HARRISBURG — Week in and week out Harrisburg proves just how serious of a PIAA 6A championship contender it is.

The Cougars have dominated their opponents allowing just 6 points in its previous three contests leading up to Saturday’s matchup with Mid-Penn Commonwealth Division rival Altoona.

Harrisburg’s defense didn’t allow many points to be added to that total as the Cougars (7-0, 6-0 Commonwealth) routed Altoona (2-5, 2-4 Commonwealth) 45-7 at Severance Field Saturday afternoon.

Harrisburg’s offense couldn’t get out of its own way to start the game, but a strong defensive performance carried the Cougars to halftime.

By then the offense figured itself out, and helped Harrisburg cruise to a victory over Altoona.

The stars

Elias Coke had an impressive day not only as a chain mover,

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