2015 Juniata Football News

Season
Four Juniata Football Players Inducted Into NFF National Honor Society
Four Juniata Football Players Inducted Into NFF National Honor Society

IRVING, TX- Four members of the Juniata football team earned membership to the National Football Foundation (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society. The organization recognizes football student-athletes from every division who have maintained a 3.2 cumulative GPA while being a starter in their last year of eligibility.

Marin Selected to Two Senior Bowl Games
Marin Selected to Two Senior Bowl Games

HUNTINGDON, Pa.- Senior offensive lineman Frank Marin (Whitestone, N.Y./Holy Cross) will have the opportunity to extend his season by two games. Marin has been selected to participate in two upcoming Senior Bowl games this month.

Three Eagles Receive Honorable Mention From USA College Football
Three Eagles Receive Honorable Mention From USA College Football

HUNTINGDON, Pa.- Three Juniata football players were recognized by USA College Football on Wednesday. Senior running back Deonte Alston (Bel-Air, Md./Patterson Mill), junior linebacker Anton Morrow (Boiling Springs, Pa./Boling Springs), and senior cornerback Demetrius Floyd (Coraopolis, Pa./West Allegheny) all received Honorable Mentions.

Centennial Conference Announces Fall Academic Honor Roll
Centennial Conference Announces Fall Academic Honor Roll

LANCASTER, Pa.- The Centennial Conference on Wednesday released its Academic Honor Roll for the fall semester. Eight members of the Juniata football team were named.

Breault and Marin Named to Centennial Conference Second Team
Breault and Marin Named to Centennial Conference Second Team

LANCASTER, Pa. – The Centennial Conference announced its All-Conference teams on Tuesday. Junior wide receiver Kirby Breault (Elizabethtown, Pa./Elizabethtown) and senior offensive lineman Frank Marin (Whitestone, N.Y./Holy Cross) were both named to the Second Team. In addition, senior cornerback Demetrius Floyd (Coraopolis, Pa./West Allegheny) was the Eagle representative for the All-Sportsmanship team.

Deonte Alston ran for a season-best 133 yards and scored a 37-yard touchdown in his final game as an Eagle.
Susquehanna Claims Goalpost with 24-17 Win over Juniata in Season Finale

HUNTINGDON, Pa. Juniata and Susquehanna battled once again in the annual Goalpost Game at a cold and windy Knox Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Crusaders scored late in third quarter to break a 17-17 tie and held on for a 24-17 victory and takes the Goalpost for the first time in three years.

The Eagles hoist the Goalpost Trophy after defeating Susquehanna 17-10 in 2013
Goalpost Game Wraps Up 2015 Season for Eagles

HUNTINGDON, Pa.- The 55th annual Goalpost Game between Susquehanna and Juniata football will be this Saturday at Knox Stadium. Kickoff will be at 1 p.m. It will also be Senior Day and the Eagles will honor their 15 graduating seniors prior to the game.

Mitch Shober had six tackles, a forced fumble, and a pass breakup for the Eagles.
Football Falls at Moravian

BETHLEHEM, Pa.- Host Moravian held a 35-7 lead at the half as it cruised to a 42-10 win over Juniata on Saturday afternoon at Rocco Calvo Field. The win, which is the Hounds’ sixth in a row, improves their record to 8-1 overall and 7-1 in the Centennial Conference. Juniata drops to 3-6 overall and 2-6 in the Centennial.

Football Looks To Keep Winning Streak Going At Moravian
Football Looks To Keep Winning Streak Going At Moravian

HUNTINGDON, Pa.- The Juniata football travels to Bethlehem this weekend to face second-place Moravian. Kickoff from Rocco Calvo Field will be at 12:00 p.m.

Four Eagles Receive Honorable Mentions from USA College Football
Four Eagles Receive Honorable Mentions from USA College Football

HUNTINGDON, Pa.- For the second straight week, a quartet of Juniata football players have been recognized by USA College Football. Running backs Deonte Alston (Bel Air, Md./Patterson Mill) and Matt Lehr (Dover Pa./York Catholic) linebacker Jonah Plymire (York, Pa./Central York) and long snapper Anthony Popolo (Ramsey N.J./Ramsey) all received Honorable Mentions.

Four Juniata Players Receive Honorable Mentions from USA College Football
Four Juniata Players Receive Honorable Mentions from USA College Football

HUNTINGDON, Pa.- On Wednesday, USA College Football announced its weekly honors. Quarterback Hank Coyne (Royersford, Pa./Spring-Ford HS), receivers Aaron O’Brien (York, Pa./York Catholic) and Kirby Breault (Elizabethtown, Pa./Elizabethtown), and linebacker Jonah Plymire (York, Pa/Central York) all received Honorable Mentions for their performances on Saturday against Muhlenberg.

Eagles Welcome Muhlenberg to Knox for Pink Game
Eagles Welcome Muhlenberg to Knox for Pink Game

HUNTINGDON, Pa.- The Juniata football team looks to start a winning streak as it hosts Muhlenberg on Saturday in a key Centennial Conference matchup. It is also the team’s annual Pink Game. Kickoff from Goodman Field at Knox Stadium will be at 12 p.m.

Juniata Football to Host Pink Game on Saturday
Juniata Football to Host Pink Game on Saturday

HUNTINGDON, PA- This Saturday, the Juniata football team will host its Pink Game against Muhlenberg. Raffle tickets will be sold with a chance to win a variety of prizes.

O’Brien Selected as Hero Sports Stud of the Week
O’Brien Selected as Hero Sports Stud of the Week

HUNTINGDON, Pa.- Junior wide receiver Aaron O’Brien (York, Pa./York Catholic) was rewarded for a strong performance this past Saturday by being selected by Herosports.com as one of its Studs of the Week. This is the first weekly recognition of his career.

Aaron O'Brien caught a season-high seven passes for 129 yards and two touchdowns against Ursinus.
Football Holds off Ursinus, 21-17

COLLEGEVILLE, Pa.- Nick Bonavita’s (Sheffield, Pa./Sheffield Area HS) interception with 20 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter stopped an Ursinus threat and secured a 21-17 win for Juniata on Saturday afternoon at Patterson Field. The win, which ends a four-game winless streak for the Eagles, puts their record at 2-4 overall and 1-4 in the Centennial Conference. The Bears also are 2-4 and 1-4 in the conference.

Hank Coyne is third in the Centennial Conference in overall passing yards and passing yards per game
Football Returns From Bye to Face Bears

HUNTINGDON, Pa.- Coming off its bye week, the Juniata football team returns to the gridiron this coming Saturday. The Eagles travel to Collegeville to take on Ursinus. Kickoff from Peterson Field will be at 12 p.m.