This post will serve as a rolling update of Week 6 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 Annville-Cleona recap was written with information provided by Jackson Hanley.
The Northern Lebanon recap was written by Braydin Adams.
The ELCO recap was written by Asher Parham.
The Cedar Crest recap was written with information provided by assistant editor Gavin Sweeney.
The Palmyra recap was written with information provided by Luke Johnson.
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Friday
ELCO 36, Daniel Boone 15
The ELCO Raiders traveled to Daniel Boone Friday night looking to continue building momentum as they moved deeper into Section 4 play. The Raiders entered the night with senior quarterback Brinley Donmoyer leading an offense that has featured plenty of big-play ability, while the defense has continued to make timely plays of its own.
ELCO struck first and did not waste much time.
With 11:01 left in the opening quarter, Donmoyer broke loose for a 30-yard rushing touchdown to put the Raiders ahead 6-0.
The Raiders’ defense then started making its presence felt. A failed snap pushed the Blazers back to their own three-yard line, and with 7:04 remaining, Darryl Legrande forced a fumble at the Daniel Boone 46-yard line.
ELCO was unable to turn that opportunity into points, but the defense continued to keep the Blazers from finding a rhythm. The Raiders also came up with a sack later in the quarter to help preserve the 6-0 advantage.
Daniel Boone continued to hang around into the second quarter, but the Raiders added to their lead midway through the period.
With 4:43 remaining in the half, Donmoyer connected with Connor Savitsky for a five-yard touchdown pass. Donmoyer also handled the two-point conversion, giving ELCO a 14-0 advantage.
The Raiders’ defense continued to make plays, with Dale Kohr breaking up a pass and Michael Seifert recording a tackle for loss late in the quarter.
Daniel Boone finally answered with a touchdown before halftime, cutting ELCO’s advantage to 14-7 heading into the break.
The Raiders continued to apply pressure defensively in the third quarter. Rogan Bogert recorded a tackle for loss as ELCO continued to limit the Blazers’ offensive opportunities.
Then Donmoyer broke the game open again.
With 3:16 remaining in the third quarter, Donmoyer ripped off a 60-yard run, setting up the Raiders for another scoring opportunity. Just moments later, Kohr finished the drive with a 25-yard touchdown run, pushing ELCO’s lead to 21-7.
Daniel Boone refused to go away quietly, opening the fourth quarter with a touchdown at 11:17 to cut into the deficit.
ELCO answered immediately.
With 8:18 remaining, Noah Williams broke loose for a 30-yard touchdown run. The Raiders successfully converted the two-point attempt, extending their lead to 29-15.
From there, Donmoyer continued to put his stamp on the game.
With 6:42 remaining, Donmoyer added another 30-yard rushing touchdown as ELCO continued to pull away.
The Raiders closed out the 36-15 road victory, continuing their momentum as they moved through the heart of the Section 4 schedule.
Donmoyer was at the center of the offensive effort, scoring twice on the ground and throwing a touchdown pass to Savitsky. His 60-yard run also helped set up Kohr’s touchdown, while Williams provided another explosive play with his 30-yard score.
ELCO also received contributions throughout the night from its defense, which forced a fumble, created tackles behind the line of scrimmage and helped keep Daniel Boone from establishing consistent momentum.
The Raiders will now turn their attention toward next Friday night, when Octorara comes to Myerstown for another Section 4 matchup.
Conrad Weiser 35, Northern Lebanon 20
On Friday, October 2, the Northern Lebanon football team hosted the Conrad Weiser Scouts. Both teams entered the night at 4-1 and looking to solidify themselves in a strong playoff position as the second half of the season got underway.
The game started with continued success in the backfield for Northern Lebanon, as Brady Ryan set the tone early by breaking a 79-yard touchdown run to begin the game. Just 18 seconds in, the Vikings already had a 7-0 lead.
The Scouts bounced back with a score of their own, though, as quarterback Connor Sellars connected with Chase Matthews for a 33-yard touchdown. The two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful, allowing the Vikings to hold onto a 7-6 lead.
From there, Northern Lebanon and Conrad Weiser continued playing at each other’s pace, with the Vikings taking the one-point advantage into the second quarter.
The Vikings defense started to face some adversity. The Scouts scored again and converted the two-point attempt to take a 14-7 lead.
Conrad Weiser just kept going and would not take its foot off the gas. Kole Kupper rushed for a four-yard touchdown to extend the Scouts’ lead to 20-7 and put Northern Lebanon in a two-score hole.
The Vikings responded immediately. Quarterback Trystan Dorrittie connected with Johnny Hilton on a nine-yard touchdown pass to cut the deficit to 20-13.
From there, the game entered halftime with Conrad Weiser holding the lead and sending the Vikings into the locker room with plenty to clean up.
Northern Lebanon started the second half with a massive banger. Dorrittie connected with Ryan on a 38-yard touchdown pass to even the score at 20-20, and suddenly the momentum was fully on the Vikings’ side.
The Scouts would not allow Northern Lebanon to continue building that momentum. A big punt return late in the third quarter gave Conrad Weiser the ball at the Vikings’ 24-yard line, setting the Scouts up with an opportunity to regain the lead.
Conrad Weiser took advantage, eventually scoring on a three-yard quarterback run. The Scouts added the two-point conversion to go back in front 28-20 heading toward the fourth quarter.
The Vikings defense desperately needed to step up and give the offense another opportunity, but Conrad Weiser continued to find success. A 12-yard rushing touchdown extended the Scouts’ lead to 35-20 with under nine minutes remaining, making things really difficult for Northern Lebanon.
The Vikings continued to fight, but the Scouts became too much to overcome. After Northern Lebanon battled all the way back from a 20-7 deficit to tie the game in the third quarter, Conrad Weiser responded by scoring the final 15 points to earn the 35-20 victory.
Ryan once again showed why he has been such a major part of Northern Lebanon’s success this season. He opened the night with the 79-yard touchdown run and later hauled in the 38-yard touchdown from Dorrittie that completed the Vikings’ comeback from 13 points down.
The loss drops Northern Lebanon to 4-2 on the season with some big games still ahead on the schedule. The Vikings will travel to Lampeter-Strasburg next Friday night, where they will look to bounce back.
Conrad Weiser improves to 5-1 and will host Donegal next Friday night as the Scouts look to keep their strong season going.
Northern Lebanon Stats
Passing: Trystan Dorrittie – 4/11, 60 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT, long 38; Team – 4/11, 60 yds, 2 TD
Rushing: Brady Ryan – 10 carries, 81 yds, 1 TD, long 71; Team – 10 carries, 81 yds, 1 TD
Receiving: Brady Ryan – 1 reception, 38 yds, 1 TD; Johnny Hilton – 2 receptions, 22 yds, 1 TD, long 13; Ryan Clemmer – 1 reception, 0 yds; Team – 4 receptions, 60 yds, 2 TD
Defensive Leaders: Christian Spencer – 22 tackles (16 solo, 6 assists); Brady Ryan – 17 tackles (7 solo, 10 assists), 2 TFL, 1 sack; Bryce Yocum – 11 tackles (5 solo, 6 assists), 1 TFL, 1 QB hurry; Landon Copenhaver – 10 tackles (9 solo, 1 assist); Vinny Moyer – 10 tackles (4 solo, 6 assists); Landon Graby – 10 tackles (3 solo, 7 assists), 1 TFL; Jaxin Bush – 8 tackles (3 solo, 5 assists), 1 TFL; Johnny Hilton – 7 tackles (2 solo, 5 assists); Ryan Clemmer – 6 solo tackles; Simeon England – 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 assists); Sam Kline – 3 assists, 1 TFL; Chase Birkhead – 1 solo tackle; Bentley Humphrey – 1 assist; Dante McFarland – 1 solo tackle; Justin Bennethum – 1 solo tackle; Greyson McQuaide – 1 solo tackle; Team – 114 tackles (59 solo, 55 assists), 6 TFL
Sacks: Brady Ryan – 1 sack, 3 yds lost; Team – 1 sack
Defensive Plays: Johnny Hilton – 1 fumble recovery; Landon Graby – 1 forced fumble; Bryce Yocum – 1 QB hurry; Team – 1 fumble recovery, 1 forced fumble, 1 QB hurry
Scoring: Brady Ryan – 1 rushing TD, 1 receiving TD, 12 points; Johnny Hilton – 1 receiving TD, 2/3 PAT, 8 points; Trystan Dorrittie – 2 passing TD; Team – 3 TD, 20 points
Special Teams: Kick Returns: Ryan Clemmer – 4 returns, 102 yds, 25.5 avg, long 50; Chase Birkhead – 1 return, 10 yds; Kickoffs: A. Wanyo – 3 kickoffs, 152 yds, 50.7 avg, long 57; Punting: Johnny Hilton – 4 punts, 133 yds, 33.3 avg, long 38; Kicking: Hilton – 2/3 PAT
Team Totals: 141 total offensive yds (81 rushing, 60 passing); 10 carries for 81 yds and 1 TD; 4/11 passing for 60 yds and 2 TD; 253 all-purpose yds; Defense – 114 tackles (59 solo, 55 assists), 6 TFL, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery, 1 forced fumble
Wilson 52, Cedar Crest 7
The Cedar Crest Falcons traveled to Wilson Friday night looking to bounce back after suffering their first loss of the season against Manheim Township. The Falcons entered the night at 4-1, while the matchup also featured a battle between two highly regarded running backs, Wilson’s Justice Hardy, a Louisville commit, and Cedar Crest’s Isaiah Zimmerman, an Army commit.
The Falcons received the opening kickoff, but it did not take long for the Bulldogs to take control.
On Cedar Crest’s first play from scrimmage, Steven Reyes threw an interception, giving Wilson an early opportunity. Hardy made the Falcons pay, rushing seven yards for a touchdown to put the Bulldogs ahead 7-0 with 10:30 remaining in the first quarter.
Just seven seconds later, Wilson found the end zone again.
A high snap went over Reyes’ head and into the Cedar Crest end zone, where Hardy recovered the ball for another Bulldogs touchdown. Wilson suddenly had a 14-0 lead.
The Bulldogs kept rolling.
With 6:54 left in the opening quarter, Cole Peterson connected with Hardy on a 36-yard touchdown pass, giving Hardy his third touchdown of the night and pushing Wilson’s advantage to 21-0.
Cedar Crest’s defense finally came up with a big play when Jackson Chernich recorded a huge sack that killed a Wilson drive and forced the Bulldogs to settle for a field goal. Oxenreider connected from 35 yards, extending the Wilson lead to 24-0 with 55 seconds left in the first quarter.
End of first quarter: Wilson 24, Cedar Crest 0.
Wilson continued to add to the lead in the second quarter.
Hardy delivered another dazzling play, cutting all the way across the field before reaching the far pylon for a 15-yard touchdown run. The Bulldogs moved ahead 31-0.
Cedar Crest finally recorded its first first down of the game in the second quarter, but Wilson continued to control the night.
With six minutes remaining in the half, Monty Greer broke loose for a 14-yard touchdown run, giving the Bulldogs a 38-0 advantage.
Halftime: Wilson 38, Cedar Crest 0.
Cedar Crest’s defense continued to battle in the second half. Chernich and Mason Cevette combined for a sack that dropped the Bulldogs for a 12-yard loss.
The Falcons were unable to find the end zone in the third quarter, and Wilson carried its 38-0 advantage into the fourth.
End of third quarter: Wilson 38, Cedar Crest 0.
Finally, the Falcons got on the board.
With 9:40 remaining, Reyes connected with Cevette for a 16-yard touchdown pass, putting Cedar Crest on the scoreboard at 38-7.
Wilson answered with another touchdown, as Tyler Ulrich broke loose for a 38-yard touchdown run with 8:12 remaining, making it 46-7.
The Bulldogs added one final score with 1:11 left when NeChar Mercado scored on a three-yard touchdown run.
Wilson closed out the night with a 52-7 victory, handing Cedar Crest its second loss of the season.
The Falcons fall to 4-2 and will look to get back on the winning side next Friday when they return home to host J.P. McCaskey.
Cedar Crest Offensive Stats
Passing: Steven Reyes – 11/18, 111 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT; Ben Danz – 2/2, 6 yds; Team – 13/20, 117 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing: Ben Danz – 1 carry, 21 yds; Isaiah Zimmerman – 8 carries, 15 yds; Steven Reyes – 11 carries, 10 yds, 2 fumbles; Garrett Starry – 1 carry, 3 yds; Eddiel Nunez – 2 carries, 1 yd; Jackson Smith – 1 carry, -2 yds; Team – 24 carries, 48 yds, 0 TD, 2 fumbles
Receiving: Antonio Tirado – 4 receptions, 48 yds; Mason Cevette – 3 receptions, 42 yds, 1 TD; Kai Speaks – 1 reception, 9 yds; CJ Hall – 1 reception, 7 yds; Cayden Cruz – 2 receptions, 6 yds; Isaiah Zimmerman – 1 reception, 4 yds; Jackson Smith – 1 reception, 1 yd; Team – 13 receptions, 117 yds, 1 TD
Scoring: Mason Cevette – 1 receiving TD; Steven Reyes – 1 passing TD; Gabe Kaighn – 1/1 PAT; Team – 7 points
Kicking: Gabe Kaighn – 1/1 PAT, 0/0 FG
Team Offensive Totals: 165 total yds (117 passing, 48 rushing); 44 offensive plays; 13/20 passing for 117 yds, 1 TD and 1 INT; 24 carries for 48 yds; 1 offensive TD
Northern York 23, Palmyra 19
The Palmyra Cougars welcomed Northern York to town Friday night looking to continue their momentum after a shutout victory over Waynesboro. Instead, the Cougars found themselves in another tight battle that came down to the final minutes.
Northern York opened the game with a strong kick return, immediately moving into the red zone. Palmyra’s defense answered with three straight stops, forcing the Polar Bears to settle for a field goal. Northern York took a 3-0 lead with 10:07 remaining in the first quarter.
Palmyra’s first offensive possession resulted in a three-and-out, and Northern York later turned the ball over on downs at the 48-yard line.
That gave the Cougars good field position, and Alex Csongradi took advantage. Csongradi broke loose for a 40-yard touchdown run with 4:18 remaining in the quarter. The extra point was missed, leaving Palmyra with a 6-3 lead.
Northern York appeared to answer with a 52-yard touchdown, but the score was wiped away by a costly penalty.
The Polar Bears continued to move the ball, putting together consecutive first downs to reach the red zone. Northern York eventually found the end zone late in the quarter, although Palmyra blocked the extra point.
End of first quarter: Northern York 9, Palmyra 6.
Northern York forced a Palmyra punt to begin the second quarter, and the Polar Bears later had a drive of their own stall after a 10-yard penalty forced them backward.
Palmyra then put together one of its best drives of the night.
The Cougars marched more than 60 yards, with Roman Russek finishing the drive on a touchdown run to put Palmyra back in front, 13-9, with 4:07 remaining in the half.
Northern York answered with a well-orchestrated drive of more than 60 yards, eventually reaching the end zone with less than a minute remaining. The Polar Bears took a 16-13 lead with 56.5 seconds left.
Palmyra still had an opportunity before halftime.
Anthony Pinko made a nice catch and run, and an unnecessary roughness penalty against Northern York moved the Cougars into the red zone at the 25-yard line with 20 seconds remaining.
Palmyra chose not to attempt a field goal from the 24, and Russek was sacked as the half came to an end.
Halftime: Northern York 16, Palmyra 13.
The Cougars came out of halftime looking to regain the lead.
Csongradi broke off a 25-yard run to the left, helping Palmyra move the ball downfield. Russek then finished the drive with a two-yard touchdown run up the middle. The extra point was blocked, but Palmyra had regained the lead, 19-16.
Northern York answered with a 40-yard kick return, but the Cougars’ defense responded when a Polar Bears running back fumbled and Palmyra recovered.
The Cougars then had a costly turnover of their own, as Russek fumbled at the Northern York 34-yard line.
Later, Louis Lowe came up with an interception at the Palmyra 12-yard line, giving the Cougars another defensive opportunity.
Northern York eventually regained possession at the Palmyra 20 after a Cougar punt was fumbled, and the Polar Bears capitalized. Their No. 26 broke loose for a 20-yard touchdown run, putting Northern York back in front, 23-19.
Another Northern York interception at the Palmyra seven-yard line gave the Polar Bears a chance to protect their lead.
With the Cougars needing a stop, Northern York converted a fourth-and-one with a four-yard run, allowing the Polar Bears to keep possession and work toward closing out the game.
Palmyra eventually got the ball back with roughly four minutes remaining and drove deep into Northern York territory, giving the Cougars one final chance to complete the comeback.
Facing third-and-eight near the 10-yard line, Palmyra called a quarterback draw that picked up just one yard. On fourth-and-seven, Russek looked down the middle of the field, but the pass was intercepted, ending the Cougars’ final scoring opportunity.
Northern York held on for the 23-19 victory.
For Palmyra, it was another game decided by a handful of critical plays. The Cougars had opportunities throughout the night, but turnovers and missed chances in the red zone ultimately kept them from reclaiming the lead in the fourth quarter.
Palmyra falls to 3-3 on the season and will look to bounce back next Friday when the Cougars travel to face Mechanicsburg.
Palmyra Stats
Passing: Roman Russek – 11/17, 81 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT, long 26; Jaxin Robinson – 2/2, 18 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT, long 12; Team – 13/19, 99 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing: Alex Csongradi – 22 carries, 144 yds, 1 TD, long 41; Roman Russek – 20 carries, 97 yds, 1 TD, long 11; Aaron Villafane – 4 carries, 27 yds, long 11; Team – 268 rushing yds, 2 TD
Receiving: Anthony Pinko – 2 receptions, 35 yds, long 25; Sid Harrison – 1 reception, 26 yds; Mason Kyper – 5 receptions, 19 yds, 1 TD, long 8; Roman Russek – 1 reception, 12 yds; Louis Loew – 2 receptions, 5 yds; Aaron Villafane – 1 reception, 1 yd; Team – 13 receptions, 99 yds, 1 TD
Defensive Leaders: Anthony Pinko – 10 tackles (5 solo, 5 assists), 1 TFL; Mason Kyper – 7 tackles (6 solo, 1 assist), 1 fumble recovery; Louis Loew – 5 tackles (2 solo, 3 assists), 1 INT; Chris Kleinfelter II – 2 solo tackles; Aaron Villafane – 2 tackles (1 solo, 1 assist); Wyatt Fogleman – 2 tackles (1 solo, 1 assist); Brenden Crout – 1 solo tackle; Joshua Tshudy – 2 assists; Adam McKelvey – 1 assist
Defensive Plays: Louis Loew – 1 INT; Mason Kyper – 1 fumble recovery; Palmyra was also credited with another team fumble recovery
Scoring: Alex Csongradi – 1 rushing TD; Roman Russek – 1 rushing TD; Mason Kyper – 1 receiving TD; Jaxin Robinson – 1 passing TD; Brenden Crout – 1 PAT; Team – 19 points
Special Teams: Kick Returns: Wyatt Fogleman – 4 returns, 19.0 avg, long 24; Alex Csongradi – 1 return, 15 yds; Punt Returns: Csongradi – 1 return, 20 yds; Kickoffs: Brenden Crout – 4 kickoffs, 176 yds, long 51; Punting: Anthony Pinko – 2 punts, 32.0 avg, long 42; Team also had 1 punt for 40 yds, inside the 20; Kicking: Crout – 1 PAT
Team Totals: 367 total offensive yds (268 rushing, 99 passing); 75 total plays; 22 first downs; 7/13 on third down; 1/3 on fourth down; 3 turnovers (2 fumbles lost, 1 INT); Defense – held Northern York to 231 total yds (174 rushing, 57 passing) and forced 3 turnovers
Key Numbers: Palmyra outgained Northern York 367-231, ran 75 plays to Northern York’s 49 and held a 22-16 advantage in first downs. Csongradi led the offense with 144 rushing yards, while Russek added 97, giving the duo 241 yards on the ground. Both teams finished with three turnovers.
Governor Mifflin 71, Lebanon 14
Lebanon returned home Friday night looking to find some positives and continue pushing forward through a difficult 2026 season. Standing in the Cedars’ way was a talented Governor Mifflin team that wasted little time taking control of the game.
The Mustangs struck first, finding the end zone with 8:32 remaining in the first quarter to take a 7-0 lead.
Things quickly became more difficult for Lebanon. The Cedars fumbled on their first play following the touchdown, and Governor Mifflin took advantage of the turnover by scoring again just a few plays later to make it 14-0.
Special teams miscues also hurt the Cedars. A Lebanon punt snap sailed over the punter’s head and resulted in a safety, helping Governor Mifflin extend its advantage to 23-0 with 3:38 remaining in the opening quarter.
The Mustangs needed only two plays following the safety to find the end zone again, pushing the lead to 30-0. By the end of the first quarter, Governor Mifflin had built a 36-0 advantage and was threatening again with the ball at the Lebanon one-yard line.
Governor Mifflin scored on the first play of the second quarter and continued to create big plays. The Mustangs later returned a Lebanon punt for a touchdown to make it 50-0 with 9:47 remaining in the half.
Another Governor Mifflin touchdown pushed the advantage to 57-0 with 7:18 remaining, but Lebanon eventually created its biggest highlight of the first half.
With 1:16 remaining before halftime, quarterback Henne Cortes connected with Zyir Molyneux, who took the pass 80 yards to the house for the Cedars’ first touchdown of the night. The explosive play got Lebanon on the scoreboard and made it 57-6.
Governor Mifflin answered almost immediately following the ensuing kickoff, scoring again with about a minute remaining to take a 64-6 advantage into halftime.
The Mustangs added another touchdown early in the third quarter to make it 71-6. Lebanon later turned the ball over on downs, while Governor Mifflin began working deeper into its roster as the game moved along.
Even with the outcome already decided, the Cedars continued to play and were rewarded with another big play in the fourth quarter.
Facing third-and-12 from the Governor Mifflin 14-yard line, Cortes got the ball out quickly to Molyneux, who raced into the end zone for his second touchdown reception of the night. Lebanon then converted the two-point attempt to make it 71-14.
Neither team scored again, leaving Governor Mifflin with the 71-14 victory.
It was another difficult night for a Lebanon team working its way through plenty of adversity, but Molyneux provided two bright spots with touchdown receptions of 80 and 14 yards. Cortes connected with him on both scores, giving the Cedars a pair of explosive passing plays against the Mustangs.
Governor Mifflin’s fast start ultimately put the game out of reach early. Turnovers and special teams miscues created additional opportunities for the Mustangs, who built a 36-point advantage in the opening quarter and carried a 64-6 lead into halftime.
Still, Lebanon continued to push through the final quarter and found the end zone for a second time rather than allowing the early deficit to completely shut down the offense.
The Cedars will continue searching for a breakthrough as they move through the second half of their schedule.
Thursday
Berks Catholic 21, Annville-Cleona 14
Annville-Cleona entered Thursday night facing another major test in its Section 5 schedule as the Dutchmen welcomed Berks Catholic. A-C had won back-to-back games against Lancaster Catholic and Columbia to improve to 3-2, and the Dutchmen were looking to keep that momentum going against the Saints.
Berks Catholic struck first, finding the end zone with 8:10 remaining in the opening quarter to take a 7-0 lead.
The Dutchmen answered. Yamaliel Navarro found the end zone with 3:39 remaining in the first quarter, allowing A-C to pull even at 7-7.
Berks Catholic regained the advantage almost immediately after the start of the second quarter. Facing fourth-and-three, the Saints kept the ball on the ground and converted the play for a touchdown, putting A-C behind 14-7 with 11:53 remaining before halftime.
The Dutchmen responded by putting together another drive deep into Berks Catholic territory. A-C reached the Saints’ 21-yard line midway through the second quarter and continued to push toward the end zone, but Berks Catholic eventually came away with an interception in the end zone on fourth-and-long to end the threat.
A-C’s defense made sure the missed opportunity did not hurt for long. The Dutchmen got the ball back and, with 2:51 remaining before halftime, Devon Englehart broke loose for a 58-yard touchdown run. The explosive play tied the game at 14-14 and ensured the two teams would head into halftime even.
Annville-Cleona received the opening kickoff of the second half, but it was Berks Catholic that eventually broke the tie.
Facing third-and-four with 7:05 remaining in the third quarter, the Saints broke a 47-yard touchdown run to regain the lead at 21-14.
That would be the final scoring play of the night, but there was plenty of drama still to come.
Annville-Cleona continued to battle and eventually put together a drive that carried all the way to the Berks Catholic goal line. The Dutchmen faced fourth-and-goal, but Englehart was stopped at the one-yard line with 2:31 remaining, allowing the Saints to preserve their seven-point advantage.
A-C’s defense gave the offense one more opportunity, and the Dutchmen again marched toward the goal line with a chance to tie the game.
In an almost déjà vu moment, Annville-Cleona found itself back at the Berks Catholic one-yard line in the closing seconds. On third-and-goal, the Dutchmen made a push toward the end zone. From the sideline, the play appeared extremely close, but the officials ruled A-C short of the goal line after taking time to establish the spot.
That brought an end to a dramatic finish, with Berks Catholic escaping Annville with the 21-14 victory.
For the Dutchmen, it was a difficult way to have their two-game winning streak come to an end. A-C had two opportunities at the one-yard line late in the game and came within inches of potentially forcing overtime against a tough Berks Catholic team.
Navarro provided Annville-Cleona’s first touchdown, while Englehart’s 58-yard run supplied the biggest offensive play of the night and sent the teams into halftime tied. The Dutchmen defense also did its part, holding Berks Catholic scoreless after the Saints’ 47-yard touchdown midway through the third quarter and giving the offense multiple opportunities to tie the game late.
Ultimately, A-C came up just short on both of those late goal-line opportunities. Still, the Dutchmen battled Berks Catholic until the final seconds in a game that could have gone either way at the goal line.
Annville-Cleona falls to 3-3 on the season with the 21-14 loss. The Dutchmen will look to rebound next week when they hit the road for a Section 5 matchup against Pequea Valley.
The Annville-Cleona recap was written with information provided by Jackson Hanley.
Annville-Cleona Stats
Passing: John Ditzler – 5/8, 35 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT; Lane Peters – 1/2, 45 yds; Team – 6/10, 80 yds, 0 TD, 1 INT
Rushing: Yamaliel Navarro – 34 carries, 230 yds, 1 TD; Devon Englehart – 12 carries, 92 yds, 1 TD; Danny Shay – 3 carries, 12 yds; John Ditzler – 6 carries, 8 yds; Levi Kreider – 3 carries, 6 yds; Team – 58 carries, 348 yds, 2 TD
Receiving: Tyler Gingrich – 2 receptions, 53 yds; James Garney – 2 receptions, 13 yds; Danny Shay – 1 reception, 10 yds; Devon Englehart – 1 reception, 7 yds; Team – 6 receptions, 83 yds
Defensive Leaders: Tyler Gingrich – 13 tackles (7 solo, 6 assists); Danny Shay – 12 tackles (9 solo, 3 assists), 3 TFL; Maddox White – 6 tackles (2 solo, 4 assists); Kaidavin Ginting – 6 tackles (3 solo, 3 assists), 1 TFL; Jaxon Speece – 6 tackles (3 solo, 3 assists), 1 TFL, 1 sack; Logan Radocha – 5 tackles (2 solo, 3 assists); Devon Englehart – 5 tackles (4 solo, 1 assist), 1 TFL; Dominic Nash – 4 tackles (1 solo, 3 assists), 1 TFL; Isaac Morse – 4 tackles (2 solo, 2 assists), 1 TFL; Jaylynn Moyer – 3 tackles (2 solo, 1 assist); Yamaliel Navarro – 3 tackles (1 solo, 2 assists); Daniel Shuey – 3 tackles (2 solo, 1 assist); Max Ortwein – 2 tackles (1 solo, 1 assist); Lane Peters – 1 solo tackle; Tanner Copenhaver – 1 assist; Team – 74 tackles (40 solo, 34 assists), 8 TFL
Sacks: Jaxon Speece – 1 sack; Team – 1 sack
Defensive Plays: Dominic Nash – 1 pass defended
Scoring: Yamaliel Navarro – 1 rushing TD; Devon Englehart – 1 rushing TD; Bennett Putt – 2/2 PAT; Team – 14 points
Special Teams: Kick Returns: Yamaliel Navarro – 3 returns, 50 yds, 16.7 avg; Punt Returns: Dominic Nash – 1 return, 7 yds; Punting: Max Ortwein – 3 punts, 93 yds, 31.0 avg; Kicking: Bennett Putt – 2/2 PAT
Team Totals: 428 total offensive yds (348 rushing, 80 passing); 58 carries for 348 yds and 2 TD; 6/10 passing for 80 yds and 1 INT; 488 all-purpose yds; Defense – 74 tackles (40 solo, 34 assists), 8 TFL, 1 sack
Key Numbers: Annville-Cleona outgained its scoring output by moving the ball for 428 total yards in the 21-14 loss. The Dutchmen were especially effective on the ground with 348 rushing yards, led by Navarro’s 230 yards and a touchdown on 34 carries. Englehart added 92 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries, giving the duo 322 rushing yards. Defensively, Gingrich led A-C with 13 tackles, while Shay had 12 tackles and 3 TFL.
Coach Gingrich’s Postgame Thoughts
On another close game and the team’s effort:
“We lost another close game. Our kids fought, as usual, and I’m very proud of their effort. We just got the ball down to the one-yard line twice in the fourth quarter and couldn’t score either time. We just can’t do that.”
On the individual performances:
“We got a great effort from all of our kids. It was another big game out of Yama and Devo.”
On the second-half defense and missed opportunities:
“Our defense did better in the second half. We just have to score when we get those opportunities.”
On moving forward:
“Tomorrow’s a new day.”
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