The Indians concluded their 2021 season on the gridiron with a 28-14 loss to the Kennard-Dale Rams in the quarterfinal round of the PIAA District III tournament on November 12th.

"The kids played their hearts," praised head coach Chad Risberg.

A 7-2 regular season, featuring a 3-1 mark in league showdowns, earned the Indians the distinction of runners-up in L-L Section Three and propelled the club into the playoff season.

Having earned a first-round bye, the mid-November road trip to Fawn Grove for the match against the Rams was their initial post-season showdown.

Kennard-Dale struck early with a first quarter TD, but the Indians stayed in the mix with a running touchdown from Noah Rohrer, (77 total rushing yards) in a second quarter response.

A pivotal 43-yard fumble return from James Turbedsky took the Indians on their second trip to the endzone and gave them a brief 14-13 lead in the third period.

Unfortunately, the Rams regrouped for a final surge, amassing 15 points in the closing quarter to recapture the lead.

Donegal junior Jon Holmes racked up 54 yards in the effort, and Rohrer boosted the Tribe's score with a two-for-two PAT showing.

Defensively, senior Ian Brown led the team in takedowns with 13 tackles, Rohrer had 11, and Holmes added 10.

"Overall, it was a great season. One of the most memorable for me as a coach. The kids put a lot of work in, and it paid off," Risberg went on to say. "The seniors were a special group. They led by example and showed the younger kids how to prepare and play the game. I will forever miss them."