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2026 Team Preview: The Central Scarlet Dragons
August 25, 2026 | Cody Brady
The Central Scarlet Dragons Head Coach: Gerald Albright PIAA District 6 Class 2A Laurel Highland Athletic Conference 2025 Season Record: 4-6 Key Starters Lost Kaden Horn, Colton Harbaugh, Cole Knisely, Isaac Fedesco, MJ Flaugh Returning Starters Jesse Muthler, QB & F/S, 6-4, 185 2028 Cole Marks, LB, 5-11, 205, 2027 Carter Schenk, TE & LB, […]
2026 Team Preview: The Central Dragons
August 16, 2026 | Willie McGonigle
The Central Dragons Head Coach: Jerry Albright PIAA District 6 Class: 3A Conference: Laurel Highlands League – East 1 2025 Season Record: 4-6 Key Starters lost Kaden Horn, Colton Harbaugh, Cole Knisely, Isaac Fedesco, MJ Flaugh Returning starters (name, Position, HT, WT, Class Year Returning Starters – OFFENSE QB #4 Jesse Muthler (Jr) RB […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Jesse Muthler-QB/WR/S-Central
August 5, 2026 | Cody Brady
Jesse Muthler Central High School Class Of 2028 QB WR S Jersey #4 6’4 200lbs 1200 passing yards and 7 total touchdowns in 8 games Other sports Basketball and baseball Second team LHAC Quaterback Why do you play football? I love getting the chance to compete with my teammates and having the chance to learn […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Carter Schenk-ATH-Central
July 26, 2026 | Cody Brady
Carter A Schenk Central High School Class Of 2027 QB/TE/WING/WR/OLB Jersey #2 6 foot 193 pounds 16 combined touchdowns between passing/receiving/ rushing Other sports Basketball and Baseball honorable mention te Altoona Mirror Why do you play football? I play because I have a love for the game and because Ive always played it It’s gameday! […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Colton Porreca-OG/DE-Central
July 22, 2026 | Cody Brady
Colton Porreca Central Martinsburg Class Of 2027 OG/DE Jersey #62 6’1 215 Other sports Baseball Twitter/X @ColtonPorr95570 Why do you play football? It is fun to compete with my teammates It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? To come out with a win. Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? Jalen […]
2026 PFN Player Profile: Cole Marks-LB/TE-Central
July 9, 2026 | Cody Brady
Cole Marks Central high school Class Of 2027 Tightend and linebacker Jersey #25 5ft11in 190 Other sports Track Twitter/X @ColeMarks25 Why do you play football? Because I have a It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? Winning Who is your favorite sports star and WHY? Patt Tillman Do you have a favorite […]
The LHAC Power Index Crossover Predictions
October 23, 2025 | Hunter Myers
Current 2025 Records: Model: 67-23 (74%), Me: 73-16 (82%) Westmont (0-9) vs Penns Valley (1-8): Penns Valley -2 A rematch of last year’s crossover game is on the horizon in Week 10, as the Hilltoppers will travel to play the Rams. Westmont has had a tough season, which was to be expected after a complete […]
The LHAC Power Index Week 9 Power Rankings
October 22, 2025 | Hunter Myers
Welcome to the LHAC Power Index Week 9 Rankings. Last week, the model had a great week, going 8-2, only missing on Central and Tyrone. That brings its total record to 67-23 (74%) on the season. We have made it to the end of the LHAC ‘regular’ season and that means it’s crossover time. The […]
Central Cambria Controls 1st Half to Win 32-22 Over Central
October 11, 2025 | Hunter Myers
EBENSBURG — Central Cambria controlled the ball for 16:01 and scored 18 unanswered points in the first half on their way to a 32-22 win over Central. The Red Devils outgained the Dragons 200-67, taking an 11 point lead before the halfway point of the 1st quarter. Central Cambria was able to establish their run […]
Central at Central Cambria Game Preview
October 10, 2025 | Hunter Myers
Sometimes all it takes is one big play from one big player to turn the tide of a game. Central and Central Cambria both know this well. Each team has relied on a special player capable of carrying their teams through a tough stretch. Central’s star athlete, Carter Schenk has time at quarterback, receiver, running […]
The LHAC Power Index Week 8 Predictions
October 8, 2025 | Hunter Myers
Current 2025 Records – Model: 50-20 (71%), Me: 56-13 (81%) Clearfield (5-2) @ Somerset (2-5): Clearfield -13 A potential Week 8 trap game looms for the Bison when they travel to take on Somerset on Friday night, a week before a huge LHAC showdown that could determine a championship spot against Bishop Guilfoyle. While most […]
The LHAC Power Index Week 7 Predictions
October 1, 2025 | Hunter Myers
Current 2025 Records – Model: 44-16 (73%), Me: 50-9 (85%) Bellefonte (2-4) @ Philipsburg-Osceola (4-2): Philipsburg -4 This will be one of the better East 2 matchups in the Laurel Highlands this season, featuring two very solid teams. Bellefonte has faced five opponents with records at .500 or better in their opening six weeks and […]
Special Teams Shine as Huntingdon Rolls Past Central 49-19
September 27, 2025 | Hunter Myers
HUNTINGDON — Central and Huntingdon faced off under the lights of War Veterans Memorial Field, where a strong momentum shift from Huntingdon’s special teams ignited an explosive third quarter, winning 49-19. The stands were packed, as fans from across the area gathered to watch their 4-1 Bearcats, enjoying their best start since 2017, under the […]
Central @ Huntingdon Game Preview
September 26, 2025 | Hunter Myers
Huntingdon has been the story of the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference through the halfway point of the 2025 season. Entering Week 6 at 4-1, their best start since 2017 (5-0), their meteoric rise has been a surprise, while Central (1-4) is off to their worst start since 2018 (1-4). However, the Dragon’s will get a […]
Bishop Guilfoyle Turns Stops into Scores in 49-7 Win Over Central
September 20, 2025 | Hunter Myers
ROARING SPRING — A day that felt more like mid-August than late September led to a game where Bishop Guilfoyle’s defense set the table for their offense all night en route to a 49-7 win on the road against the Central Dragons. While the age-old trope “defense wins championships” may not always be true, tonight […]
#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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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