Week 3 Football Wrap

Local Standings
Northern Bedford, 3-0
Chestnut Ridge, 1-2
Claysburg, 1-2
Tussey Mountain, 1-2
Bedford, 0-3
Everett, 0-3

Commentary: Northern Bedford has firmly established itself as the best team in the county and one of the top two or three in District 5-A. Having seen the Black Panthers in person for the first time this past Friday, I came away very impressed with their offensive balance and their overall defense.

Everett went to a four-man line on defense to try and shut down the Northern Bedford passing game, and the Panthers countered with a very solid running attack that featured a pair of touchdown rushes for Caleb Ebersole in the 21-8 victory.

"It was a chess match," said Northern Bedford coach Jeff Batzel. "We took what they were giving to us."

Spring Into Sports Player of the Week - Zach Helsel, Claysburg RB/LB. This one was pretty much a no-brainer. Helsel scored six touchdowns and had 165 yards rushing in the Bulldogs' heartbreaking 51-44 loss to Juniata Valley.

Helsel scored four touchdowns on the ground, caught another, and also had a pick six interception.

Week 4 Picks (winner in bold)
Bedford at Bishop McCort
Chestnut Ridge at Bald Eagle Area
Claysburg at Northern Bedford
Everett at Williamsburg
Southern Huntingdon at Tussey Mountain