Sentinel photo by BOB HOCKENBROCK Midd-West’s D’Angelo Drumheller tries to get on the outside during a kickoff return against Lewisburg on Friday night.

MIDDLEBURG — Midd-West football suffered another tough defeat in Week 7 against Lewisburg on Friday evening, 41-7.

The Green Dragons (7-0, 3-0 Heartland) had a 41-0 lead at halftime.

With 11:15 left in the fourth period, Midd-West’s D’Angelo Drumheller caught an 84-yard touchdown, making it 41-7 with the PAT.

Last season, Lewisburg dropped Midd-West, 45-0.

Midd-West (0-7, 0-2 Heartland) visits Milton next Friday to battle the Black Panthers.

Indians tame Buffaloes, 33-6

NEWPORT — Juniata’s football team was on a mission in Week 7 as the Indians bulldozed Newport Friday night, 33-6.

Juniata’s Javier Lopez scored on a rushing touchdown at 8:14 in the first stanza, making it a 7-0 lead.

Indians’ receiver Connor Boreman added a receiving touchdown at 5:01, making it 14-0 Juniata on top. Juniata led 21-0 after the first period.

Lopez rushed for an 11-yard score late in the second period, handing Juniata a 27-0 lead with 4:21 on the clock.

Lopez tallied 129 yards on the ground for the Indians in the first two quarters.

Lopez added another rushing touchdown with under three minutes left in the fourth stanza, making it 33-6 Juniata. The point after was missed.

At halftime, Juniata had 195 yards of total offense as Newport (1-6, 0-5 Mid-Penn) had -1 yard.

Juniata (5-2, 5-1 Mid-Penn) is at Greencastle-Antrim in Week 8.

Trojans swat Hornets, 46-0

ALEXANDRIA — Mt. Union dominated Juniata Valley on Friday for their sixth football win of the season, 46-0.

Mt. Union scored a touchdown in the first period. Then, Josh Ryan scored a 2-yard touchdown, making it 14-0 Trojans on top with about eight minutes left in the second stanza.

Nasir Collins had two rushing touchdowns for the Trojans. Collins also recorded a punt return score against the Hornets (2-5, 1-5 ICC).

Then, the Trojans heated up and increased their lead to 26-0 before the intermission.

With seven minutes left in the fourth quarter, Ryan added a 16-yard rushing TD, handing Mt. Union a 40-0 advantage.

Mt. Union (6-1, 4-1 ICC) hosts Southern Huntingdon next week.

CROSS COUNTRY

Huskies battle at Lehigh

BETHLEHEM — The Mifflin County girls cross country team ran in the Paul Short Invitational on Friday at Lehigh University. The Huskies competed in the high school brown race which had 40 schools and 382 total runners.

Ava Kratzer who had her second personal record in a week and broke through the 22 minute mark.

“Ava looked strong today, particularly in the third mile. She was able to pass 16 girls after the two-mile split. That takes a lot of grit and mental strength but she is determined and went for it. Taking that risk allowed her to finish at 97 for her race which is a great accomplishment in this kind of race,” Huskies coach Neil Breneman said.

“Ava Wagner also accomplished another PR (personal record) and finished second for the team. It is really exciting to see her have such a good senior year. She is also moving close to breaking 22. Although there are still several weeks left of the season, we will race less and prepare for the grand finale at districts on October 26. The team’s next race will be at Mid Penns/Tim Cook on Saturday, October 12, at Big Springs.”

MC girls results:

MC team placed 36th.

Individual stats.:

(97) Ava Kratzer (21:54)

(118) Ava Wagner (22:15)

(136) Amilia Coffey (22:28)

(313) Cameran Shuey (25:48)

(327) Maya Morgan (26:09)

Mifflin County boys cross country team also battled at the Paul Short Invite on Friday. The meet had over 7,000 runners competing over the course of the weekend.

“We knew we had to bring our absolute best and every single runner 1-12 rose to the occasion. Individually a few were disappointed, but they got the job done and I think a little perspective goes a long way if you look back at our first few races. It takes a lot of trust in the plan for them to succeed the way they are right now. Individually, I do need to highlight Carter Smith and Wyatt Kauffman,” Husky boys coach Alex Monroe noted.

“For Carter, today was his second real test at this distance/event. The results were incredible, and yet I’m not at all surprised. We agreed yesterday that a fast time would come with just competing out there. He wanted sub 15 but there’s no doubt it’s only a matter of time. His composure has been unbeatable and he intends to keep it that way. Wyatt Kauffman on the other hand has surprised me but in the best way. We started the season wanting to break 17 and he just ran 16:14. Like Carter, he has really taken to the longer distance and is just tough as nails. Watching him start to believe he belongs has been really fun.”

The Huskies are off for a week before the Mid-Penn Championships next Saturday.

MC boys results:

MC team placed ninth out of 42 teams in gold race.

Individual stats:

1. Carter Smith 15:04

39. Wyatt Kauffman 16:14

72. Reese Cubbison 16:44

101. Hart Oden 17:00

154. Hoyt Rodenbaugh 17:23

174. Koy Aurand 17:34

220. Aidan Scavitti 17:59

388. Styers Oden 19:36

399. Camryn Treaster 19:43

417. Logan Breneman 20:01

444. Alex Horn 21:00

461. Colton Leister 23:27