BLOOMSBURG — Midd-West opened its football season with eyes on redemption following a down year in 2024 and the Mustangs certainly answered the bell against Central Columbia on Friday by winning, 27-7.

To kick Week 1 off, Kyle Shupp zipped to paydirt from 17 yards out, giving Midd-West (1-0) a 7-0 lead with 5:14 left in the first period. Shupp reached the endzone once more on a five-yard touchdown run, making it 14-0 Mustangs on top with 7:47 remaining in the second quarter.

Central trimmed the deficit with a 46-yard TD pass from Josiah Hosler to Elijah Geedy at the 3:58 mark in the opening half.

Later in the second stanza, the Bluejays (0-1) were driving deep in Midd-West territory, but Hosler’s pass was intercepted by Landon Hartman.

Midd-West got a one-yard touchdown scamper from quarterback Brady Janovich, delivering the Mustangs a 21-7 advantage with 8:28 left in the third period.

Hartman padded the lead with a 20-yard TD carry, handing the visitors a 27-7 advantage with 2:55 remaining on the fourth period clock. The PAT was blocked.

Midd-West flipped the script by notching their first victory of the season in Week 1. Last year, the Mustangs’ first win came in Week 10 against Holy Redeemer (27-13).

Midd-West travels to play Hamburg in Week 2.

Trojans storm back to beat Titans, 29-18

MT. UNION — In a rematch from a 2024 Week 1 showdown, Tussey Mountain football put up a fight with Mt. Union. However, the Trojans would lock down the win late for a 29-18 home W.

The Titans (0-1) got a touchdown pass with about one minute left in the opening quarter, but missed the two-point conversion, making it 6-0 Tussey.

Then, Tussey Mountain rushed for a TD with under a minute in the half, making it 12-0 as the two-point attempt was missed. Mt. Union would also score a touchdown right before halftime, making it 12-7 Tussey on top.

Mt. Union rallied to take their first lead of the home opener as Nasir Collins hit paydirt for a 46-yard rushing touchdown, making it 14-12 Trojans on top.

From there MU football would outscore Tussey, 15-6, in the final period. The Trojans would collect a rushing TD with about two minutes left in the ballgame.

Next, the Trojans (1-0) visit Berlin Brothersvalley at 7 p.m. next Friday.

GOLF

Huskies fall at Valley Green

ETTERS — Mifflin County golf went 0-6 during play at Valley Green Golf Course Friday afternoon.

The Huskies were led by Evan Breon who fired a season-low round of 80, which tied for eighth place overall.

Jude Zook shot 89, which tied for 28th overall. Chase Krepps chipped in with a season-best score of 90, which was good to finish in a tie for 30th place overall, and Caleb Bubb rounded out the scoring with a 98, which placed 42nd overall.

Mifflin County now stands at 0-13 on the season and 0-12 in the Mid-Penn Keystone division. MC boys are back in action on Tuesday at Lewistown Country Club when they host a Mid-Penn Keystone showdown.

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TENNIS

Huskies down CDE, 4-1

HARRISBURG — Mifflin County girls tennis beat Central Dauphin East on Thursday, 4-1.

In singles play, Husky Maddy Clinard topped Christa Hershman, 6-1, 6-1. Husky Ava Kelly beat Autumn Holko, 6-0, 6-1. CDE’s Alaina Wallen defeated Emmah Miller, 6-1, 6-0.

In doubles action, Huskies Delaynie Newlen and Alexis Allen downed Sabriya Chetri, 6-0, 6-1. Huskies Gladrielle Leonard and Ellie Hartzler outdueled Iffat Nashra and Adriana Pichardo, 6-0, 6-2.

In District 3 action, Clinard and Kelly beat Hershman and Holko, 8-2.

MC tennis (2-0) hosts State College at 4 p.m. on Monday. Next Thursday, the Huskies host Harrisburg.

GOLF

Ironmen corral Mustangs

DANVILLE — Danville’s golf team nudged Midd-West on Thursday for a 205-207 victory at Frosty Valley Country Club.

For Danville, Jaxson Draus shot a 46 and Brady Haas added a 47. Peyton O’Connell posted a 55, Savannah Notz 59, Colin Geise 77 and Lucas Carl 57.

For Midd-West, Westin Kuhns shot a 49. Calvin Beaver collected a 50, Riley Sankey 55, Cole Musser 64, River Knepp 59 and Brady Gunkle 53.

On Tuesday at 3:30, Midd-West heads to Indian Hills Golf and Tennis Club to battle Shamokin Area. On Sept. 3 at 3:30, Midd-West visits Shikellamy at Susquehanna Valley Country Club.