Friday, August 5, 2011

Top football games this fall (honorable mention)

Here is our list of the top football games this year. These are the honorable mention games. The Top 10 Games of the Year will be announced next week right here. These games are listed by week.


Cumberland Valley at Red Lion, Sept. 2 (Week 1) -- Eagles won two games vs. Lions last year by a combined count of 80-13, including a 35-7 rout in the District 3 Class AAAA final in December (left). We figure this season opener might be a little closer. Note: This game could be moved to Chapman Field if the new artificial surface at Horn Field isn't ready in time.


Bishop McDevitt at Cedar Cliff, Oct. 7 (Week 6) -- We think the Colts could have a big season and this game will tell us more. If they want to win the Keystone Division, the Colts must beat McDevitt.


Chambersburg at Carlisle, Oct. 14 (Week 7) -- Recently, there hasn't been anything on the line when these rivals play. That probably won't change this year, but it's usually fun when these two get together.


East Pennsboro at Boiling Springs, Oct. 28 (Week 9) -- A nice rivalry game near the end of the season. East Penn got its mojo back by beating the Bubblers, 35-7, late last season. Revenge could be in order.


Trinity at Milton Hershey, Oct. 28 (Week 9) -- As long as former Trinity coach Jeff Boger is coaching the Spartans, this game will make the list. Trust us, Boger will have Milton Hershey among the district's best before long.


Carlisle at Cumberland Valley, Nov. 4 (Week 10) -- Former CV player Josh Oswalt's first test as Carlisle head coach against his former team was ugly. The Eagles cruised to a 48-7 win last November at Ken Millen Stadium. By the time this game rolls around, the slew of new faces at CV should be finding their rhythm. Carlisle better be ready.

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