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Falcon Youth Football
Red Rose Midget Football League Age group information
v Penn Manor Comets
B Team (2-6) Penn Manor 14, Cedar Crest 6
C Team (7-1) Cedar Crest 27, Penn Manor 7
D Team (3-5) Cedar Crest 30, Penn Manor 26
The Falcon “B” Team fell 14–6 to the Comets of Penn Manor. Cedar Crest started slow, allowing the Comets to jump to a 14–0 lead by the end of the first quarter. After that, the Falcon defense locked in, holding the Comets scoreless for the final three quarters. The defense, led by Kamar Johnson, kept the Comet rushing attack in check.
In the second quarter, the Falcons found the end zone when QB Torrence Hubbard took the snap and rushed to the right for a 4-yard touchdown. The drive was set up by big completions from Hubbard to Cooper Stellar.
At the start of the third quarter, the Falcons relied on their rushing attack. Led by Josiah Malandra and Grayson Painter, Cedar Crest looked poised to march for a potential tying score, but a costly holding penalty stalled the drive, resulting in a turnover on downs.
Later in the third quarter, Hubbard intercepted a pass and returned it to the red zone, but the Falcons were unable to capitalize. The Comets then ground down the clock in the fourth quarter, and although Cedar Crest got the ball back on their own 20-yard line, they could only manage their earlier touchdown.
The Falcon “C” Team returned to the win column Sunday with a 27–7 victory over Penn Manor, improving their record to 7–1 on the season.
After a slow start, the Falcon offense erupted thanks to the three-headed rushing attack of Boston Speece, Cameron Eggert, and Chase Reesman, all having big days on the ground. Cash Shaffer added to the scoring with an impressive one-handed catch for a two-point conversion.
The defense was lights out, holding Penn Manor to minimal yardage and a single score. Trey Gbadyu recorded several key tackles, while Zach Tropp and Mason Kleinfelter each had fumble recoveries, one of which was forced by Eggert.
For the Falcon “D” Team, the game started as an offense-heavy contest, with both teams scoring multiple times, sending the score to 26-24 at halftime in favor of the Comets. Scoring four touchdowns for the Falcons was Nico Aungst, with strong support from Nyle Kaley, Elias Tvera, and Carson Bugg.
Defensively, the Falcons were led by Owen Miller and Leo Avila, with key contributions from Kaeden Flickinger, Jay Hoyer, and Matthew Hornick. The Falcons shut out the Comets in the second half to secure the 30–26 victory.
Nico Aungst added his fifth touchdown late in the game to seal the win. The defense held the Comets scoreless three times in the red zone, including a spectacular goal-line stop by Nyle Kaley and Jay Hoyer, with a forced fumble recovered by Matthew Hornick to secure the victory.
Up Next: This Sunday, Cedar Crest will finish the regular season with a trip to Donegal.
Myerstown Panthers
Berks Area Youth Football League Age group information
v Conrad Weiser Scouts
Midgets (2-4-1) Scouts 6, Panthers 0
Mites (3-1-1) Panthers 0, Scouts 0
Mighty Mites (2-4-1) Scouts 8, Panthers 0
In the Myerstown Midget game, Conrad Weiser opened the game on offense and managed a short drive before stalling out. Myerstown took over on downs and moved the ball into Scout territory but was stopped just short, turning it back over on downs. Conrad Weiser then struck with a touchdown run, but the Panther defense held strong to stop the extra point. The game went into halftime with Weiser leading 6–0.
The third and fourth quarters were a defensive battle, with both teams moving the ball but coming up empty near the red zone. Late in the game, Myerstown mounted a determined drive that resulted in a first-and-goal from the 8-yard line. With under two minutes remaining, the Panthers were denied on four consecutive plays, ending a well-played, hard-fought contest in favor of the Scouts. Conrad Weiser came away with the 6–0 victory.
Conrad Weiser finished the regular season with a 4–3 record and advances to the league playoffs as the fourth seed. Myerstown’s season concludes at 2–4–1.
The Myerstown Panthers organization would like to recognize and congratulate the following 2025 Panther players on their final season with the program:
#14 Brock Bair
#2 Thomas Bressler
#6 Alexander Good
#45 Marc Maldonado
#10 Keagan Nye
#50 Thomas Shank
#61 Garrett Smith
#24 Dwain Titus
#44 Leo Valle
#66 Krisante Wetzel
#86 Braydin Ziegler
Thank you—and your families—for your dedication, leadership, and unwavering support of Myerstown Panthers football.
The Myerstown Mites finished their regular season with a hard-fought defensive battle against the Conrad Weiser Scouts, ending in a 0–0 tie at Rager Field. It was a game defined by grit, physicality, and two defenses that refused to bend.
The opening quarter set the tone as the Panthers’ defense forced a quick three-and-out before the offense went to work. Owen Hall, Kaiden Vincent, and Chase Clubb combined for a steady drive that included a clutch 12-yard fourth-down completion from quarterback Bennett Staudt to Hall. Despite the effort, the drive stalled, but the defense picked up right where the offense left off. Hall, Oliver Moore, Luka Kirelawich, and Paxton Shepler all delivered key tackles to force a turnover on downs.
The defensive intensity continued throughout the second half. Quinn Campion made critical stops to keep the Scouts contained, while Kirelawich, Staudt, Deaken Pyszka, and Logan Witmer combined to pressure the backfield and clog running lanes. In the closing minutes, Jackson Liskey brought relentless edge pressure, and Logan Weaver dominated up front, helping seal the shutout as the final horn sounded.
Though the scoreboard stayed quiet, the effort spoke volumes. The Panthers’ defense was relentless from start to finish, preserving the tie and sending Myerstown into the postseason with a chip on their shoulder and something to prove. The Mites finish the regular season 5–1–1 and will take on the Kutztown Cougars next Sunday in the opening round of the BAYFL Playoffs.
The Panthers Mighty Mites closed out their season on Saturday with a hard-fought 8–0 loss to the Conrad Weiser Scouts. In a game defined by grit, defense, and determination, the Panthers left it all on the field to finish their season with a 2–4–1 record.
The first half was a defensive showdown, with both teams trading stops and battling for field position. Myerstown’s defense held firm, shutting down multiple Weiser drives and keeping the game scoreless heading into halftime. Linebackers and linemen alike swarmed to the ball, making the Scouts earn every yard.
In the second half, Conrad Weiser managed to break through for a touchdown and added the two-point conversion to take an 8–0 lead. Refusing to back down, the Panthers answered with a determined late-game drive, pushing deep into the red zone. Behind strong blocking and powerful runs, Myerstown drove the ball inside the 5-yard line but came up just short as time expired.
While the result didn’t go their way, the Mighty Mites showed tremendous effort and heart from start to finish. This young team made huge strides throughout the season, growing stronger each week and setting the foundation for a bright future in Panthers football.
Up Next: The Mites will take part in the BAFYL Playoffs, playing Kutztown on Sunday in the opening round.
Northern Lebanon Vikings
CFA – Federal Conference Age group information
@ Central Dauphin Rams
Midgets (8-0) Vikings 27, Rams 6
Ponies (3-6) Rams 18, Vikings 0
Pee Wees (0-9) Rams 18, Vikings 0
Smurfs Exhibition/Skill Development
The Vikings Midget team defeated the Central Dauphin Rams in a true team effort that showcased skill, grit, and dominant line play.
The Rams grabbed an early lead, but the Vikings immediately showed their defensive fire when LB Luke Bennethum blocked the extra-point kick.
The momentum shifted in the second quarter. RB Sam Kline found the end zone with a 15-yard scoring run, and QB Markus Miller punched in the conversion to put the Vikings ahead 7–6. Miller later connected with TE Blake Yocumfor a 25-yard touchdown, and a perfect extra-point kick by Titus Feagley sent the Vikings into halftime leading 15–6.
In the third quarter, Miller recovered a fumble that led to an immediate scoring drive, finding Kline for an 18-yard touchdown strike. Late in the game, Kline, taking snaps at quarterback, launched a 74-yard touchdown pass to TE Lucas Kaufmann.
The offense thrived thanks to the Offensive Line — Greyson McQuaide, Blayze Kimm, Cam Kramer, Darren Shifflett, and Braden Kleinfelter. On defense, Johnny Appleton, Luke Bennethum, and Sam Kline all recorded multiple tackles for loss, keeping the Rams pinned down all game.
The Viking Pony team will enter the postseason as the #7 seed and will face the Red Land Patriots on Sunday, October 26.
The Viking Peewee team closed their season showing steady growth and determination, honing skills for next year.
The Smurf Vikings ended the regular season with a statement game. The offensive line controlled the line of scrimmage, opening up running lanes. Hudson Royer scored twice, while Liam Monk and Willie Bryant added touchdown runs.
Defensively, Mike Schumann, Miles Wiest, and Dimitri Stanchick made key stops. The Smurf Vikings continue to develop and are looking ahead to the 2025 Smurf Bowl at Tri-C on Saturday.
Up Next: The Viking Midgets have finished the regular season undefeated and enter the playoffs as the #1 seed, set to face the New Cumberland Colts on Sunday, October 26. Also in the playoffs, the Ponies will face the Red Land Patriots on Sunday, October 26. The Smurfs will take part in the 2025 Smurf Bowl at Tri-C on Saturday.
Palmyra Cougars
CFA – Federal Conference Age group information
@ Harrisburg Cougars (“Battle of the Cougars”)
Midgets (1-8) Harrisburg 13, Palmyra 6
Ponies (6-3) Harrisburg 13, Palmyra 0
Peewees (1-7) Harrisburg 34, Palmyra 0
Smurfs – Exhibition/Skill Development
The Palmyra Midgets battled hard in a contest that came down to the final play. Harrisburg led 7–6 at halftime. In the fourth quarter, Palmyra knocked on the door twice to take the lead, only to have the opposing Cougars stop plays on fourth down. Standouts for the day on defense were Landon O’Connell, Eli DiGuardia, and Carter Reigle. Offensively, Colstin Robinson, Marcus Henry, and Dominick Conlin made key contributions. Despite the loss, Palmyra finishes the season proud, having held their own in one of the toughest youth football conferences in the state.
The Palmyra Ponies matched up physically with Harrisburg, with playoff seeds on the line. The Cougars made some adjustments on the offensive line, with Bryson Martin and Wylden Conklin stepping in to slow down Harrisburg’s athletic front. The first half was scoreless, but Harrisburg gained momentum in the second half, securing a 13–0 victory. The Palmyra squad now looks ahead to facing the Susquehanna Tigers on Sunday, October 26, at 6 PM, at Bishop McDevitt Stadium.
The Palmyra Peewees faced a much stronger Harrisburg squad but fought until the final whistle. Aden Prichard contributed with several long runs, while the defense recorded a few tackles for loss. The season concludes for the Peewees, and they will reload and return stronger next year.
The Palmyra Smurfs continued to improve offensively, moving the ball for several first downs during the contest. They end the season as a noticeably improved unit of young men, showing growth and potential for the coming year.
Up Next: The Ponies now move on into the playoffs and will face Susquehanna Tigers on Sunday, October 26, at 6 PM, at Bishop McDevitt Stadium.
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