Football Game Preview: James Buchanan Rockets vs. Steelton-Highspire Steamrollers + How To Watch

The James Buchanan Rockets are taking a road trip to take on the Steelton-Highspire Steamrollers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. James Buchanan is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.

On Friday, James Buchanan came up short against Upper Dauphin Area and fell 35-26.

Even if they lost, James Buchanan's defensive line still kept up the pressure with 3.5 sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Brock Martin and Alex Brake, who each picked up one sack apiece. James Buchanan received some extra help from Zack Stoner, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.

Meanwhile, Steelton-Highspire didn't have quite enough to beat Line Mountain on Friday and fell 36-34.

James Buchanan's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Steelton-Highspire, their loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 3-2.

James Buchanan was dealt a bruising 55-0 defeat at the hands of Steelton-Highspire in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Can the Rockets avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.