The Chestnut Ridge Lions (1-1) will host the unbeaten Bishop McCort Crushers (2-0) in a Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference showdown on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM in New Paris, PA. Both teams are early contenders in the conference and will look to establish themselves in this key Week 3 matchup.
Game Details
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Matchup: Bishop McCort @ Chestnut Ridge
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Chestnut Ridge High School – New Paris, PA
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Bishop McCort Crushers
Bishop McCort enters this game with a perfect 2-0 record, opening the season with strong wins over Bedford (39-7) and Bellwood-Antis (21-6). The Crushers are averaging 30 points per game while allowing just 13 total points across two games, proving their defense can be a difference-maker. Offensively, RB Jayden Imler has been the spark, averaging 88 rushing yards and 92.5 total yards per game. The passing attack has been limited so far, but Bishop McCort has been efficient in key moments. On defense, Caden Hinson leads with 7 tackles and 0.5 sacks per game, helping set the tone up front.
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2025 Record: 2-0 (2-0 conference)
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National Rank: #6,193
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State Rank (PA): #237
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Class Rank: #22
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Points For: 60
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Points Allowed: 13
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Key to Win: Keep feeding Imler on the ground and rely on their physical defense to control the tempo.
Main Squad
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#7 Jayden Imler – RB/LB
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#5 Landyn Pincin – QB
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#28 Cooper Barefoot – WR/DB
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#70 Caden Hinson – DL/LB
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#4 Trevor Long – WR/DB
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#65 Mason Grove – OL/DL
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#23 Jace Walters – RB/DB
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#52 Brady Miller – OL/DL
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#9 Carson Reed – LB
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#88 Tyler Novak – TE/DE
Chestnut Ridge Lions
The Lions stand at 1-1 overall (1-1 conference) after a convincing 27-6 win over Greater Johnstown in Week 1 and a tough 20-14 loss to Philipsburg-Osceola in Week 2. Chestnut Ridge is averaging 20.5 points per game while allowing 13 points per contest. QB Landyn Pincin (76.5 passing yards per game) and RB Jayden Imler provide balance on offense, while WR Cooper Barefoot averages 32.5 receiving yards per game. Defensively, Caden Hinson has been a standout, averaging 7 tackles per game and applying pressure in the backfield. The Lions will lean on their run game and defensive consistency to slow down McCort’s momentum.
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2025 Record: 1-1 (1-1 conference)
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National Rank: #6,139
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State Rank (PA): #234
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Class Rank: #20
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Points For: 41
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Points Allowed: 26
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Key to Win: Establish the run game early and limit turnovers to keep pace with Bishop McCort’s efficiency.
Main Squad
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#5 Landyn Pincin – QB
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#7 Jayden Imler – RB/LB
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#28 Cooper Barefoot – WR/DB
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#70 Caden Hinson – DL/LB
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#11 Nathan Hollis – WR/DB
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#55 Logan Walters – OL/DL
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#2 Camden Miller – RB/DB
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#16 Ryder Kline – WR/DB
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#64 Gavin Hart – OL
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#3 Dalton Feight – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | Points For | Points Allowed |
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| Bishop McCort | #6,193 | #237 | #22 | 2-0 | 60 | 13 |
| Chestnut Ridge | #6,139 | #234 | #20 | 1-1 | 41 | 26 |
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