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Rowan Walker’s four touchdowns lead State College to 10-0 finish, Midd-Penn title

 
Tagged under: Centre County Report, District 3, District 6, Gameday Hub, News

| October 31, 2026

STATE COLLEGE — Rowan Walker rushed for more than 200 yards and scored four touchdowns as the State College Little Lions capped an undefeated regular season and a Midd-Penn Championship with a 42-20 victory over the Harrisburg Cougars. 

Walker set the tone early, breaking loose for a 66-yard run deep into Harrisburg territory on State College’s opening possession. He finished the drive with a 3-yard touchdown run to give the Little Lions a 7-0 lead.

Harrisburg responded after a special teams mistake gave the Cougars possession at the State College 41-yard line. Jaiyon Lewis connected with Keijuan Sinkler for a 14-yard touchdown to tie the game at 7-7.

The Cougars took the lead later in the first quarter when Asante Eubanks Burnett intercepted a State College pass. Harrisburg capitalized on the turnover, with Lewis finding Ja’auan Johnson for a 29-yard touchdown to put the Cougars ahead 14-7.

State College answered behind Walker, who broke free for a 28-yard touchdown run and added the two-point conversion to put the Little Lions back in front, 15-14.

The Little Lions extended their advantage in the second quarter when Keen Furmanek connected with Anderson Fry for a 23-yard touchdown, making it 22-14.

Harrisburg’s defense kept the game within reach before halftime, stopping State College at the goal line and forcing a fumble at the 2-yard line to prevent another score.

The second half opened with another special teams opportunity for State College. After the Little Lions were forced to punt, Harrisburg fumbled the return, giving State College possession at the Cougars’ 8-yard line.

Walker made the Cougars pay, scoring his third touchdown of the night to extend the lead to 29-14.

Harrisburg responded on its next possession as Lewis connected with Sinkler for an 8-yard touchdown, cutting the deficit to 29-20.

Walker answered again later in the game, scoring his fourth touchdown to push the Little Lions’ lead to 35-20 and put State College firmly in control.

The Little Lions added one more touchdown after Ethan Prenatt intercepted a Harrisburg pass. Connor Kulka then connected with Max Vendemia for a 36-yard touchdown, extending the lead to 42-20 with 3:12 remaining.

State College’s defense and offense closed out the victory, completing a perfect 10-0 regular season and securing the Midd-Penn championship.

Following the win, Walker credited the offensive line for helping fuel his standout performance.

“I give all credit to my O-line,” Walker said. “Like I said earlier in the season, they’re absolute animals out there, and I love those boys to death. They’re getting Waffle Shop Sunday morning.”

State College Head Coach  Matt Lintal reflected on the significance of the team’s accomplishment and the work that went into reaching an undefeated finish.

“It’s like taking a deep breath and just so happy for our kids,” Lintal said. “They worked so hard for this, and it’s special.”

Lintal also pointed to the team’s growth throughout the season, from its opening matchup against Central York to its championship-clinching victory over Harrisburg.

“Feel like the season has been a blank, going back to Central York being a ranked team and starting the season with them, and here we are today,” Lintal said. “Obviously, these kids have continued to grow each and every week.”

With Walker leading the way and the Little Lions delivering in all three phases, State College finished the regular season unbeaten and claimed the Midd-Penn title in convincing fashion.

 
 
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