Exeter edges Ephrata 7-0 in Lancaster-Lebanon football opener

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

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Exeter Eagles secured a 7-0 victory against Ephrata on Friday night in their Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 2 opener. Donovan Alvarez scored the only touchdown on a one-yard run with 6:13 remaining in the fourth quarter, breaking a scoreless tie. Exeter's defense was instrumental, limiting Ephrata to 132 total yards, while the Eagles amassed 175 yards of offense. Joshua Jackson was the leading rusher for Exeter, gaining 70 yards. The Eagles will host Gov. Mifflin next.

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  • Exeter played Ephrata on September 19.
  • Ephrata's total offense limited to 132 yards.
  • Joshua Jackson led Exeter with 70 rushing yards.
  • Exeter will face Gov. Mifflin next.
  • This marks Exeter's first league win of the season.
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Donovan Alvarez scored on a one-yard run midway through the fourth quarter to break a scoreless tie and the Exeter Eagles went on to beat Ephrata 7-0 in a Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 2 football opener on Friday night. Alvarez plunged in for the game’s only score with 6:13 left and Exeter’s defense did the rest. Exeter held Ephrata to 132 yards of total offense, 77 on the ground. Exeter ...

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