It's playoff time, and Chestnut Ridge had no trouble coming through when it counted. They came out on top against the Tussey Mountain Titans by a score of 22-10 on Friday. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Lions' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 171st, while the Titans are ranked 381st).
Jayden Imler
| 09/19/25 @ Bedford | 277 |
| 09/26/25 vs Central Cambria | 135 |
| 08/22/25 @ Greater Johnstown | 108 |
| 10/31/25 @ Tussey Mountain | 106 |
| 10/17/25 @ Westmont Hilltop | 87 |
| + 6 more games |
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Jayden Imler and Cooper Barefoot. Imler rushed for 106 yards and a pair of scores while Barefoot rushed for 50 yards and one TD. Imler is becoming a predictor of Chestnut Ridge's success: when he posts at least 100 rushing yards the team is undefeated (and 1-6 when he doesn't).
Chestnut Ridge was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 211 rushing yards. They are a perfect 4-0 when they've run for more than 200 yards.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Chestnut Ridge's defense and their three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Caden Hinson, Barefoot, and Cade Emerick, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in Tussey Mountain's side was Hinson, who picked up a sack, forced one fumble, and made 11 total tackles.
Chestnut Ridge's record is now 5-6. As for Tussey Mountain, with the loss, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 7-4.
As of now, neither Chestnut Ridge nor the Titans have any future games scheduled.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
