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The Northern Lebanon was written by Braydin Adams.
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Friday
Annville-Cleona Holds Off Schuylkill Valley 21-14 to Advance to District 3 Championship
Just two weeks ago, Annville-Cleona put together one of its most impressive performances of the season, defeating Schuylkill Valley 56-21 in a game that featured a record-breaking 411 rushing yards and six touchdowns from Yamaliel “Yama” Navarro.
But Friday night’s rematch would be a different story.
With a trip to the District 3 Class 3A Championship on the line, Schuylkill Valley was determined to be better prepared, especially with the opportunity to face the Dutchmen on its home field. The Panthers knew what Annville-Cleona was capable of, and this time, they were ready to put up a much tougher fight.
The Dutchmen wasted little time getting things going offensively. After moving deep into Schuylkill Valley territory on their opening possession, Navarro found the end zone with 9:44 remaining in the first quarter, giving Annville-Cleona an early 7-0 lead.
From there, both defenses began to settle in.
Annville-Cleona forced a Panthers punt and took over at its own 15-yard line. The Dutchmen looked to build on their lead but struggled to keep the drive moving. A trick-play attempt failed to connect with an open receiver, and A-C eventually punted the ball back to Schuylkill Valley.
The Dutchmen’s defense continued to make plays, including a sack by Daniel Shuey that helped force another Panthers punt.
At the end of the first quarter, Annville-Cleona held a 7-0 advantage and had possession of the football.
The Dutchmen began moving the ball again in the second quarter, with a strong run from Devon Englehart helping push the offense into Schuylkill Valley territory.
With 8:26 remaining in the half, Navarro broke free for a 32-yard touchdown run, extending Annville-Cleona’s lead to 14-0.
The Dutchmen appeared to be gaining control of the game, especially after their defense forced another three-and-out.
However, Schuylkill Valley was not going away quietly.
After a short Annville-Cleona punt gave the Panthers possession at their own 47-yard line, Schuylkill Valley took advantage of the favorable field position.
With 2:43 remaining in the half, the Panthers connected on a 20-yard touchdown pass, cutting the Dutchmen’s lead to 14-7.
Annville-Cleona headed into the locker room with a seven-point advantage, but unlike the first meeting between these teams, Schuylkill Valley was keeping things close.
The Dutchmen received the second-half kickoff and began putting together one of their most important drives of the night.
Starting at their own 27-yard line, Annville-Cleona methodically moved the football down the field, taking more than six minutes off the clock.
The drive ended with Englehart finding the end zone on a 10-yard touchdown run with 5:27 remaining in the third quarter.
The score extended Annville-Cleona’s lead to 21-7 and gave the Dutchmen some breathing room.
Schuylkill Valley attempted to respond, but the Dutchmen’s defense came through again, forcing a turnover on downs and giving the offense possession at its own 36-yard line.
Annville-Cleona carried its 21-7 advantage into the fourth quarter, needing just 12 more minutes of strong football to secure a trip to the District Championship.
However, the Panthers were not finished.
A costly chop-block penalty stalled an early fourth-quarter drive for the Dutchmen, forcing them to punt. Schuylkill Valley took over at its own 9-yard line with an opportunity to begin working its way back into the game.
The Panthers slowly moved the football down the field, but Annville-Cleona’s defense came up with another important stop.
Facing fourth-and-six near midfield with just over four minutes remaining, Schuylkill Valley was unable to convert, giving the Dutchmen possession and a chance to run out the clock.
The Panthers’ defense responded by forcing another punt with just over two minutes remaining.
Schuylkill Valley muffed the punt but managed to recover it, taking possession at its own 41-yard line and keeping its comeback hopes alive.
The Panthers then put together their most important drive of the night, moving deep into Annville-Cleona territory as the clock continued to wind down.
With 49.8 seconds remaining, Schuylkill Valley had reached the Dutchmen’s 7-yard line. The Panthers were out of timeouts, but they still had an opportunity to make things interesting.
Just seconds later, with 43.6 remaining, Schuylkill Valley found the end zone, cutting Annville-Cleona’s lead to 21-14.
Suddenly, a game that appeared to be under control had become a one-possession battle, with the Panthers preparing for an onside kick and hoping for one final opportunity.
But the Dutchmen were ready.
Annville-Cleona recovered the onside kick, ending Schuylkill Valley’s comeback hopes and securing a hard-fought 21-14 victory.
It was a much different game than the teams’ first meeting, but the result was the same.
Navarro finished with two rushing touchdowns, while Englehart added another as Annville-Cleona’s offense did enough to secure the victory. The Dutchmen’s defense also played a major role, coming through with several important stops when Schuylkill Valley threatened to get back into the game.
For the Panthers, the loss brings their season to an end after a determined effort on their home field.
For Annville-Cleona, the postseason journey continues.
With the victory, Annville-Cleona (8-3) advances to the District 3 Class 3A Championship Game, where the Dutchmen will face the winner of Wyomissing and Trinity.
The championship game will be played next week at ELCO, giving Annville-Cleona an opportunity to compete for a District 3 title.
After a record-breaking offensive performance in their first meeting with Schuylkill Valley and a much tougher defensive battle in the rematch, the Dutchmen have found different ways to win.
Now, just one more victory stands between Annville-Cleona and a District Championship.
Northern Lebanon’s Historic Playoff Run Ends in Heartbreaking 22-21 Overtime Loss to Hanover
The Northern Lebanon Vikings football team was back in action Friday night, traveling to take on the No. 2 seeded Hanover Nighthawks in the District 3 Class 4A Playoffs. Viking Nation did not fail to show its support. Fans, cheerleaders, and members of the community made the trip to Hanover to support the Vikings as they looked to continue their historic postseason run.
After picking up the first playoff victory in program history last week, Northern Lebanon was hoping to keep its season alive. The winner would advance to the District 3 semifinals to face either Susquehanna Township or Littlestown.
The Vikings’ defense started strong, coming up with some big tackles for loss early in the game. However, a pass interference penalty gave Hanover a first down at the Northern Lebanon 48-yard line, allowing the Nighthawks to continue their drive.
Hanover eventually found the end zone on a 3-yard rushing touchdown to take a 6-0 lead with 4:47 remaining in the first quarter. The extra-point attempt was blocked, keeping the Vikings within one score.
Things continued to get worse for Northern Lebanon when Hanover’s Colton Cue intercepted a pass from quarterback Ryan Clemmer, giving the Nighthawks possession at the Vikings’ 33-yard line.
The first quarter ended with Northern Lebanon facing some early adversity, but the Vikings’ defense was not ready to let the game get out of hand.
Any chance of Hanover striking again was quickly shut down when Brady Ryan came away with a massive interception, preventing the Nighthawks from extending their lead to two scores.
Clemmer also made a big defensive play of his own, recording an interception with 7:17 remaining in the first half to keep Northern Lebanon in the game.
Hanover continued to put pressure on the Vikings’ defense. After starting a possession at its own 2-yard line, a big rushing play moved the Nighthawks all the way to the Northern Lebanon 30.
Despite the pressure, the Vikings were able to keep Hanover out of the end zone.
The teams headed into halftime with Hanover leading 6-0, leaving Northern Lebanon with plenty of work to do offensively but still very much in the game.
The second half started with Northern Lebanon continuing to struggle to find any offensive rhythm.
Clemmer threw his second interception of the night, and the Vikings’ defense began to have trouble slowing down Hanover.
The Nighthawks took advantage as Cue caught a touchdown pass to extend Hanover’s lead to 12-0. Hanover then successfully converted a two-point attempt, making the score 14-0.
At that point, things were beginning to look hopeless for Northern Lebanon.
However, the Vikings were not ready to see their historic season come to an end.
Simeon England recovered a Hanover fumble at the Nighthawks’ 19-yard line, giving Northern Lebanon a much-needed opportunity.
Ryan wasted little time taking advantage, breaking free for a 19-yard rushing touchdown to cut the deficit to 14-7 with just 34 seconds remaining in the third quarter.
Suddenly, the Vikings had some life.
Northern Lebanon’s defense followed that up with another big stop with under nine minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, making the next offensive possession crucial with the Vikings’ season on the line.
This time, Clemmer delivered.
The quarterback kept the football himself and scored on a 2-yard run, tying the game at 14-14 with 5:02 remaining.
The crowd from Fredericksburg was loud and alive as Northern Lebanon had erased a 14-point deficit and suddenly found itself with an opportunity to pull off the upset.
The Vikings continued to battle defensively, coming up with a fourth-down stop with under three minutes remaining to give their offense a chance to take the lead.
However, Northern Lebanon was unable to capitalize and was forced to punt, giving Hanover possession with just 50 seconds left in regulation.
The Nighthawks had one final opportunity to win the game, but the Vikings’ defense came through again.
A key pass breakup from Ryan helped keep Hanover from putting together a game-winning drive, sending the contest into overtime tied at 14-14.
Overtime could not have started any better for Northern Lebanon.
Clemmer scored on another quarterback keeper, this time from 5 yards out, giving the Vikings their first lead of the night.
With the extra point, Northern Lebanon was ahead 21-14, putting Hanover’s season on the line.
But the Nighthawks were not going away quietly.
Cue answered with a 5-yard rushing touchdown of his own, cutting Northern Lebanon’s lead to 21-20.
Instead of attempting the extra point to tie the game and force another overtime, Hanover decided to go for the win on its home field.
The Nighthawks lined up for a two-point conversion, knowing that one successful play would send them to the District semifinals.
The conversion was good.
Just like that, Hanover had completed the comeback, defeating Northern Lebanon 22-21 and bringing the Vikings’ incredible postseason run to a heartbreaking end.
For Northern Lebanon, it was a difficult way to finish a season that had already made school history.
After trailing 14-0 in the second half, the Vikings showed tremendous fight to force overtime and even take the lead. Unfortunately, Hanover’s decision to go for two proved to be the difference.
The loss also marked the end of the high school football careers of Brady Ryan and Northern Lebanon’s senior class, who helped lead the program to its first District 3 playoff victory and set the program record for most rushing yards.
Although the season ended in heartbreaking fashion, the Vikings gave their fans plenty to be proud of.
From nearly missing the playoffs after their Week 10 loss to ELCO to winning their first postseason game and pushing the No. 2 seed to overtime, Northern Lebanon put together a run that Viking Nation will not soon forget.
Hanover advances to the District 3 Class 4A semifinals, while Northern Lebanon’s historic 2026 season comes to an end.
Cedar Crest Stuns Manheim Township 21-10, Makes History with First District 3 Semifinal Berth in Over Two Decades
History was waiting for the Cedar Crest Falcons on Friday night, and they made sure to seize the opportunity. Traveling to take on the Manheim Township Blue Streaks in the District 3 Class 6A quarterfinals, the Falcons entered with plenty to prove after falling to Township 45-12 during their regular-season meeting in Week 5. This time, the result would be much different. Behind a tremendous defensive effort and timely plays from the offense, Cedar Crest pulled off a 21-10 upset, advancing to the District 3 semifinals for the first time in more than two decades.
The Blue Streaks won the coin toss and elected to defer, giving Cedar Crest the opening possession. The Falcons wasted little time setting the tone. Steven Reyes rolled out of the pocket and found Kai Speaks wide open, connecting for a big completion that moved the Falcons into Township territory. Cedar Crest followed with a trick play, as Reyes flipped the ball to Speaks, who then threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Antonio Tirado. The extra point gave the Falcons an early 7-0 lead.
Manheim Township responded with a drive of its own, but the Cedar Crest defense prevented the Blue Streaks from reaching the end zone. Rowan Crispeno connected on a 29-yard field goal with 3:34 remaining in the first quarter, cutting the Falcons’ lead to 7-3. Township continued its drive into the second quarter, but Cedar Crest came up with a crucial stop and forced a punt.
Despite dealing with several penalties, the Falcons continued moving the football. Skyler Sherman delivered a big run to midfield, while Mason Cevette made two important receptions to move the chains and get Cedar Crest deeper into Township territory. Reyes finished the drive himself, plunging into the end zone from one yard out. With 5:54 remaining in the first half, the Falcons extended their lead to 14-3.
The Blue Streaks found an answer on their next scoring opportunity. After a few missed tackles by the Falcons, Riley Whalen caught a screen pass and turned it into a 19-yard touchdown. Township cut the deficit to 14-10 with 3:45 remaining before halftime.
Cedar Crest’s special teams provided another spark, as Speaks returned the ensuing kickoff to midfield. Facing fourth-and-one, the Falcons drew an encroachment penalty on Township to earn a first down and keep the drive alive. Reyes then connected with a receiver before the ball was pitched to another target for a big gain into the red zone. However, Aiden Zulick brought Reyes down for a sack as the quarterback rolled out looking for a scoring opportunity. The Falcons came away without points, but still carried a 14-10 advantage into halftime.
The Blue Streaks received the second-half kickoff, but the Falcons’ defense immediately forced a stop. Cedar Crest’s offense struggled to generate much on its next possession, but the defense continued to deliver. Kasen Dudek and Griffin Schomp came up with huge stops to force another three-and-out and give the Falcons another opportunity.
This time, Cedar Crest made it count. Sherman broke off several big runs to move the Falcons into scoring territory, and Reyes connected with Terrance Wilson for a 34-yard touchdown reception. The extra point extended Cedar Crest’s advantage to 21-10 with 3:16 remaining in the third quarter.
Township looked to respond, moving the ball down to the Falcons’ 29-yard line before Cedar Crest came up with another important defensive stop. With the fourth quarter underway, the Blue Streaks were running out of opportunities to close the gap.
The Falcons continued to battle through a tense final quarter. A facemask penalty against Township gave Cedar Crest an automatic first down, while an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty pushed the Falcons farther into Blue Streaks territory. Cedar Crest looked for the potential dagger with a deep pass, but the attempt was intercepted, giving Township possession at its own 10-yard line.
The Falcons’ defense refused to give up any ground. Township attempted to move the ball, but two Cedar Crest defenders forced the Blue Streaks’ receiver out of bounds on a crucial fourth-down play, resulting in a turnover on downs and giving the Falcons possession at the Township 10-yard line.
Cedar Crest then had an opportunity to put the game away, but the Falcons could not convert on fourth down, handing the ball back to Township at its own one-yard line. Once again, the defense came through. The Falcons forced another stop, and penalties continued to put the Blue Streaks in difficult situations as Cedar Crest gained valuable field position.
Township’s final opportunity ended with another turnover on downs, giving the Falcons the ball near midfield with the clock winding down and the Blue Streaks out of timeouts. Jackson Smith delivered the final blow, intercepting the pass to seal the 21-10 victory and send Cedar Crest into celebration.
The Falcons improve to 9-3 and advance to the District 3 Class 6A semifinals after an incredible performance against one of the top teams in the classification. The victory also gives Cedar Crest its revenge against the Blue Streaks after the 33-point regular-season loss.
This win means even more when looking at the program’s postseason history. Cedar Crest went from 1997 until 2024 without winning a District 3 playoff game. Since returning to the postseason success it found in 2024, the Falcons have continued building their program, and Friday night marked another major milestone. After not advancing beyond the quarterfinal round in the expanded playoff era, Cedar Crest has finally broken through.
The Falcons have made history, but their season is not over yet. Cedar Crest will move on to the District 3 Class 6A semifinals next Friday, with an opportunity to continue a playoff run that has already become one to remember.
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