WHERE: 7 p.m. Friday, Mifflin County H.S.
RECORDS: CD East 2-5, 1-3 Commonwealth; Mifflin County 3-4, 1-3.
THE PANTHERS: It will be interesting to see how skipper George Chaump advances without QB Jahad Neibauer (knee). While hard-nosed RB Chase Edmonds (24) and Brandon Ross (9) shared time under center in week 7, weighing the overall benefits might prove difficult. That said, LB Ricky Bettinger (44), DT Mike Caraballo (55) and the Panthers D can lend a hand.
THE HUSKIES: As much as the Commonwealth rookies need strong performances by FB Kyle Kahley (35) and RB Heath Hidlay (8), only a titanic defensive push is going to square the Huskies. It’s no secret the Panthers will offer a heavy dose on the ground, so keep an eye on S Curtis Jerzerick (11) and LB Dylan Kauffman (31). The tandem has combined for nearly 100 stops.
EPLER SAYS: The Huskies might be getting more comfortable with the overall speed of the Mid-Penn, making CD East (-6) task a bit harder than expected.