Football | 10/1/2026 9:00:00 AM

BLOOMSBURG, Pa. -  The Bloomsburg football travels to Lackawanna on Saturday for a 1:00 p.m. contest at PENFED Field at Scranton Memorial Stadium. It is the first meeting between the Huskies and Falcons, though Bloomsburg will square off against a familiar face, Mark Ross, the head coach of Lackawanna. Ross was the former DC for head coach Frank Sheptock. 
 
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THE GAME
Bloomsburg steps out of PSAC East play Saturday when the Huskies welcome Lackawanna College to Danny Hale Field at Redman Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.

The Huskies enter the contest at 3-1 overall and 1-0 in the PSAC East after opening divisional play with a 33-31 victory over Shippensburg. Bloomsburg has won back-to-back games, following its 33-27 overtime victory at Gannon with last week's win over the Raiders.

Bloomsburg's defense has emerged as one of the best in NCAA Division II through the opening month. The Huskies lead the PSAC and rank 10th nationally in total defense, allowing 255.5 yards per game, and rank third nationally and second in the conference in rushing defense at just 62 yards per contest. Bloomsburg also leads the PSAC with 2.75 sacks per game and shares the conference lead with 7.3 tackles for loss per game.

Lackawanna enters the matchup averaging 231.3 yards of total offense per game, including 92.8 rushing and 138.5 passing. The Falcons are averaging 8.8 points per game, while Bloomsburg is scoring 26.8 points per contest.

Saturday's game gives Bloomsburg an opportunity to continue its strong start before returning to its PSAC East schedule.

THE SERIES
Saturday marks the first meeting between Bloomsburg and Lackawanna College.

The matchup is also a rare contest for the Huskies against a junior college opponent, with Lackawanna competing as a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association.

Bloomsburg enters the inaugural matchup at 3-1 following consecutive victories over Gannon and Shippensburg. The Huskies are 2-0 over their past two contests, winning those games by a combined eight points.

The meeting with the Falcons breaks up Bloomsburg's PSAC East schedule following the Huskies' 33-31 victory over Shippensburg. Bloomsburg held the Raiders to just 17 net rushing yards in the win while improving to 1-0 in divisional play.

SCOUTING LACKAWANNA
Lackawanna enters Saturday's matchup at 0-4 overall and 0-1 in conference play. The Falcons are averaging 8.8 points and 231.3 yards of total offense per game while allowing 37.5 points and 372 yards per contest. Lackawanna has produced 925 yards and five offensive touchdowns through four games.

The Falcons have used two quarterbacks this season. David Naniewicz has completed 37 of 74 passes for 361 yards and two touchdowns, while Laivon Balthazar is 19-of-33 for 193 yards. Lackawanna has thrown 10 interceptions against two touchdown passes and has allowed 14 sacks.

Jalen Fletcher leads the ground game with 177 yards and two touchdowns on 52 carries, averaging 3.4 yards per attempt. Daniel McConomy has added 82 yards, while Stephen Henry has 71 yards on 17 carries. As a team, Lackawanna averages 92.8 rushing yards per game and 2.5 yards per carry.

Keaon Jenkins provides the Falcons' top downfield threat with 11 receptions for a team-high 194 yards and a touchdown, averaging 17.6 yards per catch. Jamal Jefferson Jr. has 11 catches for 139 yards and a touchdown, while Khi'Lee Patterson leads the team with 14 receptions for 121 yards.

Defensively, Brodie Daugherty leads Lackawanna with 24 tackles, including three tackles for loss and a sack. Rashon Giddens has 16 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and a sack, while Nickolas Logan has recorded three tackles for loss and a sack. The Falcons have generated four sacks, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries through four games.

Third down and turnovers have been areas of emphasis for the Falcons. Lackawanna has converted 15 of 55 third downs (27.3%) and five of 12 fourth downs (41.7%). The Falcons have scored on four of eight trips to the red zone, including three touchdowns, and enter Saturday with 11 turnovers - 10 interceptions and one lost fumble.

SCOUTING THE HUSKIES
Bloomsburg enters the week at 3-1 overall and 1-0 in the PSAC East following a 33-31 victory over Shippensburg at Danny Hale Field at Redman Stadium. The Huskies have won three of their first four games, including back-to-back victories over Gannon and Shippensburg.

Bloomsburg is averaging 26.8 points and 307.3 yards per game while allowing 20 points and 255.5 yards per contest. The Huskies have been especially dominant against the run, limiting opponents to 248 yards on 129 attempts - just 62 yards per game and 1.9 yards per carry - through four games.

Declan Clancy (Lititz, Pa./Manheim Township) leads the ground game with 379 yards and four touchdowns on 70 carries, averaging 94.8 yards per game. Eli Zimmerman (Schnecksville, Pa./Northwestern Lehigh) has added 162 yards on 27 carries, while Justin Wolfe (Hollidaysburg, Pa./Hollidaysburg Area) has 50 yards and a touchdown on seven attempts.

Zayd Etheridge (Bridgeport, Pa./Upper Merion) has completed 40 of 68 passes for 499 yards and two touchdowns. Alex Achenbach (Tower City, Pa./Williams Valley) leads Bloomsburg with 20 receptions for 187 yards, while Wolfe has a team-high 220 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 13 catches. Xavier Diaz (Mount Carmel, Pa./Mount Carmel) has added 10 receptions for 122 yards.

Zimmerman has emerged as one of the top return specialists in Division II. He has 398 combined kick-return yards and is averaging 27.9 yards per kickoff return and 14.9 yards per punt return.

Nahzier Booker (Pottstown, Pa./Pottstown) leads the defense with 34 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. Garrett Garcia (Catawissa, Pa./Southern Columbia) has 32 tackles and Brady Thompson (Green Lane, Pa./Upper Perkiomen) has 28. Ian Donohue (Schuylkill Haven, Pa./Blue Mountain) has registered 15 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and three quarterback hurries.

BLOOMSBURG IN THE NCAA RANKINGS
Bloomsburg ranks 10th in NCAA Division II and first in the PSAC in total defense, allowing 255.5 yards per game. The Huskies rank third nationally and second in the PSAC in rushing defense at 62 yards per game.

The Huskies lead the PSAC with 2.75 sacks per game, which ranks 22nd nationally, and share the conference lead with 7.3 tackles for loss per game, good for 20th nationally. Bloomsburg also ranks first in the PSAC in kickoff returns at 26.0 yards per return and punt-return defense at 2.4 yards per return.

Zimmerman ranks third nationally and first in the PSAC with 398 combined kick-return yards. He is tied for second nationally with one kickoff-return touchdown, ranks eighth nationally and second in the PSAC in punt returns at 14.9 yards per attempt, and is 13th nationally in all-purpose yards at 140.75 per game.

Booker and Donohue are tied for second nationally and first in the PSAC in sacks, averaging 1.13 per game. Booker ranks third nationally and first in the conference with 1.88 tackles for loss per game, while Donohue is 11th nationally and second in the PSAC at 1.63.

Clancy ranks 29th nationally and third in the PSAC with 379 rushing yards and 25th nationally and third in the conference at 94.8 rushing yards per game.

LAST TIME OUT: BLOOMSBURG 33, SHIPPENSBURG 31
Bloomsburg opened PSAC East play with a 33-31 victory over Shippensburg, improving to 3-1 overall and 1-0 in conference play.

The Huskies produced 332 yards of offense, including 153 rushing and 179 passing, while holding Shippensburg to just 17 rushing yards on 29 attempts. Bloomsburg averaged 5.1 yards per rush and 5.9 yards per play.

Special teams played a major role in the victory. Zimmerman broke a 76-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, while Brady Ronan (Tyrone, Pa./Tyrone Area) recorded a punt-return touchdown.

Bloomsburg held Shippensburg to 292 total yards and continued its strong work against the run.

I'M HONORED - DONOHUE & ZIMMERMAN
Bloomsburg added two more PSAC East weekly honors following the Huskies' 33-31 victory over Shippensburg, as Ian Donohue (Schuylkill Haven, Pa./Blue Mountain) was named PSAC East Defensive Athlete of the Week and Eli Zimmerman (Schnecksville, Pa./Northwestern Lehigh) earned PSAC East Special Teams Athlete of the Week honors. It marked the first career weekly honor for Donohue and the second career Special Teams Athlete of the Week award for Zimmerman.

Donohue has totaled 15 tackles, including 6.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks, with two forced fumbles and three quarterback hurries. His 1.13 sacks per game are tied with teammate Nahzier Booker (Pottstown, Pa./Pottstown) for first in the PSAC and second nationally, while his 1.63 tackles for loss per game rank second in the conference and 11th in NCAA Division II.

Zimmerman provided one of the defining plays in the win over Shippensburg with a 76-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. He has accumulated 398 combined kick-return yards, ranking first in the PSAC and third nationally. His kickoff-return touchdown is tied for second nationally, and he ranks 13th nationally in all-purpose yards at 140.75 per game.

Following a dominant performance in Bloomsburg's 35-13 season-opening victory at Fairmont State, Booker was named the PSAC East Defensive Athlete of the Week.

Booker recorded a career-high 3.5 tackles for loss and matched his career best with 2.5 sacks while sharing the team lead with eight tackles. He helped the Huskies limit Fairmont State to 175 total yards, 63 rushing yards and 11 first downs.

Booker has followed that performance with 25 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss, two sacks, three quarterback hurries and a pass breakup over the past two games. He shares the lead in the PSAC with 4.5 sacks and leads Bloomsburg with 34 tackles.

DEFENSIVE STANDARD
Bloomsburg has established itself as one of the top defensive units in Division II through the opening month of the season. The Huskies are allowing just 255.5 yards per game, which ranks 10th nationally and first in the PSAC.

The run defense has been even more imposing. Opponents have managed only 248 yards on 129 attempts, an average of 62 yards per game and 1.9 yards per carry. Bloomsburg ranks third nationally and second in the PSAC in rushing defense.

The Huskies have generated 29 tackles for loss and 11 sacks through four games. They lead the PSAC in sacks per game and share the conference lead in tackles for loss per game. Bloomsburg has also intercepted four passes.

Against Shippensburg, Bloomsburg surrendered only 17 net rushing yards despite facing 29 attempts.

DOMINATING THE TRENCHES
Bloomsburg's strength at the line of scrimmage continues to define the Huskies. After rushing for 1,313 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2024 and improving to 1,663 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2025, Bloomsburg has produced 628 rushing yards and nine touchdowns through four games in 2026.

The Huskies are averaging 157 rushing yards per game and 4.1 yards per carry. On the other side of the ball, opponents have been held to only 62 rushing yards per contest and 1.9 yards per attempt.

Bloomsburg has surrendered only three sacks through four games while its defense has produced 11. The Huskies rank 16th nationally and third in the PSAC with just 0.75 sacks allowed per game.

GARCIA LEADS THE MIDDLE
Garrett Garcia (Catawissa, Pa./Southern Columbia) ranks second on the team with 32 tackles through four games, averaging eight stops per contest. The linebacker has also recorded an interception and continues to serve as one of the anchors of a Bloomsburg defense allowing just 255.5 yards per game.

Garcia has produced several timely plays already this season, including an interception at Gannon that set up Peter Kashynski's (Falls Church, Va./Justice) game-tying field goal. He also delivered a fourth-down stop late in regulation during the Huskies' overtime victory over the Golden Knights.

ACHENBACH MOVES THE CHAINS
Alex Achenbach (Tower City, Pa./Williams Valley) leads Bloomsburg with 20 receptions for 187 yards, averaging five catches and 46.8 receiving yards per game. His five receptions per game rank sixth in the PSAC.

Achenbach has emerged as a reliable possession target for the Huskies. His best performance came at Gannon, where he caught eight passes for 79 yards and repeatedly helped Bloomsburg extend drives during its comeback victory.

BOOKER IN THE BACKFIELD
Nahzier Booker (Pottstown, Pa./Pottstown) continues to establish himself as one of the most disruptive defenders in Division II. Booker leads Bloomsburg with 34 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks through four games.

Booker averages 1.88 tackles for loss per game, ranking third nationally and first in the PSAC, while his 1.13 sacks per contest rank second nationally and first in the conference. He also averages 8.5 tackles per game.

The linebacker opened the season with a career-high 3.5 tackles for loss and matched his career high with 2.5 sacks against Fairmont State, earning PSAC East Defensive Athlete of the Week honors.

WOLFE PROVIDES THE BIG PLAY
Justin Wolfe (Hollidaysburg, Pa./Hollidaysburg Area) leads Bloomsburg with 220 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns on 13 catches. He is averaging 16.9 yards per reception and 55 yards per game.

Wolfe has provided the Huskies with a consistent vertical threat. He caught four passes for 68 yards at Gannon, including a 16-yard touchdown that gave Bloomsburg a third-quarter lead. His ability to stretch the field complements Achenbach's work underneath.

CLANCY SETS THE PACE
Declan Clancy (Lititz, Pa./Manheim Township) leads the Bloomsburg ground game with 379 yards and four touchdowns on 70 carries, averaging 5.4 yards per attempt and 94.8 yards per game.

Clancy ranks third in the PSAC in both total rushing yards and rushing yards per game while ranking 29th and 25th nationally, respectively.

The sophomore has already delivered one of Bloomsburg's biggest moments of the season, carrying the ball on all five plays of the Huskies' overtime possession at Gannon and scoring the game-winning touchdown from 3 yards out.

DONOHUE DISRUPTS
Ian Donohue (Schuylkill Haven, Pa./Blue Mountain) has emerged alongside Booker as a major problem for opposing offensive lines. Donohue has 15 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and three quarterback hurries through four games.

His 1.13 sacks per game rank second nationally and first in the PSAC, while his 1.63 tackles for loss per game rank 11th nationally and second in the conference.

Donohue's production earned him his first career PSAC East Defensive Athlete of the Week honor following the Shippensburg game.

ZIMMERMAN DOES IT ALL
Eli Zimmerman (Schnecksville, Pa./Northwestern Lehigh) has become one of Bloomsburg's most versatile weapons, contributing as a running back and return specialist. He has rushed for 162 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries while piling up 398 combined kick-return yards.

Zimmerman ranks third nationally and first in the PSAC in combined kick returns and 13th nationally in all-purpose yards at 140.75 per game. His 14.9-yard punt-return average ranks eighth nationally and second in the conference.

His 76-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Shippensburg helped earn Zimmerman the second PSAC East Special Teams Athlete of the Week honor of his career.

KASHYNSKI PUTS POINTS ON THE BOARD
Peter Kashynski (Falls Church, Va./Justice) leads Bloomsburg with 27 points through four games. He has converted 5 of 8 field-goal attempts and is a perfect 12-for-12 on extra points, with a season-long field goal of 41 yards.

Kashynski averages 1.25 field goals per game, ranking 15th nationally and second in the PSAC.

PUSATERI LOCKS IT DOWN
Xzavier Pusateri has helped lead a Bloomsburg secondary that has intercepted four passes and is allowing 193.5 passing yards per game.

Pusateri is averaging 1.5 passes defended per game, ranking 12th nationally and second in the PSAC. Bloomsburg as a team ranks fourth in the conference in passing yards allowed and pass-efficiency defense.

RONAN FLIPS THE FIELD
Brady Ronan (Tyrone, Pa./Tyrone Area) has added another explosive element to Bloomsburg's special teams. His punt-return touchdown against Shippensburg places him among the national leaders with one punt-return touchdown this season.

Ronan's score was part of a major special-teams performance against the Raiders that also included Zimmerman's kickoff-return touchdown.

PRESSURE OFF THE EDGE
Booker and Donohue have developed into one of the most productive pass-rushing combinations in Division II. Booker has 34 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks, while Donohue has 15 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. Together, the pair has accounted for nine of Bloomsburg's 11 sacks and 14 of its 29 tackles for loss.

Both average 1.13 sacks per game, tying them for second nationally and first in the PSAC. Booker ranks third nationally and first in the conference with 1.88 tackles for loss per game, while Donohue ranks 11th nationally and second in the PSAC at 1.63.

FIELD POSITION WEAPON
Zimmerman has developed into one of Division II's premier return threats. Through four games, he has 563 all-purpose yards - 162 rushing, three receiving, 119 on punt returns and 279 on kickoff returns - for an average of 140.8 yards per game.

Zimmerman leads the PSAC and ranks third nationally with 398 combined kick-return yards. He is averaging 27.9 yards per kickoff return and 14.9 yards per punt return.

Against Shippensburg, Zimmerman delivered his biggest special-teams play of the season with a 76-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.

OFFENSIVE NOTES
Bloomsburg is averaging 26.8 points and 307.3 yards per game. The Huskies have rushed for 628 yards and nine touchdowns while throwing for 601 yards and two scores.

Clancy leads the rushing attack with 379 yards and four touchdowns. Wolfe has a team-high 220 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while Achenbach leads the Huskies with 20 receptions for 187 yards. Diaz has added 10 catches for 122 yards.

Bloomsburg has converted 23 of 56 third downs for the season (41.1%) and scored on 12 of 14 red-zone possessions (85.7%).

DEFENSIVE NOTES
Bloomsburg leads the PSAC and ranks 10th nationally in total defense at 255.5 yards per game. The Huskies are third nationally in rushing defense, allowing just 62 yards per contest.

Opponents are averaging only 1.9 yards per rushing attempt. Bloomsburg has accumulated 29 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, four interceptions and three fumble recoveries.

Booker leads the Huskies with 34 tackles, followed by Garcia with 32, Thompson with 28 and Clair with 25.

SPECIAL TEAMS NOTES
Zimmerman has returned eight punts for 119 yards and 10 kickoffs for 279 yards. His 398 combined kick-return yards lead the PSAC and rank third nationally. He is averaging 27.9 yards per kickoff return and 14.9 yards per punt return.

Peter Kashynski (Falls Church, Va./Justice) is 5-for-8 on field-goal attempts and a perfect 12-for-12 on extra points. He leads Bloomsburg with 27 points.

Danen Lorusso (Moorestown, N.J./Roman Catholic) has punted 17 times for 588 yards, averaging 34.6 yards per punt, with three punts downed inside the 20.

KEY MATCHUPS
BLOOMSBURG'S RUN DEFENSE VS. LACKAWANNA'S GROUND GAME: The Huskies rank third nationally and second in the PSAC in rushing defense, allowing just 62 yards per game and 1.9 yards per carry. Lackawanna is averaging 92.8 rushing yards per game and 2.5 yards per attempt, led by Jalen Fletcher with 177 yards and two touchdowns.

BLOOMSBURG'S PASS RUSH VS. LACKAWANNA'S PROTECTION: Bloomsburg leads the PSAC with 2.75 sacks per game, with Nahzier Booker (Pottstown, Pa./Pottstown) and Ian Donohue (Schuylkill Haven, Pa./Blue Mountain) each averaging 1.13 sacks per contest. Lackawanna has surrendered 14 sacks through four games, setting up a key matchup between the Huskies' defensive front and the Falcons' pass protection.

TURNOVER BATTLE: Bloomsburg has generated seven takeaways through four games, including four interceptions and three fumble recoveries. Lackawanna has committed 11 turnovers, including 10 interceptions, making ball security a key factor against a Huskies defense that has consistently created pressure.

THIRD-DOWN EXECUTION: Bloomsburg has converted 23 of 56 third downs for the season (41.1%), while its defense has limited opponents to a 38.9% conversion rate. Lackawanna has converted 15 of 55 third-down opportunities (27.3%), putting added emphasis on the Falcons' ability to stay on the field against one of Division II's top defenses.

AN UNPRECEDENTED YEAR OF TRANSITION
Lackawanna College is in the midst of a historic transition from the National Junior College Athletic Association to NCAA Division II. After more than 70 years as an NJCAA member, including longtime membership in Region XIX, Lackawanna completed its final season of junior college competition during the 2025-26 academic year. In June 2025, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference extended an invitation to Lackawanna to become the league's 18th member, contingent upon the college successfully completing the NCAA Division II membership process. The move would make Lackawanna just the second NJCAA institution with a football program to transition to NCAA Division II.

The 2026-27 academic year serves as a bridge between the two levels. Lackawanna is competing without an official conference or national governing-body affiliation while preparing for entry into the PSAC and NCAA Division II. To aid that transition, the PSAC incorporated the Falcons into its schedules, giving Lackawanna a full slate against four-year competition and many of its future conference opponents. The college anticipates beginning its transition into the PSAC and NCAA Division II in 2027-28 as it works through the NCAA membership process.

For football, the change represents a significant departure from the program's NJCAA history. Lackawanna compiled a 221-109-1 (.669) record, won nine Northeast Football Conference championships and appeared in 13 postseason bowls during its junior college era. The Falcons are now testing themselves against established four-year programs while simultaneously adapting their roster, administration and athletic department for the requirements of NCAA Division II competition.

HOME SCHEDULE AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Bloomsburg opened PSAC East play against Shippensburg on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 2 p.m. The contest served as the Tyler Horst Nutritional Center Celebration Game.

The Huskies host East Stroudsburg on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m. for the Husky Legacy Club event and annual Think Pink game.

Bloomsburg welcomes Millersville for Homecoming and Family & Supporters Weekend on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. The contest will also serve as the annual Hall of Fame Game, with the 2026 inductees recognized at halftime.

The Huskies close their home schedule against West Chester on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. for Senior Day and Military Appreciation Day.

HUDDLE WITH THE HUSKIES
For the third consecutive year, Huddle with the Huskies is being held at the West End Ale Haus on Main Street in Bloomsburg.

The remaining event is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 22. The program will serve as a midseason review and preview Bloomsburg's Homecoming and Hall of Fame matchup against Millersville on Oct. 24.

The event is open to the public. Appetizers will be available while supplies last beginning at 6 p.m., with a short program to follow. Head coach Frank Sheptock will discuss the season, preview upcoming games and introduce members of the coaching staff and team.

44TH ANNUAL HALL OF FAME CELEBRATION
The 2026 Bloomsburg Athletics Hall of Fame Class includes Shanna Fritz (field hockey), Denise Henderson (softball), Tom McGuire (sports information), Eric Miller (football), Steph Pettit (football), Kelly Reimert (swimming) and Brad Rozanski (wrestling).

The induction brunch and ceremony will take place Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Kehr Union Ballroom as part of Homecoming and Family & Supporters Weekend. Doors open at noon for a cocktail hour, lunch service begins at 12:45 p.m. and the induction ceremony follows at 1:30 p.m.

The seven-member class will increase the number of individuals enshrined in the Bloomsburg Athletics Hall of Fame to 225.

SAVE THE DATE: 2027 JOHN S. DEVLIN GOLF OUTING
The 2027 John S. Devlin Golf Outing is scheduled for June 5, 2027. Registration information will be available soon. The 28th annual tournament will begin with a noon shotgun start at Frosty Valley Resort in Danville.