The Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes (2-0) travel to face the Shenandoah Valley Blue Devils (0-2) in a conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School. The Hurricanes are off to a dominant start, while the Blue Devils are still seeking their first win of the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes @ Shenandoah Valley Blue Devils
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Shenandoah Valley Junior/Senior High School – Shenandoah, PA
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Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes
Schuylkill Haven has been explosive through two weeks, averaging 44 points per game while allowing only 27 total points. Their run-heavy offense has powered them to two convincing wins, including a 54-0 shutout of Panther Valley. The Hurricanes bring balance with strong rushing from Colton Reber and an efficient passing game behind Max Heim. Their physical line has already racked up 18 pancake blocks, a sign of dominance in the trenches.
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2025 Record: 2-0 (1-0 Conference)
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National Rank: #5,560
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PA State Rank: #215
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Class Rank: #16
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Points For: 88
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Points Allowed: 27
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Key to Win: Continue controlling the line of scrimmage, force turnovers, and set the tone early with their running game.
Main Squad
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#26 Colton Reber – RB/LB (121.5 rush YPG, 144 total YPG)
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#15 Max Heim – QB (98 pass YPG)
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#8 Niko Castillo – WR/DB (40 receiving YPG, 1 sack)
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#44 Niko Carestia – LB (8.5 tackles, 13.0 PPG)
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#76 Chase Williams – OL (8 pancake blocks)
Shenandoah Valley Blue Devils
The Blue Devils enter this matchup at 0-2, struggling on both sides of the ball. They’ve been outscored 87-25 across two games, including a tough 49-6 loss to Minersville. Despite the slow start, Shenandoah Valley has some bright spots: running back Mike Elchisak is averaging 137.5 rushing yards per game, and linebacker David Burrous leads the defense with 10 tackles per game. For the Blue Devils to pull off the upset, they’ll need their playmakers to deliver while minimizing mistakes.
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2025 Record: 0-2 (0-1 Conference)
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National Rank: #13,692
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PA State Rank: #557
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Class Rank: #92
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Points For: 25
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Points Allowed: 87
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Key to Win: Lean on Elchisak’s rushing, keep Schuylkill Haven’s offense off the field, and tighten up defensively in the red zone.
Main Squad
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#36 Mike Elchisak – RB/LB (137.5 rush YPG, 137.5 total YPG)
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#14 Ethan Bench – QB (89 pass YPG)
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#3 Todd Seiger – WR/DB (49 receiving YPG)
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#44 David Burrous – LB (10 tackles per game)
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#76 Aiden Longo – OL (8 pancake blocks)
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | Points For | Points Allowed |
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| Schuylkill Haven | #5,560 | #215 | #16 | 2-0 | 88 | 27 |
| Shenandoah Valley | #13,692 | #557 | #92 | 0-2 | 25 | 87 |
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