Manheim Central hadn't done well against Eastern Lebanon County recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Manheim Central Barons narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Eastern Lebanon County Raiders 40-37. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Barons have posted since December 16, 2024.

Barons
01/24/25 @ Eastern Lebanon County | 40-37 |
01/21/25 vs Conestoga Valley | 42-24 |
01/18/25 vs Hershey | 57-36 |
The victory (which was Manheim Central's third in a row) raised their record to 10-6. As for Eastern Lebanon County, they have also traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Manheim Central will head out to face off against Cedar Crest at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Manheim Central is facing Cedar Crest at the right time seeing as Cedar Crest is stuck on a three-game losing streak. Eastern Lebanon County has already played their next contest (against Northern Lebanon), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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