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Brummel, Williams, Stickler & More Highlight Another Big Weekend
Blocked punts, another 100-yard rushing performance, and a dramatic Senior Day victory highlight the latest accomplishments of Lebanon County’s college football alumni.
As the college football regular season approaches its final weekend, Lebanon County graduates continue making important contributions to their respective programs.
Saturday’s action featured two blocked punts by a former Cedar Crest Falcon, another touchdown and 100-yard performance from an ELCO graduate, and a memorable Senior Day victory at Albright College.
Several other local athletes contributed to victories across NCAA Division I, Division III, and collegiate sprint football.
Here’s the latest LebCo Football Alumni Check-In, featuring games played through November 7.
Brummel Blocks Two Punts as Lebanon Valley Wins Third Straight
Cedar Crest graduate Roman Brummel delivered one of the week’s most impressive special-teams performances, blocking two punts during Lebanon Valley College’s 34-6 victory over FDU-Florham on Saturday.
Both blocks came during the opening quarter and helped set up the Dutchmen’s first six points.
The first came after Lebanon Valley forced FDU into a fourth-and-25 situation. Brummel broke through to block the punt, with teammate Justin Negron recovering at the Devils’ 9-yard line. The Dutchmen eventually converted a 21-yard field goal to take a 3-0 lead.
Less than two minutes later, Brummel struck again, blocking another punt that gave Lebanon Valley possession at the FDU 16. The Dutchmen added a second field goal and never looked back.
Brummel was also credited with two punt returns totaling 12 yards.
The junior’s contributions helped Lebanon Valley establish early momentum in a game it controlled throughout the afternoon. The Dutchmen limited FDU-Florham to just 125 total yards, including 35 rushing yards, while improving to 3-6 overall.
After beginning the season with six consecutive losses, Lebanon Valley has now won three straight games.
Heisey Continues Hot Streak, Music Adds Big Runs
Brummel wasn’t the only Lebanon County graduate contributing to Lebanon Valley’s third consecutive victory.
Fellow Cedar Crest graduate Ethan Heisey followed last week’s historic 190-yard receiving performance with another productive afternoon, catching seven passes for 104 yards.
The senior once again led the Dutchmen in receiving, including receptions of 23 and 25 yards that helped set up scoring drives.
Heisey has now surpassed 100 receiving yards in consecutive games, totaling 294 yards across those two contests.
Annville-Cleona graduate Phoenix Music also provided a late offensive spark, rushing for 41 yards on just two carries. His biggest play was a 32-yard run during Lebanon Valley’s final possession.
Defensively, Cedar Crest graduate Owen Chernich and Northern Lebanon graduate Brendan Ryan each recorded a solo tackle.
Annville-Cleona graduate Bryce Keller also contributed on special teams as the team’s long snapper, while ELCO graduate Ellis Gensamer handled holding duties on field goals.
Lebanon Valley will close its regular season November 14 when it hosts Albright College.
Read Lebanon Valley’s November 7 recap
Williams Rushes for 101 Yards and Scores for Fourth Straight Week
ELCO graduate Jake Williams continued his impressive sophomore campaign Saturday, helping Dickinson College defeat Ursinus 31-7 in a key Centennial Conference matchup.
Williams carried 14 times for 101 yards and a touchdown, averaging 7.2 yards per attempt. He also contributed as a receiver during an afternoon in which Dickinson accumulated 553 yards of total offense.
The former Raider helped put the game away early in the fourth quarter, carrying four consecutive times to finish a 90-yard scoring drive with a five-yard touchdown run.
The score marked Williams’ fourth consecutive game with a touchdown.
His recent scoring streak includes rushing touchdowns against Gettysburg and Carnegie Mellon, along with a 39-yard touchdown reception against McDaniel.
Dickinson improved to 7-2 overall and 5-1 in Centennial Conference competition, holding Ursinus scoreless over the final three quarters.
Williams has developed into a consistent contributor in the Red Devils’ backfield after transferring from Division II Bloomsburg University.
Dickinson will close the regular season at home against Muhlenberg on November 14.
Read Dickinson’s November 7 victory recap
Stickler Helps Albright Pull Off Dramatic Senior Day Victory
ELCO graduate Alden Stickler enjoyed a memorable Senior Day at Albright College, contributing to a thrilling 22-21 victory over King’s College.
The senior wide receiver caught two passes for 33 yards, including a crucial third-down reception along the sideline during Albright’s final scoring drive.
Trailing 21-14 with just over two minutes remaining, the Lions marched 63 yards before quarterback Chase Roberts scored on a seven-yard run with eight seconds left.
Rather than settle for the tying extra point, Albright elected to attempt a two-point conversion. Roberts found senior Erik Thelander in the end zone, giving the Lions a one-point advantage and ultimately the victory.
The win snapped Albright’s seven-game losing streak against King’s and improved the Lions to 4-5 overall.
Stickler, who was among the seniors honored before the game, has been a regular contributor to Albright’s receiving corps throughout his collegiate career.
His final home game provided a memorable conclusion, with a clutch reception helping set up one of the Lions’ most exciting victories of the season.
Read Albright’s Senior Day recap
Infante Contributes as Misericordia Clinches Bowl Berth
Lebanon High graduate Derek Infante helped Misericordia University return to the win column Saturday as the Cougars defeated Widener 31-14.
The junior receiver caught two passes for 43 yards, including a 29-yard reception that helped sustain a late first-half scoring drive.
With Misericordia facing third down, quarterback Ronnie Borden connected with Infante deep along the right sideline, moving the Cougars into field-goal range. Chance Hall eventually converted as time expired, giving Misericordia a 16-0 halftime lead.
The Cougars improved to 6-3 overall and 5-3 in MAC competition, securing a berth in the MAC-Centennial Bowl Series.
Infante has continued finding opportunities in Misericordia’s passing attack, recording a touchdown against Lebanon Valley the previous week.
Misericordia will conclude its regular season November 14 at King’s College.
Read Misericordia’s victory over Widener
Long Contributes as Robert Morris Ends 30-Year Drought
Annville-Cleona graduate Alex Long contributed on special teams Saturday as Robert Morris University defeated Duquesne 13-10 in a Northeast Conference matchup.
The senior linebacker recorded a solo tackle on a fourth-quarter punt return, helping the Colonials secure their first road victory over Duquesne since 1996.
Robert Morris built a 13-3 halftime lead before holding off a late Duquesne rally.
The victory improved the Colonials to 5-5 overall and 3-2 in conference competition.
Long continues representing Annville-Cleona at the Division I FCS level as Robert Morris prepares for its final regular-season home game against Stonehill on November 14.
Read Robert Morris’ historic victory
Mansfield Rolls to Record-Setting Sprint Football Victory
Mansfield University’s sprint football program enjoyed one of its most dominant performances of the season Saturday, defeating St. Thomas Aquinas College 66-0.
The Mountaineers, whose roster includes Palmyra graduate Jake Schelhorn and ELCO graduates Steven Rosado and Austin Yesko, improved to 5-2 overall.
Mansfield’s 66 points represented the program’s second-highest single-game scoring total since sprint football began at the university in 2008.
Quarterback Joseph Frye tied the program record with five touchdown passes, while the defense recorded a shutout and helped produce several scoring opportunities.
Individual contributions from the Lebanon County graduates were not confirmed in the available game recap.
Mansfield will close its season November 14 against D’Youville.
Read Mansfield’s November 7 recap
More Alumni Around the College Landscape
Several other programs featuring Lebanon County graduates were in action Saturday.
At Muhlenberg College, Cedar Crest graduate Jack Waranavage is part of a Mules program that defeated Gettysburg 30-16, improving to 5-4 overall. Muhlenberg will face Dickinson next weekend in a matchup that brings Waranavage and ELCO graduate Jake Williams onto opposite sidelines.
At Geneva College, Annville-Cleona graduate Damien Miller continues his junior season on the Golden Tornadoes’ offensive line. Geneva fell to Waynesburg 40-14 on Saturday, dropping to 3-6 overall.
Individual statistical contributions for Waranavage and Miller were not confirmed in the November 7 results reviewed.
Local Connections Highlight Final Regular-Season Weekend
With the college football regular season nearing its conclusion, several upcoming games will bring Lebanon County graduates together.
Lebanon Valley will host Albright on November 14, creating a matchup featuring Cedar Crest graduates Heisey, Brummel, and Chernich against ELCO graduate Stickler. The contest will also serve as Senior Day for the Dutchmen.
That same afternoon, Dickinson will host Muhlenberg, bringing Williams and Waranavage together in Centennial Conference competition.
Meanwhile, Misericordia has already secured a postseason bowl opportunity, and several other programs featuring local graduates remain involved in conference races.
From Brummel’s two blocked punts to Williams’ continued touchdown streak and Stickler’s memorable Senior Day, another weekend provided plenty of reasons for Lebanon County football fans to follow the college game.
LebCoSports will continue highlighting the accomplishments of Lebanon County’s collegiate football alumni as the regular season concludes and postseason competition begins.
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