Football Recap: State College Finds Playoff Glory Versus Wilkes-Barre

Little Lions

Margin (Wins)

11/15/25 vs Wilkes-Barre	52
10/17/25 @ Carlisle	50
09/19/25 vs Chambersburg	40
11/07/25 @ McDowell	34
10/10/25 vs Central Dauphin East	32

State College had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They took their game on Saturday with ease, bagging a 52-0 win over the Wilkes-Barre Wolfpack. The Little Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by 27 points or more this season.

D'Antae Sheffey had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 150 yards and four scores on only 15 carries. He is becoming a predictor of State College's success: when he posts at least 100 rushing yards the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Hank Lustig also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: State College was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 318 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.

Special teams also deserves some recognition, posting 16 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Lustig, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.

State College has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-2 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 11.8 points on average over those games. As for Wilkes-Barre, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-5.

Looking ahead, State College will welcome Central Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Vikings' defense has only allowed 10.2 points per game this season, so the Little Lions' offense will have their work cut out for them. Wilkes-Barre does not have any more games scheduled as of now.