HERNDON, Pa. (WHTM) – The Line Mountain Eagles will begin their season on Aug. 25 against Athens.
The Eagles struggled last season, finishing 4-7 overall and fourth at 3-3 in the Mid-Penn – Liberty conference. They fell 69-6 to Southern Columbia Area in the playoffs.
Line Mountain will be looking to bounce back this season with lots of key players returning.
Players to watch:
- Ian Bates, RB/CB/FS, junior
- Max Johnson, TE/DE, junior (Yaroslav’s brother)
- Yaroslav Johnson, T/NG, senior (Max’s brother)
- Nolan Baumert, RB/CB, senior
Both Baumert and Jaroslav Johnson are coming back from injuries. Baumert is a four-year starter and head coach Brandon Carson tabbed him as the “heart of the team.” Johnson is a two-year starter but didn’t play as a junior due to injuries in football and wrestling.
Carson said he expects a good season from Johnson.
Their full 2023-24 season is as follows:
| Date | Opponent | Kickoff time |
| Aug. 25 | Athens | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 1 | at Danville | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 8 | Tri-Valley | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 15 | at Middletown | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 22 | Susquenita* | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 29 | at Newport* | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 6 | Halifax* | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 13 | at James Buchanan* | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 20 | Juniata* | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 27 | at Upper Dauphin Area* | 7 p.m. |
Line Mountain hasn’t had a winning record in two seasons, last reaching the mark in the 2020-21 season going 5-3 overall. The Eagles will be pushing for a more favorable record this season.
