High School Football

Mars players douse head coach Scott Heinauer in celebration of his 200th win Friday night. Seb Foltz/Butler Eagle

FREEPORT VS BURRELL FOOTBALL

Jacksen Reiser (22), Brady Stivenson (1) celebrate with fellow teammates after a turnover on down against Burrell at Freeport High School.

Mars running back Teddy Ruffner breaks into open field against Greensburg Salem Friday night at home. Ruffner reached the 4,000 yard mark in the 42-21 win. Seb Foltz/Butler Eagle 10/16/20

Butler vs Blackhawk Football

Tornado quarterback (7) returns an interception in first quarter action against Blackhawk at Butler High School on October 16, 2020. Photo by: Nate Black

Butler vs Blackhawk Football

Tornado defender (23) Julian Jones celebrate after a sack in first quarter action against Blackhawk at Butler High School on October 16, 2020. Photo by: Nate Black

North Catholic linebacker Tyler Primrose sacks South Park's Harper Conroy in the Trojans home win Friday. Seb Foltz/Butler Eagle 10/09/20

SLIPPERY ROCK VS GROVE CITY

William Mokel rolls out of the pocket looking for a open teammate downfield against Grove City at Slippery Rock High School. (Steven Dalton Photo)

SLIPPERY ROCK VS GROVE CITY

Ethan Plesakov Looks to shake off Grove City's defensive pressure at Slippery Rock High School. (Steven Dalton Photo)

Teddi Ruffner reaches for his 5th touchdown of the game, Friday, October 9, 2020. Harold Aughton/Butler Eagle.

Knoch's 32 attempts to tackle Mars quarrterback #2 Friday, October 9, 2020. Harold Aughton/Butler Eagle.

North Catholic quarterback Joey Prentice fights off a defender to complete a pass on a touchdown drive in the second half at home against Highlands. Seb Foltz/Butler Eagle 09/18/20

MARS VS HIGHLAND FOOTBALL

Ben Chizmar and Jake Maple of Mars wraps up Chandler Thimons during an attempted fourth down conversation play at Highland Golden Rams Stadium. (Steven Dalton Photo)

Mars senior runningback Teddy Ruffner breaks a long run for a touchdown to put the Planets up 28-13 over Hampton with 1:03 left in the third quarter. Seb Foltz/Butler Eagle 09/11/20

Freeport’s Parker Lucas breaks free from Deer Lakes’ Paul Sciullo and Fretcher Hammond during the football game at Freeport High School on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020.

Moniteau vs Karns City Football

David Stamm for Moniteau is tied up by Kaden Scherer of Karns City at Moniteau High School. (Steven Dalton Photo)

Karns City #20 Luke Garing & #88 Nathan Waltman celebrate #3 Kaden Sherer TD

Before the Mars Area High School verses Hampton game Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. During COVID-19 restrictions, attendance at outdoor events was limited to 250. Offensive lineman Logan Vanderberghe, No. 66, and tight end Chris Dvorak, Number, 82, celebrate during player introductions at the first game of the season. SEB Foltz/Butler eagle

Harold Aughton/Butler Eagle: Highlands #22 powers his way into the end zone for the first touchdown of the game as Knoch's #12 attempts to make the tackle.

Seneca Valley assistant football coach Shaine Patsilevas works with players during practice Monday at NexTier Stadium. 08/17/20 Seb Foltz/Butler Eagle

Harold Aughton/Butler Eagle: Mars' Teddy Ruffner

Harold Aughton/Butler Eagle: ACV/Union Eli Penny gains a first down in the third quarter.

Harold Aughton/Butler Eagle: Redbank Valley's Ray Shreckengost, #24, fends off Union/A.C. Valley's Karter Vogle,#3, at the end of the second quarter

Harold Aughton/Butler Eagle: Redbank Valley's Ethan Hetrick, #9, puts pressure on Union/ACV's Luke Bowser, #15, at Clarion University's Memorial Field.

Harold Aughton/Butler Eagle: Union/AC Valley's Luke Bowser attemps a pass in the second quarter.

Harold Aughton/Butler Eagle: Redbank Valley's Sam Hetrick, #21, picks off a pass in the first quarter.

Seneca Valley vs Mt Lebanon Football

Seneca Valley quarterback (11) Gabe Lawson rolls out against Mt Lebanon defenders in a playoff matchup at Mt Lebanon High School on November 1, 2019. Photo by: Nate Black

Karns City #2 Anthony Kamenski does a quarterback keeper past the Keystone line during a game at Keystone Stadium on Friday November 1, 2019 (Jason Swanson photo)

Mars wide reciever Zach Schlegel pushes past Peters Township 's Corban Hondru for a short gain after a reception on the Planet's opening drive in the second half. Seb Foltz/Butler Eagle

High School Football-Knoch High at Freeport High

Knoch’s #3 Scott Fraser is brought down by Freeport’s #10 Luke Miller at Freeport High School on October 25th 2019. Photo by: Steve Dietz

Seneca Valley vs Norwin Football

Seneca Valley running back (4) Matt Stanger scoots around Norwin defenders in second quarter action at Seneca Valley High School on October 25, 2019. Photo by: Nate Black

High School Football-Knoch High at Freeport High

Freeports #31 Ricky Hunter gains yards before being met by Knoch’s #3 Scott Fraser at Freeport High School on October 25th 2019. Photo by: Steve Dietz

Karns City #2 Anthony Kamenski runs a quarterback keeper as Titusville #26 Jaydin Blake goes for the tackle during a game at Karns City Stadium on Friday October 25, 2019 (Jason Swanson photo)

Mars vs Hampton Football

Mars defensive back (36) Teddy Ruffner tackles a Hampton runner at Hampton High School on October 25, 2019. Photo by: Nate Black

Mars vs Hampton Football

Mars running back (36) Teddy Ruffner tries to turn the corner against Hampton defenders at Hampton High School on October 25, 2019. Photo by: Nate Black

North Catholic quarterback Zack Rocco rolls out to pass in the second quarter against Deer Lakes. Rocco topped 6,000 career yards throwing during the game. Seb Foltz/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock running back David Duffalo attempts to break outside on a halfback pitch in the second half of the Rockets 28-17 loss to Oil City. Duffalo scored one of the Rockets two touchdowns. Seb Foltz/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock running back David Duffalo attempts to break outside on a halfback pitch in the second half of the Rockets 28-17 loss to Oil City. Duffalo scored one of the Rockets two touchdowns. Seb Foltz/Butler Eagle

Slippery Rock quarterback Vito Pilosi breaks into open field on a quarterback keeper in the third quarter against Oil City Friday. Seb Foltz/Butler Eagle

Butler vs Hempfield Football

Butler kick returner (19) Zack Slomers breaks a tackle against Hempfield at Butler High School on October 18, 2019. Photo by: Nate Black

SENECA VALLEY VS PINE RICHLAND FOOTBALL

Seneca's Brandon Weaver (28) leaps around Pine Richland's Levi Wentz (16) at Nextier Stadium. (Steven Dalton Photo)

Butler vs Hempfield Football

Butler outside linebacker (71) Nate Cornibe fights past Hepfield blockers in a contest against Hempfield at Butler High School on October 18, 2019. Photo by: Nate Black

Butler vs Hempfield Football

Butler kick returner (19) Zack Slomers slips behind a block from (43) Justin Kabay against Hempfield at Butler High School on October 18, 2019. Photo by: Nate Black

Butler vs Hempfield Football

Butler defensive back (23) Julian Jones strips the ball from the Hempfield quarterback in second quarter action against Hempfield at Butler High School on October 18, 2019. Photo by: Nate Black

Butler vs Hempfield Football

Butler quarterback (7) Cooper Baxter looks to pass downfield against Hempfield at Butler High School on October 18, 2019. Photo by: Nate Black