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LebCo Football Alumni Check-In: Career Milestones, Defensive Contributions and Winning Streaks
Receiving milestones, defensive performances, and continued success across the college ranks highlight another weekend for Lebanon County football graduates.
With Lebanon County’s high school football season approaching its final stretch, many former local players are continuing their careers on college campuses across the country.
Saturday’s action provided plenty to follow, from productive performances at Lebanon Valley College to a five-game winning streak at Misericordia and contributions from local graduates competing at several other programs.
Last week’s inaugural LebCo Football Alumni Check-In highlighted touchdowns, impressive individual performances, and new opportunities for familiar names. This week, the focus shifts to the latest results, emerging contributors, and athletes whose work may not always be reflected in traditional box scores.
Here’s a look at Lebanon County’s college football alumni following the games of October 17.
Heisey Establishes New Career High in Receiving
Ethan Heisey continued his productive senior campaign at Lebanon Valley College on Saturday, leading the Dutchmen in receiving during a 21-10 loss to King’s College.
The Cedar Crest graduate caught five passes for 63 yards, giving him 14 receptions for 180 yards over his last two contests. Just one week earlier, Heisey delivered a nine-catch, 117-yard performance against Stevenson.
Saturday’s effort also pushed Heisey past 300 receiving yards for the season, establishing a new collegiate career high.
Standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 210 pounds, Heisey provides a sizeable target in the Dutchmen passing game. His experience has also been valuable to Lebanon Valley, where he serves as one of the team’s six senior captains.
Heisey contributed to a second-quarter drive that resulted in a 42-yard field goal, pulling Lebanon Valley within 14-10 at halftime. He also hauled in a reception during a third-quarter possession that advanced into King’s territory before the Monarchs forced a turnover on downs.
The Dutchmen ultimately fell to 0-6 overall and 0-5 in MAC play, but Heisey’s production has been an encouraging development during a difficult season.
Lebanon Valley will return home October 24 to host Widener.
Read Lebanon Valley’s October 17 recap
Chernich Remains Active in Lebanon Valley Secondary
While Heisey helped lead Lebanon Valley offensively, fellow Cedar Crest graduate Owen Chernich continued his strong defensive campaign.
Chernich recorded six tackles in Saturday’s loss to King’s, including five solo stops. The defensive back also registered a tackle for loss and broke up a pass.
His performance followed a five-tackle outing against Stevenson on October 10, continuing a season in which he has regularly found himself around the football.
Through the Dutchmen’s first four games, Chernich had accumulated 36 tackles, including 14 solo stops, and forced a fumble.
The former Falcon has developed into a regular presence in Lebanon Valley’s secondary, contributing as both a tackler and pass defender.
Despite the team’s struggles in the win column, Chernich’s individual production has provided another example of a Lebanon County graduate earning a meaningful role at the college level.
Misericordia Extends Winning Streak to Five Games
One of the more successful college football programs featuring Lebanon County graduates this season is Misericordia University.
The Cougars secured their fifth consecutive victory Saturday, defeating FDU-Florham 28-7 to improve to 5-1 overall and 4-1 in MAC competition.
Misericordia’s defense delivered a memorable performance, holding FDU-Florham to minus-19 rushing yards while forcing five turnovers.
Owen Norman led the way with a school-record 6.5 sacks, the highest single-game total in NCAA Division III this season.
Several Lebanon County graduates are part of the Misericordia program.
Lebanon High graduate Derek Infante, a 6-foot, 175-pound junior wide receiver, has recorded six receptions for 94 yards through the first five games reflected in the Cougars’ available cumulative statistics.
Infante has provided another receiving option for an offense that has helped support Misericordia’s impressive start.
The Cougars also feature Cedar Crest graduate Landyn Kline, a freshman linebacker who has recorded six tackles through five appearances.
Another Lebanon High graduate, Jahkeim Medlock, is a sophomore defensive back who has registered two solo tackles in his recorded appearance.
Although those cumulative individual statistics do not yet include Saturday’s sixth game, the contributions of the local contingent remain part of a program enjoying considerable success.
Misericordia faces another important conference matchup October 24 when it travels to Delaware Valley.
Read Misericordia’s October 17 victory recap
Williams Continues Developing in Dickinson Backfield
After beginning his collegiate career at Division II Bloomsburg University, Jake Williams has found an opportunity to contribute at Dickinson College.
The former ELCO running back was back in action Saturday as the Red Devils traveled to Lancaster to face Franklin & Marshall.
Dickinson fell 17-7, slipping to 4-2 overall and 2-1 in Centennial Conference play.
Williams, a 5-foot-10, 190-pound sophomore, carried four times for seven yards.
The performance came one week after Williams reached the end zone on a one-yard touchdown run during Dickinson’s 41-19 victory over Gettysburg.
That victory featured 487 yards of total offense for the Red Devils, including 293 on the ground, as Dickinson controlled the game with a productive rushing attack.
The transition from Bloomsburg to Dickinson has given Williams another opportunity to establish himself at the collegiate level while contributing to a program competing near the top of its conference.
View Dickinson’s October 17 box score
Schomp and Lehigh Experience First Setback
Cedar Crest graduate Aiden Schomp continues his return to Division I football at Lehigh University, where the Mountain Hawks suffered their first defeat Saturday.
Lehigh fell 48-38 at Cornell after opening the season with six consecutive victories.
The 6-foot-6, 240-pound junior tight end was listed among the participants in Saturday’s contest.
Schomp’s return to the field has been particularly meaningful after an injury sidelined him for the entire 2025 season.
Earlier this month, he caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from Derek Morgan in Lehigh’s 34-0 victory over Fordham, providing one of the memorable moments of his comeback.
Despite Saturday’s loss, the Mountain Hawks remain 6-1 overall and 4-0 in Patriot League competition.
For Schomp, who is majoring in economics, the opportunity to contribute to a nationally competitive FCS program represents another important chapter in his collegiate career.
View Lehigh’s October 17 box score
Fees and Waranavage Contribute at Susquehanna and Muhlenberg
Two additional Cedar Crest graduates made contributions during Saturday’s Division III action.
At Susquehanna University, Kaeleb Fees recorded two tackles, including one solo stop, and broke up a pass during the River Hawks’ matchup with Moravian.
The sophomore cornerback continues to gain experience in the Susquehanna secondary, providing another example of a former Falcon contributing on the defensive side of the football.
Meanwhile, Jack Waranavage was involved in special-teams action during Muhlenberg College’s commanding 49-7 victory over McDaniel.
Waranavage served as the holder on a successful extra point and also combined on a kickoff-coverage tackle.
The victory improved Muhlenberg to 4-2 overall and 2-1 in conference play.
While special-teams contributions rarely receive the attention given to touchdowns and interceptions, they remain essential components of successful college football programs.
For Fees and Waranavage, Saturday provided another opportunity to contribute as their teams continued conference competition.
Shaffer Continues Defensive Production for Clarion
Northern Lebanon graduate Luke Shaffer has produced strong defensive numbers in limited appearances during his junior season at Clarion University.
The linebacker has registered 21 tackles, including 11 solo stops and 1.5 tackles for loss, across three recorded appearances.
That averages seven tackles per appearance.
Clarion returned to action Saturday against California (PA), falling 26-20 in double overtime. The loss dropped the Golden Eagles to 4-3 overall.
While the latest available statistics do not establish additional recent appearances for Shaffer, his earlier production remains significant.
The former Viking also earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-District recognition in 2025, demonstrating his commitment both on the football field and in the classroom.
View Clarion’s season statistics
Additional Lebanon Valley Alumni Earning Opportunities
Lebanon Valley continues to provide opportunities for several Lebanon County graduates beyond Heisey and Chernich.
Cedar Crest alum Roman Brummel has recorded six solo tackles in four appearances, adding another local presence to the Dutchmen defense.
Annville-Cleona graduate Bryce Keller has appeared in five of the team’s six games, while former ELCO player Ellis Gensamer has appeared twice.
Northern Lebanon graduate Brendan Ryan has also contributed in multiple areas. Ryan has appeared in three games, recording a tackle and returning a punt for 16 yards.
Those contributions illustrate the depth of Lebanon County representation at Lebanon Valley.
While some of these athletes are still establishing their collegiate roles, their opportunities to compete remain meaningful steps in their football development.
Long and Stickler Continue Their Senior Campaigns
Two more Lebanon County graduates are continuing their final seasons of college football.
At Robert Morris University, Annville-Cleona alum Alex Long is competing at the NCAA Division I FCS level.
The senior linebacker has registered five tackles, including one for loss, through the Colonials’ first six games.
Robert Morris fell 26-15 to New Haven on Saturday, dropping to 3-4 overall and 1-1 in conference competition.
At Albright College, ELCO graduate Alden Stickler remains an experienced presence in the Lions’ receiving corps.
The senior captain was in the starting lineup Saturday as Albright fell 20-14 to Alvernia.
Stickler entered the 2026 season following a productive junior campaign in which he recorded 36 receptions for 584 yards.
Although his individual statistical production has been more limited this season, his leadership role continues to provide value to the Albright program.
Lebanon County’s College Football Connections Continue
From receiving milestones and defensive contributions to special-teams assignments and leadership roles, Lebanon County graduates continue to find opportunities across the college football landscape.
Some are playing for programs competing for conference championships, while others are establishing themselves in new roles or gaining experience that will benefit them in future seasons.
The county’s collegiate representation spans NCAA Division I, II and III, along with sprint football and the junior college ranks.
And with several weeks remaining in the regular season, additional accomplishments and opportunities are still ahead.
For Lebanon County football fans, the connection to these athletes doesn’t end when they play their final high school game.
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