Game Highlights
Buffaloes Hang On to Beat the Indians
By: Keith Boreman
The Juniata Indians were back on the road Friday night to take on the Newport Buffaloes in a hard-fought battle on both sides of the ball. After falling behind early, the Indians battled back to pull within three points, but Newport’s defense held the rest of the way as the Buffaloes hung on for an 18-15 victory.
First Half - Newport received the opening kickoff and put together a 12-play drive, capped off by a 5-yard touchdown pass. The extra-point attempt was blocked, giving the Buffaloes an early 6-0 lead with 5:07 remaining in the first quarter.
Juniata’s opening possession ended in a three-and-out, forcing the Indians to punt. Newport took over with excellent field position at the Juniata 48-yard line. It took just three plays for the Buffaloes to find the end zone again, connecting on a 27-yard touchdown pass. The two-point conversion attempt fell incomplete, extending Newport’s lead to 12-0 with 1:32 remaining in the opening quarter.
Following a 10-yard kickoff return by Leland Swetnam, Juniata started its next possession at its own 24-yard line. Newport’s defense once again forced a three-and-out, but the Indians’ defense answered with a stop of its own, forcing the Buffaloes to punt.
Juniata then put together its best drive of the first half, pounding the ball downfield for 75 yards over 12 plays. Ty Rowles finished the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run, and Austin Naylor nailed the extra point to cut Newport’s lead to 12-7 with 3:43 remaining in the second quarter.
The Buffaloes answered with one final scoring drive before halftime, covering the field in nine plays over three minutes. Newport connected on a 4-yard touchdown pass with just 20.4 seconds remaining. Z. Blessing intercepted the two-point conversion attempt, keeping the Indians within striking distance at halftime, trailing 18-7.
Second Half - Juniata received the second-half kickoff, and Swetnam delivered a 32-yard return to set the Indians up at their own 46-yard line.
Facing a fourth-and-long situation, Condo connected with Q. Houtz for a 26-yard completion and a crucial first down. Six plays later, Condo punched the ball into the end zone from 1 yard out for the touchdown. The Indians went for two, and Condo connected with C. Hutchinson for the conversion, bringing Juniata within three points at 18-15 with 7:42 remaining in the third quarter.
With momentum shifting in Juniata’s favor, both defenses stepped up in a big way. Neither team would find the end zone again over the final 16 minutes of the contest. The Indians continued to battle, but Newport held on to secure the 18-15 victory.
Juniata Statistics
Rushing: The Indians finished with 116 yards on 31 carries.
Ty Rowles: 18 carries, 75 yards, 1 TD
J. Condo: 6 carries, 27 yards, 1 TD
Passing: Condo completed 4 of 8 passes for 40 yards.
Receiving Leaders:
Q. Houtz: 2 receptions, 31 yards
Z. Burkins: 1 reception, 6 yards
C. Hutchinson: 1 reception, 3 yards on the 2-point conversion
Defensive Leaders:
B. Harlon: 11 tackles
Q. Houtz: 10 tackles
J. Nace: 8 tackles
Tackles for Loss: L. Troyer, Q. Houtz (2), C. Fike, J. Nace (2), D. Nace
Sacks: Josh Nace, David Nace
Interception: Q. Houtz (22-yard return)
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Box Score
J - 0-7-8-0
N - 12-6-0-0
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Despite the loss, the Indians showed resilience again, overcoming an early deficit and shutting out the Buffaloes in the second half. Juniata’s defense kept the team in the game, while the offense battled back to make it a one-score contest. Unfortunately, the comeback fell just short.
The Indians return home next Friday, October 23, for their final home game of the season against Line Mountain. The evening will feature Senior Night and Neon Night, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00pm
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ATTITUDE. EFFORT. TRUST.
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Indians Fall Short to Upper Dauphin
By: Keith Boreman
The Juniata Indians returned home Friday night to take on the Upper Dauphin Trojans. The evening featured the Indians’ annual PINK OUT, along with Senior Night honoring our Cheer and Band members.
First Half - Upper Dauphin received the opening kickoff and began moving the ball downfield. However, a bad exchange between the center and quarterback resulted in a fumble, which Q. Houtz recovered at the Juniata 47-yard line. The Indians put together a drive of their own, moving into the red zone before a fumble by C. Hutchinson was recovered by Upper Dauphin at its own 20-yard line.
Neither team could find the end zone in the opening quarter, and the game remained scoreless heading into the second.
The Trojans needed just five plays to cover 80 yards on their next possession. A 49-yard pass helped set up a 22-yard touchdown run, followed by a successful two-point conversion to give Upper Dauphin an 8-0 lead.
Juniata found itself backed up at its own 3-yard line following the kickoff. On the fifth play of the drive, Condo connected with Bryson Summers for a 62-yard completion, moving the Indians down to the Upper Dauphin 27-yard line. The drive eventually stalled, and the Trojans took over.
Upper Dauphin marched down the field and scored on a 3-yard touchdown pass as time expired in the first half. The two-point conversion was successful, sending the Indians into halftime trailing 16-0.
Second Half - Juniata received the second-half kickoff but was forced to punt after six plays. Hutchinson delivered a strong punt, pinning the Trojans at their own 4-yard line.
The Indians’ defense forced a three-and-out, but Upper Dauphin caught Juniata off guard with a fake punt, picking up a first down. On the very next play, the Trojans broke loose for a 79-yard touchdown run. Q. Houtz intercepted the two-point conversion pass, keeping the score at 22-0 with 6:51 remaining in the third quarter.
Juniata was forced to punt again, and Upper Dauphin took over at its own 21-yard line. The Trojans put together another lengthy drive, covering the field in 12 plays before scoring on a 2-yard touchdown run. The two-point conversion attempt was stopped short, extending the Trojans’ lead to 28-0 early in the fourth quarter.
The Indians continued to battle and finally got on the scoreboard with a 12-play drive. Condo connected with Josh Nace on a 10-yard touchdown pass to the back of the end zone, and A. Naylor added the extra point. Juniata cut the deficit to 28-7 with 5:55 remaining.
The Juniata defense came up with another big play on Upper Dauphin’s next possession. Josh Nace sacked the quarterback on third down, forcing the Trojans to punt.
Taking over at their own 48-yard line, the Indians needed just seven plays to cover 52 yards. Condo connected with Houtz for a 36-yard touchdown pass, bringing Juniata within striking distance. Naylor’s extra-point attempt sailed wide left, making it 28-13 with 1:41 remaining.
The excitement continued on the ensuing kickoff when Upper Dauphin muffed the ball, and Leland Swetnam recovered it at the Trojans’ 20-yard line.
With one final opportunity, Juniata moved the ball to the 1yd line but came up short as time expired. Despite the late push, the Indians fell to Upper Dauphin by a final score of 28-13.
Juniata Statistics
Rushing: The Indians finished with 91 yards on 29 carries.
Passing: Condo completed 7 of 16 passes for 149 yards and two touchdowns.
Receiving:
* Q. Houtz: 3 receptions, 51 yards, 1 TD
* Josh Nace: 1 reception, 10 yards, 1 TD
* Bryson Summers: 2 receptions, 89 yards
Defensive Leaders:
* Q. Houtz: 17 tackles
* B. Harlon: 13 tackles
* J. Nace: 11 tackles
Tackles for Loss: Z.Burkins, L.Troyer
Sack: Josh Nace
Fumble Recoveries: Q. Houtz, L. Swetnam, J. Condo
Final Score
U - 0-16-6-6
J - 0-0-0-13
The scoreboard don’t always show the effort. The Indians showed determination late in the game, scoring twice in the fourth quarter and creating additional opportunities on both sides of the ball.
Juniata returns to action next Friday, October 16, when the Indians travel to Newport for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff.
ATTITUDE. EFFORT. TRUST.
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Indians defeat Halifax to earn first win of the season
By: Keith Boreman
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The Indians traveled to Halifax Friday night for a showdown with the Wildcats. Juniata's defense would shine all night. Halifax received the opening kickoff, Juniata D delivered a 3 and out, forced the Wildcats to punt. The Indians offense pounded the ball, 14 plays, 69 yards when J. Condo would cap off the drive with a 6yd TD run. Austin Naylor would add the PAT. 7-0 Juniata. Halifax would come back and drive down, inside the Juniata 20, but the Indians D would stiffen up there. On a 4th and long, Juniata's Jeff Fisher would deliver a sack, Juniata would take over. Both teams would exchange field position in the 2Q. Halifax had 2 drives in the quarter, Brian Kuhn would spoil one drive with an interception, then their following drive he had a PD on a 4th down. Juniata would take a 7-0 lead into halftime.
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Coming out of the half, Juniata's Leland Swetnam would deliver the spark right away as he took the 2nd half kickoff 89 yards for the house call. Naylor would add the PAT. 14-0 Juniata. Time for the defense to shine again. On the Wildcats 3rd run, Juniata's Logan Troyer would force a fumble, Jeff Fisher would cover it, Indians take over at the Cats 25yd line. It would only take 4 plays, capped off by a Condo 4yd run. Naylor's PAT was good. 21-0 Juniata. The Indians D again, force another 4th down attempt that was stuffed, bringing the offense back on the field in Wildcats territory. That drive would stall inside the redzone, but Naylor would nail the 26yd FG. That would end the 3Q with 17 points. 24-0 Juniata. For the 4Q, the offense would chew the clock and the defense played tough all night. The Cats would muster a late quater TD with a 2pt conversion. 24-8 final
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The Indians rushing attack had 202 yards on 48 carries. Leaders: Ty Rowles 19-96, Colton Hutchinson 15-63, Jason Condo 7-43, 2 TDs
Defense leaders: Q Houtz lead with 8 tackles, Jaxon Hostler, Bryce Harlon, Logan Troyer with 7 tackles. TFL- Harlon, Hostler, Hutchinson, Fisher, Rivera 2 sacks- Jaxon Hostler, Jeff Fisher. 2 interceptions- Brian Kuhn, Bryson Summers. Forced fumbles- Troyer, Hutchinson. Fumble recovery- Fisher, Naylor
Juniata would not turn the ball over all night and committed 3 penalties for 30 yards.
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Box Score
J - 7-0-17-0
H - 0-0-0-8
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Indians return home next Friday 10/9 to host Upper Dauphin. 7pm Kickoff.
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Indians Fall to Steelton-Highspire on Homecoming night.
By: Keith Boreman
Congratulations to Julia Martin, your 2026 Homecoming Queen
The Juniata Indians hosted Steelton-Highspire Friday night, battling the Steamrollers in a Mid-Penn Capital Division matchup. Steelton-Highspire came away with a 41–7 victory. SteelHigh took control early, taking the opening kickoff the distance for a TD. The Indians could get nothing going the first half. The Rollers took a 35-0 lead into halftime. The Indians battled throughout the second half and got on the scoreboard to avoid the shutout, when Jaxon Dowling punched it in from 1yd out, Austin Naylor would add the PAT.
Juniata offense had 129 total yards, 2 lost fumbles and 1 interception
Defensively, Zak Blessing lead with 7 tackles and a fumble recovery. Q. Houtz and C. Hutchinson each had a TFL. J. Fisher also had a fumble recovery. B. Kuhn added an interception.
FINAL
Steel High 41, Juniata 7
Box Score
S 27-8-6-0
J 0-0-0-7
The Indians return to action next Friday when they visit the Halifax Wildcats.
ATTITUDE. EFFORT. TRUST.
Last second TD puts Susquenita over Juniata on Military Appreciation Night
By: Keith Boreman
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The Juniata Indians came up just short Friday night on Dietrick Field at Klingensmith Stadium, falling to Susquenita 20–16 in a hard-fought game that came down to the final play.
Juniata jumped out to a 10–0 lead and controlled much the first half. Susquenita stopped Juniata on a 4th a goal in the 1Q. On the Blackhawks first play, a holding penalty in the endzone resulted in a Juniata safety. In the 2Q, Josh Nace would recover a fumble deep in Indians territory. It would take 3 plays, Ty Rowles scored on a 1-yard touchdown run. Jason Condo added the successful two-point conversion. Juniata took a 10-0 lead into halftime.
Susquenita rallied in the second half, taking a 14–10 lead into the fourth quarter. Juniata would regain the lead when Condo scored on a 1-yard run with just over nine minutes remaining, the PAT was wide left. 16-14 Juniata. In the final drive, Susquenita would go 98 yards in 2:26, with 1.1 secs left, the Blackhawks hit a 23 yard TD at the goal line to escape with the 20–16 victory.
Ty Rowles led the Indians’ rushing attack with 26 carries for 111 yards and a touchdown. Condo added 81 rushing yards and a touchdown on 9 carries, while Colton Hutchinson contributed 61 yards on 12 carries. As a team, Juniata produced 290 rushing yards.
Through the air, Condo completed 3 of 8 passes for 37 yards, and 1 interception with Quentin Houtz hauling in two passes for 36 yards.
Defensively, the Indians recorded 59 total tackles, 6 TFL and 4 sacks. Logan Troyer led the team with 10 tackles, 1 sack, 2 PDs and 2 hurries. Quentin Houtz, Zak Blessing and Josh Nace also recorded sacks.
It was a heartbreaking finish for the Indians, who put together one of their strongest offensive performances of the season.
FINAL - Susquenita 20, Juniata 16
Box Score
S 0-0-14-6
J 2-8-0-6
The Indians return to action next Friday against Steelton-Highspire at home.
ATTITUDE. EFFORT. TRUST.
Juniata Falls to Middletown, 55–7
By: Keith H. Boreman
The Juniata Indians traveled to War Memorial Field Friday night to take on the Middletown Blue Raiders, falling by a final score of 55–7.
Middletown was clicking on all cylinders from the beginning, scoring in every quarter. The Blue Raider defense held Juniata with 112 total yards on 47 offensive plays, including 109 passing yards and 3 rushing yards.
The Indians’ lone touchdown came on the ground from senior C. Hutchinson, who scored on a 1yd plunge in the 2Q.
Quarterback Jason Condo completed 3 of 7 passes for 90y, J. Dowling added a 19-yard completion on his lone pass attempt.
Juniata’s receiving leaders were Q. Houtz with a 79y reception, X. Rivera with one catch for 19y and Z. Blessing with one reception for 12y.
Defensively, Z. Blessing led the Indians with 8 total tackles, followed by C. O’Neill & Q. Houtz with 7.
L. Troyer recorded five tackles and a tackle for loss. Q. Houtz also had 3 hurries, 1 PD and forced a fumble that B. Harlon recovered.
The Indians finished the night with 4 first downs, went 2-for-9 on third down, and recorded one turnover.
FINAL
Juniata 7, Middletown 55
Score by Quarter
Juniata 0 - 7 - 0 - 0
Middletown 14 - 21 - 7 - 13
Despite the difficult start, the Indians will regroup and continue working toward their next opportunity. Juniata starts conference play next Friday 9/18 vs Susquenita. It’s also Military Appreciation Night. Kickoff 7pm.
ATTITUDE. EFFORT. TRUST.
Indians Fall to West Perry 21–0 in Home Opener
By: Keith H. Boreman
The Indians returned to Dietrick Field at Klingensmith Stadium Friday night for their 2026 home opener, hosting the West Perry Mustangs.
The game was scoreless after the opening quarter, but the Mustangs broke out with 21 points in the 2Q:
Fleisher 5yd run, Fleisher to Page 79yd pass, & Fleisher to Keller 5yd pass - Brandt nailed all 3 PATs. After a tough 2Q, the Indian defense showed showed their grit, shutting out West Perry over the final two quarters.
The Juniata offense produced 144 total offensive yards — 126 rushing and 18 passing.
Ty Rowles led the Juniata rushing attack, carrying the ball 18 times for 78 yards, averaging 4.3 yards per carry with a long of 20 yards. Jason Condo added 18 rushing yards on eight carries, while Logan Troyer contributed 12 yards on two carries, Colton Hutchinson rushed seven times for 15 yards, and Jeremiah Alonso added three yards on two carries.
As a team, Juniata finished with 126 rushing yards on 37 carries, averaging 3.4 yards per carry.
QB Jason Condo completed 1 of 6 passes for 18 yards. That completion went to senior Zach Burkins.
Colton Hutchinson led Juniata with 8 total tackles, including five solo and three assists.
4 players — Bryce Harlon, Logan Troyer, Zak Blessing and Cale Fike — each recorded 7 total tackles.
Other defensive totals included:
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Quentin Houtz: 5 tackles, 1 PD, 1 Hurry
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Kenton Faught: 4 tackles and 1 sack
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Jeremiah Alonso: 2 tackles
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Brian Kuhn: 2 tackles and 1 interception for 16yds, 1 FF
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David Nace: 3 tackles, 1 Hurry
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Garret Kerstetter: 2 tackles, 1 Hurry
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Zach Burkins: 1 tackle, 2 PD
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Fike & Faught: 2 TFL
Colton Hutchinson handled three punts for Juniata, averaging 41.0 yards per punt, with a long of 50, 1 inside the 20.
Austin Naylor recorded a 47yd kickoff.
FINAL SCORE
WEST PERRY — 21
JUNIATA — 0
Quarter Scores:
West Perry: 0 — 21 — 0 — 0
Juniata: 0 — 0 — 0 — 0
The Indians move to 0–2 on the season. Despite the final score, the second-half defensive performance and the continued effort on both sides of the football provide plenty for Juniata to build on as the season continues. Next game @ Middletown Area 9/11, Kickoff 7pm.
ATTITUDE. EFFORT. TRUST.
Turnovers & penalties prove costly in opening season loss
By Keith H. Boreman
Juniata opened the 2026 football season on the road Friday night, traveling to Selinsgrove for a matchup with the Seals.
Juniata defense held the Seals on their first possession, forced a punt. Juniata’s Brian Kuhn would fumble the punt, luckily Ty Rowles was there to cover it for the Indians. On 4th and 1, Juniata would fumble again, turning it over to the Seals on their own 40yd line. Juniata’s defense would hold once again, on a 4th and 10, B. Schreffler and C. Hutchinson would track down the rushing Rocco, turnover on downs. The very next play, QB Jason Condo’s pass was picked off and ran to the Seals 16yd line. Selinsgrove struck first late in the quarter when Cael Badman found the end zone on a 1yd rushing touchdown with 1:20 remaining in the 1Q, PAT was no good. 6-0 Seals.
Opening the 2Q, on 4th and short, Juniata’s C. Hutchinson tried to run a fake punt, but was stopped short, giving the Seals the ball on the Juniata 28yd line. 10 plays later, from 3yds out, Selinsgrove would punch it in, PAT was good. 13-0 Seals, 8:00 2Q.
B. Kuhn would add the first Juniata spark, returning the kickoff 50 yards to the Seals 38yd line. The Seals defense would again hold, on a 4th & 2, C. Hutchinson pass to Z. Blessing was short, Seals take over. 3 plays in, Juniata’s Zak Blessing would force a fumble, covered by B. Harlon. Juniata offense could not get anything going, forced to punt again. Selinsgrove extended its lead just before halftime, 6 plays, 41 yards when Rocco Amato connected with Nash Fordyce on an 11-yard touchdown pass with 29 seconds remaining in the half. PAT good. The Seals took a 20–0 lead into the locker room.
The Juniata defense settled in during the third quarter, holding Selinsgrove scoreless throughout the period. The Indians defense continued to play tough, the offense just couldn’t get anything together, Selinsgrove’s defense kept Juniata off the scoreboard all night.
The Seals added the game’s final points when Braydon Mack connected on a 33-yard field goal with 4:28 remaining 4Q.
Juniata 0, Selinsgrove 23 Final
Juniata had 67 rushing yds, 16 passing, 83 total yds
Defense: C. Fike lead with 12 tackles, B. Harlon with 7
4 TFL J. Alonso, Q. Houtz, B. Schreffler, C. Fike
2 Sacks Q. Houtz, B. Schreffler
1 Forced Fumble Z. Blessing
2 Fumble Recoveries T. Rowles, B. Harlon
Juniata had 4 fumbles, 2 lost and 1 INT
5 penalties for 45 yards
Next Up: West Perry at Juniata
Friday, September 4, 2026 — 7:00 PM
Juniata Indians Home Opener
ATTITUDE. EFFORT. TRUST.
***Selinsgrove Preview***
By: Connor Boreman
This will be the 5th straight season with a clash between the Indians and the Seals. In the previous 5 meetings, Selinsgrove leads the series 4-1 (once in the state tournament). Last fall, the Indians got their first win agaisnt the Seals in 53 years. They did so in a 18-7 victory with a familiar group of faces returning this year. Some team stats from last years match up and information with it:
Juniata ran the ball 36 times for 176 yards (4.6 YPC)
Seals ran the ball 32 times for 124 yards (3.9 YPC)
So the Indians won the rushing battle a year ago, a chunk of that production came from Ty Rowles who will be looking to do more damage this year as a Junior. 105 of the Seals 124 rushing yards came from graduated senior Brett Rice. But don’t let that fool you because it seems Selinsgrove has a number of running backs they are looking to attack defenses with as stated in an interview a week ago. As well as QB Rocco Amato, he and his coaches have said in the same interviews that he will be more active in the rushing attack as-well as the passing attack. While we are visiting the topic of quarterbacks let’s look at the passing numbers from last year:
Juniata 6-10 for 67 Yards
Selinsgrove 11-22 for 124 Yards 1 Int
We will start with Selinsgrove on this one because they have also said in the interviews that they feel very good in their Reciever room going into this year. Last year the seals big contributor was graduated senior Wyatt Teats who caught 6 balls for 80 Yards. The Indians main guy was Jasper Shepps who caught 4 balls for 60 Yards. So both teams will have to find new faces to turn to in the passing game in this year’s matchup. Luckily for both teams they don’t have to look anywhere new for quarterbacks. As already mentioned in the QB room for Selinsgrove, Amato seems he will be more active in the rushing attack, but the kid also has a great arm so that will be a topic of discussion for the Juniata defense. Now to the QB room of Juniata, I already saw major improvement from QB Jason Condo from last year to just the scrimmage. His passes were more accurate and more on time compared to last year. I am very excited to see what he can bring to the table for then Indians this fall. My keys to this year’s match up will be posted tomorrow.
Interview Source Credit: Ben S Reports
10/24/25
Juniata grinds out a big win on the road, headed to districts
By: Keith H Boreman
First quarter action, Juniata would defer the opening kickoff and the Trojans would start on offense. After putting together a nice drive, down to the Juniata 30, the Indians defense would force a turnover on downs. On their first possession, Juniata would go 70 yards, on 12 plays, capped off by a 16 yd Condo to Shepps TD pass. Lopez PAT was good. 7-0 Juniata.
On the Trojans next possession, the 5th play of the drive, Q. Houtz would strip the ball, D. Nace would scoop it up and go 12 yds. Juniata 1st & 10 at the 47. Indians would fail on a 4th down, turning the ball back on downs. UDA would then march the ball all the way down to the Indians 1 yd line where they would again fumble, covered by the Indians. The game went into halftime 7-0 Juniata.
Juniata would receive the 2nd half kickoff, going 3 & out, punting back to UDA. The Trojans would waste no time, going 8 plays, 83 yds, Dreibelbis with the 3 yd run. Their PAT good. 7-7 5:31 to go 3Q.
C. Hutchinson would bull the kickoff to the 49 yd line. Juniata would start their next drive with good field position. Indians would go 12 plays, 51 yards into the 4Q. C. Bargo would plow his way into the endzone from 1 yard out. PAT good. 14-7 Juniata.
UDA would put together another nice drive to the Juniata 28. On their 9th play of the drive, J. Shepps would pick off the Osenga pass, returning it 18 yds to the 28. There Juniata would run out the clock. 14-7 final.
Juniata had 4 penalties for 40 yards
Passing, QB Jason Condo completed 9 of 15 for 113 yards, 1 TD. J. Shepps had 6 receptions for 87 yds, 1 TD. Juniata had 137 yards rushing. T. Rowles had 74 yards on 16 rushes. C. Bargo with 35 yds and the rushing TD.
Q. Houtz lead the defense with 9 tackles and a forced fumble. J. Shepps had an INT. D. Nace covered 2 fumbles.
Juniata wraps up the season 6-4 and will advance to district play. Dates & times TBA.
ATTITUDE. EFFORT. TRUST.
10/17/25
Halifax pulls out the win on their Senior Night
By: Keith H. Boreman
Wildcats clicking on all cylinders. First quarter action, Juniata would receive the opening kickoff and pounded out 12 plays for 56 yards and 7 minutes, finished off with a 3 yard TD run by J. Shepps. The Lopez PAT was good. 7-0 Juniata.
The Wildcats would counter, they drove 8 plays in just under 5 minutes, capped off by an 18 yard Carroll run. PAT good. 7-7 going into the 2Q.
On the ensuing kickoff, Jasper would return it 47 yards, setting the Indians up at the Halifax 47. After moving the ball 8 plays, Juniata would turn it over on downs. Halifax would move it 6 plays, finished with a 32 yard TD pass Carroll to Witmer, B. Harlon would block the extra point. 13-7 Halifax.
Just before the half, Juniata would go 3 plays where Halifax would pick off a Condo pass, setting them up at the Juniata 40. It would take 9 plays, with 13 seconds til halftime, Carroll would punch it in from 2 yards out. PAT no good. 19-7 Halifax at the half.
Halifax would get the second half kickoff, return it to the Juniata 45. It would take 8 plays, Bechtel would go 8 yards for the TD, the 2 point try was broken up by C. Rowles. 25-7 Halifax.
On the next drive, Juniata would put together a decent drive, highlighted by a 41 yard scamper by T. Rowles. The drive would stall and a turnover to Halifax on downs. Wildcats would put together a long 12 play drive, finished with Carroll to Witmer again, this time from 7 yards. PAT good. 32-7 Halifax, which is how the game would end.
Juniata had 4 penalties for 20 yards
Passing, QB Jason Condo completed 4 of 11 for 40 yards and 1 INT. Juniata had 150 yards rushing. T. Rowles had 98 yards on 9 rushes. J. Shepps had the lone rushing TD.
J. Shepps lead the defense with 13 tackles. J. Nace had 12 tackles. B. Harlon had 12 tackles and a blocked PAT. 5 TFL- Q. Houtz, C. Long, I. Ramirez, J. Nace, B. Harlon. 2 Sacks- Q. Houtz & I. Ramirez.
Juniata is away next Friday 10/24 vs Upper Dauphin - 7pm kickoff
ATTITUDE. EFFORT. TRUST.
10/17/25
Late TD spoils Senior Night, Greencastle pulls out the win
By: Keith H. Boreman
This game was a battle to the last second. First quarter action, Greencastle would get the ball first and would pick their way deep into Juniata territory. The Blue Devils would cash in on a 23 yard TD pass. PAT was good. Greencastle 7-0.
On Juniata’s first possession, they would convert on a 4th down, but fumble the ball, Blue Devils would recover. Indians defense held, forcing a punt. Jasper Shepps would pick up the ball at the 15 and take it 85 yards to the house. A. Lopez’s PAT was good. 7-7 1Q
On the next Greencastle possession, the Indians defense would force another punt, this time the Blue Devils fake for a huge gain into Juniata territory. Two plays later, Juniata’s Ty Rowles would pull down an interception in the endzone. Juniata 1st & 10. The Indians would put together a long drive, capped off with a 16 yard touchdown pass from Jason Condo to Josh Nace. PAT good. 14-7 Juniata.
Greencastle would waste no time getting back on the board. The first play of their next drive, 60 yard pitch and catch, their PAT was good. 14-14.
Just before the half, Juniata would put together another drive, finished off with a Condo keeper for the 3 yard TD. The PAT was blocked. 20-14 Juniata at halftime.
The 3Q had no scoring, each team traded punts into the 4Q. Deep into the 4Q, the Blue Devils would put together a drive, resulting in a TD with under a minute to play. Their PAT was good. 21-20 Blue Devils.
Juniata would drive down the field, but came up short as time expired. Greencastle pulls out the win 21-20.
Juniata had 8 penalties for 75 yards
Passing, QB Jason Condo completed 3 of 6 for 55 yards and 1 TD, no INTs. J. Nace had the TD reception. Juniata had 186 yards rushing with a TD from J. Condo. Jasper also returned a punt 85 yds for a TD.
J. Shepps lead the defense with 12 tackles. 4 TFL- Q. Houtz, C. Long, B. Harlon, J. Cordova. T. Rowles had 1 interception. J. Shepps forced a fumble, B. Kuhn and D. King each recovered a fumble.
Juniata is away next Friday 10/17 vs Halifax - 7pm kickoff
ATTITUDE. EFFORT. TRUST.
10/3/25
The Indians corral the Buffaloes on Homecoming Night
By: Keith H. Boreman
The Indians came out firing from all sides of the ball. First quarter action, the Juniata defense would take the field first, forcing a punt on Newport’s first possession. On the seventh play of the drive, Jasper Shepps would keep the ball and take it 35yds to the house. Andel Lopez would tack on the PAT. 7-0 Juniata. The Indians defense would force a 3 and out, where Isaac Ramirez would block the Newport punt, scoop up the ball and return it 24yds for the TD. PAT good. 14-0 Juniata.
The second quarter would be more of the same. After a penalty would extend the Buffaloes drive, Jasper Shepps would pick off the Trevin Arnold pass, setting the Indians up at their own 18. Unable to move the ball on the drive, Juniata punts the ball back to Newport. One play later, Colten Rowles would pick off an Arnold pass, Indians back on offense. It would take 6 plays, Jason Condo would hit Colten Rowles for a 19yd TD. PAT good. 21-0 Juniata. Teams would exchange punts the next 3 possessions. With under 2 minutes until the half, Juniata would drive down the field, capped off by a 40yd dash by Jasper Shepps. PAT good. 28-0 Juniata at halftime.
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Juniata would receive the second half kickoff. After moving the ball down field, seven plays in, Jason Condo would hit Jasper Shepps for the 22yd tuddy. PAT good. 35-0 Juniata. Juniata defense would force another 3 and out. Newport punt. 3 plays into the drive, Condo would again hit Shepps, this time for 75yds. PAT good. 42-0 Juniata. Newport’s next drive would stall out, taking us into the fourth quarter. Newport would punt, Jasper bobbled the kick, scooped it up and returned it 58yds to the house. PAT good. 49-0 Juniata. Indians started subbing out and giving the starters a much needed break for the night. Newport would score on their next two possessions, making the score 49-14. The game would be sealed with under 2 minutes to go, Xzavier Rivera would pick off a Logan Bates pass. Final 49-14.
Juniata had 2 penalties for 20 yards
Passing, QB Jason Condo completed 5 of 9 for 156 yards and 3 TDs, no INTs. Jasper had 3 receptions for 115 and the 2 TDs. C. Rowles had 1 Rec TD. Rushing, Juniata had 141 yards with TDs from Shepps x2. Jasper also returned a punt 58yds for a TD. Isaac Ramirez blocked a punt and returned it 24yds for a TD.
Bryce Harlon lead the defense with 7 tackles. 9 TFL- B. Harlon x3, I. Ramirez x2, L. Troyer 1, J. Nace 1, C. Long 1, C. Lopez 1. 3 sacks- C. Long, C. Lopez, B. Harlon. Kicking, Andel Lopez was a perfect 7 for 7 on PATs.
Juniata is home next Friday 10/10 vs Greencastle-Antrim - last regular season home game of the season - 7pm kickoff
SENIOR NIGHT
ATTITUDE. EFFORT. TRUST.
9/26/25
Juniata clips the Blackhawks for their 4th win of the season
By: Keith H. Boreman
This game was all Indians from beginning to end. First quarter action, Juniata struck early and often. Susquenita opened up with the ball, but a 3 and out by the Juniata defense would force a punt. Bad snap for the Hawks would set Juniata up at the 17 yard line. It would take 4 plays to set up a Ty Rowles 1yd run. PAT was no good. 6-0 Juniata.
On the next Hawks possession, they would fumble the ball away. Logan Troyer would cover the ball deep in Hawks territory. The very next play, Ty Rowles again, this time from 17yds out. The 2pt try would be short. 12-0 Juniata.
Next Hawks drive stalled out, forcing a punt. Juniata’s Christian Lopez would block the kick, setting up the Indians again in Susquenita territory, at the 19. After a penalty, Jason Condo would hit Jasper Shepps for a 20yd strike. 1st and goal from the 4. 1 play later, Isaac Ramirez will punch in it for the TD. Cam Bargo would smash in the 2pt run. 20-0 Juniata.
Susquenita would put together a few plays on their next possession, but the Indians defense would force another punt. Again, this punt was blocked by Cam Bargo, Jerry Cordova also applying the pressure.
Opening up the second quarter, Jasper Shepps would run it in from 8yds out. Andel Lopez PAT was good. 27-0 Juniata.
Susquenita would again put together a few positive plays, only to have the Juniata defense stop them on a 4th and 4. Juniata takes over on downs. After Devin King rumbles for 24yds, Jason Condo hits Jasper Shepps for a 31yd TD. Lopez’s PAT good. 34-0 Juniata.
Another 3 and out for the Indians defense. Another Hawks punt. Juniata again marches down the field, this drive caped off by an 8yd TD run by Cam Bargo. PAT good. 41-0 Juniata.
Hawks with another 3 and out. Another punt. Jasper Shepps would return the punt 35yds before a Juniata penalty, setting up the Indians again in Blackhawks territory. It took 6 plays, Jason Condo would again hit Jasper Shepps, this time 27yds to the house. PAT was good. 48-0 at the half. The final 2 quarters, the Juniata defense stood tall and closed out the game, no more scoring for either side. Final score 48-0 Juniata.
Juniata had 5 penalties for 60 yards
Passing, QB Jason Condo completed 5 of 9 for 118 yards and 2 TDs. Jasper had all 5 receptions for 118 and the 2 TDs.
Rushing, Juniata compiled 246 yards with TDs from Ty Rowles x2, Jasper Shepps, Isaac Ramirez, Cam Bargo.
Quentin Houtz & Bryce Harlon lead the defense with 8 tackles each. 6 TFL- Houtz, C. Hutchinson, I. Ramirez, C. Long, C. Lopez, J. Cordova. 3 sacks- C. Long, C. Lopez, J. Cordova. 2 blocked punts- C. Lopez, C. Bargo. L. Troyer had a fumble recovery.
Juniata is home next Friday 10/3 vs Newport - 7pm kickoff
JUNIATA HOMECOMING
ATTITUDE. EFFORT. TRUST.
9/19/2025
2nd half surge drives Juniata over Camp Hill
By: Keith H. Boreman
Juniata would receive the opening kickoff, Isaac Ramirez would return it 50 yds, adding on a 15yd face-mask penalty, Juniata would be set up on the Lions 20. That drive would stall on 4th down, turning the ball over. Camp Hill would march down the field, but would be forced to settle for a 31yd FG with 2:13 in the 1Q. Lions up 3-0.
Juniata would then run 4 plays before punting it away, heading into the 2Q. After another long drive by the Lions, on 4th & 4, Logan Troyer comes up big with an 8yd TFL, Juniata back on offense. 11 plays later, 47.3 seconds left before the half, I. Ramirez would cash it in from 12yds out, PAT no good. 6-3 Juniata at halftime.
Camp Hill would receive the 2nd half kickoff and they would waste no time getting back on the board. 6 plays, capped off by a Scaringi 11yd run, PAT was good. Lions up 10-6 with 9:37 3Q. On the 5th play of the Indians next drive, I. Ramirez would fumble, Lions would cover it at their own 45yd line. On a 4th & 2, Juniata’s defense stands tall again, forcing a turnover on downs. On the 6th play of the drive, QB J. Condo would hit J. Shepps for a 25yd strike, the 2pt play was no good. 12-10 Juniata 3:38 3Q.
On the first play of the Lions drive, J. Cordova would force a fumble, B. Harlon would cover it, Juniata in business on the Lions 24. It would only take 4 plays, J. Condo would drive it in from 1yd out, PAT good. Juniata 19-10 2:05 3Q. On the next Lions drive, the Indians defense would again come up big on a 4th and long, taking over on downs at their own 49yd line. It would take 7 plays for I. Ramirez to pick up his 2nd rushing TD of the game, from 6yds out, C. Bargo would smash in the 2pt play, Juniata up 27-10 with 9:15 in the game. Both teams would exchange punts and the Juniata defense finished strong. 27-10 is the final.
Juniata had 2 penalties for 20yds
Passing, QB Jason Condo completed 2 of 7 for 42yds and a TD. Rushing, Juniata compiled 186 yards with TDs from I. Ramirez x2 and J. Condo.
Quentin Houtz & Cale Fike lead the defense with 9 tackles each. 10 TFL- Houtz 3, Troyer 2, 1 from Fike, Ramirez, C. Lopez, Harlon, Cordova. 3.5 sacks- Houtz, Ramirez, C. Lopez, Harlon. 4 PDs- Shepps, Bargo, C. Rowles, Ramirez. J. Cordova also forced a fumble, B. Harlon had the recovery.
Juniata is away next Friday 9/26 @ Susquenita , 7pm kickoff.
ATTITUDE. EFFORT. TRUST.
9/12/2025
Indians back on track with win over James Buchanan
By: Keith H. Boreman
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Coach Condo was looking for a quick start on Friday night, and that’s what he got. Within 15 seconds, Jasper Shepps took the opening kickoff 95 yards for the score. A. Lopez’s PAT was good, Juniata up 7-0.
The Rockets would march down the field, only to have J. Shepps pick off a pass deep in Indian’s territory. The Indians were unable to convert a 3rd and long, punted it back to the Rockets. James Buchanan would get on the board just before the half on a 14y run. Their 2pt try was no good. Juniata up 7-6 at halftime.
First play of the 2nd half, C. Rowles forced a Rockets fumble, J. Nace would cover the ball. Juniata was in business. It would take 3 plays, T. Rowles would rumble 15y for the TD, Lopez’s PAT was blocked. 13-6 Juniata. The Rockets would go right back down the field and connect on a 24y TD pass, C. Bargo would stuff the 2pt try, Juniata up 14-12 going into the 4Q.
Juniata would take it to the Rocket’s 4yd line, but could not convert a 4th down, turning the ball over on downs. On their 6th play of the drive, J. Shepps would gather his second interception of the night, setting the Indians up on the Rocket’s 16. On the third play of the drive, I. Ramirez would punch it in from 4yds out, 2pt run was no good. 19-12 with 4:45 remaining. Juniata’s defense would take care of the rest, forcing a 4th & 16, Indians stood tall.
Your final score: 19-12 Juniata.
Juniata had 3 penalties for 15 yds.
Passing, QB Jason Condo completed 4 of 7 for 56 yds. Rushing, Juniata compiled 119 yards with TDs from T. Rowles and I. Ramirez.
Jasper Shepps had 2 interceptions, and Quentin Houtz led the defense with 11 tackles. C. Rowles also forced a fumble, J. Nace had the recovery.
Juniata is home next Friday 9/19 vs Camp Hill, 7pm kickoff. Senior (Band & Cheerleader) Night
ATTITUDE. EFFORT. TRUST.
9/05/2025
Indians drop a tough one to a strong Line Mountain squad
By: Keith H. Boreman
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Military Appreciation Night at Klingensmith Stadium. Old Glory was flying high, Honor Guard was in attendance, TAPS was played, the gun salute and the National Anthem filled the air. The Indians sporting the camo jerseys for the evening.
From the opening kickoff, it was all Eagles. They got on the board with 1:12 left in the 1Q, 2 yd run by Dunkelberger, PAT was good. 7-0.
The Eagles defense would shut down the Indians offense all night. At the 4:17 mark in the 2Q, the Eagles Johnson would punch it in from 1 yd out, PAT good. 14-0.
Before the half, at the 1:16 mark, they would nail a 79 yd TD throw Maurer to Schadel, PAT good. 21-0 at halftime.
The 3Q, both defenses would stand tough. Juniata’s Conrad Long would cover a Line Mountain fumble and Colton Rowles would later grab an interception, no scoring in the quarter however.
Line Mountain would score 2 rushing TDs from Johnson & Dunkelberger in the 4Q. At the 10:46 and the 3:43 mark, both PATs were good. That would seal the night with the final 35-0 Line Mountain.
Juniata had 3 penalties for 15 yds
Only 89 total yards of offense. QB Jason Condo completed 2 of 9 for 12 yds and 1 INT. Cam Bargo caught both passes. 77 yds rushing, Jasper Shepps had 64 of those yards.
Jasper Shepps and Quentin Houtz lead the defense with 10 tackles each.
Juniata travels to James Buchanan next Friday 9/12 @ 7pm kickoff
ATTITUDE. EFFORT. TRUST.
8/28/2025
Indians lose to Steel-High on last second TD
By: Keith H. Boreman
Juniata opened up their first drive with a fumble, turning it over to the Rollers. The defense would hold strong, Jasper Shepps picking off a Rollers pass and returning it 15yds. On the very next play, QB Jason Condo would hit Shepps in stride for a 67yd TD. Lopez PAT was good. 7-0 Juniata.
Before the quarter ended, the Rollers would score on a Stephens pass to Hernandez. Their 2pt play was unsuccessful. Juniata 7-6
The 2Q was all defense, no scoring. At halftime Juniata led 7-6.
At the 5:54 mark of the 3Q, Condo would throw his second TD pass of the game, this time to Josh Nace for 27yds. Lopez PAT was good. 14-6 Juniata.
The 4Q would prove to be a heartbreaker. With just under 5 minutes to go, the Rollers would punch it in from 1yd out, their 2pt play was no good. 14-12 Juniata.
Unable to pick up a 1st down, Juniata would punt it away with just over 2 minutes to go. The Rollers took it down to the Juniata 40. As time expired, Stephens again hit Hernandez for a 40yd score with zero seconds on the clock. Heartbreaking loss. 18-14
Juniata finished with 183yds total. 121yds passing. Only 62yds rushing.
C. Rowles lead the team in tackles with 10, Q. Houtz, J. Shepps and C. Long all with 9. J. Shepps also had 1 INT.
Juniata is home next Friday 9/5 vs Line Mountain 7pm
8/22/2025
Indians open the season with a victory over Selinsgrove
By: Keith H. Boreman
After a scoreless 1st quarter, Juniata came out swinging. At the 10:10 mark, Jasper Shepps started the scoring with a 2yd TD run. The PAT was wide right. Juniata up 6-0.
On the next Seals possession, Shepps picked off an Amato pass, setting up a 27yd TD run by Isaac Ramirez. The 2pt try was no good. Juniata 12-0.
The Seals answered that with a 10 play drive, resulting in a Brett Rice TD, their PAT was good. Juniata 12-7
With just over 2 minutes before halftime, Juniata offense marched back down the field, and with only :09 until the half, Isaac Ramirez picks up his 2nd TD run, this from 3yds out. The 2pt play was no good. Juniata 18-7.
Not much offense in the second half, but the Juniata defense would give nothing but headache to the Seals offense, shutting them out the rest of the game.
Juniata finished with 167yds of rushing, 67yds passing. The defense would have 4 TFL, 1 sack, 1 INT, 3 PD, 3 QB Hurries.
Jadon Nealman lead the team in tackles with 10. Isaac Ramirez had 6 tackles, 2 TFL and a sack
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