WHERE: 1 p.m. Saturday, Severance Field
RECORDS: Chambersburg 4-3, 1-3 Commonwealth; Harrisburg 5-2, 3-1.
THE TROJANS: We know this team can score. RB Jamal Pickett (20) has 17 touchdowns and is averaging 8.7 yards a carry. Quarterback Ryan Martin (7) has thrown nine touchdown passes the last five games. This is a defense they haven’t experienced, though. This match-up is all about coach Mark Saunders’ club scoring enough points to keep pace. Tackling in the open field by the defense will set the stage on the other side of the ball.
THE COUGARS: Coming off one of the more physical games you’ll see against Central Dauphin, time to find out how Harrisburg has left in the tank for a hungry and potentially dangerous opponent. QB Kyle Cook (12) was so good last week it was scary. Is the short passing game a meal ticket? RB-LB Robert Martin (2) is getting better each week. Defense essentially gave up one touchdown via a legitimate drive. Never forget how good the secondary is in this match-up.
SHAY SAYS: This Harrisburg (-15) has absorbed two killer losses and still keeps firing. Love that mentality and how funadmentally sound this team plays position-wise.