Central York has gone 8-2 against Dallastown recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Panthers will welcome the Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. Central York will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more points each matchup than the last.
Central York is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They really took it to South Western for the full four quarters, racking up a 56-17 win. The victory continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won nine in a row.
Legend Johnson
| 09/19/25 @ South Western | 181 |
| 11/15/24 @ Wilson | 125 |
| 09/12/25 vs Spring Grove | 112 |
| 11/08/24 vs Central Dauphin East | 96 |
| 08/29/25 vs Manheim Township | 90 |
Central York's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Brooklyn Nace, who threw for 269 yards and four touchdowns while completing 78.6% of his passes, and Legend Johnson, who rushed for 181 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 9.5 yards per carry. Those 181 rushing yards gave Johnson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brendyn Smith, who picked up 43 receiving yards and two TDs.
Central York's run defense was locked in: South Western could only muster 3.1 yards per carry. While two picked up at least two total tackles, Johnson stood above the rest. He rushed for 181 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 9.5 yards per carry. Central York didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 7.4.
Special teams played a big role in the game for Central York, adding 14 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Smith, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Dallastown duked it out with Northeastern on Friday. The Wildcats simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Bobcats 56-7. That looming 56-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Wildcats yet this season.
Central York better keep an eye on Christopher Cromartie. He was instrumental in Dallastown's win, rushing for 102 yards and three scores on only six carries. Cromartie also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making one tackle. Another big playmaker for Dallastown was Azarien Flowers, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Dallastown now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Central York, their win bumped their record up to 5-0.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's contest: Central York has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 439.4 total yards per game. It's a different story for Dallastown, though, as they've been averaging an even more impressive 199.2 total yards. Will Central York be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will the Wildcats flip the script?
Central York won a game that couldn't have been any closer in their previous meeting back in September of 2024, slipping by Dallastown 28-27. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Wildcats have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
