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Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference aims for continued success heading into new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:46 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference aims for continued success heading into new season

Summary

The Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference (LHAC) readies for its 2026 football season, starting Friday with 10 games. In 2025, McCort-Carroll captured the LHAC title and reached the District 6 Class 2A championship. Other LHAC teams, such as Richland and Penn Cambria, also enjoyed district success last year. The conference operates with a two-region format and plans two crossover weeks, allowing teams from the East and West to compete against each other. Coaches express optimism about maintaining high performance amid graduation losses.

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By the Numbers

•McCort-Carroll won the LHAC title in 2025 and reached District 6 finals.
•LHAC produced four district champions across various classes last season.
•The season starts with 10 games on Friday, September 4.
•Bishop McCort aims to build on a strong 2025 season despite graduation losses.
•Richland also returns key players from its District 6 championship team.

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11:46 AMYahoo Sports — Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference | 20-team league hopes to extend legacy of district, statewide success

What they're saying

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In 2025, McCort-Carroll’s resurgence included a championship in the 20-team Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference. The Crushers eventually finished as District 6 Class 2A runner-up to Richland, another LHAC rival. Perennial state power Bishop Guilfoyle Academy – the team McCort-Carroll beat by 28 points in the LHAC championship game – shrugged off that conference setback to reach the PIAA Class ...
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