Juniata Valley is 0-4 against Windber since October of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Hornets will look to defend their home field against the Ramblers at 7:00 p.m. Juniata Valley will be strutting in after a victory while Windber will be coming in after a defeat.
On Friday, everything came up roses for Juniata Valley against Southern Huntingdon County as the squad secured a 35-6 win. The Hornets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Andrew Clark
| 10/17/25 vs Southern Huntingdon County | 123 |
| 10/10/25 @ Curwensville | 116 |
| 10/03/25 @ Mount Union | 144 |
| 09/26/25 vs Moshannon Valley | 141 |
| 09/19/25 @ West Branch | 223 |
| 09/12/25 @ Claysburg-Kimmel | 203 |
Andrew Clark had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 123 yards and three TDs on only 15 carries. His rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 116 rushing yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Juniata Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 234 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 159 rushing yards in six consecutive contests.
Another reason for the win was Juniata Valley's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Logan Harpster, Gavin Smith, and Trenton Norris, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Meanwhile, Windber came up short against Northern Bedford County on Friday and fell 28-21.
Juniata Valley will have to keep a close watch on Ike Serenko and Cole Mash, a pair of players who had a big impact on Windber's prior game. Serenko gained 206 total yards and two touchdowns, while Mash rushed for 145 yards and one score on only 13 carries.
Juniata Valley's victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-2. Those home wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 6.0 points on average over those games. As for Windber, their loss dropped their record down to 5-3.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Juniata Valley has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 188.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Windber struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 216.2 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Juniata Valley was taken down by Windber 42-7 in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point the Hornets were down 35-0.
