Football Recap: West Branch Comes Up Short + How To Watch

By Team Reports Oct 19, 2025, 5:30am

Football Recap: West Branch Warriors vs. Moshannon Valley Black Knights/Damsels

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the PA Interscholastic Athletic Assn. (PIAA) & Moshannon Valley High School. Watch Full Replay

West Branch lost against Moshannon Valley back in October of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Warriors were outmatched by the Black Knights/Damsels and fell 55-6. The Warriors were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 41-6.

Francis Leskovansky threw for 49 yards on four of 15 attempts. Gavin Dunlap was his top target, picking up 34 receiving yards. On the ground, Hansen Lannen rushed for 31 yards.

Moshannon Valley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Rocco Reifer led the charge by rushing for 198 yards and a pair of TDs on only 12 carries. Reifer's longest rush was for an incredible 76 yards. Brady Kephart was in the mix too, providing Moshannon Valley with two scores.

West Branch's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Moshannon Valley, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. West Branch will head out to face off against North Star at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Moshannon Valley, they will venture away from home to take on Berlin Brothersvalley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Mountaineers' defense has only allowed 15 points per game this season, so the Black Knights/Damsels' offense will have their work cut out for them.

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