The 2025 high school football action continued this past weekend with some great games across Pennsylvania! Here is Mr. PA Football’s recap of some of the top games.
Bishop McDevitt Rolls Past State College 36-20
The Crusaders utilized a strong special teams’ performance to defeat State College 36-20 in a Mid-Penn Commonwealth contest. This game was a tremendous match-up and one of the biggest games across the Commonwealth this weekend.
Bishop McDevitt won despite turning the ball over four times which is usually unheard of in a high school football game. The Crusaders were able to overcome the turnovers because they dominated in all three phases of the football game.
Senior Patrick Wright ran a kick back 75 yards for a touchdown on the first play of the second-half which put Bishop McDevitt ahead 16-14. Next, State College answered with a 39-yard touchdown pass from sophomore QB Connor Kulka to senior WR/CB Hank Lustig. On the ensuing play, sophomore Jerome Laure Jr. also ran a kick back 94 yards for a touchdown for the Crusaders, which extended McDevitt’s lead to 29-20.
Bishop McDevitt took control of the game at that crucial point and never looked back the rest of the night. Bishop McDevitt (8-2) has now won eight straight games heading into the District-3 playoffs. State College now drops to (8-2) after the loss on Friday night and the Little Lions will be motivated and look to make a statement in the state playoffs.
Standouts of the Game
Bishop McDevitt:
- Senior RB Nazir Jones-Davis
- Senior LB/RB Maurice Barnes, Jr.
- Senior DB Patrick Wright
- Sophomore RB Jerome Larue, Jr.
State College:
- Sophomore QB Connor Kulka
- Senior WR/CB Hank Lustig
- Junior WR/FS A.J. Fry
Next Week: State College (idle) and Bishop McDevitt (idle)
Quick Hitters Rundown
Big School Games:
Downingtown West knocks off rival Downingtown East 22-14
The Whippets come up with a gigantic home win against the rival Cougars and have now won seven straight games. Downingtown West Head Coach Tom Kline and his team bump their record to 8-2 and face Owen J. Roberts in the first round of the District-1 Class 6A playoffs this week.
#5 Springfield-Delco edges #10 Strath Haven 10-7
The Cougars earned a hard-fought home victory against Strath Haven to remain unbeaten on the season. Springfield-Delco secures the No. 1 seed in District-1 Class 5A and plays Upper Dublin this Friday night.
#10 Manheim Township tops #9 Wilson West Lawn 20-14
Manheim Township takes advantage of the Bulldog’s miscues and beat Wilson 20-14 on Friday night. The big victory clinches the L-L Section championship for the Blue Steaks and Manheim Township earns a bye this week.
Mechanicsburg blanks Shippensburg Area 17-0
The Wildcats shutout the Greyhounds 17-0 at home with another dominant defensive performance on Friday night. Mechanicsburg has a rematch with Red Land this week in the first round of the District-3 Class 5A playoffs.
Big School/Small School Crossover Game:
#2 Northwestern Lehigh defeats #1 Southern Lehigh 36-28
The Tigers hold off a second half rally from Southern Lehigh to remain undefeated on the season. The 36-28 victory secured the Colonial-Schuylkill Red Division championship for Northwestern Lehigh and extended its winning streak to 26 games. The Tigers face off against Palmerton this week in the District-11 Class 3A playoffs.
Small School Games:
#9 Seton LaSalle beats Washington 27-14
The Rebels ride sophomore RB/FS Kymarr Freeman’s huge night to secure the conference title. Freeman piled up 249 yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries and Seton LaSalle squares off against Burgettstown on Saturday in the District-7 Class 2A playoffs.
Karns City earns 33-28 win over Wilmington Area
Karns City captures another giant cross-regional road victory at Wilmington Area on Friday night. The Gremlins and Head Coach Joe Sherwin received a bye this week after the 33-28 triumph over the Greyhounds.
