H.S. football roundup: Eagles prevail in thrilling Week One battle against Huntingdon

August 29, 2026

HUNTINGDON - After falling to Huntingdon in a 14-6, defensive slugfest last season, this year's opener was much different for the Bald Eagle football team. In the first quarter alone, the teams doubled the scoring output of last year's game with 42 points, setting the stage for an offensive thriller. Things would ultimately slow down, but the Eagles still surpassed all 11 of their scoring outputs from last season. Sam Clark burst onto the scene as the team's starting running back, turning 21 carries into 188 yards and two touchdowns and helping lead Bald Eagle to an impressive, 35-27 ...

BACK & READY: Shore’s Sechrist excited to be back after ACL injury

August 28, 2026

At the dawn of what was anticipated to be a strong 2025 season for Zeke Sechrist, the Bulldog experienced a situation that haunts most athletes’ nightmares. What would’ve been an exciting moment within a preseason 7-on-7 turned into an excruciating one, as the then junior dropped to the ...

Wildcats’ first chance to end losing streak in 2026 comes against rival Mifflin County

August 28, 2026

Central Mountain is hoping its the start of a new era tonight as it tries snapping a 22-game losing streak. The Wildcats put together a terrific offseason and feature one of the state's best linebackers in senior Kole Corman who needs 30 tackles to break the program's career record. He already ...

Jersey Shore football opens season with tough home test against North Schuylkill

August 28, 2026

Jersey Shore has been loading up its schedule for years and this one is no different, starting against the District 11 heavyweight. Despite a steady rash of costly injuries which began last offseason, Jersey Shore still went 8-4 and reached an eighth straight District 4 Class AAAA ...

Bucks face familiar foe in Cameron County in 2026 opener

August 28, 2026

Bucktail also is hoping to win its first game on the field since 2023 after receiving a forfeit victory against Renaissance Academy last year. The Bucks return most of their starters and, if the line holds up, could be quite exciting. Sophomore quarterback Corbin Pentz topped 1,000 passing ...

Red Raiders eye another Week One nailbiter against Tyrone

August 28, 2026

One year removed from Bellefonte’s electric opening win in 2025, a Week One rematch against Tyrone is set to take place, with the Red Raiders anticipating another tough test. Last season, Bellefonte trailed the Golden Eagles by two scores until the final two minutes of the game. A late ...