Halifax hasn't had much luck against Juniata recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Wildcats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Indians at 7:00 p.m. Halifax is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games.
If Halifax beats Juniata with 27 points on Friday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two contests with that exact score. The Wildcats put the hurt on Newport with a sharp 27-7 victory on Friday. Considering the Wildcats have won four matchups by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Cohen Bechtel
| 09/26/25 @ Camp Hill | 184 |
| 10/10/25 @ Newport | 155 |
| 08/29/25 @ Upper Dauphin Area | 142 |
| 10/03/25 vs Susquenita | 106 |
| 09/19/25 vs James Buchanan | 80 |
| + 3 more games |
Cohen Bechtel produced another solid effort rushing for 155 yards. He has become a key player for Halifax: the team is undefeated when he posts at least 100 rushing yards, but 1-3 otherwise. Eli Miller was in the mix as well, providing the Wildcats with one touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Halifax was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 216 rushing yards. They are a perfect 3-0 when they've run for more than 200 yards.
Halifax didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Curtis Conrad and Bechtel. Bechtel's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 106 rushing yards. Halifax received some extra help from Teegan Carroll, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, Juniata and Greencastle-Antrim were almost perfectly matched up on Friday, but Juniata suffered a 21-20 defeat.
Juniata's loss dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Halifax, their win bumped their record up to an identical 5-3.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Halifax has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 156.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Juniata struggles in that department as they've been averaging 148 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Halifax was dealt a bruising 42-8 defeat at the hands of Juniata when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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