Week 3 of the Pennsylvania high school football season features a conference battle between two winless teams looking to get back on track. The Lower Dauphin Falcons (0-2) travel to Dillsburg to face the Northern York Polar Bears (0-2) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both squads are hungry for their first victory of the season, making this matchup a key early-season test in conference play.
Game Details
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Matchup: Lower Dauphin (PA) @ Northern York (PA)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Northern High School, Dillsburg, PA
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Lower Dauphin Falcons
The Falcons (0-2) enter Friday night looking to rebound after a pair of tough losses, including a close battle with Red Land (14-6). Ranked #5,770 nationally, #220 in Pennsylvania, and #59 in Class 5A, Lower Dauphin has shown flashes of balance offensively, averaging 252 total yards per game with a ground-led attack from Hunter Strohm. QB Braeden Heckard adds efficiency through the air, while the defense, though tested, has held opponents to an average of under 20 points per contest. To secure their first win, the Falcons must finish drives and turn yardage into points.
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2025 Record: 0-2 (0-1 Conference)
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National Rank: #5,770
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State Rank (PA): #220
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Class Rank: #59
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Points For: 27
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Points Allowed: 39
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Key to Win: Use the running game to control the clock, win the line of scrimmage, and limit costly turnovers in the red zone.
Main Squad:
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Hunter Strohm – RB/LB
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Braeden Heckard – QB
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Tyler Newman – WR/DB
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Ethan Amici – WR/DB
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Caleb Hetrick – OL/DL
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Ryan McAllister – LB
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Brayden Lutz – DB
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Colby Zimmerman – WR
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Mason Ford – OL/DL
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Aiden Hoke – DB
Northern York Polar Bears
The Polar Bears (0-2) have also faced a challenging start, including a 14-0 shutout loss to Mifflin County. Ranked #6,468 nationally, #255 in Pennsylvania, and #65 in Class 5A, Northern York has yet to score this season, but QB Grady Bonin and WR Landen Geidel give the passing attack potential. The defense, led by Jaxon Tyree, has been steady in stretches but has been put under pressure by a lack of offensive production. Playing at home, Northern York will aim to break the scoring drought and notch a crucial conference win.
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2025 Record: 0-2 (0-1 Conference)
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National Rank: #6,468
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State Rank (PA): #255
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Class Rank: #65
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Points For: 0
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Points Allowed: 48
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Key to Win: Jumpstart the offense early, capitalize on passing opportunities, and protect the defense by sustaining drives.
Main Squad:
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Grady Bonin – QB
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Gabe Johnson – RB/LB
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Landen Geidel – WR/DB
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Jaxon Tyree – LB
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Ethan Myers – OL/DL
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Cameron Davis – WR
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Aiden Keller – DB
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Logan Price – LB
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Jackson Wolfe – OL
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Trey Martin – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record | Points For | Points Allowed |
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| Lower Dauphin | #5,770 | #220 | #59 | 0-2 | 27 | 39 |
| Northern York | #6,468 | #255 | #65 | 0-2 | 0 | 48 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
