Easton 35 – Bethlehem Catholic 9

 

Week 4

Schuylkill Haven 48 – Minersville 38

Parkland 42 – Nazareth 6

North Pocono 24 – Abington Heights 10

Bethlehem Catholic 28 – Allentown Central Catholic 24

 

Week 5

Chester 78 – Chichester 7

Lansdale Catholic 20 – West Catholic 14

 

Week 6

Vaux Big Picture 18 – Kenisngton 12

Southern Columbia 21 – Mifflinburg 14

LaSalle 31 – St. Joe’s Prep 20

 

Week 7

North Schuylkill 42 – Blue Mountian 21

Berwick 63 – Williamsport 19

 

Week 8

Parkland 53 – Whitehall 7

Susquehannna Townwhip 24 – Trinity 14

Harrisburg 27 – Central Dauphin 0

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