MERCERSBURG — Juniata’s football team was trying to end a two-game losing streak in Week 4 at James Buchanan and it was mission accomplished as they beat the Rockets, 19-12.

The Indians (2-2) scored a touchdown early in the contest, making it 7-0.

The Rockets answered with a rushing touchdown under a minute in the second frame, but after missing the 2-point try, Juniata still led, 7-6.

The Indians would begin the second half with a rushing score of their own, but would miss the extra point, making it 13-6.

Buchanan (2-2) posted a passing touchdown about six minutes left in the third stanza, but missed their 2-point attempt, leaving the score 13-12 Juniata in front.

Juniata would add a rushing score with about five minutes left in the contest, making it 19-12 Indians. They would miss another two-pointer.

Next, Juniata plays Camp Hill in Week 5.

CROSS COUNTRY

Kratzer leads Huskies at Spiked Shoe Invite

STATE COLLEGE — The Mifflin County Cross Country Lady Huskies ran in the State College Spiked Shoe Invitational on Friday.

“Ava Kratzer led the team with a great run at a warm, mid-day race, on the toughest course the team has run this year. Ava has been running consistently throughout her first four races of the season with less than a 30 second spread between them. She is in a great place as we continue training hard and look forward to the back half of our season,” Huskies coach Neil Breneman said.

Taking second for the Huskies was Liberty Cook who smashed her previous personal record by 45 seconds. This was only Liberty’s second race and she is quickly showing the natural talent she has. “It amazes me how Liberty is able to perform like this while also starting as the varsity goalie for the Mifflin County High School soccer team,” the MC coach added. “Amilia Coffey was just eight seconds behind Liberty, coming in third for the team. I am excited to see our top three finishing within 12 seconds of each other. We have been emphasizing the value of “packing up” and running together.”

Abby Anderson and Lizzie Massie finished in the four and five spots and also finished within eight seconds of each other.

“I encouraged Lizzie to hold onto Abby and believe having them run together helped Lizzie accomplish her third PR in a row. She is beginning to believe in herself. Reagan Sheetz was the other Lady Husky who posted another PR today as she continues in her debut cross country season,” Breneman noted.

The Lady Huskies will be back in action on Tuesday in a dual meet at State College.

Scoring for the Huskies

(57) Ava Kratzer (21:22)

(58) Liberty Cook (21:26)

(61) Amilia Coffey (21:34)

(112) Abby Anderson (23:17)

(121) Lizzy Massie (23:25)

The Lady Huskies took 15th place as a team.

Smith places first for Huskies

STATE COLLEGE — Carter Smith darted to first place at the Spiked Shoe Invite for Mifflin County on Friday.

Smith ran a 15:25.0 for the Huskies. Reese Cubbison placed ninth with a time of 15:57.3.

The Huskies overall as a team finished second with 75 as a score. State College placed first with a 47.

“We had a very solid performance in a new environment today. I think the heat caught a few of them off guard, but I’m pleased with their efforts as I did not back them off in training at all. I almost always expect a slump after BVI just because the fatigue and stress builds. However, B+ days are the name of the game right now. Carter has never looked better, and I’m really excited to cut him loose at the states course next week. Reese continues to shine and that’s his second time under 16 on a harder course. Our 3 through 7 are starting to piece it together too. We face two big tests next week with State College on Tuesday, and Foundation Invitational on Saturday,” MC coach Alex Monroe stated.

FROM THURSDAY

FIELD HOCKEY

Trojans edge Huskies, 2-1

LEWISTOWN — Hershey held off Mifflin County on Thursday for a 2-1 road victory.

The Huskies had a good start to an intense game as they got the ball on the Trojans’ 25-yard line early in the first quarter. But, the Huskies were unable to score or earn a penalty corner within the first quarter. The Trojans were able to get a goal in the first quarter to take the lead.

During the second quarter, the Trojans didn’t let up and scored another goal. The Huskies continued to work hard and were finally able to execute in the circle. Adalyn Amspacker received a pass from Bailey Neff to score the Huskies first goal of the game. The Huskies continued to work together and play an intense game of field hockey in the second quarter. The Huskies earned three penalty corners and two shots on goal within the second quarter.

The Huskies worked so hard in the fourth frame, which included earning a penalty corner in the last seconds of the game to try to get a goal in, but were unable to finish. The Huskies earned three more penalty corners and four more shots on goal during this quarter.

The Huskies’ JV team also fell to the Trojans, 4-2. Regan Kenepp scored both goals for the Huskies.

GIRLS TENNIS

Falcons trip up Huskies, 5-0

LEWISTOWN — Lower Dauphin tennis beat Mifflin County Thursday, 5-0.

Avery Moran bested Maddy Clinard in singles play, 6-2, 6-2. Harper Lennox beat Ava Kelly, 6-0, 6-2. Alexis Stump topped Marcella McKee, 6-4, 6-2.

In doubles play, Savannah Ogle and Sydney More defeated Emmah Miller and Delaynie Newlen, 7-5, 6-3. Grace Aspach and Kailah Shirk beat Huskies Ellie Hartzler and Gladrielle Leonard, 6-2, 6-1.