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High school football: Week 9

Notables and Players of the Week

By Michael Boytim 4 min read
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Altoona (2-6) at Cedar Cliff (4-4), 7

Notable: Cedar Cliff runs a balanced offense, and QB Jalen Hinton has 1,195 yards passing and eight TDs.

Hollidaysburg (8-0) at Williamsport (4-4), 7

Notable: Last year's 30-26 Golden Tiger win was the first meeting between the schools since 2009.

Bald Eagle Area (4-4) at Central (2-6), 7

Notable: Teams haven't played since a Central win in 2020, but BEA beat Dragons twice in 2019, including playoffs.

Bedford (2-6) at Richland (7-1), 7

Notable: These teams haven't played since a two-point Rams win in 2022, but the Bisons won the previous two.

Bellefonte (3-5) at Bellwood-Antis (4-4), 7

Notable: The Blue Devils remain on the edge of the District 6 Class 2A playoff picture and can't afford a loss.

Central Cambria (3-5) at Somerset (2-6), 7

Notable: From 2011-2019, Eagles went 7-0 against the Red Devils, but Central Cambria has won the last two.

Chestnut Ridge (3-5) at Westmont Hilltop (0-8), 7

Notable: Westmont's losing streak has reached 23 games. From 2015-2019 Hilltoppers went 35-23.

Clearfield (6-2) vs. Bishop Guilfoyle (7-1), at Hollidaysburg H.S., 7

Notable: The Bison are 4-0 on the road this season compared to just 2-2 when playing at Clearfield.

Forest Hills (6-2) at McCort-Carroll (8-0), 7

Notable: Rangers are currently No. 3 in the District 6 Class 3A rankings, and McCort-Carroll leads the 2A field.

Penn Cambria (7-1) at Johnstown (1-7), 7

Notable: Cordell Porter has been a bright spot for the Trojans, averaging 5.1 yards per carry on 107 attempts.

Penns Valley (1-7) at Huntingdon (6-2), 7

Notable: Bearcats are currently in position to host a District 6 Class 3A semifinal game as the No. 2 seed.

Philipsburg-Oseola (4-4) at Tyrone (4-4), 7

Notable: Tyrone leads Philipsburg-Osceola by 30 power points in the battle for the final 3A playoff spot.

Claysburg-Kimmel (6-2) at Mount Union (7-1), 7

Notable: Despite being 7-1, the Trojans are tied for fifth in stacked Class 2A field. C-K is fourth in Class 1A.

Glendale (2-6) at Curwensville (2-6), 7

Notable: Likely a must-win game for the Vikings in their quest to qualify for the Class 1A playoff field.

Meyersdale (7-1) at Everett (6-2), 7

Notable: A Meyersdale win would wrap up an Inter-County Conference South title for the Red Raiders.

Northern Bedford (1-7) at Windber (5-2), 7

Notable: These teams have met in each of the past three years with a District 5 Class 1A title on the line.

Southern Huntingdon (2-6) at Juniata Valley (6-2), 7

Notable: If C-K beats Mount Union, a Hornets win would create a three-way tie at the top of the ICC North.

Tussey Mountain (5-3) at Clear Spring, Md. (2-4), 6

Notable: Titans already have more wins than they have had in any season since they went 7-1 in 2020.

West Branch (0-8) at Moshannon Valley (3-5), 7

Notable: Black Knights are currently No. 6 in the District 6 1A playoff field but can still move up or down.

Conemaugh Township (4-4) at Northern Cambria (4-4), 7

Notable: Colts are 3-0 against CT since it entered the Heritage and have scored at least 34 in each game.

Homer-Center (6-2) at Cambria Heights (7-1), 7

Notable: Heights is fourth in 2A currently, but the teams above them might have challenging Week 10 games.

Purchase Line (2-6) at Portage (2-6), 7

Notable: Purchase Line currently holds the final playoff spot in 1A, 30 points ahead of 10th-place Portage.

Players of the Week

Team: Offense, Defense, Lineman, Special teams

Altoona: No selection, Luke Geishauser, Wes Baumgartner, Cody Chathams

Bedford: Carter Kozielec, Cuyler Hale, Clay Wagoner, Tucker Boone

Bellwood-Antis: Bradyn Partner, Jackson Dorminy, Collin Burroughs, Brady Hostler

Bishop Guilfoyle: Tyson Lestochi, Rocco Cacciotti, Nicky Georgiana, Evan Schimminger

Cambria Heights: Nolan Clawson, Bryce Lewis, Nathan Wood, Kaiden Ivory

Central: Kaden Horn, Cole Marks, Colton Porreca, Jesse Muthler

Central Cambria: Ryan Chappell, Brody Makosy, Hayden Gaunt, Cam Stevens

Chestnut Ridge: Cade Emerick, Jayden Imler, Tyler Yatta, Cam Hillegass

Claysburg-Kimmel: Mason Campagna, Collton Replogle, Jacob Freeman, Nathan Fee

Glendale: Logan Skebeck, Daniel Williams, Brady Venslosky, Tanner Ammerman

Hollidaysburg: Vince Albarano, Evan Schneeberger, Lincoln Wertz, Bryce Lewis

Huntingdon: Evan Edmiston, Gavin Norris, AJ Rivello, Cole Lane

Juniata Valley: Jett Rand, Logan Harpster, Matt Dick, Nate Rodkey

McCort-Carroll: Bentley Bainey, Jon Delia, No selection, Avery Conner

Moshannon Valley: Rocco Reifer, Gavin Lovell, JC Smith, Mason Abernethy

Northern Bedford: Trace Baker, Zach Bowers, Dustin O'Brian, Carter Love

Penn Cambria: Evan Latterner, Ayden Himmer, Dayne Summerville, Blake Lilly

Philipsburg-Osceola: Jayden Jones, Aaron Davis, No selection, Matt Thompson

Portage: Easton Slanoc, Fence Rocker, Brock Miko, Conner Sciko

Tussey Mountain: Noah Lucko, Kyler Reed, Bryce Chamberlain, Cale Day

Tyrone: Caleb Whitby, Eli Woomer, Owen Oakes, Tytus Novak

(Players of the Week are selected by their respective coaching staffs)

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