Harrisburg traveled to the 814 to take on State College in week 10. When the final whistle blew, Harrisburg walked off the field with a 42-20 defeat, dropping their final record to 8-2 on the season, as reported by abc27.
The decisive road loss closed out an otherwise stellar campaign for the Cougars, while cementing an unblemished regular season for State College. With the 42-20 victory, State College ended the year without a loss, dealing Harrisburg their second loss of the year.
Friday Night Football Traditions and Broadcast Schedule
The matchup was featured as part of the milestone 30th season of Friday Night Football on abc27. Launched in 1997 by longtime abc27 Sports Director Gregg Mace, the weekly showcase was the first of its kind in Central PA, capturing local high school rivalries for nearly three decades.
Fans looking to catch game highlights and full-slate breakdowns can watch the broadcast at 11:15 p.m. every Friday on television, through the abc27 News+ app, or online via abc27 sports coverage. Sports Director Allie Berube and the abc27 Sports Team lead weekly analyses covering the Mid Penn Conference, the Lancaster-Lebanon League, and the YAIAA.
Regional High School Football Landscape
As the regular season draws to a close, local broadcasts continue to map out postseason positioning across Central Pennsylvania’s competitive leagues. The weekly coverage provides comprehensive looks at district contenders, tracking how top programs like Harrisburg and State College stack up heading into the playoffs.
Friday Night Football returns for its 30th season on abc27 for the 2026 football season! Started in 1997 by longtime abc27 Sports Director Gregg Mace, FNF was the first of its kind in Central PA.
‐ abc27 News (@abc27News) October 2026
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