Central
October 2024
Forest Hills Hosts Central in LHAC Crossover Game: Preview
October 25, 2024 | Baron Dionis
For the second year in a row, the expanded Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference has a week 10 crossover game with each team matching up with a team from the opposite side of the conference. The Central Dragons won the conference championship in 2023, but failed to return this year as their record to this point […]
District 5, District 6, District 8, & District 9 Rankings
October 3, 2024 | Josh Krise
We are passed the halfway point in the high school football season, let’s take a look at the rankings within the districts. These rankings were based off of record, point differential, and strength of schedule District 5 Rankings: North Star (2A) 5-1 Northern Bedford (1A) 5-1 Windber (1A) 4-2 Chestnut Ridge (2A) 4-2 Bedford (2A) […]
Eli Muthler has Central’s offense firing on all cylinders in win over Bellwood-Antis
September 14, 2024 | PFN Staff
Written by Nate Cobler ROARING SPRING – Bellwood-Antis coach Nick Lovrich said it was hard to prep for Central this week. He mentioned that no matter how much his practice team tried to give the Blue Devils’ starting defense a look it just wasn’t the same as the in-game speed they experienced on Friday night. […]
Former Central Star Jeff Hoenstine Defeats Former Rival in First Collegiate Start
September 12, 2024 | Baron Dionis
Last weekend, the Saint Francis football team picked up their first ever win over an FBS program with a 23-17 victory over Kent State. One of the big stories in that game was redshirt freshman, Jeff Hoenstine, started in his first game at quarterback and did very well, leading the Red Flash to the win. […]
Top Games in the District 6 From Week 2
September 2, 2024 | Baron Dionis
Another great week of high school football went past in the District 6. There were a lot of blowouts, but there were also some very close contests around the area. Let’s take a look at these top games from week 2. Juniata Knocks Off Steelton-Highspire Steelton-Highspire was on a 28 game winning streak heading into Friday’s […]
Bellefonte Upsets Central In Exciting Opener
August 23, 2024 | Baron Dionis
The Bellefonte Red Raiders travelled to Roaring Spring to take on the defending Laurel Highlands champions in the Central Dragons. After losing to the Dragons in 2023 49-0, the Red Raiders came Friday night looking for revenge and they did just that with a thrilling 18-7 victory. Liam Halterman, Bellefontes quarterback, led the team to […]
Bellefonte Travels To Central For LHAC Week One Matchup
August 23, 2024 | Baron Dionis
High school football is back tonight at 7 PM. For the first week, we have a Laurel Highlands matchup between the Bellefonte Red Raiders and the Central Scarlet Dragons. These two teams are very familiar with each other as they were in the Mountain Conference before moving to the Laurel Highlands. Both are on the […]
2024 Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Preview: East 1 Section
August 17, 2024 | Baron Dionis
2023 Final LHAC Standings (Overall-Record/Conference) Central 12-1 (11-0) Bald Eagle 12-2 (10-1) Richland 11-2 (10-1) Penn Cambria 9-3 (9-3) Clearfield 8-4 (7-3) Chestnut Ridge 7-4 (7-3) Forest Hills 8-4 (7-4) Bishop Guilfoyle 6-5 (6-4) Tyrone 6-5 (6-5) Penns Valley 6-5 (6-5) Central Cambria 4-6 (4-6) Phillipsburg-Osceola 4-6 (4-6) Bedford 3-7 (3-7) Somerset 3-7 (3-7) Bishop McCort-Carrol […]
2024 PFN Player Preview: Getting To Know Central’s LB Lukas Black
August 14, 2024 | Baron Dionis
Lukas Black LB Class of 2025 Central (Martinsburg) High School Jersey #31 HT/WT: 5’9″, 160 lbs 102 Total Tackles, 14.5 TFL, 1.5 Sacks (2023 Season) Other Sports: Basketball & Baseball Head Coach Jerry Albright said, “Lukas brings a tough nose attitude that is very contagious with his teammates. We will need more players like him […]
2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Central’s QB/FS Eli Muthler
August 12, 2024 | Baron Dionis
Eli Muthler QB/FS Class of 2025 Central (Martinsburg) High School Jersey #5 HT/WT: 6’4″, 195 lbs 2,815 Passing Yards, 32 Passing Touchdowns, 331 Rushing Yards, 4 Rushing Touchdowns; Defense: 7 Interceptions (2023 Season) Other Sports: Basketball & Track Head Coach Jerry Albright said, “Eli is playing with much more confidence this summer. He knows his […]
District Six’s Top Returning TEs in 2024
August 10, 2024 | Baron Dionis
District six returns a lot of great players and that group includes tight ends. Let’s take a look at the strong group of tight ends returning to the district six in 2024. Caleb Dolney, Northern Camrbia (2025) 13.8 Yards Per Catch, 31 Receiving Yards Per Game 372 Receiving Yards 4 Receiving Touchdowns Bode Layo, Portage (2025) […]
District Six’s Top Returning QBs In 2024
July 11, 2024 | Baron Dionis
We are now just a month away from opening kickoff. The district six has a very strong group of returning quarterbacks throughout all grade levels. With a new season approaching, let’s take a look at the top ten returning quarterbacks in district six and their stats from the last season. –Caron Nagle, Bald Eagle Area […]
Jerry Albright promoted to Head Coach at Central High School
March 19, 2024 | Baron Dionis
The Central Dragon football team has officially appointed Jerry Albright as head football coach after a school board vote Monday evening. The Albright name has been a familiar name in this community for many years. Jerry’s sons, Thad and Brady, were both starters on the Scarlet Dragon team. Brady started for two years at the […]
Central Advances as They Beat Clearfield in Double Overtime
November 18, 2023 | Phil Myers
In one of the best games of the year, the Central-Martinsburg Scarlett Dragons beat the Clearfield Bison 41-35 in a thrilling double overtime game that will be talked about for years to come. Before a strong contingent of fans from both schools who braved the rain at Mansell Stadium in DuBois, Central and Clearfield put […]
PIAA Class 3A Preview: Central vs. Clearfield
November 16, 2023 | Phil Myers
Central won the first meeting on October 20th by a score of 27-21. Clearfield holds the lead in the all-time series winning 11 of the 17 games played. Central, though, has won the past 3 contests played including a 35-6 victory last year in the state playoffs. Central-Martinsburg (11-0) – The Scarlet Dragons are the […]
Central Wins District 6 3A Title
November 11, 2023 | Brandon Maynard
Altoona- Central beat the Penn Cambria 35-28 to take home their 4th straight District 6 Championship at Mansion Park Friday night. The game was an absolute battle, being tied 3 separate times. “This is 1.” Central’s Head Coach Dave Baker said about the Championship. “This isn’t the other teams, it’s this team accomplishment.” The Panthers […]
Central wins LHAC Championship
October 28, 2023 | Brandon Maynard
Roaring Spring-Hunter Smith’s 3 first half touchdowns leads Central over Richland 43-15, to win the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Championship. Richland (9-1) knew coming into the game it was going to be a tough task. Being down a few key players including 2 QBs and RB Evan Mccraken who is their leading rusher. The Rams […]
Central Holds off Clearfield
October 21, 2023 | Brandon Maynard
Central beats Clearfield 27-21 to remain unbeaten. Jack Dunn was crowned Homecoming King, had 2 receiving touchdowns and had the interception to seal the game. The Bisons won the toss and decided to defer to the second half. Both teams took chances in on their first drive, for they went on 4th down and were […]
Central Holds Off Penns Valley
October 7, 2023 | Kerry Shawley
The Central Dragons raced to a 28-0 halftime lead tonight and then held off a second half Penns Valley rally to win 28-14 at Spring Mills. With the win, Central raised its record to 7-0. Penns Valley falls to 4-3 with the defeat. Both teams started slowly. Central held Penns Valley to a three and […]
Central outlasts Bishop Guilfoyle in OT Thriller
September 23, 2023 | Brandon Maynard
Central beat Bishop Guilfoyle 10-7 in overtime at Roaring Spring Athletic Field Friday night after Hunter Smith kicked the game winning Field Goal. The game ended on a controversial interception in the endzone by Jacob Benton. “The best of High School Football right there”, says Dragon Head Coach Dave Baker. It was a packed […]
District XII Philadelphia Public League Liberty Division Preview
August 24, 2023 | Anthony Franklin
PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC LEAGUE LIBERTY DIVISION The Liberty Division will be highly competitive as there is great talent and parity within the division. The new team into the division this season will be Frankford which drops down from the top Independence division. Returning this season is Central, Mastery Charter North, West Philadelphia, Martin Luther King […]
2023 Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference Preview: East 1 Section
August 12, 2023 | Billy Splain
The 2022 Laurel Highlands Final Standings (Record-Conference/Overall) Richland 10-0/11-1 Penn Cambria 9-1/9-2 Central 8-2/12-3 Bishop Guilfoyle 7-3/10-4 Bedford 7-3/7-4 Chestnut Ridge 6-4/6-5 Westmont Hilltop 4-6 Central Cambria 3-7 Forest Hills 3-7 Bishop McCort/Carroll 2-8 Somerset 1-9 Greater Johnstown 0-10 The Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference is always a successful conference and now they have added 8 […]
The week that was, plus PIAA Championships Preview
December 9, 2022 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Ethan do a full breakdown of the Central-Belle Vernon game. The boys discuss every game from the PIAA semifinals, then discuss each PIAA Championship game and give their predictions! Our AMIGOS OF THE WEEK Nathan: Jeff Hoenstine, Central Ethan: Braden Laux, Belle Vernon Who’s On Amigo Watch Next Week?: Nathan: Jake Gedekoh, Belle […]
Central vs Belle Vernon, PIAA Semifinals Photo Gallery
December 6, 2022 | Leo Murray
Full Gallery link below https://leomurrayphotography.smugmug.com/Central-vs-Belle-Vernon/
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