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Claysburg-Kimmel's Preston Bush finds an opening in the Williamsburg defense before being brought down from behind by the Blue Pirates' Aidan Frew on Friday, Oct. 9. Williamsburg picked up its second win of the season, 42-0 against the Bulldogs. The Blue Pirates currently are ranked eighth in the District 6 Class 1A ranking. The top 12 will qualify for the postseason.
The high school football season is one week away from the start of the District 5 and 6 playoffs.
Entering Friday's (Oct. 16) game, Central looks to remain undefeated and keep its grip on the top of the District 6 Class 3A playoffs, Northern Bedford hopes to run its win streak to five, in preparation of the District 5 playoffs, Williamsburg seeks a spot in the District 6 Class 1A playoffs and Claysburg-Kimmel hopes to get back on track.
The Dragons (5-0) will entertain Penns Valley (1-2), Northern Bedford (4-1) will visit C-K (1-4) and Williamsburg (2-3) will battle West Branch (1-4) at the Hollidaysburg's Tiger Stadium.
All games are scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m.
Penns Valley @ Central
Penns Valley is coming off a 27-21 loss to visiting Tyrone on Oct. 9, while CHS rallied past Clearfield, 25-21.
Since 2007, the Dragons have a 11-3 series lead against the Rams. Penns Valley, however, has won the last two games, 42-21 in 2019 and 31-29 in 2018. Prior to that, CHS had won 11 straight since a Penn Valley win in 2007.
Northern Bedford @ C-K
The Black Panthers ran their winning streak to four with a 36-19 victory over Juniata Valley on Oct. 9. NB sits as the second seed in the District 5 Class 1A playoffs, behind top-seeded Tussey Mountain (5-0). C-K, meanwhile, suffered its fourth straight setback Oct. 9, falling to Williamsburg, 42-0.
NB holds a 14-2 record against C-K since 2004. After the Bulldogs won in 2004, 24-21, NB ran off 13 straight wins in the series. C-K prevailed, 13-10, in 2018 before Northern Bedford cruised to a 35-7 win last season.
West Branch @ WHS
The Warriors lost a 44-7 decision to Bellwood-Antis on Oct. 9, the same night WHS cruised to a 42-0 win at C-K. The win moved the Blue Pirates into the eighth spot of the District 6 Class 1A rankings with 240 ranking points. The top 12 teams will qualify for the district's 1A postseason.
West Branch holds a 7-6 series lead against WHS since 2004. The Warriors have won the last three matchups, including 37-8 in 2019.
Looking Ahead
The playoffs are scheduled to begin Oct. 23.
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