The penultimate week of the high school football regular season is here, and the playoff picture has begun to take shape. One Westmoreland County game has been postponed, as Yough did not have a sufficient number of players for its scheduled matchup against Propel Braddock Hills in the Class 3A Three Rivers Conference. While a few area teams have already clinched playoff berths, several others could officially join the postseason mix after this weekend. Here’s a detailed look at every Westmoreland game in Week Nine.

Woodland Hills (5-3, 4-0) at Penn-Trafford (8-0, 4-0) – 7:30 p.m.

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About the Wolverines: Woodland Hills trounced host Franklin Regional 49-7 last Friday in the Class 5A Big East Conference. Wolverines QB Jaron McKinney hit on 6-of-9 throws for 182 yards and two scores, and he rushed nine times for 123 yards and two touchdowns. Nico Mager caught three passes for 121 yards and two scores. On the year, McKinney has completed 83-of-150 throws for 1,535 yards, with 19 touchdowns and just three interceptions, while he’s rushed 75 times for 314 yards, scoring six times on the ground. Mager has posted 25 receptions for 451 yards and a team-best 11 total touchdowns, while Elijah McGuire paces Woodland Hills with 81 carries for 446 yards. Factoring in a pair of wins that were changed to forfeit losses for using an ineligible player, the Wolverines have outscored their foes by a margin of 208-99. Woodland Hills head coach Brian Tarrant is suspended, so assistants Maurice Walker and Steve Meyer are leading the program.

About the Warriors: Ben Grabowski and Cody Yacamelli were stellar in helping Penn-Trafford stay unblemished with a 52-20 home triumph against Gateway in a Class 5A Big East Conference battle last week. Grabowski compiled 193 yards rushing and three scores on 14 carries, while also throwing for a TD for the Warriors. Yacamelli, meanwhile, amassed a dozen rushes for 156 yards and two scores for PT. Trent Brown added a fumble recovery score. On the season, Grabowski has completed 56-of-86 throws for 1,061 yards, with 15 touchdowns and two picks, and he’s notched 77 carries for 650 yards and eight TDs. Nick Ponko has registered 28 receptions for 505 yards and 13 total scores, while Yacamelli has compiled 49 carries for 386 yards. Landyn Stikkel leads the PT defense with 37 tackles. PT boasts a scoring advantage of 372-90.

About the Matchup: Woodland Hills will clinch a playoff spot with one more win this season, while Penn-Trafford has already secured its postseason berth. A year ago, Woodland Hills prevailed 49-21 at the Wolvarena.

Southmoreland (2-6, 1-3) at Derry Area (2-6, 0-4) – 7 p.m.

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About the Scotties: Southmoreland had no answer for Chace Petrosky, who had a huge performance in leading Belle Vernon Area to a 47-20 win at home against the Scotties in the Class 3A Interstate Conference last week. Dylan Brown was a bright spot for the Scotties, as he posted 15 carries for 196 yards and a touchdown in place of injured QB Dawson Wolfe. On the campaign, Brown has contributed 89 carries for 611 yards, scoring five times. Wolfe, who is expected to return to the lineup, has 84 carries spanning 443 yards and nine scores on the ground, and he’s also completed 27-of-58 throws for 277 yards. Brock Geho leads the Scotties with 26 grabs for 256 yards. Southmoreland has been outpaced by a margin of 280-153.

About the Trojans: Derry Area could not slow Waynesburg Central’s Teagan Crouse in a 44-15 outcome in the Class 3A Interstate Conference last week. In the defeat, the Trojans received touchdowns from Max Doherty and Anthony Quidetto. For the year, Doherty has accumulated 137 carries for 1,008 yards, scoring 13 total touchdowns. QB Anthony Sacco has hit on 62-of-128 throws for 616 yards, with two scores and seven interceptions, and he’s rushed 81 times for 410 yards. Noah Stough leads Derry Area with 13 receptions for 220 yards. The Trojans, who have a five-game skid currently, have been outscored by their adversaries 256-161 on the year.

About the Matchup: The Scotties are in fifth in the Class 3A Interstate Conference, while the Trojans are in sixth, one of two teams still winless in the conference. In 2025, the Scotties prevailed 23-11.

Hempfield Area (5-3) at Greater Latrobe (6-2) – 7 p.m.

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WSN Crew: Gino Antimarino and Roger Downs; Matt Palombo; Allie Hathaway

About the Spartans: Hempfield Area clinched its first playoff appearance in a decade in a complete effort, defeating Mount Lebanon 35-6 in a Class 6A clash one week ago. Carden Lippmann was prolific once again for the host Spartans, as he hit on 22-of-34 passes for 311 yards and four scores and also notched a TD run. Additionally, DeRon Hunter caught eight passes for 120 yards and two scores, while Lucas Simmons had seven receptions for 74 yards and a touchdown. For the year, Lippmann has completed 111-of-196 throws for 1,792 yards, with 13 touchdowns and six interceptions, and he’s rushed 60 times for 338 yards, scoring seven times. Hunter has 30 receptions for 555 yards, scoring six times, while Simmons has amassed 33 grabs for 445 yards. Andrew Bentz, who leads the Spartans with nine TDs, is out for the season. Hempfield Area has limited its foes to 19.9 points per game.

About the Wildcats: Playing a rare Saturday game, Greater Latrobe football boosted its playoff hopes with a convincing 49-21 triumph at Connellsville Area in the Class 5A Big East Conference. AJ Yeboah had another strong effort for the Wildcats, rushing 14 times for 142 yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile, GL quarterback Dom Scarton connected on 9-of-12 passes for 133 yards and two scores while adding a rushing touchdown, Alex Amond hauled in two TD passes, and Drew Blossey rushed for one touchdown and threw another. On the campaign, Yeboah has produced 96 carries for 845 yards, scoring seven TDs. Scarton has connected on 74-of-115 passes for 1,091 yards, with 15 touchdowns and three picks, while Ty Wisniewski has snagged 39 receptions for 514 yards. Dante Durigon is tied for the team lead with seven touchdowns. Greater Latrobe is allowing 19.4 points per game.

About the Matchup: The nonconference clash pits the Spartans from Class 6A against the Wildcats, who reside in the Class 5A Big East Conference. The most recent clash was in 2023, as Greater Latrobe prevailed 27-7.

Norwin (4-4, 1-3) at Seneca Valley (2-5, 0-5) – 7 p.m.

About the Knights: With several key players out, Norwin stumbled at Canon-McMillan 34-23 in a Class 6A clash one week ago. With Giovanni Rothrauff and Potter Brozeski sidelined, Johnny Gergely led the Knights with 21 carries for 172 yards and a score. Parker Rigo and Steven Kaefer also found paydirt for Norwin. Prior to his injury, Rothrauff compiled 197 carries for 1,022 yards, scoring eight times. Brozeski has registered 34 catches for 565 yards, notching seven total touchdowns. Max Ritz has hit on 80-of-168 throws for 944 yards, with nine touchdowns and three interceptions, and he’s also rushed 66 times for 340 yards.

About the Raiders: Seneca Valley was overmatched in a 42-7 loss at North Allegheny in Class 6A play last Friday. In the defeat, Rory O’Shea rushed 17 times for 86 yards, and hit on 4-of-7 throws for 13 yards and a touchdown. On the year, O’Shea leads SV with 21 catches for 414 yards, scoring four times. Nico Wheeler has completed 38-of-88 throws for 542 yards, while Jamen Alwine has gone 32-of-70 through the air for 441 yards. Jake Donsec leads the Raiders with five touchdowns. During their five-game skid, the Raiders have scored 14 or fewer points in each contest. They have been outscored 224-112 on the year. Coach Don Barclay is at the helm of Seneca Valley.

About the Matchup: The Knights are in fifth place in Class 6A, while the last-place Raiders have been eliminated from the playoffs. Last season, Norwin cruised to a 56-13 win.

Franklin Regional (1-7, 1-4) at Connellsville Area (3-5, 0-4) – 7 p.m.

About the Panthers: Franklin Regional could not slow down Woodland Hills, as the Wolverines smashed the Panthers 49-7 in a Class 5A Big East Conference battle last week. Dominick Devola scored the lone TD on a 1-yard run for the host Panthers. For the year, Jet Taylor leads FR with 103 carries for 610 yards. Devola has connected on 25-of-71 throws for 322 yards, while he’s rushed 50 times for 355 yards, scoring four times. Gage Williams leads the Panthers with five touchdowns. Franklin Regional has a negative scoring differential of 323-126.

About the Falcons: Playing a rare Saturday game, Connellsville Area suffered a 49-21 home loss against Greater Latrobe in the Class 5A Big East Conference. In the defeat, Linkon Keller had a robust performance, rushing 42 times for 305 yards and a pair of scores. On the season, Keller has 152 carries spanning 871 yards, 21 receptions for 329 yards, and has scored 11 times. QB Jeffrey Nicholson has completed 61-of-105 throws for 924 yards, with 11 touchdowns and six interceptions. Rocco Farrell has caught a team-high 22 passes for 279 yards. The Falcons have been outscored 278-152 on the year. Coach Jace McClean patrols the sidelines for Connellsville Area.

About the Matchup: The Panthers reside in fifth place in the Class 5A Big East Conference, while the Falcons are tied for last place. In the most recent meeting in 2023, Franklin Regional notched a 38-0 victory.

Belle Vernon Area (7-1, 4-0) at Waynesburg Central (7-1, 4-1) – 7 p.m.

About the Leopards: Chace Petrosky had a game for the ages in leading Belle Vernon Area to a 47-20 win at home against Southmoreland in the Class 3A Interstate Conference last week. Petrosky scored five times – two via run, two by reception, and an 84-yard punt return – for the Leopards. In the process, he racked up 132 yards rushing on eight carries. For the year, Petrosky has amassed 96 carries for 668 yards, scoring 13 touchdowns. QB Jace Gedekoh has completed 71-of-102 throws for 954 yards, with 11 touchdowns and two picks, and he’s rushed 74 times for 418 yards, adding eight TDs on the ground. Cam Black has posted 24 catches for 256 yards, while Luca Ghilani has registered 21 grabs for 322 yards, scoring five touchdowns. Winners of seven in a row, the Leopards have outpaced their foes on the campaign by a margin of 254-87.

About the Raiders: Derry Area could not slow Waynesburg Central’s Teagan Crouse in a 44-15 outcome in the Class 3A Interstate Conference last week. Crouse rushed for three scores and also passed for 208 yards and another score for the Raiders. On the campaign, Crouse has hit on 77-of-117 throws for 1,327 yards, with 14 touchdowns and four picks, while he’s rushed 59 times for 732 yards, compiling 14 scores. Ky-mani Sumpter has accrued 112 carries for 920 yards, also registering 14 touchdowns. Jack Ruccuiti is the top pass catcher, with 30 receptions for 514 yards, and he’s scored eight times. The Raiders boast a scoring advantage of 309-102. Coach Joe Kuhns is at the helm of Waynesburg Central.

About the Matchup: Both teams have clinched playoff spots, as the Leopards are tied atop the standings, while the Raiders sit in third. The teams have not met since at least prior to 2003.

Elizabeth Forward (7-1, 4-0) at Mount Pleasant Area (4-4, 2-2) – 7 p.m.

About the Warriors: Elizabeth Forward suffered its first loss of the season last week, a 49-12 drubbing against Montour in a nonconference tilt. Kaden Allen accounted for both touchdowns for the Warriors, as he rushed 14 times for 60 yards, while going 4-of-9 passing for 31 yards. Rocco Thompson posted 18 carries for 101 yards in the defeat. On the campaign, Thompson has generated 115 carries for 949 yards, notching 18 scores. Allen has passed for 819 yards and seven scores, and he’s rushed for 774 yards and 14 TDs on the ground. Prior to last week, the Warriors had scored 34 or more points in every game. John DeMarco is the head coach of EF.

About the Vikings: Mount Pleasant Area, boosted by a late interception, outlasted Greensburg Salem 39-34 in a Class 3A Interstate Conference thriller last week. Anthony Pologruto picked off Brody Chismar in the final minutes to preserve the lead for the Vikings. Aiden Roadman posted TD runs of 8, 28, and 47 yards, while Kaden Hudec also scored twice for the host Vikes. On the year, Hudec has registered 79 carries for 442 yards, both team highs, while he’s scored five times. Tristan Wtorkiewicz, who was out with injury last week, paces the Vikings with nine TDs.

About the Matchup: Elizabeth Forward is tied atop the Class 3A Interstate Conference, already clinching a playoff spot. The Vikings, meanwhile, sit in fourth place. A year ago, the Warriors left no doubt, prevailing 41-7.

Burrell (5-3, 2-2) at Deer Lakes (2-6, 1-3) – 7 p.m.

About the Buccaneers: Burrell could not contain prolific running back Tevin Owen-Cratsenberg last Friday, as the Buccaneers lost 34-6 against Highlands in the Class 3A Allegheny Seven Conference. In the loss for the Buccaneers, Antonio Perkins rushed for 106 yards and also threw a 25-yard TD pass to Trey Coury. For the year, Perkins has 150 carries for 1,174 yards, scoring 15 times, and he’s also completed 46-of-114 throws for 620 yards and three TDs. Coury, meanwhile, has posted 112 carries for 553 yards, caught 16 passes for 189 yards, and notched five total touchdowns. Despite its winning record, Burrell has been outscored 194-163.

About the Lancers: Deer Lakes was stifled in a 38-7 loss at Freeport Area last week in a Class 3A Allegheny Seven Conference game. In the loss, Roman Smith rushed 23 times for 132 yards and a touchdown. On the season, Smith leads Deer Lakes with 144 carries for 854 yards, compiling 13 touchdowns. Quarterback Dante Mangieri has thrown for 1,184 yards, with 13 TDs and six picks, while Evan Moore paces the Lancers with 31 grabs for 622 yards. Tim Burk is at the helm of Deer Lakes.

About the Matchup: Burrell sits in fourth place in the Class 3A Allegheny Seven Conference, while Deer Lakes is in fifth. A year ago, the Bucs won a wild 48-41 decision in the regular-season finale.

North Catholic (5-3, 4-0) at Valley (2-6, 0-5) – 7 p.m.

About the Trojans: North Catholic rolled to a 38-7 win last Thursday at F.N.B Stadium in a nonconference affair against Neshannock. Anthony Greene had a big effort for the Trojans, registering nine rushing attempts for 138 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Will Waskiewicz hauled in a touchdown reception, and also contributed a 65-yard punt return score. Through eight games, Waskiewicz has 38 catches for 691 yards, reaching paydirt 15 times. Quarterback William Troprani has connected on 84-of-137 throws for 1,360 yards and a dozen touchdowns, along with eight picks.

About the Vikings: Valley was stifled in a 26-0 loss at Knoch in a Class 3A Allegheny Seven Conference showdown one week ago. Roman D’Argan accumulated 71 yards on 10 carries for the Vikings. On the season, Davell McWright leads Valley with six touchdowns, while Sean Wilkerson has scored four times. The Vikings have been outscored 255-103 on the year.

Ligonier Valley (8-0, 4-0) at Steel Valley (5-3, 3-1) – 7 p.m.

About the Rams: Ligonier Valley stayed perfect on the season, knocking off South Allegheny 28-12 in a Class 2A Allegheny Conference battle last Friday. The homestanding Rams were led by QB Levi Foust, who threw for 94 yards and two scores, while also rushing for 140 yards and another touchdown. Blake Hitt added 96 yards on the ground and he scored twice for LV. On the year, Foust has completed 35-of-67 throws for 781 yards, with 13 touchdowns and four interceptions, and he’s rushed 129 times for 1,065 yards, scoring a dozen times. Hitt has amassed 80 carries for 740 yards and nine scores, while Gregory Sleasman leads Ligonier Valley with 13 receptions for 364 yards, and he also has nine TDs. LV has a robust scoring margin of 351-90.

About the Ironmen: Steel Valley fell 28-7 at Apollo-Ridge last week in a Class 2A Allegheny Conference tilt. The lone score for the Ironmen came on a 77-yard kickoff return score by Jayvon Roberts. In their three losses this season, the Ironmen have scored a combined 13 points. Including a forfeit victory against Clairton, Steel Valley has outscored its foes 132-119. Veteran coach Ray Braszo leads Steel Valley.

About the Matchup: Ligonier Valley is tied atop the Class 2A Allegheny Conference, and will clinch a postseason berth with a win. Steel Valley is tied for third place. Last year, the Ironmen whitewashed the Rams, 49-0.

Clairton (4-2, 2-0) at Greensburg Central Catholic (6-2, 3-1) – 7 p.m.

About the Bears: Clairton did not play last week, as Leechburg postponed its matchup due to a lack of healthy players, the second straight Clairton opponent to postpone. Earlier this season, the Bears forfeited a game to Steel Valley. In five games of action, Jace Booker leads the Bears with 41 carries for 500 yards, scoring six times. Keith Craven has hit on 30-of-35 throws for 438 yards, with four TDs and one pick. In their wins, the Bears have permitted a total of just 25 points. Decorated coach Wayne Wade leads Clairton.

About the Centurions: A strong defensive effort carried Greensburg Central Catholic to a 28-8 win at Riverview in the Class 1A Eastern Conference last Friday. Carson Kramer threw a 5-yard touchdown to Tommy Dlugos and also had a 4-yard TD run for the Centurions. Blase Bugosh notched a 44-yard touchdown run for GCC, while the defense forced two fumbles. On the campaign, Bugosh has 94 carries for 857 yards, and he’s scored 20 total TDs. Lucca Denis is the top receiver with 14 grabs covering 264 yards. Kramer has hit on 38-of-70 throws for 614 yards, with seven scores and four interceptions. GCC holds a scoring advantage of 256-110.

About the Matchup: The Bears are likely to receive two forfeit wins for the postponed games, and if so, they would be tied atop the Class 1A Eastern Conference standings, while the Centurions would sit in third. Last year, the Bears dominated, 43-0.

Leechburg Area (0-7, 0-3) at Jeannette (6-2, 4-0) – 7 p.m.

About the Blue Devils: Leechburg postponed its home game last week against Clairton due to lack of healthy players. On the season, signal caller Jaxson Vargo has hit on 92-of-175 passing attempts for 1,239 yards, with a dozen touchdowns and 10 interceptions, and he has added 49 carries for 218 yards. His favorite target is Dylan Whitlinger, who has amassed 38 catches for 624 yards and a team-leading five scores. Kaedyn Joris has added 28 receptions for 380 yards and four TDs. The Blue Devils have been outpaced by a margin of 240-104. Coach Randy Walters patrols the sidelines for Leechburg Area.

About the Jayhawks: Jeannette sputtered in a 42-3 home loss against Fort Cherry last Thursday in a Class 1A nonconference tilt. A 42-yard field goal by McAllister Steele represented the only points for the Jayhawks. Hunter Schaeffer was 6-of-20 passing for 55 yards and an interception, while Jayce Powell had three grabs for 45 yards. On the year, Powell has 26 catches for 370 yards, 33 rushing attempts for 290 yards, and 11 total touchdowns. Anthony Stuchell, who is out with injury, has compiled 716 yards and eight TDs through the air. Schaeffer has contributed 33 carries for 229 yards and seven touchdowns. The Jayhawks hold a scoring advantage of 186-133.

About the Matchup: With their postponed game likely to become a forfeit loss, the Blue Devils are tied for last in the Class 1A Eastern Conference. Jeannette, meanwhile, is tied atop the standings and has clinched a playoff berth. A year ago, Leechburg claimed a 36-27 victory.

Monessen (5-3, 1-3) at Bentworth (4-4, 2-2) – 7 p.m.

About the Greyhounds: Monessen was overmatched in a 49-8 loss against Washington in a Class 1A Black Hills Conference clash last week. The only score for the Greyhounds came on a 64-yard pass from Kaier Payne to Ke’zjere Butler. Monessen has lost three of its past four games, scoring a total of 20 points in those setbacks.

About the Bearcats: Bentworth edged homestanding Sto-Rox 30-22 last Friday in the Class 1A Black Hills Conference. Noah Leichty propelled the offense, rushing 27 times for 168 yards and two scores. On the year, Jacob Cavanaugh leads the Bearcats with 66 carries for 284 yards and four scores, while Leichty has compiled 48 attempts for 241 yards. In four losses, the Bearcats have scored a combined 17 points. David Porcash is the head coach of Bentworth.

Blackhawk (7-1) at Kiski Area (2-6) – 7 p.m.

About the Cougars: Blackhawk narrowly edged Central Valley 42-41 in overtime last week in a Class 4A Parkway Conference clash. Hayden Magill was the offensive dynamo, rushing 22 times for 217 yards and a score. Brayden McCarthy added 11 carries for 103 yards and a TD, while Ryan Prisuta notched three attempts for 90 yards, also scoring. On the year, McCarthy has rushed 87 times for 928 yards, scoring 16 TDs, all team-high marks. The Cougars are averaging 41.8 points per game. Coach Trevor George is in his first season leading Blackhawk.

About the Cavaliers: Kiski Area came up short in a 20-13 home loss against Shaler Area one week ago. Teegan Shirley produced two rushing scores and also caught nine passes for 101 yards for the Cavaliers. For the year, QB Landyn Artman has completed 112-of-186 throws for 1,555 yards, with a dozen touchdowns and eight interceptions, while also rushing 74 times for 353 yards and four scores. Ashton Taylor paces the ground attack with 132 carries for 520 yards. Daivion McNeil has collected 28 receptions spanning 579 yards, scoring a team-leading 10 TDs. Kiski Area has been outscored 219-174.

About the Matchup: This is a Class 4A nonconference showdown, as the Cougars compete in the Parkway, while the Cavaliers are in the Greater Allegheny Conference. The teams have not played since prior to 2003.

Knoch (4-4) at Greensburg Salem (0-8) – 7 p.m.

About the Knights: Knoch stifled Valley in a 26-0 home win in a Class 3A Allegheny Seven Conference showdown last week. Max Wiley factored into four touchdowns for the Knights, rushing for a pair and passing for two more to Evan Fink and Kaeden Myers. For the year, Ethan Rouleau leads the Knights with six TDs, while Roman DeFelice has found paydirt four times. T.J. Wiley is the head coach of Knoch.

About the Golden Lions: A late interception doomed Greensburg Salem in a 39-34 setback at Mount Pleasant Area in a Class 3A Interstate Conference thriller last Friday. Anthony Pologruto picked off Brody Chismar in the final minutes to preserve the lead for the Vikings. In the setback for the Golden Lions, Chismar threw for five scores - three to Jackson Stevey and two to Braydon Miller. On the campaign, Chismar has hit on 142-of-244 throws for 1,976 yards, with 18 touchdowns and six interceptions, and he’s also compiled 92 carries for 390 yards and four scores. Miller has amassed 60 catches, which leads the WPIAL, for 818 yards, and he’s notched seven total TDs. Brandt Sandstrom and Jackson Stevey each have 31 receptions. The Golden Lions are permitting 45.4 points per game.

About the Matchup: This is a Class 3A nonconference battle, as the Knights are in the Allegheny Seven, while the Golden Lions reside in the Interstate Conference. The last meeting, in 2021, went in favor of Greensburg Salem, 34-13.