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MID WEEK RECAP: Burnham Upends Terrace in Midgets Clash

JUNIATA TERRACE, Pa. – Burnham moved into sole possession of second place in the Central Keystone Youth Football & Cheer League (CKYFCL) Midgets division with a 27-12 victory over the Terrace Tigers on Tuesday evening.

Malachi Galbraith opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 20-yard touchdown run to put Burnham ahead by a 6-0 tally after the opening frame.

Burnham added two scores in the second quarter, while Terrace got on the scoreboard in the second to send the visiting Bulldogs to a 21-6 halftime lead. Eli Galbraith connected with his brother Malachi on a 76-yard pitch and catch and later ran  the ball in from 10 yards out to round out the scoring for the Bulldogs in the second quarter.

Terrace trimmed the Burnham advantage to 21-12 in the third quarter, but the Bulldogs had the final say in the fourth. Brandon Davis powered across the goal line from eight yards out for the final score to propel Burnham to its fourth victory of the year by a 21-12 tally.

The CKYFCL is a 501c3 registered non-profit organization benefitting the more than 600 children across a four-county area in Central Pennsylvania. 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 while 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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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: 

Watch Live

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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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

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CKFL Geared Up for 2023 Season


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Mighty Mights Schedule
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Midgets Schedule

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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