Projecting the finish in Section 1 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League

By Mike Drago Last updated Aug 20, 2024

The 2024 season kicks off in four days.

Every team has holes to plug after graduation losses, transfers and injuries.

Here’s a breakdown of the teams in Section 1 of the Lancaster Lebanon League and how they might finish.

	Team	2023	Outlook	Opener
1	Manheim Township*	12-1	Blue Streaks graduated more top-shelf talent than any team in the section but also have more coming back than their top rivals. Challenger for D3 crown.	@ Cumblerand Valley
2	Wilson	7-4	Bulldogs are mostly unproven, with just 7 starters back, and only 3 on defense. Lots of moving parts here. How QB spot plays out will be big key.	@ Cheltenham
3	Hempfield	3-7	Black Knights have a huge hole to fill at QB but otherwise return a lot of experience at WR, on O-line, and on D. Poised for a rebound.	@ Dallastown
4	Penn Manor	4-6	Comets, with at least 8 starters back on each side of the ball and solid special teams performers, have a chance to move up. Deep along both lines. Dark horse pick.	@ Conestoga Valley
5	McCaskey	2-8	Red Tornado has a wealth of experience back on both sides of the line, a dynamic QB in Jalen Cintron and a triple-threat in DeAndre Jones. Could surprise.	@ Bartram
6	Reading High	1-9	Red Knights have a deeper, more experienced roster than a year ago with several potential play-makers and a big O-Line. Should be more competitive.	Phoenixville
7	Cedar Crest	8-3	Falcons have an experienced QB but lots of holes to fill after graduating 11 all-league picks. New head coach. Could be starting over.	Lower Dauphin

*Defending section champion.