Football Recap: Chestnut Ridge Takes Down Tussey Mountain in a Playoff Battle + How To Watch

It's playoff time, and Chestnut Ridge had no trouble coming through when it counted. They came out on top against the Tussey Mountain Titans by a score of 22-10 on Friday. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Lions' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 171st, while the Titans are ranked 381st).

Jayden Imler

Rushing Yards

09/19/25 @ Bedford	277
09/26/25 vs Central Cambria	135
08/22/25 @ Greater Johnstown	108
10/31/25 @ Tussey Mountain	106
10/17/25 @ Westmont Hilltop	87
+ 6 more games

This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Jayden Imler and Cooper Barefoot. Imler rushed for 106 yards and a pair of scores while Barefoot rushed for 50 yards and one TD. Imler is becoming a predictor of Chestnut Ridge's success: when he posts at least 100 rushing yards the team is undefeated (and 1-6 when he doesn't).

Chestnut Ridge was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 211 rushing yards. They are a perfect 4-0 when they've run for more than 200 yards.

On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Chestnut Ridge's defense and their three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Caden Hinson, Barefoot, and Cade Emerick, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in Tussey Mountain's side was Hinson, who picked up a sack, forced one fumble, and made 11 total tackles.

Chestnut Ridge's record is now 5-6. As for Tussey Mountain, with the loss, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 7-4.

As of now, neither Chestnut Ridge nor the Titans have any future games scheduled.