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New Season Kicks Off This Weekend at Kid Connection

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LEWISTOWN, Pa. – With a new season fast approaching, the 2024 season to kick-off in earnest for the Central Keystone Youth Football and Cheer League (CKYFL) at Kid Connection in Downtown Lewistown on Saturday, May 11. 

Parents seeking to learn more about how their child can participate in football and cheer during the 2024 season can find out more by stopping by the CKYFL booth which will be setup on the southern side of historic Monument Square. 

League officers and board members along with representatives from the league’s organizations will be on-hand and there will be plenty of fun for kids with an obstacle course on site. 

Aside from the obstacle course, parents can learn more about signing up their child to participate. 

The CKYFL is a 501c3 registered non-profit organization benefitting the youth of Central Pennsylvania across a four-county area. In addition to healthy competition, the league aims to provide an equal opportunity for kids between the ages of 5 and 13 to learn important skills in teamwork and forming friendships and bonds that can last a lifetime. 

Member organizations include:
Burnham Bulldogs
Derry-Decatur Cyclones 
Juniata Little Indians
Kish Indians
McVeytown Eagles
Terrace Tigers

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Competitive Bowl Weekend Caps Off the 2023 CKFL Season

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LEWISTOWN, Pa. – Two new champions were crowned in the midst of a competitive weekend of action as the Central Keystone Football & Cheer League (CKFL) wrapped up its regular season over the weekend of November 4, 2023. 

In the Pee Wee division, the Kish Indians wrapped up an impressive unbeaten season with a victory in the championship game on Saturday night under the lights at Mitchell Field. The Indians reigned supreme over McVeytown by a 25-6 tally. 

A first-time champion was crowned in the Midget division as Terrace avenged a pair of regular season losses by earning a 31-25 victory over Kish. During the regular season, Kish outscored Terrace by a 55-6 tally across two games, but Sunday evening belonged to the Tigers as the program lifted its first Midget title. 

Terrace’s victory rounded out a competitive weekend of action which saw one tie in the Mighty Mights division, a one-point Terrace victory in the Pee Wee division and a pair of eight point games in other bowl weekend action. 

For the first time in league history, every game from the weekend was offered to the general public via a free video live stream. Fans, parents and players that wish to rewatch the weekend’s action are welcomed to do so at the above link. 

Each division also has final results available from the weekend’s bowl action at their respective links listed above. 

The league board of directors would also like to thank every organization in the league for an outstanding season of competition and would like to also thank the fans, parents and athletes for their cooperation and support throughout the entire season – but especially on bowl weekend. 

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FREE Live Stream Available for 2023 Bowl Weekend

LEWISTOWN, Pa. – For the first time in league history, the Central Keystone Football & Cheer League (CKFL) is proud to announce that the league is offering a free live video stream of the weekend’s bowl games.

Games are available on the league’s website at the link below: 

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The CKFL is not libel for any errant content that comes through the broadcast. The audio portion of the live stream will be natural sound from Mitchell Field.  

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CKFL Announces Guidelines for Bowl Weekend Activities

LEWISTOWN, Pa. – With the 2023 Bowl Game Weekend upon us, the league board would like to remind fans of expectations for behavior and conduct ahead of the weekend’s events.

⁃ Firearms and other weapons are not permitted on the grounds of Mitchell Field.
⁃ Parents, fans and other non-game personnel are not allowed on the field at Mitchell Field until given verbal approval by league staff over the public address system.
⁃ Mitchell Field is a non-smoking facility.
⁃ Any parent, coach or fan that is deemed to be unruly will be asked to leave the premises.
⁃ Parents are reminded of the code of conduct they signed at the beginning of the season. The Parent’s Code of Conduct remains in effect and will be enforced.

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UPDATED: Bowl Game Weekend Schedule Announced; Senior Game Slated for November 12

LEWISTOWN, Pa. – With the regular season in the books, the Central Keystone Football & Cheer League (CKFL) has finalized the schedule for the 2023 Bowl Game Weekend which will see its champions crowned.

Over the weekend of November 4, the league’s teams will all participate in a bowl game event at Mitchell Field.

The event kicks off on Saturday, November 4 with the 5th and 6th place game for the Pee Wees and wraps up on Sunday evening, under the lights with the Midget Championship game.

Three champions will be crowned over the two-day event and the fan-favorite Central Keystone Special Needs game will also take place on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.

Kish took home the regular season championship with an unblemished record in all three divisions of play. The Indians will take on Juniata in a battle of the top two seeds in the Mighty Mights division, McVeytown in the Pee Wee Championship and wrap up the weekend with a showdown with Terrace in the Midgets Championship game.

The league will conclude then its 2023 season on the November 12 with its Senior Bowl at Derry Township’s Kish Park. This season’s Senior Bowl pits the combined Kish and Burnham squads against the combined Terrace and Derry-Decatur seniors. Kick-off for the Senior Bowl is set for noon.

2023 Bowl Game Weekend Schedule:

Saturday, November 4 – Pee Wee Games:
1:00 PM: Terrace vs. Derry-Decatur
3:30 PM: Burnham vs. Juniata
6:00 PM: Kish vs. McVeytown

Sunday, November 5 – Mighty Might and Midget Games:
11:00 AM: Midgets – Burnham vs. Derry-Decatur
1:30 PM: Central Keystone Special Needs Game
3:30 PM: Mighty Might Bowl Games
6:00 PM: Midget Championship – Kish vs. Terrace

CKFL football players take the field during pregame of Friday, September 15, 2023's MCHS game vs. Lower Dauphin.

CKFL Teams Up with MCHS for Youth Night

LEWISTOWN, Pa. – In front of a strong Husky crowd at legendary Mitchell Field, the Central Keystone Football & Cheer League (CKFL) was welcomed by the Mifflin County Huskies football team on Friday night for Youth Night. 

Prior to Friday night’s affair with Lower Dauphin, participants from the CKFL football and cheer squads warmed up with the Huskies. Following warmups participants from each team were introduced to the hometown faithful.

Mifflin County fell in a hard-fought battle with the Falcons by a 20-14 tally. 

The festivities opened up a busy weekend slate for the league. On Saturday, the weekend kicks off in earnest with the Gun and Cash Raffle at the Mifflin County Youth Park in Reedsville. 

Sunday afternoon, the league wraps up the weekend with week three’s slate of games. Juniata hosts Burnham, McVeytown hosts Kish and Terrace hosts Derry-Decatur. 

See the photo gallery below for pictures from the Youth Night event.  

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League Opens Search for New Cheer Commissioner

LEWISTOWN, Pa. – Due to personal reasons, Central Keystone Football & Cheer League (CKFL) Cheer Commissioner Adrienne Bulick has resigned her position with the league. The resignation took effect as of 5 PM on Friday, August 31, 2023.

Former League Administrator, Caitie Noland, has been selected by the league board as the interim cheer commissioner per league bylaw, Section 2. Noland’s appointment started on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 and will remain in effect until through the conclusion of the 2023 campaign.

At the conclusion of the 2023 season, the league will review all nominations submitted in search of a new league cheer commissioner. If you are interested in the position, you can apply here: League Officer Nomination Form

Any questions can be directed to CKFL President Travis McCullough at president@centralkeystone.com.

The Central Keystone Football & Cheer League (CKFL) offers recreational opportunities for youth development for children between the ages of 4 and 13 and serves a five-county area in Central Pennsylvania. This season, the league boasts a roster of nearly 600 participants across football and cheer.

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CKFL Geared Up for 2023 Season


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LEWISTOWN, Pa. – On the heels of a record-setting sign-up campaign, the Central Keystone Football & Cheer League (CKFL) is geared up for the start of the 2023 season as the league announced its schedule on Thursday, August 3.

The fall league welcomes players and cheerleaders of all skill levels, with Mighty Mights, Pee Wee and Midgets divisions to join the excitement of local youth football. Participants will have the opportunity to develop their athletic abilities, build lifelong friendships, and experience the thrill of competitive sports.

As the calendar turned to August, the CKFL opened the season in earnest with the start of preseason heat acclimation for all levels of competition. The slate of regular season games starts on Sunday, August 27 and concludes with the league’s divisional champions being crowned on the weekend of November 4-5.

More than 600 kids in a five-county area are taking part in the 2023 CKFL season and are poised to start the season prior to Labor Day Weekend. 

Fans and family are encouraged to visit the team pages for individual team schedules while utilizing the standings menu to follow the league throughout the season. 

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League Featured on Rocco’s MERF Morning Show

LEWISTOWN, Pa. – Local radio personality Rocco Pallotto hosted Central Keystone Football & Cheer League Administrator Penny Bowersox on the MERF Morning Show on Wednesday, July 12.

With the league season slated to begin in less than a month, Pallotto discussed sign-ups and registration, league administration, the history of the league and the Bulldog Special Needs football program.

To listen in to the interview, click the play button below.

If you are looking to sign your child up for cheer or football, click here.



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League to Host Free Cheer Clinic

LEWISTOWN, Pa. – The start of the 2023 Central Keystone Football & Cheer League (CKFL) season is just around the corner and one half of the league is gearing up for the season early. On July 29, there will be a free cheer clinic, hosted by the league, for all cheerleaders who have sign-up to participate in the 2023 CKFL season.

The event is slated to take place between 10 a.m. and noon at the Kish Park Football Field.

Participants will learn techniques and skills around cheer, stunt and dance and are encouraged to bring a water bottle.

To participate, fill out the registration form here: Cheer Clinic Registration