Bedford (0-3) at Bishop McCort (2-1) Friday 7:00 Point Stadium
Bedford has been a real struggling ball club early on in the season. They are coming off a drubbing by the hands of Richland 62-14. Bedford is allowing over 45 points per game through three weeks. They will benefit from Aaron Henry being back in the lineup. The senior quarterback is supposed to be a key player for Bedford, and he did return a kickoff last week. Bedford will need to play a mistake free game against McCort. I am sure they will try a run oriented game that will help them control the clock. McCort escaped with a win in Bedford last season, and hold a four game winning streak in the series. The Crushers are coming off a tough loss in Somerset. They are not doing very well on offense through three weeks. They are having trouble putting points on the board. Zaine Tomkowski has been able to do well when given time in the pocket. He has 470 yards and 4 touchdowns through three weeks. Wyatt Jackson has been running well, and has turned into a key play maker for the offense. This defense held down some explosive offenses, but they still need to get better. I like McCort, and they should win this game. Bedford is going through a down season, and McCort should be able to have their way.
Crimson Crushers 38 Bisons 7
Bishop Carroll (0-3) at Penn Cambria (3-0) Friday 7:00
Bishop Carroll has had a brutal stretch to open 2012, and it will not get any easier this week. The Huskies are a young team with just two seniors on the roster, and they have done some nice things this season. The quarterback play of David Maruca has been a pleasant surprise. He has moved the ball very well for Carroll, and will only get better. Dane Woo is averaging an astounding 32 yards a catch, and is Maruca's favorite target. The rushing game is a work in progress, but Marty Lessard is the lead man. The defense has been the trouble for Carroll. They need to sure up, and give the offense a chance. Penn Cambria is using its strong defense and versatile and deep offense to win games early this season. They are outscoring opponents 108-7 so far in the 2012 campaign. The offense is lead by a host of running backs like Justin Fuller, Devin Lawhead, and James Mardula. They are another team that is using a two quarterbacks effectively, with Chad Tsikalas and Brendan Eckenrode. Nathan Keagy and Mac Behe are two good targets in the passing game. This Penn Cambria team is deep and complete. They should be able to use their depth and physical prowess to win this week.
Panthers 35 Huskies 0
Somerset (3-0) at Westmont (0-3) Saturday 1:00 Price Field
Westmont has improved each game since the week one blowout loss to Forest Hills. The Hilltoppers are playing with more confidence on offense and they are getting comfortable with the new coaching staff. The Hilltoppers played a spirited game on Friday and nearly pulled off the upset of Johnstown. They will look to carry that effort into this week's game against Somerset. Westmont's Sam Curry has been having a great season so far. He put on a workhorse effort against Johnstown and carried the ball 37 times for 193 yards. He will continue to get a heavy dosage of carries against Somerset. The Golden Eagles are a team that is flying high. They had an emotional victory over Bishop McCort, and they are off to a 3-0 start for the first time since the mid 90's. They are led by one of the true rising stars in the area in Tanner Stull. He has 424 passing yards and 5 touchdowns passing the ball, and he has rushed for 294 yards and 5 touchdowns. He is as dangerous as anyone in the conference. The offense relies on his play making ability, and they will go as far as he takes them. I am taking Somerset in this one, and I believe the Eagles will start the season 4-0.Golden Eagles 29 Hilltoppers 10
Central Cambria (0-3) at Cambria Heights (1-2) Friday 7:00
Central Cambria is coming off a rough loss to their rivals, Penn Cambria. They failed to register 100 yards of offense and bring plenty of questions coming into week four. Central Cambria has had some success throwing the ball early on in the season with sophomore quarterback, Will Seymour. The running game has yet to find a go to guy. Gironda and Baurer have seen most of the action. They have only scored six points through three games. The Red Devils need to find a way to sustain drives and put points on the board. Cambria Heights was everyone's surprise pick this season, but they have started slow. The running game has had some success with Tyler Crawford, Donnie Contorchick, and Ben Myers. They were expected to play better against Guilfoyle, but could only muster 7 points. They have the talent and skill to come out and make a run at the playoffs. I expect them to rebound this week and take care of business over Central Cambria
Highlanders 25 Red Devils 6
Johnstown (2-1) at Richland (3-0) Friday 7:00 Herlinger Field
Johnstown has come on strong the past two weeks after opening the season with a loss. They are starting to find an identity on offense, and the defense is getting better. Deion Moore is becoming the go to player they need. He is starting to throw the ball a little bit, giving Johnstown a nice dual threat option. He torched Westmont for 164 yards running the ball last week, and will be asked to do the same this week. Jayvon Braxton and Terrell Jones have run the ball very well also. They still need to establish a more consistent passing game, but Johnstown is starting to use their speed to their advantage, and might be able to score some points with Richland. They are going to have a whale of a time trying to stop Richland. The Rams' offense is running like a well oiled machine already. The two quarterbacks are racking up the yardage. Shaffer has 531 yards and 7 tochdowns, and Pecora has 247 yards and 4 touchdowns. Tanner Solarczyk fronts a strong ground game with 360 yards and six touchdowns. This offense has balance and explosiveness and they are clicking. They will be tough for anyone to stop. I can see Johnstown playing with Richland for a while, but I do not see them slowing down Richland too much. This offense is special.
Rams 45 Trojans 21
GAME OF THE WEEK
Bishop Guilfoyle (2-1) at Forest Hills (2-1) Friday 7:00 G.H. Miller Field
This is a hard game to judge. We have seen some pretty special things from Bishop Guilfoyle early in the season. They have a quarterback that is going to be a great player, if you don't believe me watch this. Brandon Chadbourn has a special ability to scramble and run. He has the ability to keep his team in games, and make plays using all means necessary. He has 319 yards and three touchdowns throwing the football, and another 219 on the ground. Cody Rossman has been a nice compliment in the running attack as well. The defense has played well at times, and kept a physical Cambria Heights team to just 7 points. They will another good defensive performance and a outstanding game by Chadbourn. Forest Hills has been rolling on offense, and they are led by another special sophomore quarterback themselves. Joe Donoughe looks to eb the next great Forest Hills quarterback. He has already thrown for 545 yards, and he has pretty good escape ability as well. Shawn Dell has been a reliable running back, and is a good threat out of the backfield. The two leading receivers, Doltyn Snedden and Jared Shope have been great and form a real lethal duo. They have a good offense, and like usual the defense is outstanding. They have only allowed 10 points on the season. This game has some real good athletes on both sides, and it should be full of some big plays. I am taking the Rangers. I have seen them live, and they look like a real championship contender.
Rangers 27 Marauders 16
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