THE MATCHUP: Laurel at Union, 7 p.m. today

LAST WEEK: Laurel (2-1, 3-1) beat Springdale 34-7; Union (1-2, 2-2) lost to Western Beaver 20-0.

KEY PLAYERS: Laurel: Josh Dando, Sr., QB/DB, 6-4, 180; Joseph Haybarger, Sr., TE/DE, 6-1, 178; Matty Conway, Jr., RB/LB, 5-6, 165.

Union: Anthony Rush, Jr., QB/DB, 5-9, 165; Jordan Best, So., RB/DB, 5-8, 180; Jamie Hooks, Sr., OL/DL, 6-4, 255.

WHAT TO WATCH: Laurel can make things tight at the top of the Big Seven Conference with a win. Union can climb back into contention with a decision over the visiting Spartans. The Scotties have been shut out in their two losses by 20-0 scores. Conversely, they’ve scored 33 in their two wins.

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THE MATCHUP: Riverside at Ellwood City, 7 p.m. today

LAST WEEK: Riverside (0-3, 0-4) lost to Mohawk 42-6; Ellwood City (1-2, 2-2) beat Chartiers Valley 28-13.

KEY PLAYERS: Riverside: Zach Gould, Jr., QB/DB, 5-10, 155; Marcel Cleckley, Jr., WR/DB, 5-8, 145; Kaleb Berendt, Sr., G/DT, 5-9, 190.

Ellwood City: Justin Vetica, Sr., QB/LB, 5-10, 200; Jared Meyers, Sr., RB/DB, 6-0, 200; Josh Stewart, Sr., OL/DL, 6-0, 300.

WHAT TO WATCH: Riverside, which has scored just 18 points all year, has lost nine straight games dating back to last year. Ellwood City’s Jared Meyers ranks third in the county in rushing with 516 yards on 76 attempts. He has five touchdowns as well.

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THE MATCHUP: Neshannock at South Side Beaver, 7 p.m. today

LAST WEEK: Neshannock (3-1, 3-1) beat Shenango 35-14; South Side Beaver (0-4, 0-4) lost to Rochester 27-19.

KEY PLAYERS: Neshannock: Ernie Burkes, Sr., QB/DB, 5-10, 165; Eli Owens, Jr., RB/DB, 5-11,1 70; Zach Barnes, Jr., OL/DL, 6-1, 225.

South Side Beaver: Jake Berger, Jr., QB/DB, 6-2, 180; Hunter Beaumont, Sr., RB/DB, 5-9, 170; Austin Boone, Jr., OL/DL, 5-11, 185.

WHAT TO WATCH: Neshannock is ranked No. 3 in Class A in the WPIAL by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. South Side Beaver has lost six straight games. The Lancers have won the last three meetings against the Rams, including a 41-6 decision last year.

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THE MATCHUP: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart at Shenango, 7 p.m. today

LAST WEEK: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (1-3, 1-3) lost to Sto-Rox 54-0; Shenango (1-3, 1-3) lost to Neshannock 35-14.

KEY PLAYERS: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart: Billy Mulcahey, Sr., QB, 5-9, 175; Tom Marra, Sr., FB/LB, 6-0, 225; Ryan Theobald, Sr., OL/DL, 5-11, 225.

Shenango: Tyler Welsh, Sr., RB/DB, 5-10, 150; Anthony Prestopine, Sr., RB/LB, 5-7, 170; Vince Albertini, Sr., OL/DL, 5-11, 200.

WHAT TO WATCH: Shenango won the inaugural meeting last year between the teams, 29-0. The Chargers have lost three straight games since a 20-0 season-opening victory over Union.

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THE MATCHUP: Wilmington at Saegertown, 7 p.m. today

LAST WEEK: Wilmington (1-2, 2-2) beat Titusville 47-0; Saegertown (0-3, 0-4) lost to Reynolds 52-7.

KEY PLAYERS: Wilmington: Cody Llewellyn, Jr., QB/OLB, 6-2, 188; Josiah Bloise, Sr., RB/S, 5-9, 165; Josh Wrightson, Jr., OL/DL, 5-11, 260.

Saegertown: Ryan Kirdahy, Jr., QB/DB, 5-8, 145; James Taylor, Sr., RB/DB, 5-10, 165; Cody Rector, Sr., OL/LB, 5-8, 170.

WHAT TO WATCH: Wilmington continues to remain in a must-win situation in District 10, Region 3-AA action. The Greyhounds’ Marc Peoples ranks fourth in the county in receiving with 138 yards on seven catches. Saegertown has been outscored by a total of 237-14 this season.

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THE MATCHUP: Mohawk at Aliquippa, 7 p.m. today

LAST WEEK: Mohawk (2-1, 2-2) beat Riverside 42-6; Aliquippa (2-0, 4-0) beat New Brighton 43-0.

KEY PLAYERS: Mohawk: Gio Menichino, Sr., QB/DB, 5-11, 157; Shane McFarland, Sr., RB/DB, 5-9, 175; Chance Frederick, Sr., RB/DL, 5-8, 167.

Aliquippa: Dravon Henry, Sr., RB/DB, 6-0, 181; Darrien Fields, Jr., QB/DB, 5-9, 151; Jaleel Fields, Sr.., OL/DL, 6-2, 290.

WHAT TO WATCH: Aliquippa’s Dravon Henry is being recruited by Pitt, West Virginia and Ohio State. The Quips are ranked No. 1 in Class AA in the WPIAL by the Post-Gazette and No. 1 in the state poll as well. Mohawk is looking to reach three wins for the first time since 2009.

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THE MATCHUP: Chartiers Valley at New Castle, 7:30 p.m. today

LAST WEEK: Chartiers Valley (1-2, 1-3) lost to Ellwood City 28-13; New Castle (2-1, 3-1) beat Montour 32-13.

KEY PLAYERS: Chartiers Valley: Tanner Garris, Jr., WR, 5-10, 185; Ryan Bush, Sr., OL, 6-1, 242; Thomas Kovach, Sr., K, 5-10, 152.

New Castle: Julian Cox, Sr., QB/S, 6-3, 195; Malik Hooker, Sr., WR/FS, 6-3, 190; Niles Holloway, Sr., OL/DL, 6-2, 280.

WHAT TO WATCH: New Castle can bolster its WPIAL Class AAA playoff chances with a victory. The Red Hurricane owns a 3-2 lead in the all-time series. New Castle quarterback Julian Cox leads the county in passing with 464 yards. He’s 21 of 38 with eight touchdowns and three interceptions.

THE MATCHUP: Shenango at Neshannock, 7 p.m. today

LAST WEEK: Shenango (1-2, 1-2) beat South Side Beaver 17-6; Neshannock (2-1, 2-1) lost to Sto-Rox 34-31.

KEY PLAYERS: Shenango: Tyler Welsh, Sr., RB/DB, 5-10, 150; Anthony Prestopine, Sr., RB/LB, 5-7, 170; Andrew Miloser, Sr., OL/DL, 6-0, 200.

Neshannock: Ernie Burkes, Sr., QB/DB, 5-10, 165; Eli Owens, Jr., RB/DB, 5-11,1 70; Ralph Dovidio, Sr., OL/DL, 6-0, 235.

WHAT TO WATCH: Shenango snapped a five-game losing streak with a win over South Side Beaver last week. Neshannock has won the last two matchups against the Wildcats. The Lancers’ Eli Owens leads the county in rushing with 458 yards on 60 carries.

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THE MATCHUP: Springdale at Laurel, 7 p.m. today

LAST WEEK: Springdale (1-2) beat Wilkinsburg 6-0; Laurel (2-1) beat Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 28-7.

KEY PLAYERS: Springdale: Daniel Franskousky, Jr., QB, 5-11, 160; Austin Kline, Jr., RB, 5-9, 180; Adam Lock, Jr., TE, 6-2, 198.

Laurel: Josh Dando, Sr., QB/DB, 6-4, 180; Joseph Haybarger, Sr., TE/DE, 6-1, 178; Matty Conway, Jr., RB/LB, 5-6, 165.

WHAT TO WATCH: This is a nonconference matchup. Laurel won last year’s contest, 14-9. Josh Dando paces the Spartans in rushing with 183 yards, while throwing for a county-best 380. He has scored two touchdowns.

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THE MATCHUP: Ellwood City at Chartiers Valley, 7 p.m. today

LAST WEEK: Ellwood City (1-2) lost to Beaver Falls 45-13; Chartiers Valley (1-2) lost to Central Valley 49-0.

KEY PLAYERS: Ellwood City: Justin Vetica, Sr., QB/LB, 5-10, 200; Jared Meyers, Sr., RB/DB, 6-0, 200; Adam Hunter, Sr., OL/DL, 6-2, 270.

Chartiers Valley: Tanner Garris, Jr., WR, 5-10, 185; Ryan Bush, Sr., OL, 6-1, 242; Thomas Kovach, Sr., K, 5-10, 152.

WHAT TO WATCH: This is a nonconference matchup. Chartiers Valley, a member of the Class AAA Parkway Conference, has allowed 56 and 49 points in its losses this year. The Colts won last year’s battle, 53-19.

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THE MATCHUP: Titusville at Wilmington, 7 p.m. today

LAST WEEK: Titusville (0-2, 0-3) lost to Sharon 58-8; Wilmington (0-2, 1-2) lost to Hickory, 42-6.

KEY PLAYERS: Titusville: Todd Brown, Jr., QB/S, 5-11, 165; Easton Hogue, Jr., HB/ILB, 5-7, 165; Jason Oakes, Jr., OG/NG, 5-10, 260.

Wilmington: Cody Llewellyn, Jr., QB/OLB, 6-2, 188; Casey Hilton, Sr., OT/ILB, 6-2, 208; Josiah Bloise, Sr., RB/S, 5-9, 165.

WHAT TO WATCH: Wilmington needs a victory to remain in contention for a District 10, Region 3-AA playoff berth. The Greyhounds are looking to avoid their first three-game losing streak since 2003. Wilmington won last year’s clash, 32-7.

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THE MATCHUP: Mohawk at Riverside, 7 p.m. today

LAST WEEK: Mohawk (1-1, 1-2) lost to Montour 27-26; Riverside (0-2, 0-3) lost to Aliquippa 49-0.

KEY PLAYERS: Mohawk: Gio Menichino, Sr., QB/DB, 5-11, 157; Shane McFarland, Sr., RB/DB, 5-9, 175; Christian Holmes, Sr., TE/DL, 6-0, 206.

Riverside: Zach Gould, Jr., QB/DB, 5-10, 155; Marcel Cleckley, Jr., WR/DB, 5-8, 145; Kaleb Berendt, Sr., G/DT, 5-9, 190.

WHAT TO WATCH: Riverside, which has scored just 12 points all year, has lost eight straight games dating back to last year. The Panthers’ last win was a 27-0 decision over Mohawk last year. The Warriors are looking to build off last week’s performance against Class AAA Montour.

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THE MATCHUP: New Castle at Montour, 7:10 p.m. today

LAST WEEK: New Castle (1-1, 2-1) beat Ambridge 37-13; Montour (1-1, 2-1) beat Mohawk 27-26.

KEY PLAYERS: New Castle: Julian Cox, Sr., QB/S, 6-3, 195; Levar Ware, Sr., FB/LB, 6-4, 237; Richie Mariacher, Sr., OL/DL, 6-2, 280.

Montour: Tynen Greer, Sr., QB/DB, 6-0, 185; Cole Macek, Sr., RB/DE, 6-0, 225; Lou Caliguire, Sr., OL/DL, 6-4, 250.

WHAT TO WATCH: This is a key matchup in the Parkway Conference. The loser will have a tough time remaining in contention for a WPIAL Class AAA playoff berth. Montour’s Tynen Greer transferred from Shenango two years ago.

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THE MATCHUP: Union at Western Beaver, 12:30 p.m. Saturday

LAST WEEK: Union (1-1, 2-1) beat Rochester 33-0; Western Beaver (1-1, 1-2) lost to Apollo-Ridge 27--0.

KEY PLAYERS: Union: Anthony Rush, Jr., QB/DB, 5-9, 165; Jordan Best, So., RB/DB, 5-8, 180; Dakota Cameron, Sr., OT/DT, 6-2, 225.

Western Beaver: Steve Robison, Sr., QB/DB, 5-10, 150; Hunter Roknich, Jr., RB/DB, 5-9, 165; Nick Miller, Sr., WR/DB, 6-2, 170.

WHAT TO WATCH: The winner makes a strong statement as a Big Seven playoff contender. Union has scored 33 points each of the last two weeks after being shut out in the season opener by Our Lady of the Sacred Heart.

THE MATCHUP: Beaver Falls at Ellwood City, 7 p.m. Friday

LAST WEEK: Beaver Falls (2-0, 2-0) beat Mohawk 47-3; Ellwood City (1-1, 1-1) beat Freedom 35-0.

KEY PLAYERS: Beaver Falls: Dan Stratton, Sr., QB/DB, 6-2, 180; Damian Rawl, Sr., RB/LB, 5-10, 180; Donovan Jeter, Fr., OL/DL, 6-3, 225.

Ellwood City: Justin Vetica, Sr., QB/LB, 5-10, 200; Jared Meyers, Sr., RB/DB, 6-0, 200; Bradley Grinnen, Sr., OL/LB, 6-3, 215.

WHAT TO WATCH: Beaver Falls is ranked No. 2 in the WPIAL in Class AA by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and No. 3 in the state poll. Ellwood City has attempted just nine passes as a team this season.

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THE MATCHUP: South Side Beaver at Shenango, 7 p.m. Friday

LAST WEEK: South Side Beaver (0-2, 0-2) lost to Sto-Rox 55-7; Shenango (0-2, 0-2) lost to Rochester 32-27.

KEY PLAYERS: South Side Beaver: Jake Berger, Jr., QB/DB, 6-2, 180; Hunter Beaumont, Sr., RB/DB, 5-9, 170; Austin Boone, Jr., OL/DL, 5-11, 185.

Shenango: Tyler Welsh, Sr., RB/DB, 5-10, 150; Anthony Prestopine, Sr., RB/LB, 5-7, 170; Andrew Miloser, Sr., OL/DL, 6-0, 200.

WHAT TO WATCH: South Side Beaver has lost four straight games and Shenango has dropped five consecutive. The Wildcats’ Tyler Welsh ranks fifth in the county in rushing with 145 yards on 18 carries.

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THE MATCHUP: Wilmington at Hickory, 7 p.m. Friday

LAST WEEK: Wilmington (0-1, 1-1) lost to Grove City 17-13; Hickory (0-1, 1-1) lost to Greenville 22-21.

KEY PLAYERS: Wilmington: Cody Llewellyn, Jr., QB/OLB, 6-2, 188; Casey Hilton, Sr., OT/ILB, 6-2, 208; Josiah Bloise, Sr., RB/S, 5-9, 165.

Hickory: Matt Voytik, Sr., QB/DB, 6-1, 180; Lou Derloni, Jr., RB/LB, 6-2, 215; Daulton Linton, Sr., TE/OL/ILB, 5-10, 200.

WHAT TO WATCH: Both teams lost heartbreakers last week. Wilmington gave up the winning touchdown with just 61 seconds left. Hickory’s Matt Voytik is 24 of 48 through the air for 253 yards with five touchdowns and five interceptions.

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THE MATCHUP: Wilmington at Hickory, 7 p.m. Friday

LAST WEEK: Montour (1-1) lost to Central Valley 38-0; Mohawk (1-1) lost to Beaver Falls 47-3.

KEY PLAYERS: Montour: Tynan Greer, Sr., QB/DB, 6-0, 185; Cole Macek, Sr., RB/DE, 6-0, 225; Lou Caliguire, Sr., OL/DL, 6-4, 250.

Mohawk: Gio Menichino, Sr., QB/DB, 5-11, 157; Shane McFarland, Sr., RB/DB, 5-9, 175; Chase Miller, Jr., OL/DL, 5-10, 219.

WHAT TO WATCH: This is a nonconference matchup. Montour won last year’s contest, 41-0. This is the Warriors’ second home game of the year. They won their opener on their home field, 35-8, over Freedom. Montour’s Tynan Greer transferred from Shenango two years ago.

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THE MATCHUP: New Castle at Ambridge, 7:30 p.m. Friday

LAST WEEK: New Castle (0-1, 1-1) beat Riverside 47-12; Ambridge (0-1, 0-2) lost to West Allegheny 42-7.

KEY PLAYERS: New Castle: Julian Cox, Sr., QB/S, 6-3, 195; Levar Ware, Sr., FB/LB, 6-4, 237; Malik Hooker, Sr., WR/FS, 6-3, 190.

Ambridge: Stephon McGinnis, Jr., QB/DB, 5-6, 139; Dan Zajac, Sr., FB/LB, 6-1, 223; Brett Balkovec, Sr., OL/DL, 6-5, 295.

WHAT TO WATCH: Neither team can afford a loss in this Parkway Conference matchup. New Castle quarterback Julian Cox had a strong game last week, rushing for 133 yards and throwing for 65 more in a nonconference win over Riverside.

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THE MATCHUP: Union at Rochester, 7:30 p.m. Friday

LAST WEEK: Union (0-1, 1-1) beat Leechburg 33-13; Rochester (1-0, 1-1) beat Shenango 32-27.

KEY PLAYERS: Union: Anthony Rush, Jr., QB/DB, 5-9, 165; Jordan Best, So., RB/DB, 5-8, 180; Benjamin Young, Sr., WR/DB, 6-0, 175.

Rochester: Brent Johnson, Sr., WR/LB, 6-3, 200; Montrail Strozier, So., RB/DB, 5-11, 175; O’Shea Anderson, Sr., RB/DB, 6-1, 175.

WHAT TO WATCH: A win gives Union its second straight 2-1 start. Rochester, which is coached by Shenango High graduate Gene Matsook, held on for a 21-19 victory last year over the Scotties. Union’s Benjamin Young leads the county in scoring with 21 points.

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THE MATCHUP: Laurel at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (at Robert Morris University), 7:30 p.m. Friday

LAST WEEK: Laurel (1-1, 1-1) lost to Neshannock 34-12; Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (1-1, 1-1) lost to Western Beaver 30-13.

KEY PLAYERS: Laurel: Josh Dando, Sr., QB/DB, 6-4, 180; Joseph Haybarger, Sr., TE/DE, 6-1, 178; Kyle Forbes, WR/DB, 6-2, 170.

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart: Billy Mulcahey, Sr., QB, 5-9, 175; Tom Marra, Sr., FB/LB, 6-0, 225; Ryan Theobald, Sr., OL/DL, 5-11, 225.

WHAT TO WATCH: This is just the second meeting between the teams. Laurel won last year’s battle, 24-13, at home.

THE MATCHUP: Laurel at Neshannock, 7 p.m. Friday

LAST WEEK: Laurel (1-0, 1-0) beat South Side Beaver 40-6; Neshannock (1-0, 1-0) beat Western Beaver 56-7.

KEY PLAYERS: Laurel: Josh Dando, Sr., QB/DB, 6-4, 180; Eric Leasure, Sr., OL/LB, 5-11, 185; Kyle Forbes, WR/DB, 6-2, 170.

Neshannock: Ernie Burkes, Sr., QB/DB, 5-10, 165; Eli Owens, Jr., RB/DB, 5-11,1 70; Gianni Oliva, Sr., RB/LB, 5-10, 215.

WHAT TO WATCH: Laurel coach Pat Cuba is returning to Neshannock, where he coached from 2007 to 2011. The Lancers won last year’s matchup, 35-14. Neshannock has won four straight regular season games dating back to last year.

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THE MATCHUP: Leechburg at Union, 7 p.m. Friday

LAST WEEK: Leechburg (0-1) lost to Wilkinsburg 14-13; Union (0-1) lost to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 20-0.

KEY PLAYERS: Leechburg: Alex Sipolino, QB, 6-3, 155; Kris Smith, Sr., RB/LB, 6-0, 185; Matthew Rzewnicki, Sr., RB/DB, 5-11, 160.

Union: Clarence Parchman, Sr., QB/DB, 6-1, 185; Jordan Best, So., RB/DB, 5-8, 180; Curtis Caughey, Sr., OT/DT, 6-3, 270.

WHAT TO WATCH: This is a nonconference matchup. Union was held to minus-13 total yards last week, including minus-39 on the ground. The Scotties crushed Leechburg last year, 35-0. Leechburg failed on an extra point last week halfway through the fourth quarter and lost by a point.

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THE MATCHUP: Ellwood City at Freedom, 7 p.m. Friday

LAST WEEK: Ellwood City (0-1, 0-1) lost to New Brighton 42-21; Freedom (0-1, 0-1) lost to Mohawk 35-8.

KEY PLAYERS: Ellwood City: Justin Vetica, Sr., QB/LB, 5-10, 200; Jared Meyers, Sr., RB/DB, 6-0, 200; Seth Mley, Sr., WR/DB, 5-8, 175.

Freedom: Allen Moeller, Sr., RB/DB, 5-10, 160; Jared Hogue, Sr., QB/FS, 6-0, 180; Alex Moon, Sr., OL/DL, 6-0, 300.

WHAT TO WATCH: Ellwood City rolled up 431 yards of total offense last week in a loss to New Brighton. The Wolverines turned the ball over five times, though, four coming on fumbles. The Bulldogs avoided a shutout last week with a touchdown in the game’s final minute against Mohawk.

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THE MATCHUP: Rochester at Shenango, 7 p.m. Friday

LAST WEEK: Rochester (0-1) lost to Avonworth 33-6; Shenango (0-1, 0-1) lost to Sto-Rox 42-0.

KEY PLAYERS: Rochester: Brent Johnson, Sr., WR/LB, 6-3, 200; Montrail Strozier, So., RB/DB, 5-11, 175; O’Shea Anderson, Sr., RB/DB, 6-1, 175.

Shenango: Tyler Welsh, Sr., RB/DB, 5-10, 150; Anthony Prestopine, Sr., RB/LB, 5-7, 170; Andrew Miloser, Sr., OL/DL, 6-0, 200.

WHAT TO WATCH: Rochester coach Gene Matsook is a Shenango High graduate. This is the Big Seven conference opener for the Rams. Shenango amassed just 89 yards of total offense in Mike Commesso’s first game as coach.

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THE MATCHUP: Grove City at Wilmington, 7 p.m. Friday

LAST WEEK: Grove City (1-0) beat Carrick 34-12; Wilmington (1-0) beat West Middlesex 28-10.

KEY PLAYERS: Grove City: Jared Graham, Jr., QB/DB, 6-0, 195; Foster Reznor, Sr., RB/DB, 5-11, 187; Tanner Lucido, Jr., RB/OLB, 5-10, 190.

Wilmington: Cody Llewellyn, Jr., QB/OLB, 6-2, 188; Casey Hilton, Sr., OT/ILB, 6-2, 208; Marc Peoples, Jr., SE/OLB, 6-5, 176.

WHAT TO WATCH: This is the District 10, Region 3-AA opener for both schools. Foster Reznor rushed for 106 yards and added two touchdowns for the Eagles last week in an easy win over Carrick. Wilmington blanked West Middlesex in the second half last week and allowed just 203 total yards.

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THE MATCHUP: Mohawk at Beaver Falls, 7 p.m. Friday

LAST WEEK: Mohawk (1-0, 1-0) beat Freedom 35-8; Beaver Falls (1-0, 1-0) beat Riverside 35-0.

KEY PLAYERS: Mohawk: Gio Menichino, Sr., QB/DB, 5-11, 157; Shane McFarland, Sr., RB/DB, 5-9, 175; Travis Giardina, Sr., OL/DL, 6-1, 214.

Beaver Falls: Dan Stratton, Sr., QB/DB, 6-2, 180; Khalil Caracter, Sr., RB/DB, 5-9, 175; Donovan Jeter, Fr., OL/DL, 6-3, 225.

WHAT TO WATCH: Third-year Mohawk coach Joe Lamenza earned his first home win last week. Beaver Falls’ Khalil Caracter transferred from Freedom. The Tigers won last year’s matchup, 41-0. The Warriors are trying to equal last season’s win total with an upset victory.

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THE MATCHUP: Riverside at New Castle, 7:30 p.m. Friday

LAST WEEK: Riverside (0-1) lost to Beaver Falls 35-0; New Castle (0-1) lost to Central Valley 29-6.

KEY PLAYERS: Riverside: Zach Gould, Jr., QB/DB, 5-10, 155; Marcel Cleckley, Jr., WR/DB, 5-8, 145; Kaleb Berendt, Sr., G/DT, 5-9, 190.

New Castle: Julian Cox, Sr., QB/S, 6-3, 195; Mark Benn, Sr., OL/DL, 5-10, 230; Malik Hooker, Sr., WR/FS, 6-3, 190.

WHAT TO WATCH: This is a nonconference battle. New Castle won last year’s matchup, 48-14, securing the program’s 700th career win. The ’Canes rolled up just 122 yards of total offense last week against Central Valley with three turnovers. Riverside has lost six straight games dating back to last season.