​EPHRATA, Pa. (WHTM) — Friday night marked the latest edition of the Backyard Brawl between Ephrata and Cocalico.The Mountaineers emerged victorious, 17-8.Friday Night Football returns for its 30th season on abc27 for the 2026 football season! Started in 1997 by longtime abc27 Sports Director Gregg Mace, FNF was the first of its kind in Central PA.
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You can watch abc27 Friday Night Football starting at 11:15 p.m. every Friday night on abc27, with the abc27 News+ app, or on abc27.com.Sports Director Allie Berube and the abc27 Sports Team break down the best games in the area, bring you closer to the action and give you a comprehensive look at the Mid Penn Conference, Lancaster-Lebanon League and YAIAA each week.Follow Nittany Nation on X or Instagram @NittanyNationTV this season for the latest on all things Penn State!Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to ABC27.