WILKES-BARRE, PA (October 17, 2026) -- The King's College football team returns to McCarthy Stadium for the first time in three weeks to take on a Lebanon Valley team searching for their first win of the season. The Monarchs look to bounce back from a 41-21 loss at RV Eastern last Saturday in Radnor, PA. Across the field, the Flying Dutchmen dropped a 27-24 decision to Stevenson in last week's home matchup.
 
Event Details:
Opponent: Lebanon Valley College (0-5, 0-4 MAC)
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA - McCarthy Stadium
Tickets: $10 for Adults, $5 for Seniors 65+ and non-King's students showing I.D., Free for King's students showing I.D. and children under 6
Live Coverage: (Live Video) // (Live Stats)
 
Things to Know:
King's vs. Lebanon Valley Game Notes
Tailgating Policy
Pet Policy
Spectator Policy
 
The Coaches: Mike Cebrosky is in his 17th season as a member of the King's football coaching staff and his third season as head coach of the Monarchs. Through his first two years at the helm, Cebrosky has guided King's to a 15-7 overall record and a 14-4 mark in Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) play, highlighted by the program's first outright MAC championship and an appearance in the NCAA Division III Football Championships in 2024. During his tenure as head coach, the Monarchs have produced 27 All-MAC selections, eight D3football.com All-Region honorees, one D3football.com All-American, and one D3football.com Preseason All-American. Cebrosky was named the 2024 MAC Coach of the Year after leading King's to a 10-2 overall record, a perfect 9-0 conference mark, and the longest winning streak in program history. Chris Thompson is in his first full season as head coach of the Flying Dutchmen after being named the program's 28th head coach in December 2025 following a successful stint as interim head coach. Thompson guided Lebanon Valley to a 6-5 overall record and a 6-3 mark in Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) play in 2025, leading the Dutchmen to their third Centennial-MAC Bowl Series appearance in four seasons. Under his leadership, safety Carter Foust earned D3football.com All-America honors and D3football.com All-Region recognition. Prior to his promotion, Thompson served as Lebanon Valley's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach from 2021-24, helping develop one of the MAC's top offenses while coaching 13 All-MAC offensive selections. A veteran coach with more than 22 years of collegiate and professional experience, Thompson has worked with 38 All-MAC players during his time at Lebanon Valley.
 
Looking at Lebanon Valley: The Flying Dutchmen enter this week's MAC matchup in search of their first victory of the season after opening 2026 with five consecutive losses. Most recently, Lebanon Valley dropped a narrow 27-24 decision to Stevenson University at home on October 10. Through five games, the Flying Dutchmen have averaged 230.2 yards of total offense per game, including 96.4 rushing yards and 133.8 passing yards per contest. First-year quarterback Osmany Gusman has taken over the starting role, completing 42-of-71 passes for 448 yards and three touchdowns while also contributing 214 rushing yards and a score on the ground. Lebanon Valley's rushing attack is led by Jayden Stanfield, who has rushed for 107 yards on 25 carries, and Deakon Schaeffer, who has added 77 yards on 33 attempts. In the passing game, Ethan Heisey leads the team with 19 receptions for 270 yards and a touchdown, while Trey Freeman, Stanfield, and Harrison Delissaint have each recorded at least five receptions and one touchdown. The Flying Dutchmen have converted 80 percent of their red-zone opportunities this season, scoring five touchdowns on 10 trips. Defensively, Lebanon Valley is allowing 360.8 yards per game and has totaled four interceptions, with J.D. McCallion, Brandon Choi, Landen Baughman, and Bradley Weder each recording one. Choi also leads the team with 53 tackles, while Calvin Bent and Sheadan Makosy share the team lead with one sack each. On special teams, Connor Hazel is 3-for-5 on field goal attempts and a perfect 7-for-7 on extra points, while Jake Musselman has punted 22 times with a season-long boot of 62 yards.
 
Home Threads: The Monarchs will hit the Betzler Field turf sporting red jerseys with red pants along with their traditional gold helmets.
 
Captains this Saturday: Representing the offense for this week's coin toss will be Kaleb Beers. Joining him from the defense is Xander Murray.
 
Single Digit Tough: The Monarchs award single digits, and now double digits to offensive linemen, based on merit and leadership and are retained throughout their time at King's. The 2026 roster returned four single-digit members from 2025 in Xander Murray, Michael Richino, James Mangine and Kaleb Beers and have added one so far in 2026. The Monarchs now have five Single Digit Tough players: Xander Murray (0), Nick Hoffman (7), Michael Richino (8), James Mangine (9) and Kaleb Beers (55).
 
 
A Look at the Monarchs:

• The Monarchs have reached the postseason in three of the last four seasons and look to continue that trend in 2026.
• King's returns a trio of All-MAC honorees from 2025 while looking to replace First Team running back Brennan Robinson and wide receiver Jayon Hailey along with Honorable Mention Zach Hulsizer.
• The staff stands at 13 members, including six alumni in Ben Bakanas, Matt Blakemore, Mike Karycinski, Sean Lavine, Brendan Mozeleski and Brennan Robinson.
• King's was predicted sixth in the MAC Preseason Poll, just four points behind Lebanon Valley and Stevenson who are tied for fourth.
• The Monarchs are averaging 327.3 yards of total offense per game through their first four contests of the season.
• Quarterback Jaelin Mims has completed 77-of-131 passes for 788 yards and nine touchdowns through four games.
• Mims has thrown at least two touchdown passes in three games this season.
• Reynaldo Carter leads the Monarch rushing attack with 327 yards and a touchdown while averaging 109.0 yards per game.
• Devin Duana leads King's with 21 receptions and 207 receiving yards this season.
• Kival Clarke ranks second on the team with 16 catches for 182 yards and two touchdowns.
• Nick Hoffman has hauled in 11 receptions for 129 yards and two touchdowns through four contests.
• Defensively, Xander Murray leads the Monarchs with 29 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, and 2.0 sacks.
• Jacob Mullery ranks second on the team with 25 tackles while adding a sack and two pass breakups.
• Connor Hughes has recorded a team-high two interceptions for the Monarch defense.

 
Up Next: The Monarchs hit the road next Saturday for a MAC matchup at FDU-Florham. Kickoff against the Devils from Robert T. Shields Field is scheduled for 12:00 p.m.