The Central Dauphin (Harrisburg, PA) varsity football team will host Cedar Cliff (Camp Hill, PA) in a conference matchup tonight at 7:00 PM.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Pennsylvania High School Football
Who: Central Dauphin vs Cedar Cliff
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
Central Dauphin vs. Cedar Cliff: Early-Season Showdown Set for Friday Night
The Central Dauphin (Harrisburg, PA) varsity football team will host a key conference matchup against Cedar Cliff (Camp Hill, PA) on Friday night at 7 p.m., as both squads look to bounce back from opening-week defeats.
Season Kickoff Struggles
Cedar Cliff enters the contest with a 0-1 record after a narrow 17-14 loss in their season opener. Despite the setback, the Hurricanes have shown balance on offense, averaging 195 passing yards and 100 rushing yards per game, generating a total of 295 yards on average. Standout players include quarterback Jalen Hinton, who has accounted for 195 passing yards and 209 total yards, and receiver Blake Secrest, who leads the team with 99 receiving yards.
Central Dauphin, meanwhile, is also seeking its first win after a 23-9 loss to open the season. The Rams have struggled offensively, averaging 67 passing yards and 182 rushing yards per game. Quarterback and leading rusher Mark Lebo has shouldered much of the offensive load, producing 87 rushing yards, 67 passing yards, and 154 total yards in the season opener. Defensively, Isaac Hodgson has paced the team with 11 tackles and six points scored.
Statistical Matchup
While Cedar Cliff leads in passing and receiving yards, Central Dauphin has been more productive on the ground. Defensively, the Rams have recorded 94 tackles per game compared to Cedar Cliff’s 60, and both teams have tallied two sacks per game. The scoring average through the first game is close, with Cedar Cliff putting up 14 points versus Central Dauphin’s 9.
Looking Ahead
This early-season clash sets the tone for conference play. Cedar Cliff’s balanced attack will be tested against Central Dauphin’s stout defensive front, while the Rams will rely on Lebo’s versatility to spark their offense.
Both teams also share common opponents this season, including Central Dauphin East, Bishop McDevitt, Harrisburg, Chambersburg, State College, Carlisle, Altoona, and Cumberland Valley. This adds an interesting layer to the matchup, as performances against mutual opponents could indicate early-season pecking order in the league.
Friday’s game promises to be a hard-fought contest as both teams strive to shake off early-season losses and establish momentum in a competitive Pennsylvania high school football landscape. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Central Dauphin Middle School.
