Year One Review from the D6SN.

                 It was a wild and fun ride covering games this season with the D6 Sports Network. Dan DeFrances asked me back in the Spring if I wanted to broadcast football games live, and I immediately jumped on board. I had no idea what we were getting into, but I found this opportunity to cover football games live to the people in the District Five and Six region was an unbelievable idea. We found our way around the whole region stretching from Woodbury in Bedford County to Clymer in Indiana County. We got to see some tremendous athletes, facilities, and proud towns and teams. It was an honor to cover the games, and we would like to make things better for the future.

              Some improvements we are looking to bring would be a scoreboard up on the broadcast. Dan is really good at technical things, and he would love to go off the air and coordinate the broadcast. Clearly I would need a broadcast partner in this, and that is something we can address in the summer. Also, more focus to having a halftime show with score updates and observations from our first half. Also, we like traveling around all over the place, and perhaps a tentative schedule to be released early in the season. To make things like this, we need sponsors in place all season long. Obviously any money covers our day to to day costs, but it would allow us to put money into equipment and thus making a better product. It would also cover costs come playoff time, because those games are expensive. The thought of advertising with us benefits two ways, it gets your business an easy way to advertise, but also it is like giving money to the schools to have the players showcased. The ability to cover these games only generates exposure to the local athlete, and hopefully opens up more doors for colleges to see how our local players really are. We will begin in the summer hoping to land sponsors from Johnstown, Altoona, Bedford, Somerset, Indiana, State College, and every little town in between. We want this thing to grow as best as possible, and it goes further than game broadcasts. We would like to add some contributors to add content to the website. I am more than happy to write the weekly LHAC write ups, but doing one for the other four conferences is not always feasible with my contributions I make to Cardiachill.com. So if you think you can add content in that regard, please contact us. If your business would like to become a sponsor, we would love to sit down and meet with you. If you have any idea or sales pitch to us, we would be more than happy to hear about it.

              Dan and myself had a tremendous run this season, and would love to keep things going.   We have built friendships and contacts all over the area. The D6 Sports Network has a world of potential, and this is only the beginning, we hope each and every year it can continue to progress.

            So for the fans, viewers, and sponsors, thank you for making us what we are today. For the coaches and players, thank you for allowing us to exclusive interviews and practices, and for always making us feel welcomed. Thank you to the Athletic Directors and staffs at every respective school for allowing us to be there, and lending a helping hand. Thank you to other media outlets for any advice or encouraging words, it is truly appreciated. And a huge thanks to both of our families and all of friends that have helped us get this off the ground. We are literally nothing without their help. Again, thanks to anyone we missed.

Bellwood is Rolling into the State Playoffs

                 The Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils are the ICC champions, District Six A champions, and they are still looking for more. Bellwood is on fire right now, and they are playing with a world of confidence. They ran through the ICC with no problems, they arguable outplayed the AA champ Richland in week ten, and steamrolled through the District Six A playoffs capped by an emphatic win over Bishop McCort 54-3. This is an inspired bunch that is ready to make a run towards Hershey.
     
                  Bellwood will be playing Delone Catholic Friday night in the PIAA class A quarterfinals. The game will be held at Altoona's Mansion Park, which is just 13 miles from Bellwood. The blue and gold clad fans will pack Mansion Park for their first trip to the state playoffs since 2007. They could be in for an exciting run in the coming weeks.

Coach Hayes

            Bellwood plays a sound style of football that is instilled by Head Coach, John Hayes. Hayes and his staff are arguably the best in the District Six region. They have a solid group this season led by a pretty special junior running back, Casey Gray.  Gray has rushed for 1,695 yards and 24 touchdowns, with 10 games over 100 yards. His speed allows him to be a threat as a receiver out of the backfield as well. Haden Degennaro is the team's second option running the ball, and he can be dangerous off the edge, evident by his 9 yard per carry average. Seth Worthing is a heady senior quarterback that offers a dual threat look. His speed was on full display in last week's championship game, but has that ability to pass also. Four Bellwood players have at least ten catches, led by the senior, Cameron Worthing. The Blue Devil offensive line is often overlooked due to their size, but they can play. Bellwood's defense has been good this year. They have held most teams down, and have only allowed three nine points in the past two games. The defensive backfield is in good hands with Worthing and Gray, both who are ball hawks.


               Delone Catholic enters the state playoffs as a class A team for the first time in years. They hold a 9-3 record, and defeated Steelton-Highspire 28-13 to win the District Three championship. Delone competes primarily with AA teams in the regular season, and did fairly well this season. They have a high powered running game that has gone over 3,000 yards as a team. Matt Guiffreda leads the team with 832 yards. Brett Smith is the team's quarterback, who has thrown for 1,078 yards and rushed for 460 more. Delone's defense can allow plenty of points at times, but they buckled down in the playoffs.

Prediction-Bellwood has an explosive offense, and they are clicking at the right time. The Blue Devils are sky high right now, and it will take a lot to slow them down. I like the Blue Devils essentially playing a home game in this one. I'll take Bellwood by a touchdown.

Local Teams Face Daunting Tasks against State Competition.

              Richland and Berlin-Brothersvalley are the two local teams left standing after the District playoff rounds. The competition will pick up this week as both teams have advanced to the PIAA first round. Richland will enter as District Six's AA entry and will face District Ten (Erie area) representative Hickory High School Saturday afternoon at 1:00 at Slippery Rock University. Berlin-Brothersvalley will enter into the Class A playoffs representing District Five. They will meet Clairton High School from the Pittsburgh area Friday night at Somerset High School.


           Needless to say, Berlin will enter this week's game as one of the biggest underdogs ever in class A football. That is not a knock on Berlin, but a testament to the opponent they will be playing. Clairton is rewriting the records books from here on out, as they have a streak of 60 consecutive wins, which is the most ever in the state of Pennsylvania. Clairton has won three consecutive state titles, and five consecutive district titles. The Bears have defeated the District Five champion by a combined score 168-0 during this stretch. Tom Nola's squad is led by a trio of Division One football recruits. The leader of the pack is versatile running back, Tyler Boyd. Boyd has rushed for 1,979 yards and has posted 40 total touchdowns. He has game breaking speed, and is regarded by many as a four star college prospect. He is being recruited by Pitt, Penn State, West Virginia, and a host of others. Titus Howard is a Pitt recruit who has posted 450 receiving yards and a 26 yard per catch average. Terrish Webb has pledged to Kent State University to play wide receiver, and he is second on the team with 11 touchdowns. Clairton only allows seven points a game, and they are often noted for their defense.

                      Berlin may not have quite the fanfare as their opponent, but they have a solid football team looking to pull an upset. They are coming off an impressive season in which they have posted an 11-1 record and can claim a WestPac and District crown heading into state competition. Drew Glotfelty may not have the huge offer sheet, but his numbers this season are not something to overlook. H has rushed for 1,933 yards, and has posted 30 total touchdowns. He is the heart and soul of the Berlin squad, and will be counted on to provide big plays. Blake Miller has played well as a senior quarterback, and he gives the defense something to think about. Berlin has played good defense in recent weeks, as they held down a good North Star team to just seven points.

Prediction-Clairton is on a mission to make it a four peat. These seniors have not lost a football game since week two of their freshmen year. They know how to win, and they have the talent and experience to accomplish just that. Berlin has had a great season, and they have plenty to hang their hat on. I just think the Bears have the edge on athletes, and it will propel them to a win.

               Richland enters the state playoffs as perhaps a dark horse candidate to make it to Hershey. Richland is in uncharted waters as this will be their first game in state playoff competition in school history. The Rams have an unblemished record and a bevy of athletes to be a legitimate contender against the best in the state. It all starts with high powered Richland offense. Tanner Solarczyk fronts a strong Ram rushing attack. The junior has amassed 1.787 yards and 24 scores. Quarterback Matt Shaffer is second on the team in rushing with 613 yards and nine touchdowns. The passing game is equally as effective as Matt Shaffer has 19 touchdowns passes. Kyle Flick and Luke Shertzer are very athletic and reliable receivers The Richland defense has been solid all year long. Josh Dinniny and Derek Crawford lead a formidable line, and Ben Verhovsek leads the Linebackers.  Flick and Shertzer also form a great tandem at corner back. This is a complete team, and they won nearly every game in convincing fashion. Coach Brandon Bailey and his staff have built a true program, and Richland would love to show it off on the big stage.

             Hickory enters this game with an 11-1 record. They have won the past two District Ten AA Championships. Hickory fell victim to Tyrone last season in this round, and will be looking to give District Six some payback. The Hornets are led by West Virginia commitment, DeShawn Coleman. Coleman is the team's lead back and has posted some gaudy numbers. He has 1,649 rushing yards and 34 total touchdowns. He has speed and excellent outside vision. Matt Voytik is a junior quarterback that is a dual threat. He has thrown for 698 yards and rushed for another 453. The Hornets also have a defense that has held opponents to ten points or less in seven games. They lost to Wilmington in week one, but avenged that loss last week by defeating the Greyhounds 39-7. Hickory is an improving team that is on a redemption mission.

Predicition-Both teams have talent and this could be a very well played game. I like Richland, though. They have survived every test this season, and have shut down some good backs before. I expect them to slow down Coleman fairly well, just as they did to Tyrone's James Oliver just week's ago.

District Five Class A Championship Breakdown.

4. North Star (10-2) vs. 1. Berlin-Brothersvalley (10-1) Friday 7:00 Somerset High School

                 North Star and Berlin will be meeting for the second time this season, but the stakes have been raised with a championship on the line. Berlin won 28-19 way back in week five. North Star has improved each and every week, and they will be looking to make it three straight district championships. Berlin has been the team to beat in the WestPac all season long. The perfect season was ruined by Windber in week ten, but the Mountaineers got their revenge last week and advanced to this week's title round. 

             North Star has used a balanced attack on offense to reach the title game. Tony Straiser is the star of the offense, and it all works around him. Straiser has caught 44 passes for 802 yards and 8 touchdowns. He can use his athletic frame to run the ball and it even forced him into playing some quarterback this season. He is a game breaker, and one one of the better athletes in the area. Joey Berkebile has been taking the majority of the snaps at quarterback. He is a junior and a first year starter. He will need to play a solid game for the Cougars to advance yet again. The running tandem of Thomas Miller and Shawn Costas is consistent, and they can carry the offense when need be. The Cougar defense has been solid all year long. The trio of Shane Supanick, Levi Albright, and Brady Shroyer have combined for 22 sacks. Albright also has over 100 tackles, and has four interceptions along with two fumble recoveries. He is a true sideline to sideline player.  Brantley Rice leads the team with six interceptions. 

          Berlin had a tremendous run in the regular season. They stumbled once to Windber, but came out with a 40-20 victory last week over the Ramblers. Berlin has used a lethal running game and strong defense to roll out a 9-1 record. The Mountaineers rely on the shifty running of senior tailback, Drew Glotfelty. Glotfelty has 28 touchdowns this season with 22 of them coming on the ground. He has 1,770 yards rushing on the season, including  272 yards coming against Windber last week. He is the key to everything Berlin does on offense, and will need to be on his game Friday night. Blake Miller is an underrated quarterback, and he can add a passing element to this game. He has thrown 12 touchdowns to just 2 interceptions. Braden Fochtman is only a freshmen, but is coming up huge in the running game. Luke Bonus has caught four touchdowns, and is always a deep threat. Berlin has forced 28 turnover this season, and it is a big part of their defense. Stew Trulick and Mitchell Walker anchor the defensive front, and they have seven sacks apiece. Nick Stockwell leads the Linebackers.  

                     Berlin and North Star have battled it out, and they are the last two teams standing in District Five. North Star needed double overtime, but they found a way back to the title game. Berlin has been that model of consistency all year long, and they followed through with a championship appearance. The game will be a lot about the battle of Tony Straiser and Drew Glotfelty. They are the premier athletes in the game, and their respective teams need them to be making things happen all night. I am going with Berlin. They have a good group of athletes, and the running of Drew Glotfelty will be there. It will be a close game, but North Star is more than capable of winning the game.

Mountaineers 28 Cougars 20

District Six Class AA Championship Breakdown.

6. Forest Hills (9-3) vs. 1. Richland (12-0) Friday 7:00 Mansion Park

                            Richland and Forest Hills did not meet in the regular season this year, but these teams are certainly familiar with one another, and that may be putting it lightly. Forest Hills and Richland are neighboring schools that are separated by a few miles of highway. Oh, and the head coaches know each other pretty well.  It is no secret that the game will feature plenty of talk about Don Bailey and his son, Brandon. Don Bailey has been the mainstay, building a powerhouse at Forest Hills for nearly 40 seasons. Brandon has been with Richland for 12 seasons, and has the program reaching new heights every season. Both teams are well coached, and the strategy will be something interesting to follow. Don likes his trick plays, and Brandon is not afraid to make gutsy calls. They are both risk takers, and it could add to the drama for a District Championship. 

             Forest Hills is no stranger to playing at Mansion Park. They will be going for their fifth District Six AA crown since 2002, and going for their third in the past four seasons. Forest Hills is built the same way they are always built. They have a stingy defense that does now allow much of anything, and an offense led by a budding star at quarterback.  Joe Donoughe has been nothing short of spectacular in the first two rounds of the playoffs. He led Forest Hills to two road upsets with his throwing ability. He has thrown for 451 yards in the playoffs with three touchdowns. Bailey has so much faith in his young signal caller that he has attempted 61 passes in the past two games. Donoughe has thrown for 1,628 yards this season, despite missing two games for an injury. He has two pretty good targets that make his like significantly easier. Jared Shope has 53 catches for 730 yards and Doltyn Snedden has 43 catches for 687 yards. Both have been on fire in recent weeks. The Rangers can also run the ball with senior, Shawn Dell. Dell has paced the rushing attack with 916 yards and 8 scores. Donoughe has also been a threat to run it. The offensive line has gotten much better from the beginning of the season, and they have been protecting very well. 

         

            Forest Hills typically employs a defense that can shut you down entirely. It has been on full display lately as they have shut down such stars like Austin Cunningham (Central) and Ryan Torrance (Ligonier) in the recent weeks. Forest Hills is only allowing ten points per contest, and have pitched three shutouts. They have 25 takeaways as a team, including six interceptions by Jared Shope. Doltyn Snedden,Austin Danel and hard hitting Tyler Shima round out a strong secondary. Shawn Dell and Zach Pinkas hold things together at linebacker, and the familiar six man front is the strength of that defense. Spencer Ivock and Ian Wieczorek always apply pressure to the opposing quarterbacks. It is a strong unit that has really stepped up this season. They held down some potent offenses lately, and it really has sparked this seven game winning streak for the Rangers. 

               Richland is having a season for the ages. The Rams are 12-0 and find themselves the heavy favorite heading into the championship. Brandon Bailey has a well oiled machine, and it has been rolling since week one. The offense has weapons all over the field, the lines are big and experienced, and the defense is stout. This could very well be the best team in the school's history. The offense is the key to it all, and they can beat you on the ground and in the air. Tanner Solarczyk proved that the loss of Johnny Rizzo would not hurt this team. In fact, Soalrczyk's numbers are slightly better than Rizzo's of last season. Solarczyk spear heads a rushing attack with 1,695 yards and 24 touchdowns.Dominic Farina is a quick scat back that will see some touches as well. The quarterback, Matt Shaffer made Tyrone pay with his feet, and he is second on the team in rushing with 566 yards and 8 touchdowns. Shaffer has the mobility in his game, but he is known for his passing. Shaffer has 1,679 yards and 16 touchdowns. Nico Pecora also will see some quarterback time, and he is reliable as well. They have some trustworthy targets in senior Luke Shertzer and junior Kyle Flick. Both players can really stretch the field as they have 45 and 44 catches, respectively. The offensive line has paved the way for an offense that rolls over 400 yards per game. 

            The Richland defense gets overshadowed by the fast strike offense, but they are a formidable group also. The Rams have 25 takeaways as a unit, and have combined for 40 sacks. It is a team effort all around, but a few players have stuck out. Flick and Shertzer can both play the role as the lock down corner. The line backing unit has been flying from sideline to sideline led by Jared Hoover,Jake Urban,and Ben Verhovsek. Those three are the leading tacklers on the team. The defensive line is big and strong. They helped shut down the leading rusher in the district in James Oliver last week against Tyrone. Josh Dinniny and Derek Crawford clog the middle, and Elijah Metzgar can get to the quarterback as well as anybody in the district. 

               This game has plenty of story lines, and should provide a loud atmosphere at Mansion Park. Richland will be going for their first District Championship in school history. They were supposed to be here. They were picked by many at the onset of the season to be one of the favorites. They followed through with a convincing 12-0 record to date. They have all the ability in the world, and the impressive thing is that they play with so many juniors and young guys in key spots. Forest Hills is not a typical Ranger squad. They do not have the massive line or the huge numbers on the sideline. They worked each week to get better, and they have overcome a 2-3 start. The Rangers still have talent in some key spots, and Don Bailey has them playing as well as anybody since October. This should be a fun game with all the Bailey Bowl hoopla, but the teams on the field deserve the credit, and they worked to be here. I have to go with Richland. I've been sticking with them all year, but Forest Hills can score some points with the Rams. There should be some big passing numbers for both teams, and the quarterbacks will put on a show.

Rams 35 Rangers 24

District Six Class A Championship Breakdown.

6. Bishop McCort (9-3) vs. 1. Bellwood-Antis (11-1) Saturday 7:00 Mansion Park

         It took twelve weeks, but the game everyone expected to see in the Class A finals will take place this Saturday at Altoon'a Mansion Park. It was a different ride for both teams to make it here, but it is expected to be a classic game. Before talking about the present game, the past must be mentioned. This will be the fifth consecutive season Bishop McCort and Bellwood-Antis will be playing in the postseason. It is the third time since 2001 the two teams will be playing for a District Championship. Every game in the series has been a classic battle. 2008 Bishop McCort narrowly escaped at the Point Stadium in the semi finals. The 2009 game had the Crushers coem from behind at hlaftime to take the Championship. The 2010 game was decided by one point under some controversy, yet the Crushers won yet again. The 2011 game finally saw Bellwood win a close contest over Bishop McCort with an 11-10 final. The game is always highly competitive and spirited, and a nice rivalry between the schools has been brewing. 

          Bishop McCort will be playing for a district championship for the tenth time in twelve years. The Crushers have won five times during that span. The 2012 team is looking to win a championship for the first time since 2009. Coach Kevin Sheridan's squad is coming together at the right time, and they are much better than their six seed indicates. Bishop McCort's core strength is a defense that has forced 35 turnovers and have scored six touchdowns. They only allow 13 points a game. It starts with a massive defensive front anchored by senior, Gap Barbin. Lake Dorn and Christian Roman are the bulk in the middle and have made it tough to run on the Crushers. Dustin Belskey and Ethan Neiderhiser are hard hitters, and Nate James is a tackling machine. Luke DiFrancesco, Jacob Burgo, and Jordan Spangler all have multiple interceptions in the secondary. 

         

Zaine Tomkowski

        The McCort offense struggled for the majority of the season, but since the week nine win over Bishop Guilfoyle, it has been rolling. Zaine Tomkowski has emerged as one of the better passers in the area, and paces the offense with 1,632 yards and 13 touchdowns. Tomkowski has also rushed for six touchdowns. The running game has been better with the return of Dustin Belskey. He is a big physical back, and Wyatt Jackson is the quicker back. They each have six rushing touchdowns on the season. McCort has some solid threats on the outside with Jordan Spangler and Luke DiFrancesco. They both are dangerous after the catch. Ryan Siwy has been reliable at the Tight End spot. McCort can boast the best special teams in the area. Jordan Spangler has made eight field goals on the season, to go along with his excellent punting. 

Seth Worthing

           Bellwood-Antis has been the odds on favorite to win the Class A title all season long. They have been among the state's top ten for most of the season, and come into this game with an 11-1 record. The Bellwood success certainly starts with the top. John Hayes is one of the legendary coaches in District Six. Hayes and his staff always have their players ready to play, and they may be the most well coached team around. The Blue Devils are no strangers to playing over the holiday weekend at Mansion Park. Bellwood can claim three championships since 2004. The Blue Devils came up short in the championship game last season, and have been on a mission to return to this game. The offense has been key for the Blue Devils, and it starts with junior do-it-all player, Casey Gray. Gray has rushed for 1,592 yards on the season along with 21 touchdowns. Gray is also a big factor in the passing game. Seth Worthing has played like a solid senior quarterback all season long. He has thrown for 1,125 yards and 11 touchdowns. Worthing has also rushed for eight touchdowns. Haden Degennaro is an important offensive weapon. He is the team's second leading rusher and receiver. Cameron Worthing is the team's top deep threat, as he averages 20 yards a catch. 

      

           Bellwood has a strong defense that does not always get the attention it deserves. The held down Bishop Guilfoyle in the semi final round. It starts with the solid tackling of the Linebackers. Tyler Campbell,Danny Beech, and Ian O'Shea can hit hard, and they are always around the football. Keith Shawley anchors a defensive line that has been solid all year long. He has seven sacks to lead the team. Casey Gray doubles up as a pretty good cornerback, and Seth Worthing is a very alert Safety.  

         Truth be told, both teams are well coached, stocked with athletes, and are accustomed to winning. This is everything you could want in a championship game. The recent history of this series would suggest that these teams are in for another classic showdown. The game is so evenly matched, that it is not easy to make a pick. Bellwood-Antis runs the ball so well on offense, but Bishop McCort defends the run extremely well. Bishop McCort can sling the ball on offense, but Bellwood has a very experienced secondary. I am going to pick Bellwood-Antis in this game. I picked them at the beginning of the tournament, so I feel obligated to stick with them. This game could go either way, but it will be a close one.

Blue Devils 26 Crimson Crushers 25

District Five A Semifinals Outlook.

4. North Star (9-2) at 1. Northern Bedford (9-1) Friday 7:00 Panther Community Stadium

Northern Bedford got to rest up last week with a first round bye, but North Star was hard at work and shutout an upstart Shade team 21-0. North Star is the two time defending District Five Champions, and they do not plan on giving up their trophy without a fight. The strength of the North Star team this year has been the running game, unlike the previous few seasons. Shawn Costas and Thomas Miller have teamed up for close to 1,300 yards and nine touchdowns. The Cougars still have the best overall athlete in District Five with Tony Straiser. He has managed to grab 42 catches for 741 yards and seven touchdowns this season with rotating quarterbacks. He has found himself playing QB at times, and he is dangerous anywhere on the field. 

          North Star is riding a six game winning streak, but they have not been challenged too greatly. Northern Bedford will be a test for the North Star Defense. The Panthers from Northern Bedford possess a dynamic offense, and a lights out defense. Northern Bedford is the one seed for a reason. Blake Over is one of the leading passers in the area with 1,745 yards and 14 touchdowns. Over takes some gambles at times, and as a result he has 14 interceptions. The Panthers have an arsenal of tall, athletic receivers to combat Tony Straiser from North Star. Kyler Diehl has 47 catches for 750 yards and six touchdowns. Tayler and Zach Pressel are huge contributors in the passing game. The running game is led by Conner Kagraise and Caleb Ebersole. The Defense rarely allows multiple touchdowns, and the 9-1 record speaks volumes of that. 

             These two teams are eerily similar. They have multiple back look, the ability to pass, and a solid defense. Each team have a number of different playmakers that can keep you up at night if you are a Defensive Coordinator. The game will take place at Northern Bedford, and that is a nice advantage in the playoffs. I think this will be a tremendous game, filled with big play after big play. It could be one of those games where whoever has the ball last will win.  I'll take the defending champs in this one.

Cougars 36 Panthers 32 

 3. Windber (9-2) at 2. Berlin-Brothersvalley (9-1) Saturday 7:00 Snyder Sports Complex 

These two teams met in the regular season finale, and if the game lives up to that one, we could be in for a treat. Windber ruined Berlin's perfect regular season, and the Mounties have not forgotten about it. Berlin will have two weeks to think about that loss, and they will relish the opportunity to get the Ramblers at home this time. Berlin is led by the sensational athlete, Drew Glotfelty. He was spectacular against Windber earlier in the year posting 213 yards. His season total was just shy of 1,500 yards and he had 18 rushing touchdowns. Glotfelty is a factor in the passing game as he has caught six touchdowns as well. He is truly a do it all type player, and will be the key for the remainder of Berlin's season. Blake Miller has done a nice job at quarterback, and he rarely turns the ball over. The freshmen, Braden Fochtman, can also be a dangerous threat for coach Doug Paul. Berlin needs to find a way to slow down Windber as they posted 28 points in Week 10.

         Windber fought the injury bug last week against Tussey Mountain and prevailed 34-28 winners.  Windber has been a solid all around team this season, and it was not expected. They have dealt with injuries and an excellent senior class graduating to become another solid Windber football team.  As always, it starts with a good running game. Dustin Blough leads the team in rushing, but is complimented by Dan Tomlinson and Trevor Neri. Devon Tomlinson was injured last week, and his status for Saturday is in doubt. Dakota Gipe has put together a solid year at quarterback, and despite an injury last week, he should be playing this week. His main guy is Matt Barkley at receiver. Barkley has 49 catches, with right going for touchdowns. The Windber defense has been known to give up some big rushing performances, and Glotfelty was one of them. They need to come in with a concerned effort to slow him down. 

        This should be another excellent football game. The first meeting will serve as fuel for Berlin. They will want this game, and not end the season with two losses to the same team. Windber wants to get back to the District Five Final and show the area they are still a force. Expect a huge crowd in Berlin, as this is a huge game for Somerset County. I actually like Windber is this one. I think they have enough weapons in both passing and running, and it should carry them to a victory. It will be close, and with Glotfelty running the ball, anything could happen.

Ramblers 27 Mountaineers 22