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Mike Finney of the Wilmington News Journal writes that third-ranked Wesley made a statement in its 53-14 victory over Muhlenberg.

Jeff Schuler of the Morning Call writes that Wesley eliminated the Centennial champion for the fifth straight season, defeating Muhlenberg, 53-14.

Andy Mease of the Lebanon Daily News writes that sometimes, a great play could lead to a nightmare, as Johns Hopkins routed Lebanon Valley, 44-14.

Dave Rosengrant of The Times-Leader writes that Moravian turned the tables on Wilkes in the turnover category as the Greyhounds defeated the Colonels, 26-14.

Michael Cignoli of the Times-Tribune notes that turnovers made the difference in Moravian's victory at Wilkes.

Matt Shetlet of the Observer-Reporter says that Washington & Jefferson's 54-41 victory over Franklin & Marshall was a treat for fans of offensive football.

Roundups: Philadelphia Inquirer, Annapolis Capital, The Express-Times, Lancaster Sunday News,

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Moravian's Joe Tegan (top) tries to break the tackle of Muhlenberg's Shane O'Connor. (ROB KANDEL, THE MORNING CALL)

Jeff Schuler of the Morning Call writes that the 2010 Centennial season will show tri-champions, but the best team at the end of the season is not one of them.

Tom Hinkel of the Express-Times writes that Moravian's biggest hero in its 14-13 win over Muhlenberg was not one of the usual suspects.

Jim Wagner for the Pottstown Mercury writes that Ursinus made 2010 a memorable season with a 41-21 victory against Dickinson.

Josh Land of the Carroll County Times writes that this was not the way McDaniel wanted to end its season - a 34-10 loss at Johns Hopkins. Notebook

Travis Johnson of the Evening Sun notes that Gettysburg's Charles Curcio and his fellow seniors delivered a message to their teammates and to Franklin & Marshall in a 57-35 triumph.

Phil Soto-Ortiz of the Patriot-News that Gettysburg missed starting QB Kyle Whitmoyer not a whit in a 57-35 win against F&M.

Dave Byrne of the Sunday News pens that the last group to have as unpleasant a trip to Gettysburg as F&M was the Army of Northern Virginia, as the Diplomats dropped their season finale.

Jeff Gill of the Altoona Mirror writes that there were no wins for the seven seniors on Juniata's football team to celebrate this season, after a season-ending loss to Washington and Lee.

STAFF REPORTS
Pottstown Mercury, Philadelphia Inquirer, Baltimore Sun, The Sentinel.

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Tim Shoemaker of the Allentown Morning Call writes that punter Kevin Ryan made up for a miscue in a big way, leading to the Mules' 27-20 win over Ursinus.

Dave Byrne of the Lancaster Sunday News writes that Franklin & Marshall's hopes of getting a share of the Conference title were cruelly dashed by Johns Hopkins.

Josh Land of the Carroll County Times writes that all the frustration of the last three weeks and McDaniel's midseason collapse became a distant memory with one catch on Saturday. Notebook

Travis Johnson of The Evening Sun notes that what started as a bad week for Gettysburg got worse on Saturday in a triple-overtime loss at McDaniel.

Staff Reports: The Sentinel, The Patriot-News, Baltimore Sun, Philadelphia Inquirer, Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, Daily Item

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Tom Hinkel of The Express-Times writes that the incredible resurgence of the Moravian football team continued with its 24-17 upset of nationally-ranked Ursinus.

Dave Byrne of the Lancaster Sunday News writes that despite all the things that went wrong, Franklin & Marshall found a way to defeat McDaniel, 31-28.

Josh Land of the Carroll County Times writes about an emotional day in McDaniel's last-second 31-28 defeat at Franklin & Marshall. Notebook

Travis Johnson of the Hanover Evening Sun writes about a comeback for the ages in Gettysburg's 61-50 shootout win against Susquehanna on Parents Day.

Ron Rogers of The Sentinel writes that mistakes cost Dickinson in its 26-13 loss to Muhlenberg.

Roundup: Baltimore Sun, Philadelphia Inquirer, Harrisburg Patriot-News, Wilkes-Barre Times Leader

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Barry Sankey of the Pottstown Mercury writes that Ursinus football has become something to see after the Bears' 43-18 Homecoming victory over McDaniel.

Josh Land of the Carroll County Times notes that the Green Terror's chances against Ursinus can crashing down in a matter of minutes. Notebook

Todd Hummel of the Daily Item writes that Susquehanna may have found its quarterback in the Crusaders' 49-24 Homecoming loss to Johns Hopkins.

Kurt Bopp of The Sentinel writes that it was a tale of two halves in Dickinson's 28-24 home loss to Gettysburg.

Roundups: Allentown Morning Call, Philadelphia Inquirer, Annapolis Capital, Gettysburg Times, Lancaster Sunday News.

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Dennis Weller of the Pottstown Mercury writes that there cannot be too many disbelievers anymore after Ursinus' 26-17 win over defending Conference champ Johns Hopkins.

Josh Land of the Carroll County Times writes that nothing went right for McDaniel in its 29-0 home loss to Muhlenberg. Terror Notebook

Bob Blubaugh of the Carroll County Times writes that Saturday was a referendum on McDaniel football and a chance for the Green Terror to insert itself in the Conference race.

Tim Shoemaker of the Allentown Morning Call notes that although Matt Johnson played well, it was Joe Tegan that made the biggest play of all in Moravian's 24-17 upset of Franklin & Marshall.

Tom Hinkel of the Express-Times writes that the stage was set for a collapse for Moravian but the Greyhounds would have none of it in their 24-17 victory vs. the Diplomats.

Todd Hummel of the Danville Daily Item writes that words are hard to come by to describe the feelings in the Susquehanna locker room after the Crusaders fell to Dickinson, 28-24.

Jeff Gill of the Altoona Mirror writes that Juniata's return home after six weeks away was not what the Eagles hoped for in a 56-21 loss to Gettysburg.

Roundups: Philadelphia Inquirer, Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Baltimore Sun, Lancaster Sunday News, Annapolis Capital

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Josh Land of the Carroll County Times writes that one could call McDaniel's first game after a bye, "special," after the Terror's 35-0 win over Susquehanna. Notebook

Tom Sixeas of the Hanover Evening Sun writes that defense was the difference in Gettysburg's 33-21 win over Moravian.

Roundups: Philadelphia Inquirer, Baltimore Sun, Annapolis Capital, Harrisburg Patriot-News, Daily Item.

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William Bowman of the Daily Item notes that Susquehanna's quick start fizzled out in a 41-20 home loss to Franklin & Marshall.

Phil Soto-Ortiz of the Patriot-News writes that turnovers can be hard to overcome and the Crusaders found that out the hard way against the Diplomats.

Tom Hinkel of the Express-Times says that Matt Johnson made the most of his first start at quarterback since high school in Moravian's 24-16 win at Dickinson.

Kurt Bopp of the Sentinel writes that midway through the third quarter, Dickinson seemed to have everything going its way. But Moravian struck back and came away with a 24-16 victory.

Travis Johnson of the Hanover Evening Sun notes that Gettysburg head coach Barry Streeter was at a loss for words after the Bullets' 49-39 Homecoming loss to Ursinus.

Roundups: Allentown Morning Call, Philadelphia Inquirer, Baltimore Sun, Harrisburg Patriot-News, Lancaster Sunday News.

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photo by Vinny Tennis, Lancaster Sunday News

It's the final Sunday Morning QB for September and after four weeks of the Centennial football schedule, there are three unbeatens remaining in Conference play.

Josh Land of the Carroll County Times writes that faced with adversity, the McDaniel defense did not come up with the optimal response in the loss to Dickinson. He also contributes a notebook.

Dennis Weller of the Pottstown Mercury pens that the old adage that the best defense is a good offense held true in Ursinus' 24-7 win vs. Susquehanna.

Dave Byrne of the Lancaster Sunday News writes about John Harrison's record-setting day in F&M's 55-13 win against Juniata.

Staff Reports
Allentown Morning Call, Baltimore Sun, Philadelphia Inquirer, Carlisle Sentinel, Daily Item, Annapolis Capital, Harrisburg Patriot-News.

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Dennis Weller of the Pottstown Mercury writes that the Ursinus defense and special teams made the job easy for the Bear offense in a 41-0 win over Juniata.

Rich Dubroff of the Carroll County Times notes that while the McDaniel defense was impressive again, the offense wasn't shoddy either in a 24-14 win at Catholic.

Tom Ash of the Carlisle Sentinel writes that for the first time since 2003, the Conestoga Wagon Trophy will reside in Lancaster as Franklin & Marshall defeated Dickinson, 35-26.

The Daily Item writes that Susquehanna has learned that while the defense should keep it in every game, the offense still lacks consistency after a 21-14 home loss to Muhlenberg.

Tom Sixeas of the Hanover Evening Sun writes that a pair of blocked punts led to great field position and powered Johns Hopkins past Gettysburg, 29-21.

James Phillips of the Harrisburg Patriot-News notes that Moravian ran into "Dutchmen football" in a 21-6 loss at Lebanon Valley. Pat Huggins of the Lebanon Daily News writes that LVC finally got back on its feet after two straight losses.

Staff Reports
Allentown Morning Call, Philadelphia Inquirer, Wilkes-Barre Times-Leader, Baltimore Sun.

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Dennis Weller of the Pottstown Mercury writes that Ursinus' lone touchdown against Franklin & Marshall was a long time in coming, but proved to be all that was necessary.

Doug Kraft of the Lancaster Newspapers noted that big plays and scoring were at a premium and that converting opportunity into points would be the difference in the Ursinus-F&M game.

Josh Land of the Carroll County Times writes that McDaniel's defensive performance in the first two weeks reminds many of the good old days on The Hill. Land also adds a sidebar notebook.

William Bowman of the Daily Item notes that Susquehanna looked like the 2009 Liberty League champions, rather than the team that fell to Moravian last week, in a 45-3 win over Juniata.

Dave Lawrence of the Richmond Times-Dispatch writes that Johns Hopkins, a top-20 team, found a black hole of despair as Randolph-Macon downed the Jays, 41-37.

Gregory McNall of the Finger Lakes Times notes that Hobart made an impressive 2010 debut as refurbished Boswell Field with a 38-7 win over Dickinson.

Regional review
Philadelphia Inquirer; Harrisburg Patriot-News

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Franklin & Marshall DB Ty Savastio breaks up a pass in this photo by Justin Graybill, Lancaster Sunday News

Tom DeMartini of the Allentown Morning Call writes that Moravian CB Travis King suspected a big play was coming his way in the fourth quarter. He was right and his pick helped seal the 'Hounds 12-6 win over Susquehanna.

Tom Hinkel of the Express-Times writes that 2010 is a new beginning for Moravian and the Greyhounds are not a pushover anymore.

Josh Land of the Carroll County Times writes that McDaniel will take what it got from its 3-0 victory at Juniata - its first 3-0 triumph since 1942. Notebook.

Pat Huggins of the Lebanon Daily News writes that Gettysburg spoiled the most-anticipated season opener in recent memory for Lebanon Valley, downing the Dutchmen, 42-28. Dan Sernoffsky writes about LVC's costly mistakes and how the Bullets took advantage.

David Bohr of the Patriot-News writes about Gettysburg's season-opening 42-28 win at Lebanon Valley.

Dave Byrne of the Lancaster Sunday News writes that Franklin & Marshall brought down the house on Washington & Lee in its 35-7 victory.

Jimmy Johnson of the Reading Eagle notes that Ursinus did just enough on offense and the defense held strong in the Bears' 21-13 win at Albright.

Tom Pfaff of the Doylestown Intelligencer talks about Delaware Valley's 27-7 win at Muhlenberg.

Regional roundups from the Philadelphia Inquirer and Baltimore Sun.

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photo by Gary Emeigh, Wilmington News Journal

Mike Finney, writing for the Baltimore Sun, notes that Johns Hopkins battled the weather and its own mistakes and lost on both fronts Saturday afternoon.

Finney, writing for the Wilmington News Journal, says that Wesley abandoned its usual high-octane offense and turned a couple of Hopkins' miscues on special teams into touchdowns as the Wolverines recorded a 12-0 shutout to capture their third South Region championship over the past five seasons.

A busy man on Saturday, Finney notes that mistakes made the big difference in a game played in a downpour of sleet throughout the second half. Finney also provides a post-game notebook.

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Dave Byrne of the Lancaster Sunday News writes about Franklin & Marshall's thrilling 19-point fourth-quarter rally to topple Wilkes, 29-24.

The Baltimore Sun has a staff report on Johns Hopkins' 23-7 win at Hampden-Sydney, while the Times Leader also files a staff report on Franklin & Marshall's 29-24 win over Wilkes.

The Philadelphia Inquirer has an area roundup that includes Ursinus' ECAC loss to Kean.

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photo by Justin Graybill, Lancaster Newspapers

Josh Land of the Carroll County Times writes that despite inspired play, McDaniel's missteps proved too much to overcome in a 38-14 loss to Johns Hopkins. He also adds a post-game notebook.

Dave Byrne of the Lancaster Sunday News notes that records toppled like sand castles swarmed by the incoming tide in Franklin & Marshall's 33-23 win over Gettysburg.

Jamie Raub of the Morning Call notes that Muhlenberg ended a dreary year on a high note with a 7-0 shutout of rival Moravian.

Andy Loigu of the Express-Times writes that Muhlenberg did the "Curley Shuffle" on Moravian in its 7-0 victory.

Mark Singelais of the Albany Times Union writes that Union head coach John Audino helped Susquehanna join the Liberty League three years ago. Now, the Crusaders are leaving the LL for the Centennial as champions following a 28-17 win over the Dutchmen.

A state roundup is provided by the Baltimore Sun. The Harrisburg Patriot-News provides an area roundup, as does the Philadelphia Inquirer. Staff reports are provided by the Carlisle Sentinel.

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photo by Dave Munch, Carroll County Times

Todd Karpovich of the Baltimore Sun writes that Johns Hopkins dominated every facet of the game in its 51-13 victory over Franklin & Marshall.

Dave Byrne of the Lancaster Sunday News notes that Johns Hopkins found the best way to stop Franklin & Marshall's prolific offense in the Jays' win in Baltimore.

Josh Land of the Carroll County Times writes that McDaniel freshman Nick DeLuca made his dream come true in the Green Terror's 22-20 win at Gettysburg. Land also adds a post-game notebook.

Travis Johnson of the Hanover Evening Sun writes that it was a McDaniel freshman that spoiled Gettysburg's Senior Day in the Terror's nail-biting win at the Battlefield.

Diana Fishlock of the Harrisburg Patriot-News writes that Dickinson QB Ian Mitchell uses his arm and legs to help families of kids with terminal illnesses.

Area roundups, courtesy of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Baltimore Sun.

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Here's a quick review of Saturday's games through the eyes, words and lens of our local and regional newspaper correspondents.

Jamie A. Raub of The Morning Call writes that "if only" could have been the quote of the day in Muhlenberg's 17-16 loss to Dickinson.

Josh Land of the Carroll County Times notes that mistakes and more mistakes doomed McDaniel in its 41-20 loss to Franklin & Marshall. He also adds a post-game notebook.

Jeff Gill of the Altoona Mirror writes that on Senior Day, there was not a lot to celebrate in Juniata's loss to Johns Hopkins.

Darryl Grumling of the Pottstown Mercury writes that breakdowns on special teams and in other areas led to Ursinus' 20-19 home loss to Moravian.

Staff reports are provided by the Lancaster Sunday News, Allentown Morning Call and Carlisle Sentinel.

The Baltimore Sun and Philadelphia Inquirer provides area roundups, while the Harrisburg Patriot-News provides a Dickinson-Muhlenberg wrap.

Denise Sanchez of the Allentown Morning Call has a photo gallery of the Dickinson-Muhlenberg game.

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Dave Byrne of the Lancaster Sunday News writes that Franklin & Marshall has secured its first winning season since 2004 with its 20-7 win over Muhlenberg.

Tom Hinkel of The Express-Times writes that the offensive woes for Moravian are reaching epic proportions after a 10-3 loss to Juniata.

Jeff Schuler of the Morning Call adds that, as too often has been the case this season, the Greyhounds found a way to turn elation into frustration, giving Juniata its first win of the year.

Josh Land of the Carroll County Times notes that the McDaniel football team did not have as much fun as the student body in the Green Terror's 48-13 loss to Ursinus. He also provides a post-game notebook.

Travis Johnson of the Hanover Evening Sun notes that Dickinson kept the Little Brown Bucket safe from the elements and from Gettysburg in the Devils' 38-28 victory.

Staff reports are provided by the Carlisle Sentinel, the Harrisburg Patriot-News, Pottstown Mercury, Gettysburg Times and Altoona Mirror.

Area roundups are provided by the Philadelphia Inquirer and Baltimore Sun.

Vinny Tennis of the Lancaster Sunday News took these photos from the F&M-Muhlenberg contest.

Douglas Kilpatrick of the Morning Call has photos from the Juniata-Moravian game.

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Dave Byrne of the Lancaster Sunday News writes about the comforts of "home cooking" on a miserable fall day for a pair of Manheim Township HS grads as Franklin & Marshall defeated Moravian, 29-13.

Josh Land of the Carroll County Times notes that McDaniel lineman Sam Cox was livin' the dream on the play that secured the Terror's 16-9 win at Muhlenberg. He also adds a post-game notebook.

John Toscano of the Harrisburg Patriot-News provides a wrap of action around the Conference.

The Allentown Morning Call and The Express-Times provides staff reports of the losses by Muhlenberg and Moravian.

The Baltimore Sun provides the state roundup, covering McDaniel's win and Johns Hopkins' loss, while the Philadelphia Inquirer does a capsule on area games, including Ursinus' victory.

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Jeffrey Kauffman of the Carlisle Sentinel writes that field goals were not enough for Dickinson in its 23-12 loss to Johns Hopkins.

John Toscano of the Harrisburg Patriot-News notes that when it mattered, Johns Hopkins bottled up the high-powered Dickinson offense on the way to a 23-12 victory. Also, the Patriot-News provides a photo gallery from the game.

Steven Moore of the Pottstown Mercury writes that penalties and sacks hurt Ursinus in its 21-14 loss to Franklin & Marshall.

Josh Land of the Carroll County Times pens that McDaniel can't let up as it enters the second half of the Centennial season.

The following newspapers have staff reports from the local games - The Express-Times, Allentown Morning Call (Muhlenberg), Allentown Morning Call (Moravian), and Lancaster Sunday News.

The following papers provide roundups - Baltimore Sun and Philadelphia Inquirer.