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Falcon Youth Football
Red Rose Midget Football League Age group information
v Lancaster Catholic
B Team (2-3) Falcons 31, Crusaders 12
C Team (5-0) Falcons 34, Crusaders 0
D Team (1-4) Crusaders 26, Falcons 18
The Cedar Crest Falcons “B” Team returned to the win column this past Sunday with a convincing 31–12 victory over Lancaster Catholic. The Falcons controlled the game on both sides of the ball, keeping the Crusaders scoreless until the second half.
Defensively, the Falcons were led by their dominant line and linebackers, who applied consistent pressure and made it difficult for Lancaster Catholic to establish any rhythm. The Falcon defense forced stops throughout the game, frustrating the Crusaders at every turn.
On offense, quarterback Torrence Hubbard orchestrated five consecutive scoring drives, showcasing a potent passing attack. Hubbard connected with receiver Caden Kane for four touchdowns through the air, while Josiah Malandraadded a rushing touchdown of his own to cap off the scoring.
The Falcon “C” Team continued their impressive run with a 34–0 shutout over Lancaster Catholic, marking their second consecutive shutout. The defense and special teams led the way, highlighted by Mason Kleinfelter, who intercepted a pass for a touchdown on the Crusaders’ first drive and later returned a kickoff for another score.
Offensively, Boston Speece crossed the goal line twice, while Christian Leese contributed key runs to keep the rushing attack moving. Tight end Zach Tropp added a long touchdown reception to help seal the victory.
The Falcon “D” Team played an entertaining, back-and-forth contest against Lancaster Catholic, ultimately falling 26–18. Offensively, Nico Aungst led the scoring with strong support from his line, including Weston Elder, Carson Mong, Elias Tvera, and Elias Cruz. On defense, Leo Avila, Jay Hoyer, and Matthew Hornick made key plays to slow the Crusaders’ attack, keeping the game competitive until the final whistle.
Up Next: The Falcons will host Ephrata in the Annual Pink Out Game this Sunday.
Myerstown Panthers
Berks Area Youth Football League Age group information
v Reading Nightmare / Conrad Weiser
Midgets (1-3-1) Nightmare 18, Panthers 7
Mites (4-1) Panthers 26, Nightmare 6
Mighty Mites (0-3-1) Panthers 6, Scouts 6
The Panthers Midgets squared off against the Reading Nightmare on Sunday afternoon. Myerstown kicked off to start the game but immediately made a defensive stand, recovering a fumble. The Panthers capitalized with strong runs from Tucker Robert and Marc Maldonado before Corbin Showalter connected with Robert on a 25-yard touchdown pass. Showalter then found Brock Bair for the extra point, giving Myerstown a 7–0 lead.
In the second quarter, Reading answered with a long touchdown run, but the Panthers stopped the extra point to hold a 7–6 edge at halftime. Myerstown received the second-half kickoff and picked up a couple of first downs before stalling on downs. Reading responded with another long touchdown run to take a 12–7 lead and added one more score in the fourth quarter, sealing an 18–7 final.
The Myerstown Mites lit up ELCO High School on Sunday with a commanding 26–6 victory over the Reading Nightmare, extending their winning streak to three games.
The fireworks started immediately. On the very first snap, quarterback Bennett Staudt connected with Owen Hall for a 25-yard strike. Hall, Kaiden Vincent, and Chase Clubb bulldozed their way downfield before Staudt and Hall hooked up again for a 20-yard touchdown. Vincent added the extra point, and the Panthers were off and running. Moments later, Myerstown pounced on the kickoff—Hall capped another drive with a 7-yard touchdown, with Clubb pounding in the extra point to make it 14–0.
The second quarter brought more Panther dominance. With Reading threatening, Lucas Witmer delivered a touchdown-saving tackle, and the defense forced a stop. The offense responded with another punishing drive, as Vincent finished it off with a hard-charging score. Defensively, Peyton Schies knifed into the backfield for a tackle for loss, and Greyson Ream pounced on a fumble to send the Panthers into halftime up 20–0.
Reading found the end zone in the third quarter, but the Panthers answered immediately, feeding Vincent for three straight runs before he powered across the goal line again. From there, the defense, captained by Logan Witmer, crushed every attempt at a comeback. Schies, Ream, Leeland Bucher, Quinn Campion, and Deaken Pyszka all made key contributions as the Panthers walked off with a 26–6 victory, improving to 4–1.
The Panthers Mighty Mites battled the Conrad Weiser Scouts to a thrilling 6–6 tie in a game dominated by defense and big plays.
After a scoreless first quarter, the Panthers struck early in the second when Lee Keppley found a seam and sprinted 90 yards for a touchdown, giving Myerstown the lead. The defense kept that momentum alive in the third quarter, forcing a fumble deep in their own territory. Conrad Weiser eventually tied the game late in the third quarter at 6–6, setting up a tense fourth. Both defenses dug in, trading stops and refusing to give an inch.
When the final whistle sounded, the scoreboard read even, but the Panthers walked away with their heads high. Keppley’s explosive run and the defense’s relentless effort showcased the Mighty Mites’ toughness and growth, setting a positive tone for the second half of their season.
Northern Lebanon Vikings
CFA – Federal Conference Age group information
@ Cedar Cliff
Midgets (6-0) Vikings 27, Colts 0
Ponies (3-3) Vikings 7, Colts 0
Pee Wees (0-6) Colts 27, Vikings 0
Smurfs Exhibition/Skill Development
The Viking Midgets put on a clinic, rolling to a 27–0 halftime lead and never looking back. The offensive line opened the game with dominant blocking, springing Titus Feagley for a 1-yard touchdown. John Appleton followed with a 21-yard scoring run before quarterback Markus Miller connected with Nolan Anspach on a highlight-reel 84-yard touchdown bomb. Miller and Anspach proved unstoppable, finishing with three completions for 121 yards.
Momentum stayed in Viking hands as Sam Kline pounced on a kickoff recovery, setting up Noah Leidhecker’s late score, capped by Feagley’s extra-point kick. The defense matched the offense’s intensity, with Kline, Liam Good, Jacob Bomberger, Blayze Kimm, Blake Yocum, and Darren Shifflett each recording tackles for loss. Braden Kleinfelter’srelentless play in the trenches fueled both sides of the ball, sealing a complete 27–0 shutout victory.
The NL Ponies leaned on their defense to earn a gritty 7–0 win on the road. A balanced attack and a second-half scoring drive proved enough to push the Vikings to their second victory of the season.
The Viking Pee Wees battled but couldn’t keep pace, falling to a tough Colts squad. Despite the loss, the young Vikings continue to gain valuable experience as the season unfolds.
The Smurf Vikings showed continued growth against New Cumberland. QB Hudson Royer led the offense, spreading the ball around to Cooper Wonderley, and Jameson Reigle, all running the ball with determination, while Avery Allison chipped in with his play at tight end. On defense, big plays from Ryker Anderson, Trey Moyer, Miles Wiest, and Jayden Schellhammer highlighted an effort full of hustle and promise.
Up Next: Northern Lebanon will host the Patriots of Red Land on Saturday.
Palmyra Cougars
CFA – Federal Conference Age group information
v Steelton Li’l Rollers
Midgets (0-6) Li’l Rollers 27, Cougars 6
Ponies (6-0) Cougars 7, Li’l Rollers 0
Peewees (1-5) Li’l Rollers 42, Cougars 6
Smurfs – Exhibition/Skill Development
Up Next: On Sunday, the Cougars will host the Mountville Black Knights.
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