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Balanced offense propels Southern to 48-13 win against Montoursville

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — Southern Columbia’s defense made fourth-down stops on each of Montoursville’s three opening drives and a balanced offensive attack by the Tigers resulted in a 48-13 win. On offense, Southern finished with 549 yards with four touchdowns via the ground and three through the air. Other than an early pass and some late yardage against the Southern reserves, Montoursville couldn’t get much going on offense. By the time the Tigers pulled their starting defense late in the third quarter, the Warriors had a net of negative-6 yards rushing. “I was very pleased ...

Hughesville at Lewisburg preview

Hughesville PPG—0, PPA—29.5; YPG—62, YPA—272.5 Hughesville notes: It’s been a rough offensive go thus far for the Spartans (0-2) who have been shutout in both games and been unable to sustain drives. They also have not reached 100 yards in either game. The defense has performed well, but has been on the field for long stretches of times and worn down. If the offense finds consistency, the defense has the ability to give this team a chance in every game it plays. Defensive end Jerry Barton sparks that unit after tying for the area lead in sacks a year ago. Barton has collected ...

Montoursville at Southern Columbia preview

Montoursville PPG—19.5, PPA—23.0; YPG—341, YPA—236 Montoursville notes: Montoursville (1-1) became the first team to beat Troy on its home field since 2023 in its opener and had Jersey Shore on the ropes at times last week before losing, 27-13. The Warriors have embraced a difficult early-season schedule and outgained Jersey Shore. The big problem was turnovers with Montoursville losing three, including once at the 1-yard line and another after it had crossed the 30. Still, a young line has played well on both sides and the defense slowed Jersey Shore’s running game minus a ...

Selinsgrove at Jersey Shore preview

Selinsgrove PPG—16.5, PPA—14.0; YPG—205, YPA—209 Selinsgrove notes: Long-time rivals collide again tonight with both looking to receive a HAC-I and District 4 Class AAAA boost. Selinsgrove opened its season with an impressive 23-0 win against three-time defending District 6 Class ...

Around the area: Week 3

Midd-West at Warrior Run Warrior Run is trying to reach 3-0 for a second straight season and finished strong a week ago, scoring the final 14 points in a 42-19 win against Central Mountain. The defense allowed just one touchdown and 168 yards in that game. Rutgers-bound lineman Jackson Albright collected two sacks and Carter Robinson another. Albright has five tackles for loss and Cayden Robinson three. David Stiner had 1 1/2 sacks in a season-opening win at Muncy as the Defenders overcame five first-half turnovers and did not allow any points off them. Bryson Weigel and Zayas ...

Area’s 3 undefeated teams remain at top of Week 3 power rankings

1. Jersey Shore (2-0): Last year marked just the second time in 13 seasons that Jersey Shore and Selinsgrove did not square off in the playoffs. The 2020 season was the only other time that happened during this stretch. In those previous 11 playoff encounters, Jersey Shore holds a 7-4 ...