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.
Central York Trounces Spring Grove 50-13
Unfortunately, one of the most anticipated games of the weekend in York County out of District-3 ended up being a blowout.
Central York senior quarterback Brooklyn Nace, an Old Dominion commit, demonstrated his skills against the Rockets on Friday night. Nace completed 17-of-18 passes for 257 yards and three touchdowns.
Panthers’ senior wide receiver, Brendyn Smith, and junior running back, Legend Johnson, also had big nights against the Rockets. Johnson rushed 15 times for 112 yards and four touchdowns and Smith, a Kent State recruit, caught four passes for 80 yards and a touchdown.
The game was essentially over before it started. Central York was up 36-0 at the end of the first quarter and then coasted to an easy victory.
The Panther defense kept Spring Grove junior running back Malik Cain in check pretty much the whole game. Spring Grove came into the game with a vaunted rushing attack led by Cain. He is the leading rusher in York County. Cain finished with 64 yards and a touchdown with 12 carries on the night.
Central York looks like the frontrunner to win the YAIAA Division-I title again after another huge win on Friday Night.
Standouts of the Game
Central York:
- Senior QB Brooklyn Nace
- Senior WR Brendyn Smith
- Junior RB Legend Johnson
- Central York Defense
Spring Grove:
- Junior RB Malik Cain
Next Week: Central York @ South Western and Spring Grove @ Conestoga Valley
Quick Hitters Rundown
Big School Games:
#10 Susquehanna Twp. routs West Perry 55-7
The Indians hammered the Mustangs on Friday night. Susquehanna Twp. was led by senior QB Torin Evans and defensive standout Quincy Smith, who had three sacks on the night. Smith, a LB/DE, is a player of the week nominee.
#8 Bishop McDevitt cruises by Cedar Cliff 48-13
It seems like Bishop McDevitt is getting back on track. The Crusaders are listed as a team to watch in our Power 20 Rankings. The Crusaders were led by sophomore running back Jerome Larue, Jr. and senior running back Nazir Jones-Davis (each scoring two touchdowns).
#10 Easton Area coasts by Bethlehem Catholic 35-9
The Rovers and Head Coach Matt Senneca get another imposing victory on Friday night. Easton Area is ranked #15 in our Power 20 Rankings and cooking this season!
#6 Shamokin edges #7 Jersey Shore 43-42
Shamokin wins in a double-overtime thriller on Friday night to improve to 4-0 this season. Indians junior QB Logan Steele scored the game-winning two-point conversion!
St. Frances Academy (MD) holds on against #3 St. Joseph’s Prep 34-26
The Hawks fought back late in the game, but the early deficit was too much to overcome on Saturday night. St. Joseph’s Prep Head Coach Tim Roken is still searching for his first victory this season. It won’t be easy again as the Hawks are at home against Our Lady of Good Counsel (MD) on Saturday.
DeMatha Catholic (MD) whips #1 Roman Catholic 44-7
It wasn’t pretty for Roman Catholic on Friday night against Maryland powerhouse DeMatha Catholic. Cahillite Head Coach Ricky Prete has to regroup next week against class 6A #1 La Salle College.
Malvern Prep clobbers Imhotep Charter 35-7
Malvern Prep’s defense looked outstanding in a victory over Imhotep Charter last week. The Friars rolled behind a strong line performance against the Panthers. Malvern Prep debuts as team to watch in our Power 20 Rankings this week.
#3 Pope John Paul II outlasts #9 Bishop Shanahan 28-21
The Golden Panthers force four turnovers to hang on to defeat Bishop Shanahan. Pope John Paul II is ranked #17 in our Power 20 Rankings.
Lower Dauphin upsets #10 Mechanicsburg 22-21
Falcons kicker Connor Kreiser nails a 34-yard field goal with 7 seconds remaining in the game to stun the Wildcats. Lower Dauphin moves to 2-2 on the season.
Big School/Small School Crossover:
#2 Avonworth crushes #5 Thomas Jefferson 41-14
The Antelopes score another enormous win against stalwart Thomas Jefferson. Avonworth is inching closer to being ranked in our Power 20 Rankings. The Antelopes are again listed as a team to watch.
Small School Games:
#8 Lackawanna Trail tops Dunmore 30-28
Lackawanna Trail holds on to defeat Dunmore. The Bucks had a chance to win the game late in the fourth quarter, but the Lions defense prevailed with a big stop.
#3 Hickory nips #7 Sharon 21-19
The Hornets keep rolling this season behind Head Coach Bill Dungee. Hickory beats its rival Sharon with a critical defensive stop on a final two-point conversion attempt.
#6 Bishop McCort thumps #10 Richland 31-12
The Crushers dominate the Rams on Friday night and stay unbeaten on the season. Bishop McCort travels to take on Somerset this week.
#1 Northwestern Lehigh defeats Blue Mountain 34-28
The PIAA class 3A defending state champions notch another impressive victory on Friday night. The Tigers are humming again this season!
Wyoming Area pounds #9 Lakeland 38-14
Wyoming Area moves to an undefeated 4-0 record this season. The Warriors, despite being behind 14-0, scored 38 unanswered points to claim the victory on Friday.
#3 Williams Valley narrowly defeats Minersville Area 43-40
The Vikings win in a high-scoring shootout on the road at Minersville Area. Williams Valley had to withstand a furious comeback attempt from the Battlin’ Miners to secure the victory.
#10 Mifflinburg drubs Montoursville 35-7
The Wildcats get an impressive road win against Montoursville behind junior Landon Moser. Moser scored four touchdowns and is a player of the week nominee.
Bloomsburg beats Warrior Run 42-28
The Panthers score another important road victory at Warrior Run and move to 4-0 on the season. Bloomsburg was led by an outstanding performance from senior QB Wyatt Brosious.
