By Jarrod Prugar

For the Mirror

LEWISTOWN — Powered by Bron Mosley’s four-touchdown night time, the Altoona Mountain Lions took down Mifflin County, 26-8, at Mitchell Field Friday night time within the District 6 Class 6A semifinals.

It was not an excellent begin for coach Vince Nedimyer Jr.’s Mountain Lions as Aiden Diehl fumbled the opening kickoff.

“On the road, that’s not the way you want to start the game,” Nedimyer stated. “Our biggest thing was with it being so early in the game to just stay with it. … (Diehl) did a phenomenal job catching punts, and he didn’t lose focus.”

Just three performs later, Altoona received the ball again after an MJ Harrington strip of Mifflin County’s Jaylen Bowersox.

From there on, it was all Mosley and Altoona because the Mountain Lions punted solely as soon as within the first half en path to an 18-0 lead coming into the half.

Mosley rushed for 95 yards within the first half and three touchdowns as he eclipsed the 20 landing plateau on the season for Altoona.

“Bron’s got great vision, good feet, and it’s paying off for him,” Nedimyer stated. “I’m proud of his efforts. He’s going to give all the credit to those guys up front, but he’s got a nose for the end zone as well, so I’m happy for him.”

It was eighth time Mosley has rushed for 100-plus yards this season and the second time in opposition to Mifflin County.

While Mosley and the offense received the job finished and made it look straightforward at occasions, the protection did greater than its justifiable share, forcing three Huskies turnovers and holding them underneath 150 yards.

Despite a late landing, the end result was by no means a lot unsure for Altoona, which strikes on to face State College within the 6A ultimate subsequent Friday at Hollidaysburg.

Play of the sport: Harrington stripped the ball from Bowersox on the Huskies’ third play from scrimmage to set the desk for the Lions’ first landing.

Player of the sport: Mosley rushed for 126 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Unsung heroes: Harrington and Logan Wuckovich. Harrington stripped Bowersox within the first quarter whereas additionally intercepting Mifflin County’s Landen Eichorn later within the first half. Wuckovich recovered a fumble by Eichorn within the second half to assist seal the sport.

Most very important statistic: In two video games in opposition to Mifflin County this season, Mosley scored six first-half touchdowns.

Nedimyer: “This win was huge. Winning this game and getting to the district final are goals we set at the beginning of the season. We’re fortunate enough to have that opportunity, and we’re going to enjoy this one for now. And then, get ready for State College on Sunday and Monday and see what happens next Friday night.”

Mifflin County coach Shane Breon: “We’ve created a culture here now, where we expect to win every week. I think in two years, we’ve accomplished a lot and these kids had a winning season — 11-9 in the regular season.”

Mosley: “We came in here and did exactly what we thought we could do. We created a great surge on the line. I was able to take the opportunities I had based off of what my teammates gave me. It was a great win, and our boys up front did a great job.”

Notable: The Mountain Lions fumbled twice.

Records: Altoona (5-6); Mifflin County (5-6)

Next week: Altoona vs. State College within the District 6 6A ultimate on Friday at Hollidaysburg’s Tiger Stadium.

SCORE BY QUARTERS

Altoona 7 12 0 7 — 26

Mifflin County 0 0 0 8 — 8

First Quarter

A–Mosley 1 run (Harrington kick), 5:11

Second Quarter

A–Mosley 7 run (kick failed), 11:05

A–Mosley 4 run (run failed), :33

Fourth Quarter

A–Mosley 5 run (Chatham kick), 9:44

MC–Kearns 7 go from Eichorn (Reed go from Eichorn), 7:30

TEAM STATISTICS A MC

Total yards 263 149

Rushes-yards 45-220 18-59

Yards passing 43 90

Passing (comp.-att.-int.) 1-3-0 16-30-1

Fumbles-lost 2-2 2-2

Penalties-yards 5-60 11-70

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING–Altoona, Mosley 26-127, Treece 4-54, Davis 7-30, Freiwald 1-2, Emeigh-Ballos 5-2, Jones 2-5, LaRocco 2-2. Mifflin County, Eichorn 5-41, Heygh 1-0, Schaeffer 12-18.

PASSING–Altoona, Freiwald 1-3-0-43, Mifflin County, Eichhorn 16-30-1-90.

RECEIVING–Altoona, Corso 1-43. Mifflin County, Kearns 6-19, Reed 1-15, Heygh 4-32, Bowersox 3-24, Schaeffer 2-9.