On the move
Bryce Lewis of Cambria Heights breaks through a tackle attempt by United Valley’s Connor Riffer during the Highlanders’ 50-7 victory Friday in Patton. See story here. Photo for the Mirror by Roger Kerekes
Central unloads after early score
ROARING SPRING — In Central’s 2026 season opener, Philipsburg-Osceola’s DaMarcus Law took the opening kickoff back 75 yards for a touchdown. While it didn’t start off in a favorable way, Dragons coach Jerry Albright will be hard-pressed to find any other negatives on film throughout ...
Heights opens season with solid all-around win
PATTON — Just about everything went well for Cambria Heights in its Heritage Conference football season opener on Friday night. The Highlanders amassed 314 total yards and scored in nearly every way imaginable in their 50-7 romp against United Valley at Highlander Stadium. “Definitely ...
Northern Bedford Black Panthers hoping victory over Curwensville sets tone for season
CURWENSVILLE — Northern Bedford put up a pair of touchdowns 13 seconds apart early in the second quarter of Friday’s season opener at Coach Andy Evanko Stadium, breaking a scoreless tie, and the Panthers surged to a 21-0 halftime lead on the way to a 41-14 victory over host ...
Berlin Brothersvalley stops Juniata Valley
BERLIN — The Berlin Brothersvalley Mountaineers fired off on all cylinders to defeat the 2025 District 6 1A runner-up Juniata Valley Hornets 25-14 on Friday night at Center Rock Inc. Sports Complex. Berlin made an emphasis on defense to limit the Hornets’ star running back Andrew Clark, forcing Juniata Valley to throw the ball with a new freshman quarterback. “Defensively we knew Clark was a heck of a football player,” Berlin coach Dante Paul said. “A lot of emphasis this week trying to limit him. We were able to contain him enough to ultimately get the job done.” Clark ...
Glendale rallies, but gives up three scores in fourth quarter in loss to Meyersdale
FLINTON — Momentum had shifted from Meyersdale back to Glendale in the blink of an eye on a beautiful Friday night in the season opener at Dr. Roy F. Baker Field. Down by nine points at halftime, the Vikings scored two touchdowns in the third quarter to take the lead for the first time. The Vikings even recovered the onside kick after the second touchdown. But when the Red Raiders got the ball at the end of the third quarter, everything changed. Senior quarterback Spencer Whitfield took over the running game and the Red Raiders blocked a punt, leading to the Red Raiders scoring 20 ...