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Chambersburg Hosts CD East; Greencastle Faces Must-Win Game

by Ed Gotwals

Chambersburg hosts Central Dauphin East at 7 p.m. Friday at Trojan Stadium for Veterans Appreciation Day. The Trojans enter the Mid Penn Commonwealth matchup at 2-6 overall and 2-5 in division play following a 28-12 loss to unbeaten Harrisburg. CD East is 1-7 and 1-6 after losing 21-0 to Cumberland Valley.

Coach Gary Carter emphasized limiting turnovers, creating takeaways and maintaining disciplined defense. Sophomore receiver Keiandre Cross caught his first three passes of the season against Harrisburg, totaling 113 yards and two touchdowns after Lucas Ocker was injured. Quarterback Cam Green has thrown for 1,034 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Greencastle-Antrim visits East Pennsboro at John Gross Field for a 7 p.m. Mid Penn Colonial game. The Blue Devils are 4-4 overall and 2-3 in division play after losing 28-6 to Trinity. East Pennsboro is 3-5 and 2-3 following a 35-8 victory over Boiling Springs.

Coach Jason Thurston said Greencastle must beat East Pennsboro and Middletown to reach the playoffs. Panthers quarterback Tavery Good has 1,041 passing yards and 15 touchdowns, including nine to Nasiere Ingram. Greencastle’s Spencer Long has rushed for 543 yards and nine touchdowns. Thurston also praised defensive end Zachary Russell’s composure against Trinity. Both games will stream on MidPennBroadcasting.com.

Zachary Russell

Published with Permission from Mid Penn Broadcasting. Read the full story here: https://thesportspage.blog/2026/10/21/chambersburg-greencastle-football-previews-32/

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