Columbia-Donegal
For the last two years when Columbia and Donegal played their annual high school football game, it was the league opener in the L-L League.
For many years prior to that, the two longtime rivals that are separated by Chickies Hill, played the final game of the regular season.
Usually attached to that final game of the regular season was a championship or playoff berth.
Remember the final game of the 1999 season when the Indians beat Columbia 3-0? The section ended in a three-way tie as the result of that game.
And during the many years of the rivalry, there have been a number of great games, outstanding players and memorable moments.
This year, there is no section title at stake, or, a District Three playoff berth. Donegal won’t be going to the playoffs for the second straight year. Columbia on the other hand is going to the District Three Class A playoffs.
Both teams have struggled this year.
The Tide and Indians come into the game with identical 2-7 overall records and 1-5 section marks.
There are also a lot of similarities.
• Both teams beat Pequea Valley.
• Both teams played Eastern. Columbia lost its season opener to the Golden Knights, while the Indians beat the Knights a week later.
• Both teams played Daniel Boone. Columbia shocked Daniel Boone in overtime, while the Indians were blanked in the opener by the Blazers.
• Both teams like to run the football. Columbia’s Dakota Lightfoot has rushed for 1,386 yards and scored 13 times this season. Donegal’s Kyle Witmer has rushed for 1,224 yards and scored 10 times.
• Both teams are improved on defense, but have weak areas. Donegal’s is against the pass, while the Tide has trouble stopping the run.
NOTES: Kickoff is 7:30 p.m., which is a half later later than Columbia has started its games all season.
Last year, four teams from Section 3 made the playoffs. This year, going into the final week of the regular season, the Tide, Lancaster Catholic, Elco and Northern Lebanon are guaranteed spots, while L-S, who had a magical run through the playoffs last year needs some help to get in.
Daniel Boone, who faced both teams, is ranked in the top 10 in Class AAA.
In all, 15 L-L League teams could qualify for the playoffs, which begin next week.
For many years prior to that, the two longtime rivals that are separated by Chickies Hill, played the final game of the regular season.
Usually attached to that final game of the regular season was a championship or playoff berth.
Remember the final game of the 1999 season when the Indians beat Columbia 3-0? The section ended in a three-way tie as the result of that game.
And during the many years of the rivalry, there have been a number of great games, outstanding players and memorable moments.
This year, there is no section title at stake, or, a District Three playoff berth. Donegal won’t be going to the playoffs for the second straight year. Columbia on the other hand is going to the District Three Class A playoffs.
Both teams have struggled this year.
The Tide and Indians come into the game with identical 2-7 overall records and 1-5 section marks.
There are also a lot of similarities.
• Both teams beat Pequea Valley.
• Both teams played Eastern. Columbia lost its season opener to the Golden Knights, while the Indians beat the Knights a week later.
• Both teams played Daniel Boone. Columbia shocked Daniel Boone in overtime, while the Indians were blanked in the opener by the Blazers.
• Both teams like to run the football. Columbia’s Dakota Lightfoot has rushed for 1,386 yards and scored 13 times this season. Donegal’s Kyle Witmer has rushed for 1,224 yards and scored 10 times.
• Both teams are improved on defense, but have weak areas. Donegal’s is against the pass, while the Tide has trouble stopping the run.
NOTES: Kickoff is 7:30 p.m., which is a half later later than Columbia has started its games all season.
Last year, four teams from Section 3 made the playoffs. This year, going into the final week of the regular season, the Tide, Lancaster Catholic, Elco and Northern Lebanon are guaranteed spots, while L-S, who had a magical run through the playoffs last year needs some help to get in.
Daniel Boone, who faced both teams, is ranked in the top 10 in Class AAA.
In all, 15 L-L League teams could qualify for the playoffs, which begin next week.
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