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Top MVP candidates named for 2026 football season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 10:36 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Top MVP candidates named for 2026 football season
Summary

The race for the Republican Herald’s 2026 MVP is heating up with several standout candidates. Cohen Kirby, quarterback at Blue Mountain, completed 59.4% of his passes for over 1,600 yards and 18 touchdowns last season. Running back Colton Reber from Schuylkill Haven shined with 2,875 rushing yards and 38 touchdowns in 2025. Other notable players include Terrence McDowell of Tamaqua, Fletcher Thompson from Williams Valley, and Parker Hatter of Tri-Valley. Each player looks poised for a significant season ahead, impacting their teams' offensive strategies.

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  • •Cohen Kirby threw for over 1,600 yards and ran for 249 yards in 2025.
  • •Colton Reber had 2,875 rushing yards and 38 touchdowns last season.
  • •Terrence McDowell rushed for 1,740 yards and 19 touchdowns in 2025.
  • •Fletcher Thompson recorded 3,301 rushing yards and 39 touchdowns in his first two seasons.
  • •Parker Hatter averaged 6 yards per carry in his previous seasons.
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The race for the Republican Herald’s 2026 MVP is wide open. Here are some of the players expected to be in the running. QB Cohen Kirby, Blue Mountain The multi-sport athlete for Blue Mountain was impressive as a sophomore, completing 59.4% of his passes for more than 1,600 yards and 18 touchdowns with just two interceptions. He also ran for 249 yards and a score. If Kirby can take the next ...

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