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By Chris Rossetti
NEW BETHLEHEM – The leaves have started to turn colors. There is a
chill in the air. And darkness descends upon Western Pennsylvania earlier
each day. It must mean that it is late fall and that means we are almost
at playoff time.
There are just two weeks to go in the 2002 football regular season, and
in most cases the playoff picture has cleared considerably.
In Class A, three of the four playoff teams are set with a battle for
the final spot between three teams: Ridgway-Redbank Valley and Keystone.
All three of those teams are in action Friday night with Keystone
visiting Redbank Valley and Ridgway hosting Cameron County. The third big
game of the week takes place in the D9 League where Brookville hosts
Punxsutawney with both teams currently tied for first place with 3-1
records. Full-game previews on those games can be found by clicking on the
links below. Previews from the remainder of the games right below the
links.
But now we go back to the playoffs.
First in Class A starting in the KSAC.
Clarion-Limestone will finish the season with the best record among
Class A schools and therefore gets the KSAC’s automatic bid. The Lions
can finish no worse than 6-2 while Keystone and Redbank Valley can finish
no better than 6-2. C-L holds the tiebreaker over both schools thanks to
beating both of them.
In the AML, the AML title game is set between Coudersport and Kane with
the winner gaining the AML’s automatic berth. The loser is still in
because even if that team loses this week and finishes 6-2, it still will
have enough Gardner Points to qualify ahead of Redbank Valley or Keystone,
although Ridgway could wind up with more Gardner Points than Coudersport.
That brings us to the fourth and final Class A playoff spot. Basically
three teams are fighting for that spot: Ridgway, Redbank Valley and
Keystone, although two straight losses by Coudersport would technically
put them in the mix even though they have already clinched a berth.
In the Ridgway-Redbank-Keystone scenario, the Elkers will make the
playoffs if they beat Cameron County by three points or more. A Ridgway
win by two points opens the door for Keystone. The Panthers would then
need to beat Redbank Valley and Clarion by at least 10 points each to
create a Gardner Point tie. Or A Ridgway win by one points, and two
Keystone wins by 10 or more points would put the Panthers in the playoffs
and leave the Elkers on the outside looking in. A one-point win by Ridgway
and wins of 9 points and 10 or more points by Keystone would also create a
tie. There is no tiebreaker system, but a couple of alternatives have been
talked about including a coin flip and a tiebreaker game held early in the
week before the playoffs. A tiebreaker game was played between Ridgway and
Coudersport on the Tuesday before the playoffs in 1999 with Ridgway
winning 14-0.
A Ridgway loss would open the door for either Keystone or Redbank
Valley to make the playoffs. If either Redbank or Keystone wins out and
Ridgway loses, the Keystone-Redbank winner would be in the playoffs.
Redbank Valley can only make the playoffs with a Ridgway loss.
Now what happens if Ridgway loses but neither Keystone nor Redbank
Valley wins out? Chaos is the answer. This could bring a number of teams
back into the playoff picture with three loses including Curwensville and
Port Allegany along with Ridgway, Keystone and Redbank Valley.
Things are a little clearer and a lot simpler in Class AA and Class
AAA.
In Class AA, four teams still have a shot at playing in the postseason
including Karns City (6-1), Brookville (4-3), Brockway (4-3) and Moniteau
(3-4).
A Karns City win this week would assure the Gremlins the top seed,
which could mean a bye if only three teams are in the playoffs or a home
game in the first round if four teams are in it.
Brookville and Brockway are still battling it out for the second seed
with the final two weeks of the season meaning a lot to both teams. The
second seed will get to host a first-round playoff game. The real question
in Class AA is whether or not Moniteau is going to participate in the
playoffs. Last season, the Moniteau school board decided the Warriors
needed to be above .500 if they wanted to compete in the postseason. In
order for Moniteau to finish the regular season above .500 it needs to
beat Clarion-Limestone this week and Pymatuning Valley (Ohio) next week.
But then again the school board could decided the let the Warriors go to
the playoffs if they finish 4-5.
Class AAA could be a very interesting playoff. Three teams look to be
in the mix for the postseason: Clearfield (5-2), Punxsutawney (5-2) and
Bradford (3-4).
Clearfield holds the tiebreaker over Punxsutawney for the top spot by
virtue of beating the Chucks, but if the Bisons lose again and Punxsy runs
the table the Chucks could get the top seed. Thanks to their wins over
Bradford, Punxsutawney and Clearfield have secured at least the No. 2
spot. Bradford, though, could be a darkhorse team for the title. The Owls
started the year 0-4 but have rebounded to win three in a row and a couple
of more wins could put them as the hottest team entering the playoffs.
FRIDAY OCT. 18
FEATURED GAME (Click on the game to see the previews)
Keystone (5-2 overall, 4-2 KSAC) at Redbank Valley (5-2,
4-2) 7 p.m.
Punxsutawney (5-2 overall, 3-1 D9 League) at Brookville
(5-2, 3-1) 7 p.m. Friday
Cameron County (3-4 overall, 3-4 AML South) at Ridgway
(5-2, 5-2) 7:30 p.m.
GAME CAPSULES -- Listed Alphabetically by Conference
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AML NORTH |
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Coudersport (6-1 overall, 6-1 AML North) at
Sheffield (3-4, 3-4) |
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WHERE |
Sheffield |
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WHEN |
1:30 p.m. Saturday |
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LAST WEEK |
Coudersport beat Youngsville 35-6
Sheffield beat Smethport 14-0 |
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GAME STORY |
- Coudersport clinched the AML North title last week and will
play Kane in the AML Title game next week. It is Coudersport’s
first ever appearance in the AML Title game. Since a Week Two
loss to Eisenhower, the Falcons have been on a roll scoring 33.8
ppg while going 5-0.
- Sheffield broke a two-game losing steak last week with the win
over Smethport. The Wolverines can match last year’s 5-4
record with back-to-back wins to close out the season
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COUDERSPORT LEADERS |
RB Zack Hershey (693 yards, 16 touchdowns), QB Ben Cary (53-116,
844 yards, 7 TDs, 3 Ints) |
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SHEFFIELD LEADERSS |
Jeremy Borst, Jimmy Mosher, Robin Copley |
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NEXT WEEK |
Coudersport plays Kane in the AML Title game Saturday at a time
and site to be announce
Sheffield closes out the season by hosting Curwensville Saturday |
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Otto-Eldred (0-7 overall, 0-7 AML North) at
Eisenhower (4-3, 4-3) |
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WHERE |
Russell |
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WHEN |
7:30 p.m. Friday |
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LAST WEEK |
Otto-Eldred lost to Elk County Catholic 40-0
Eisenhower lost to Port Allegany 21-0 |
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GAME STORY |
- Otto-Eldred is still in search of win No. 1 in 2002 and their
first win since 1999, 26 games ago. The senior class is trying
to avoid becoming the first senior class since the 1930’s not
to win a football game in its three years of high school. The
Terrors do have the services of quarterback Joey Drake back
which could provide a lift.
- Two weeks ago Eisenhower had dreams of an AML Title and a
berth in the District 10 playoffs. Two straight losses have
knocked the Knights from their pedestal. A couple of wins to
close out the season would still allow them to finish on a high
note with a 6-3 mark. WR Ryan Irwin has not had a catch the past
two weeks, and may not have played in either game. His status is
unknown
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OTTO-ELDRED LEADERS |
QB Joey Drake (15-43, 237 yards, 3 TDs, 4 INTs), WR Josh Barnish |
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EISENHOWER LEADERS |
QB Jacoby Curtis (50-108, 802 yards, 7 TDs, 9 Ints), WR Ryan
Irwin (24 6yards, 2 TDs), RB Eric Sirianni (258 yards, 2 TDs), WR
Bart Moon (11 catches, 223 yards, 1 TD) |
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NEXT WEEK |
Otto-Eldred is at Johnsonburg Friday
Eisenhower hosts Cameron County Friday |
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Port Allegany (4-3 overall, 4-3 AML North) at
Youngsville (2-5, 2-5) |
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WHERE |
Youngsville |
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WHEN |
7:30 p.m. Friday |
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LAST WEEK |
Port Allegany beat Smethport 21-0
Youngsville lost to Coudersport 35-6 |
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GAME STORY |
- Port Allegany is on a roll having won three in a row after
starting the season 1-3. Unfortunately for the Gators they are
playing in Class A where in the current 4-team system 3 losses
is one too many to make the playoffs. Port might still have a
long-shot chance if Ridgway, Redbank Valley and Keystone each
lose one more game to create a 5-way tie of teams at 5-3. The
Gators defense has been a big reason for their recent success.
The "D" has allowed just 19 points in the past three
weeks after being torched for 104 in the first four weeks.
- Youngsville’s season started out on what looked like a
promising note at 2-1, but the Eagles have fallen on hard times
losing four in a row while scoring just 36 points in the four
games. The fast start might have been a mirage considering
Youngsville played Otto-Eldred and Johnsonburg, two teams with a
combined 2-12 record.
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PORT ALLEGANY LEADERS |
RB’s Adam Rohrer (602 yards, 6 TDS) & Claude Haskins (315
yards, 1 TD; 19 catches, 161 yards), QB Craig Flint (47-101, 638
yards, 7 TDs, 7 Ints), WR Jeremy Niece (212 yards, 2 TDs) |
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YOUNGSVILLE LEADERS |
QB/RB/WR Jamie Blum (11 catches, 245 yards, 4 TDs; 16-36 passing,
198 yards, 3 Ints; 406 yards rushing, 2 TDs), QB/WR Andy Chase
(24-84, 430 yards, 6 TDs, 13 Ints; 6 catches, 112 yards) |
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NEXT WEEK |
Port Allegany hosts Elk County Catholic Saturday
Youngsville hosts Brockway Friday |
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AML SOUTH |
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Brockway (4-3 overall, 4-3 AML South) at Elk
County Catholic (3-4, 3-4) |
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WHERE |
St. Marys |
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WHEN |
7:30 p.m. Friday |
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LAST WEEK |
Brockway lost to Kane 30-13
Elk County Catholic beat Otto-Eldred 40-0 |
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GAME STORY |
- Brockway came into the season with high hopes of winning the
AML South title, but three losses in the last four weeks have
tarnished a 3-0 start. The Rovers are now playing for seeding in
the D9 Class AA playoffs and a win is a must. Brockway’s
offense has been the problem during the slide scoring only 13.3
ppg.
- Elk County Catholic has gotten onto a bit of a roll winning
two in a row after dropping four straight. A lot of the reason
is the Crusaders’ defense which has allowed only 12 points in
the past two games. ECC still has time to finish the season with
a winning record, so look for the Crusaders to come out fired up
in their final home game of the year.
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BROCKWAY LEADERS |
Wide receiver Tom Bussard (20 catches, 375 yards, 2 TDs), QB John
Himes (48-98, 652 yards, 5 TDs, 7 Ints), RBs Jon Cantafio (306
yards, 3 TDs) & Jeremy Sickeri (530 yards, 4 TDs) |
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ELK CO. CATH. LEADERS |
RBs Shane Funair (451 yards, 5 TDs) & Ted Cherry (501 yards,
3 TDs), QB Bob Pearsall (34-83, 368 yards, 1 TD, 8 Ints), wide
receiver Matt Eckert (17 catches, 156 yards) |
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NEXT WEEK |
Brockway is at Youngsville Friday
Elk County Catholic is at Port Allegany Saturday |
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Curwensville (4-3 overall, 4-3 AML South) at
Johnsonburg (2-5, 2-5) |
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WHERE |
Johnsonburg |
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WHEN |
7:30 p.m. Friday |
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LAST WEEK |
Curwensville lost to Ridgway 26-20, 2 overtimes
Johnsonburg beat Cameron County 7-0 |
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GAME STORY |
- Last week’s double overtime loss to Ridgway all but
eliminated the Golden Tide from the playoffs. Barring a miracle,
Curwensville will be sitting at home for the first time in three
years come the postseason. It will also be interesting to see
how the Golden Tide bounce back from such a disappointing loss.
- Johnsonburg’s record might be a tad deceiving. The Rams
could very easily be 4-3 having dropped an overtime decision to
Youngsville and a two-point game to Elk County Catholic. Last
week Johnsonburg surprised many by upsetting Cameron County in
Emporium.
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CURWENSVILLE LEADERS |
RB’s Brooks Collins (520 yards, 1 TD) & Doug Swatsworth
(351 yards, 1 TD), QB Travis McDonald (31-64, 433 yards, 7 TDs, 10
Ints), WR Greg Gilbert (13 catches, 313 yards, 5 TDs) |
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JOHNSONBURG LEADERS |
WR Eric Iorfido (23 catches, 385 yards, 3 TDs), QB Greg Wonderly
(56-137, 787 yards, 5 TDs, 13 Ints), RB Quentin Shreffler (274
yards, 3 TDs) |
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NEXT WEEK |
Curwensville is at Sheffield Saturday
Johnsonburg is at Otto-Eldred Friday |
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AML CROSSOVER |
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Smethport (3-4 overall, 3-4 AML North) at Kane
(6-1, 6-1 AML South) |
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WHERE |
Kane |
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WHEN |
7:30 p.m. Friday |
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LAST WEEK |
Smethport lost to Sheffield 14-0
Kane beat Brockway 30-13 |
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GAME STORY |
- It has been a tough season in Hubberville where Smethport has
been very inconsistent with a young team never winning or losing
more than one game in a row. The Hubbers hope the trend
continues Friday night at Kane with a win following last week’s
loss. A win is imperative if Smethport wants to avoid its first
losing season since 1980 when it went 3-5-1. The four losses are
already the most for a Smethport teams since the 1986 squad
finished 5-4.
- Kane wrapped up its second District 9 playoff berth and its
first AML South title with the win at Brockway Friday night. The
Wolves will be playing in the AML title game for the first time
next week against Coudersport. The key to the Brockway win was a
23-point third quarter that erased a 13-0 halftime deficit.
- The last time Kane and Smethport met was in Week One of the
2000 season. That game featured one of the wackiest endings in
recent D9 history. With 41 seconds to go the Hubbers took a
27-20 lead on a 15-yard touchdown run by Dan Mitchell. But Royce
Novosel-Johnson returned the ensuing kickoff 80 yards for a
touchdown with 28 seconds to play. Kane elected to go for the
win and sophomore quarterback Tyler Smith hit sophomore Mike
Jamerson with a 2-point conversion pass giving the Wolves the
28-27 win. The game ended up being a key contest, as Kane made
the D9 playoffs for the first time ever while Smethport missed
them for the first time since 1993
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SMETHPORT LEADERS |
QB/WR Mike Mitchell (634 yards rushing, 10 TDs; 16-53 passing 189
yards, 4 Ints), QB Craig Kandare (12-34, 237, 2 TDs, 4 Ints) |
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KANE LEADERS |
QB Tyler Smith (65-116, 737 yards, 7 TDs, 6 Ints; 157 yards
rushing, 4 TDs), running backs Matt Burton (258, 4 TDs) & Mike
Jamerson (391 yards, 8 TDs), WRs Tim Smith (166 yards, 1 TD) &
Hugh Rich (223 yards, 2 TDs) |
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NEXT WEEK |
Smethport hosts Ridgway Friday
Kane plays Coudersport in the AML Title Game Saturday at a time
and place to be determined. |
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D9 LEAGUE |
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St. Marys (2-5 overall, 1-3 D9 League) at
Clearfield (5-2, 2-1) |
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WHERE |
Clearfield |
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WHEN |
7 p.m. Friday |
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LAST WEEK |
St. Marys lost to Punxsutawney 43-14
Clearfield beat Bald Eagle Area 49-7 |
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GAME STORY |
- The Dutch are trying to salvage what has been another tough
season. Their only wins have come over DuBois and A-C Valley,
teams with a combined 0-12 record.
- Clearfield is on a roll. After starting the season a
disappointing 1-2, the Bisons have run off four straight wins.
Running back Dave Richards is a big reason why. During the
four-game winning streak Richards has run for 1,131 yards (282.8
yards per game) while scoring 19 rushing touchdowns and 21
overall touchdowns. He has accounted for 68.5 percent of
Clearfield’s points during that span (126 of 184) and is a big
reason why the Bisons are averaging 46 ppg during the streak. A
Bisons win coupled with a Punxsy win over Brookville would put
Clearfield in the driver’s seat for the D9 League title.
Clearfield has shared the title the past two seasons with
Bradford and DuBois.
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ST. MARYS LEADERS |
WR Lopaka Hoolihil (12 catches, 199 yards, 3 TDs), QB Brandon
Bennett (30-75, 362 yards, 4 TDs, 5 Ints), RB Doug Surra (669 yards,
6 TDs) |
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CLEARFIELD LEADERS |
RB Dave Richards (1,507 yards, 23 TDs, 214 yards receiving, 1
TD), QB Michael Sayers (47-92, 610 yards, 3 TDs, 2 Ints) |
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NEXT WEEK |
St. Marys hosts Philipsburg-Osceola
Clearfield is at DuBois Friday |
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KEYSTONE SHORTWAY ATHLETIC CONFERENCE |
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Clarion (3-4 overall, 2-4 KSAC) at A-C Valley
(0-7, 0-7) |
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WHERE |
Foxburg |
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WHEN |
7 p.m. Friday |
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LAST WEEK |
Clarion beat Moniteau 40-6
A-C Valley lost to Keystone 31-7 |
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GAME STORY |
- Clarion’s offense had a flashback to 1999-2001 last week
scoring by far its most points of the season in the win over
Moniteau. The 40 points was nearly half the points Clarion had
scored all season going into the game (78). Quarterback Jamie
Arner threw four touchdown passes in the game, which is believed
to be a school record. The most surprising aspect of Clarion’s
win was that it came a week after the Bobcats dropped an 8-6
decision to West Shamokin and a week after two of Clarion’s
starters ( linemen Marty Fisher and Jon Byers) quite the team.
Clarion was also without the services of starting RB/LB Dave
Larson in the second half b/c of a hand injury. Larson’s
status for Friday is unknown.
- If it wasn’t for Otto-Eldred’s 26-game slide, A-C Valley
would hold the distinction for the longest losing streak in
District 9. The once high-flying Falcon program that appeared in
back-to-back D9 Class AAA championship games just a couple of
years ago has lost 12 games in a row. The Falcons are also in
search of their first win over Clarion since a 22-6 decision in
1998 and only their second win over the Bobcats since 1986.
Clarion leads the overall series 24-4.
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CLARION LEADERS |
WR Will Lewis (15 catches, 160 yards, 4 TDs), WB Jason Reed (15
catches, 270 yards, 2 TDs; 221 yards rushing), RB Dave Larson (386
yards, 1 TD), FB Ambrogio Giambanco (169 yards, 1 TD), RB Corey
Corbett (205 yards, 1 TD), QB Jamie Arner (37-91, 491 yards, 7 TDs,
12 Ints) |
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A-C VALLEY LEADERS |
QB Corey Clawson (19-52, 270 yards, 1 TD, 5 Ints; 172 yards
rushing, 2 TDs), RB Brad Hurrelbrink (274 yards, 1 TD; 143 yards
receiving, 1 TD), RB Zack Heeter (230 yards) |
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NEXT WEEK |
Clarion hosts Keystone Friday
A-C Valley is at Clarion-Limestone Friday |
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Moniteau (3-4 overall, 3-4 KSAC) at
Clarion-Limestone (7-0, 6-0) |
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WHERE |
Strattanville |
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WHEN |
7:30 p.m. Friday |
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LAST WEEK |
Moniteau lost to Clarion 40-6
Clarion-Limestone beat Redbank Valley 45-7 |
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GAME STORY |
- Moniteau has lost three straight since starting the year 3-1.
The Warriors probably need to win their final two games if they
want their school board to allow them to compete in the D9 Class
AA playoffs.
- C-L clinched a D9 Class A playoff berth with the win over
Redbank Valley last week. The Lions are one of the top scoring
teams in the state averaging 42.3 ppg and one of the better
defensive teams as well allowing only 4.9 ppg. The 7 points put
up by Redbank Valley last week in the first quarter where the
first points scored on C-L in 15 quarters dating back to the
first quarter of the West Shamokin game in Week Three. The Lions
had delivered three straight shutouts prior to the score. C-L
can also clinch a share of the KSAC title with a win, and two
wins or a Karns City loss would give the title outright to the
Lions. There is no tiebreaker if Karns City and C-L would tie
for the top spot and both teams would be declared co-champions
despite the Lions having beaten the Gremlins.
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MONITEAU LEADERS |
RB Steve Saul (326 yards, 3 TDs), QB Clay Kohlmeyer (37-109, 480
yards, 3 TDs, 12 Ints), WR Pat Rumbaugh (226 yards, 1 TD, 3 kicks
for TDs) |
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C-L LEADERS |
QB Hayden Johnston (30-62, 505 yards, 10 TDs, 2 Ints; 490 yards
rushing, 6 TDs), RB Brendan Huwar (599 yards, 15 TDs), FB Ben Brooks
(692 yards, 5 TDs), WR Brad Beggs (20 catches, 327 yards, 7 TDs) |
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NEXT WEEK |
Moniteau host Pymatuning Valley (Ohio) Friday
Clarion-Limestone hosts A-C Valley Friday |
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Union (2-5 overall, 2-4 KSAC) at Karns City (6-1,
5-1) |
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WHERE |
Karns City |
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WHEN |
7 p.m. Friday |
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LAST WEEK |
Union beat West Shamokin 20-6
Karns City beat Central Mountain 35-16 |
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GAME STORY |
- Union has showed improved play under first-year head coach
Scott Kindel. The Golden Knights, though, have had trouble
putting points on the board scoring in double digits in just two
of their seven games.
- Karns City is on a roll having won six straight since losing
to C-L in Week One. The Gremlins have their sights set on a
fourth straight D9 Class AA title and can claim the top seed,
which could come with a bye, with a win.
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UNION LEADERS |
QB Adam Milanovich (33-84, 432 yards, 3 TDs, 9 Ints), RBs Devon
Kriebal (208 yards, 2 TDs) & Dennis Shay (361 yards), WR Darren
Laughlin 9 catches, 189 yards, 4 TDs), TE Jon McKinney (10 catches,
156 yards) |
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KARNS CITY LEADERS |
RB Matt Carnahan (874 yards, 18 TDs), QB Erik Fuhrer (53-102, 723
yards, 3 TDs, 3 Ints; 125 yards rushing, 3 TDs), WRs Nate Wilson (11
catches, 236 yards, 1 TD), Noll Steiner (20 catches, 248 yards, 2
TDs) |
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NEXT WEEK |
Union hosts Redbank Valley
Karns City is at West Shamokin |
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NON-CONFERENCE |
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Bellefonte (3-4) at Bradford (3-4) |
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WHERE |
Bradford |
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WHEN |
7 p.m. Friday |
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LAST WEEK |
Bellefonte beat Lewistown 19-0
Bradford beat DuBois 21-10 |
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GAME STORY |
- The Woodchucks started the season 2-0 but lost four straight
before winning last week. Three of the loses have been heart
breakers with two coming by 7 points and one by a single points
(15-14 against Indian Valley). The only blowout loss for
Bellefonte was a 45-13 licking put on by Clearfield Sept. 27.
Bellefonte’s team is about defense. The Woodchucks are
allowing just 14.6 ppg but they are scoring just 14.7 ppg. More
information on Bellefonte football can be found at http://www.woodshedfootball.com/
- Bradford has won three straight since losing its first four
games. The difference has been an improved offense that has
scored 82 points during the winning streak after posting just 59
in the first four weeks. The offense has needed to be good,
because the defense has yet to allow an opponent under 10 points
in a game and is allowing an average of 27.4 ppg.
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BELLEFONTE LEADERS |
Running back Corey Mislinski, quarterback Josh Mundy and wide
receiver Ryan Smeltzer |
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BRADFORD LEADERS |
RBs Brandon LaBrozzi (318 yards, 3 TDs,) Shawn Colligan (420
yards, 7 TDs; 182 yards receiving), Sean Hvizdzak (405 yards, 5
TDs), QB Jake Long (22-46, 3777, 2 Tds, 5 Ints) |
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NEXT WEEK |
Bellefonte is at Bald Eagle Area
Bradford hosts Erie Strong Vincent Friday |
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DuBois (0-7) at Oil City (5-2) |
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WHERE |
Oil City |
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WHEN |
7:30 p.m. Friday |
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LAST WEEK |
DuBois lost to Bradford 21-10
Oil City beat Brookville 22-13 |
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GAME STORY |
- DuBois is in serious jeopardy of not winning a game for the
first time in school history in a season that has gone over five
games. The previous low water mark for the Beavers was 1961 when
they were 1-8-1. It has been a tough road to hoe for third-year
head coach Lon Hazlett. After having so much success at Karns
City, Hazlett has gone 9-19 in his first three seasons in
DuBois.
- Oil City is from District 10. The Oilers are a predominately
rushing team that relies on the ground (223.2 yards per game)
and a strong defense (11.3 ppg) to win games. Although last week
against Brookville they showed they could pass the ball as well.
More information on Oil City football can be found at http://members.tripod.com/ocpafootball/
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DUBOIS LEADERS |
RBs Justin Foltz (293 yards, 1 TD) & Vance Newell (257 yards,
1 TD), QB Jon Wanson (31-85, 354 yards, 2 TDs, 9 Ints), WRs Ryan
Samanka (10 catches, 146 yards) & Mark Jones (219 yards, 1 TD) |
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OIL CITY LEADERS |
RBs Corey Schawb (679 yards, 5 TDs) & Jamail Jackson (418
yards, 9 TDs), QB Cody O’Brien (33-for-91, 411 yards, 3 TDs, 4
Ints) |
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NEXT WEEK |
DuBois hosts Clearfield Friday night
Oil City hosts Franklin Friday night |
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Meadville (1-6) at West Shamokin (2-5) |
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WHERE |
NuMine |
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WHEN |
7 p.m. Friday |
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LAST WEEK |
Meadville beat Erie East 67-28
West Shamokin lost to Union 20-6 |
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GAME STORY |
- Meadville finally got into the win column last week and did it
with an offensive showing like none seen in Meadville in a long
time. The 67 points double the points scored by the Bulldogs in
their first six games. Going into the game they were averaging
11.2 ppg. Special teams had a lot to do with the 67 points
scoring three touchdowns (2 punt returns, 1 kickoff return).
Thanks to the outburst they are now averaging 19.1 ppg. Defense
is another story, The 28 points allowed to Erie East kept with a
trend this season. The Bulldogs are allowing 28.9 ppg and have
not held an opponent under 24 points all season. The Bulldogs
run a Wing-T offense highlighted by three talented tailbacks
Charles McDonald, Josh Drachup and Brandon Schreffler. More
information on Meadville can be found at http://www.meadvillebulldogs.com
- After posting 38 points in the first two weeks, West Shamokin
has had trouble scoring. In the past five the Wolves have scored
only 38 points and have not gotten into double digits. The
Wolves are averaging 215.2 total yards per game.
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MEADVILLE LEADERS |
FB Brandon Schreffler (90 carries, 512 yards, 6 TDs), HBs Charles
McDonald (74 carries, 420 yards, 2 TDs – returned a kick & a
punt for TDs last week) & Josh Drachup (52 carries, 377 yards, 4
TDs – 14 carries, 172 yards, 4 TDs last week), QB Joe Bennett
(14-for-56, 336 yards, 2 TDs, 4 Ints |
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WEST SHAMOKIN LEADERS |
QB Trevor Henderson (29-78, 371, 1 TD, 3 Ints; 340 yards rushing,
3 TDs), RBs Craig Kaplon (234 yards, 1 TD) & Steven Cupec (498
yards, 5 TDs) |
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NEXT WEEK |
Meadville hosts Brookville Friday night
West Shamokin hosts Karns City Friday night |
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