Warrior Run vs Loyalsock – Game Preview and Prediction

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Davin Ridall | October 2, 2025

After being away from District 4 the past two weeks, we’re finally back home, and this week we’re heading over to Loyalsock Township to take a look at the matchup between the Loyalsock Lancers and the Warrior Run Defenders.

Some Statistics to Know

Week 6 Matchups

Loyalsock (4-2): 14-7 Win vs Lewisburg

Warrior Run (5-1): 55-6 Win vs North Penn-Mansfield

Week 6 Loyalsock Stat Leaders

Passing: #2 Danny Dowell – 10/16, 85 YDS, 2 TD

Rushing: #5 Jalil Coates – 30 CAR, 135 YDS

Receiving: #10 Nahmir Thomas – 4 REC, 36 YDS, 1 TD

Tackles: #10 Nahmir Thomas – 6 SOLO, 2 AST, 8 TOTAL

Week 6 Warrior Run Stat Leaders

Passing: #16 James Keifer – 4/5, 175 YDS, 3 TD

Rushing: #2 Denyn Beachel – 9 CAR, 110 YDS, 2 TD

Receiving: #9 Cohen Zechman – 4 REC, 175 YDS, 3 TD

Tackles: #10 Carter Peña – 5 SOLO, 3 AST, 8 TOTAL

Last 10 Matchups

10/4/24 – Loyalsock (24) @ (23) Warrior Run

11/10/23 – Warrior Run (13) @ (41) Loyalsock

10/29/21 – Loyalsock (49) @ (0) Warrior Run

10/12/20 – Loyalsock (52) @ (18) Warrior Run

10/18/19 – Loyalsock (29) @ (21) Warrior Run

10/19/18 – Warrior Run (0) @ (36) Loyalsock

10/6/17 – Loyalsock (48) @ (14) Warrior Run

10/7/16 – Loyalsock (50) @ (0) Warrior Run

10/16/09 – Loyalsock (20) @ (12) Warrior Run

10/10/08 – Warrior Run (7) @ (42) Loyalsock

What to Know About The Game

This is a rivalry that dates all the way back to 1961, however Warrior Run hasn’t pulled out a victory in this rivalry since October 21st, 2005, where they were able to defeat the Lancers 35-28 at home. Since then, Loyalsock has emerged victorious in the last 12 meetings between these two teams, and all-time they have a 35-6 record against Warrior Run. The Lancers come into this matchup with a 4-2 record, this being the fourth year in a row where they’ve entered week 7 with a 4-2 record or better. Their offense has been headlined by their rushing attack from senior running back Jalil Coates and senior quarterback Danny Dowell, who has accounted for over 1000 total yards this season thanks to his passing and rushing yard totals. Meanwhile on the other side, Warrior Run has had a very balanced offense this season, led by their senior quarterback James Keifer who has thrown for almost 800 yards through 6 games, while their running back Denyn Beachel has averaged 108 rushing yards per game along with 7 touchdowns.

Final Thoughts

Last year’s matchup between these two teams was the closest one we had seen in years, being decided by a mere point. This year’s matchup should be just as exciting, and I expect this one to be a shootout. History will tell you that Loyalsock has the upper hand in this game, and I believe that they do, but this game could very well go in Warrior Run’s favor for the first time since 2005.

My Prediction

Warrior Run – 27

Loyalsock – 34

Game Information

Warrior Run (5-1) @ Loyalsock (4-2) – Friday 10/3 – Kenneth M Robbins Stadium – Kickoff at 7 PM – Follow @DavinRidall_PFN & @PaFootballNews for game coverage

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