Annville-Cleona

LebCo High School Football: Week 10 Results

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LebCoSports Staff
October 24, 2025

This post will serve as a rolling update of Week 10 football action across LebCo. With all six county teams in action this weekend, we’ll be compiling the latest details and highlights as the games unfold.

Be sure to check back often for updates on your favorite teams.

The Cedar Crest/Lebanon and ELCO/Northern Lebanon recaps were written by Gavin Sweeney, a local high school student and aspiring sports journalist.

The Annville-Cleona/Berks Catholic recap was written using information provided by A-C student Jackson Hanley, a proud member of student body & serves as the school’s Student Sports Media Director.

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The LebCo Scoreboard

Friday

Berks Catholic 14, Annville-Cleona 7 (OT)

Entering the 2025 season, questions surrounded how Annville-Cleona’s youthful roster would handle the grind of Lancaster-Lebanon League football. What has followed has been nothing short of impressive. The Dutchmen have rattled off eight wins in nine games, putting themselves in position for a shot at the Section 5 Championship with a trip to Berks Catholic in Week 10.

The matchup featured two of District 3’s top Class AAA programs. Berks Catholic entered the night sitting just behind Annville at No. 2 in the Power Rankings, carrying what many viewed as a deceptive 7–2 record. Their two losses came against high-quality opponents, including Twin Valley — a team with championship aspirations of its own.

To earn the Section 5 crown, the Dutchmen knew they would need to play a nearly flawless game against a Saints team eyeing a deep postseason run. And from the opening kickoff, Annville-Cleona made it clear they were up for the challenge.

The defense set the tone early when Logan Rodocha came up with an interception to halt a Berks Catholic drive. That momentum carried over to the offensive side, as the Dutchmen capitalized on the turnover with a methodical drive capped by a short rush by Devon Englehart to drive it over the goal line for a touchdown. Cian Soliday’s extra point made it 7–0 with 3:21 left in the first quarter.

The score would hold for most of the first half until Berks Catholic found the end zone with under two minutes remaining before halftime, sending the teams into the locker room tied 7–7.

The defensive struggle continued through the second half, with both teams trading stops and field position. The Dutchmen defense stood tall behind key efforts from Jordan Nickens, Jon Moran, and Hudson Sellers, each making crucial plays to stall the Saints’ attack.

As the clock wound down, Berks Catholic had one final chance to win in regulation, lining up for a 48-yard field goal attempt as time expired. The Dutchmen special teams rose to the occasion, blocking the kick to send the game into overtime.

In the extra frame, Berks Catholic struck first to go ahead 14–7. Annville-Cleona responded with determination, driving deep into the red zone. However, on fourth down from the two-yard line, the Saints’ defense held firm, denying the Dutchmen the end zone and securing the Section 5 Championship.

It was a heartbreaking finish for Annville-Cleona, who battled with grit and heart but came up just short — literally — of claiming the title. Still, with an 8–2 regular-season record and one of the toughest defenses in the district, the Dutchmen have plenty to be proud of as they now turn their focus to the District 3 Class AAA Playoffs, where they’ll look to extend their memorable season even further.

Coach Gingrich’s Postgame Thoughts

“The Kids played another great game tonight, even though we didn’t come out on top. Berks Catholic is one of the better teams I’ve ever seen, especially in Section 5 or at the 3A level, and we gave them a run for their money.

We executed our game plan to a T. We just didn’t make a field goal and didn’t capitalize at the end of a drive — and that’s the difference between winning and losing at this level of football.

We’re very proud of the kids and their effort. They continue to fight every day. Our seniors’ leadership has been amazing. We didn’t have our starting center, so a freshman had to step in, and you wouldn’t even notice — they didn’t skip a beat.

We’re very proud of them and looking forward to the weeks we still have together. Finishing the regular season 8-2 is a great accomplishment, especially considering the expectations coming in.

I couldn’t be prouder of these kids, especially the defense. They played great — and so did the offense. We were severely outmatched, but we held it together. I’m just very proud of all of them.”

Annville-Cleona Stats

Passing: John Ditzler – 6/7, 60 yds

Rushing: Devon Englehart – 15 carries, 32 yds, 1 TD; Jonathan Moran – 5 carries, 4 yds; Yamaliel Navarro – 8 carries, 26 yds; John Ditzler – 8 carries, -9 yds; Hudson Sellers – 3 carries, 5 yds; Team Total – 39 carries, 58 yds, 1 TD

Receiving: Lane Peters – 1 rec, 10 yds; Jonathan Moran – 2 rec, 19 yds; James Garney – 1 rec, 10 yds; Hudson Sellers – 1 rec, 16 yds; Max Ortwein – 1 rec, 5 yds; Team Total – 6 rec, 60 yds

Defensive Leaders: Hudson Sellers – 12 tackles (9 solo, 3 ast), 4 TFL; Jonathan Moran – 11 tackles (6 solo, 5 ast), 2 TFL; Levi Kreider – 10 tackles (5 solo, 5 ast), 2 TFL; Maddox White – 7 tackles (3 solo, 4 ast), 1 TFL; Kaidavin Ginting – 7 tackles (5 solo, 2 ast), 3 TFL; Jordan Nickens – 7 tackles (4 solo, 3 ast); Logan Radocha – 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 ast), 1 TFL; Devon Englehart – 4 tackles (3 solo, 1 ast), 1 TFL; others contributed multiple stops

Turnovers: Logan Radocha – 1 INT, 20 return yds

Special Teams: Max Ortwein – 4 punts, 147 yds (36.8 avg); Jonathan Moran – 1 KR, 27 yds; Yamaliel Navarro – 1 PR, 10 yds

Scoring: Devon Englehart – 1 rushing TD (6 pts); Cian Soliday – 1/1 PAT (1 pt)

ELCO 42, Northern Lebanon 27

We had ourselves a Lebanon County rivalry matchup on Friday night, as the ELCO Raiders took on the Northern Lebanon Vikings.

ELCO entered the game at 4–5, knowing that a victory could put them in position for a District 3 Playoff berth. The Vikings, meanwhile, were looking to play spoiler and finish their season on a positive note with their young but talented roster.

The Raiders wasted no time getting on the board. On their opening drive, Gavin Yeiser capped off a two-play series with a 7-yard touchdown run to make it 7–0. After Northern Lebanon’s first drive ended with a blocked punt, ELCO took advantage once again, as Yeiser found the end zone for his second score of the night, giving the Raiders an early 13–0 lead.

ELCO kept the momentum rolling into the second quarter. Quarterback Brinley Donmoyer showcased his athleticism with a 26-yard touchdown run down the sideline, followed by a successful two-point conversion by Ellis Gensamer to extend the lead to 21–0. Donmoyer then delivered one of the night’s highlight moments — breaking several sacks, fumbling the ball, recovering it, and racing 64 yards up the middle for another touchdown. That incredible effort made it 28–0 Raiders.

Still not done, ELCO added one more score before the half, as Gensamer punched in an 8-yard touchdown to push the lead to 35–0.

Northern Lebanon refused to go quietly. Just before halftime, quarterback Bryan Mitzel connected with sophomore Ryan Clemmer for a diving 23-yard touchdown catch, cutting the deficit to 35–7.

The third quarter saw limited action until Griffin Kreider jumped a route for an interception, giving ELCO another scoring chance. However, the Vikings’ defense came up with a huge stop, setting up their offense for another scoring drive. Mitzel hit sophomore Landon Copenhaver for a 10-yard touchdown, making it 35–14.

Emotions were high entering the fourth quarter, as Northern Lebanon celebrated Senior Night. The Vikings continued to battle, showing resilience as Mitzel ran it in from six yards out to pull within 35–21. But Donmoyer answered with his third rushing touchdown of the night — a 41-yard burst — to make it 42–21.

The Vikings weren’t done yet. Mitzel connected with Johnny Hilton, who spun out of a tackle and sprinted 52 yards to the end zone, bringing the final score to 42–27.

The ELCO Raiders closed out their regular season at 5-5, earning bragging rights in the rivalry and keeping their playoff hopes alive. The Raider will now wait for the results from around District 3 to see if they have earned a sport in the District 3 Playoffs.

The Northern Lebanon Vikings finished at 1–9, but showed heart and determination until the final whistle. With a roster full of young talent, they will look to build on the lessons of this year as they enter the off-season.

Written by Gavin Sweeney

Northern York 22, Palmyra 21 (OT)

It has been a season of ups and downs for the Palmyra Cougars, who entered the final week of the season with a 3–6 record that could have easily swung the other way. Despite their record, the Cougars have been competitive in nearly every game, showing growth and resilience throughout the year.

On Friday night, Palmyra hit the road to take on Northern York — a Polar Bear team that has struggled to find wins this season. On paper, the Cougars held the advantage, but as always, the outcome would come down to execution.

The game couldn’t have started worse for Palmyra. On Northern’s opening possession, the Polar Bears struck quickly with a 45-yard rushing touchdown just one minute in to take a 6–0 lead. Palmyra responded with an impressive drive deep into Northern territory, only to be stopped just short of the goal line — a call that could have gone either way. Two plays later, Northern’s Jaxon Tyree broke free for a 99-yard touchdown, his second of the game, putting the Polar Bears ahead 12–0 with three minutes remaining in the first quarter.

Early in the second quarter, Palmyra appeared poised to shift the momentum after a long punt return set them up at the Northern 25-yard line. However, after driving down to the 4, the Cougars fumbled the ball away. They quickly forced a stop, but another fumble on their next drive gave possession right back to the Polar Bears. Palmyra’s Aaron Villafane came up with a clutch interception to calm things down, and the Cougars went into halftime still trailing 12–0.

The defenses continued to dominate through the third quarter. Then, midway through the fourth, Palmyra’s Noah Krupkorecovered a fumble on Northern’s 29-yard line. The Cougars capitalized, as quarterback Roman Russek punched it in for a short rushing touchdown. Brendan Crout added the extra point to make it 12–7 with nine minutes to play.

Riding that momentum, the Palmyra defense forced another punt, setting up a dramatic go-ahead drive. Travis McDannell finished it off with a 5-yard touchdown run, and Jaxin Robison connected with Korbin Bashore for a successful two-point conversion, giving the Cougars a 15–12 lead with just 2:41 remaining.

Northern York, however, wasn’t done. The Polar Bears drove down the field, reaching the Palmyra 3-yard line. The Cougar defense held strong to prevent a touchdown, but Northern tied the game at 15–15 with a short field goal as time expired to force overtime.

In the extra period, Northern scored first to take a 22–15 lead. Palmyra answered with another rushing touchdown from Villafane, pulling within one. When the Cougars lined up to go for the extra point, an audible on the field was made — but the attempt was stopped just short of the pylon, sealing a heartbreaking 22–21 loss.

The result was a fitting, if frustrating, reflection of Palmyra’s season — a team that fought hard in every game but often came up just short. The Cougars close out the 2025 campaign with a 3–7 record and will look to build on the positives from a year of growth as they turn their focus to next season.

Coach Pavone’s Postgame Thoughts

“I’m really proud of our kids for putting it all on the line to close out the season. Obviously a tough pill to swallow to end the way it did, but that game or ending moment isn’t what will define this team this year. The marked growth and development this season has been momentous and that’s what they’ll be remembered for. The foundational blocks continue to be laid and the only way we can go is up.”

Palmyra Stats

Passing: Roman Russek – 11/17, 54 yds; Jaxin Robinson – 2/2, 7 yds

Rushing: Roman Russek – 15 carries, 113 yds, 1 TD; Travis McDonnell – 12 carries, 78 yds, 1 TD; Aaron Villafane – 6 carries, 39 yds, 1 TD, 1 fumble; Jaxin Robinson – 4 carries, 25 yds; Adam Csongradi – 2 carries, 7 yds; Braxtin Risser – 1 carry, 6 yds; Team – 40 carries, 268 yds, 3 TD (long 27)

Receiving: Braxtin Risser – 4 receptions, 21 yds; Tyler Speck – 2 receptions, 20 yds; Mason Kyper – 1 reception, 11 yds; Brady Hoover – 2 receptions, 10 yds; Aaron Villafane – 2 receptions; Jaxin Robinson – 1 reception, -1 yd

Defensive Leaders: Aaron Villafane – 4 tackles (5 assists); William Fogleman – 3 tackles (2 assists); Nate Holt – 2 tackles (4 assists); Kaden Sparks – 2 tackles (2 assists); Anthony Pinko – 2 tackles; Jake Schelhorn – 1 tackle (8 assists); Gavin John – 1 tackle (5 assists); James Maina – 1 tackle; Brandon Basehore – 1 assist; Greg Stoak – 1 assist

Turnovers: Nick Krupko – 1 fumble recovery; Aaron Villafane – INT

Special Teams:

Kick Returns – Adam Csongradi – 2 for 28 yds (avg 14.0, long 14); Team – 2 returns, 2 yd avg, 3 long

Punt Returns – Kaden Sparks – 1 return; Team – 2 returns

Kicking – Brenden Crout – 1 PAT, 1 pt

Kickoffs – Brenden Crout – 3 for 140 yds (long 50)

Scoring: Roman Russek – 1 rushing TD; Travis McDonnell – 1 rushing TD; Aaron Villafane – 1 rushing TD; Brenden Crout – 1 PAT

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Thursday

Cedar Crest 41, Lebanon 7

For the 53rd meeting between county rivals, Cedar Crest and Lebanon renewed their annual Cedar Bowl clash under the lights at Earl Boltz Stadium. The two programs have been on opposite paths in recent years — since 2021, Cedar Crest has gone 30–21 and is knocking on the door of their third straight District 3 Playoff appearance, while Lebanon entered the night in the midst of a 51-game losing streak. Coming into the game, the Falcons were 4-5 and hoped to use the rivalry game to move back to .500.

From the opening kickoff, the Falcons took control. With 4:27 left in the first quarter, Isaiah Zimmerman broke loose for an 11-yard touchdown run, and Gabe Kane added the extra point to give Crest a 7–0 lead. The score also pushed the junior running back Zimmerman past the 1,000-yard mark for the second consecutive season.

After a stalled Lebanon drive, a muffed punt was recovered by Jose Castillo, giving the Cedars a short field in Falcon territory. However, the Lebanon offense couldn’t capitalize, and the quarter ended with Cedar Crest leading 7–0.

Early in the second quarter, the Cedars showed some life. A fourth-down completion from Anthony Klish to Camron Buchmoyer, coupled with a personal foul penalty, moved the ball to the 9-yard line. But costly mistakes derailed the drive — a false start and a delay of game pushed them back to the 12, and Jackson Smith’s pass was intercepted near the goal line. Buchmoyer made a touchdown-saving tackle on the return, but the drive ended empty-handed.

The Falcons turned that stop into momentum. A long drive capped by a Skylar Sherman pitch sweep into the end zone put Crest up 14–0 midway through the second quarter. On the next possession, a Lebanon fumble on 4th-and-1 was recovered by Connor McCracken, setting up the Falcons again. Zimmerman ripped off another big run to get inside the 10, then finished the drive himself from close range with 3:16 left before halftime. Cedar Crest led 21–0 at the break.

Before halftime, the Cedars tried to strike quickly with two deep passes, but Skylar Sherman ended the threat with an interception, sending the game to halftime firmly in the Falcons’ control.

The second half brought more of the same. Zimmerman continued to dominate, punching in a 2-yard touchdown midway through the third quarter — his third of the game — to make it 28–0. Moments later, the Falcons’ defense forced a fumble on the ensuing kickoff, and Mason Cevette scooped it up for a 31-yard return touchdown. Suddenly, the Falcons were up 35–0, with four of their five touchdowns coming directly off Cedar turnovers.

As the third quarter wound down, Cedar Crest began rotating in its reserves, giving starting quarterback Steven Reyes the rest of the night off in preparation for the playoffs. Cameron Hansell took over under center to lead the offense.

In the fourth quarter, the Cedars’ defense briefly swung momentum with a huge sack by Derryck Brickle, forcing a Crest punt. But the Cedars’ offense again turned the ball over on a fumble, and the Falcons capitalized once more. On a keeper near the goal line, Hansell pushed across for the touchdown, extending the lead to 41–0.

Despite the lopsided score, Lebanon refused to fold. In the final seconds, Juan Rivera caught a pass for a touchdown, allowing the Cedars to avoid the shutout for the eighth straight week.

When the final whistle blew, Cedar Crest had earned its 13th consecutive win over Lebanon, closing the regular season at 5–5 and putting themselves in position for a District 3 playoff berth. The Cedars finished 0–10 but showed heart to the end — and with that attitude,, hope remains that the streaks will begin to shift in seasons to come.