Philipsburg-Osceola had won three straight at home, but on Friday they bumped up to 4-2 to make it four. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils 31-28. This was payback for the Mountaineers, who suffered a 28-0 loss the last time these two teams met.

Colton Chapman
09/26/25 vs Bellwood-Antis | 182 |
09/19/25 @ Bald Eagle Area | 85 |
09/12/25 vs Penns Valley Area | 98 |
09/05/25 @ Clearfield | 45 |
08/29/25 @ Chestnut Ridge | 101 |
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Colton Chapman had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 182 yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 102.5 rushing yards per game.
Philipsburg-Osceola didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Bellwood-Antis to a completion percentage of just 44.4%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from three players: Robert McClenahan, Connor Guenot, and Ryan McClure, who each logged one passes deflected. Philipsburg-Osceola wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 71.4%.
Philipsburg-Osceola's defense didn't let Bradyn Partner., get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Chapman, Guenot, and Mason Marlow, who each picked up one sack apiece.
As for Bellwood-Antis, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for they, who until this matchup were averaging 14.5 points allowed.
Bellwood-Antis lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Alex McCartney, who rushed for 103 yards and a pair of scores. McCartney is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 103 every time he's taken the field this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Philipsburg-Osceola will square off against rival Bellefonte at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That contest will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Chapman and Kaven Smith-kirk. Meanwhile, Bellwood-Antis is set to take on their familiar foe Bishop Guilfoyle at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Blue Devils 14.5, the Marauders 13.4) so any points scored will be well earned.
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