Photo Gallery: Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023

2023-09-16 00:32:56

Firefighters battled a fire in a vacant building at the corner of South Cliff Street and Center Avenue on Friday morning, Sept. 15, 2023. Crews were called to the Butler fire a little after 3 a.m. at what once was Elliott Furniture Auction. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle

Multiple fire departments battled a blaze at a vacant building at the corner of Center Avenue and South Cliff Street on Friday morning, Sept. 15, 2023. The fire caused the roof and two interior floors to collapse and resulted in an emergency demolition of the building. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle

Demolition begins after firefighters battled a fire in a vacant building at the corner of South Cliff Street and Center Avenue on Friday morning, Sept. 15, 2023. The building had to be demolished before the streets could reopen, according to the fire chief. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle

Chief Christopher Switala, of the Butler Bureau of Fire, right, oversees the scene of a fire Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at a vacant building at the corner of South Cliff Street and Center Avenue. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle

Firefighters from Slippery Rock Volunteer Fire Company shoot water from their tower truck into a fire in a vacant building at the corner of South Cliff Street and Center Avenue on Friday morning, Sept. 15, 2023. Crews were called to the Butler fire a little after 3 a.m. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle

From left, German exchange students Felix Enzmann and Emily Schmidt stayed with their American hosts, Knoch High School students Emme Mrozek and Kannon Trofimuk. Read the article in the Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, edition of the Butler Eagle. William Pitts/Butler Eagle

From left, German exchange student Christina Neumeier stayed with her American host, Knoch High School student Natalie Anderson. Read the article in the Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, edition of the Butler Eagle. William Pitts/Butler Eagle

From left, German exchange student Felix Enzmann, Knoch High School principal Todd Trofimuk and Knoch High School student Kannon Trofimuk. Read the article in the Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, edition of the Butler Eagle. William Pitts/Butler Eagle

Cecilia Desantis, 2, along with her grandmother, Pam Lentz, both of Butler, practice playing the handbells on Friday morning, Sept. 15, 2023, at Hill United Presbyterian Church. They will be dedicated on Sunday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. at the church. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Bob Scott, of Butler, practices playing the handbells on Friday morning, Sept. 15, 2023, at Hill United Presbyterian Church. They will be dedicated on Sunday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. at the church. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Karen Anderson, of Butler, practices playing the handbells on Friday morning, Sept. 15, 2023, at Hill United Presbyterian Church. They will be dedicated on Sunday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. at the church. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

From left, David Ingold and Laurie Kirsch sample the art at the opening of the Art of Harmony show on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. William Pitts/Butler Eagle

A collection of various pieces of artwork are shown at the opening of the Art of Harmony show on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. William Pitts/Butler Eagle

McKenzie Holt plays violin at the opening of the Art of Harmony show on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. William Pitts/Butler Eagle

From left, Laurie Kirsch, Rodney Gasch and M.J. McCurdy mingle at the opening of the Art of Harmony show on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. William Pitts/Butler Eagle

Recognized as Hometown Heroes are, from left, Officer Conrad Pfeifer, who works with the Middlesex Township and Mars police departments; firefighter Jeremy Nickl, of the Adams Area Fire District and Callery Volunteer Fire Company; and paramedic Pat Kelly, who recently retired as deputy chief at Quality EMS. The trio were presented their awards by the Rich-Mar Rotary Club on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. Butler Eagle photo

Limda Seibel, of Butler, helps apply colored hairspray on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2023, during the annual Laps for Learning fundraiser. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Deianira Pacek, of Butler, helps put temporary tattoos on fourth- and fifth-graders before they take to the Knoch stadium track on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, during the annual Laps for Learning fundraiser. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Fourth- and fifth-graders take to the Knoch stadium track on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2023, for the annual Laps for Learning fundraiser. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Fourth- and fifth-graders take to the Knoch stadium track to walk, run and dance on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2023, during the annual Laps for Learning fundraiser. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Courtney Markiewicz, of Butler, helps with registration on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2023, for the annual Laps for Learning fundraiser. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Seneca Valley's Sean O'Shea (7) with the quarterback keep finds an opening on his way to a touchdown against Pine-Richland on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Seneca Valley High School. Pine-Richland won 35-13. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley's Kyle Mancing (46) celebrates with teammate Cayden Parker (4) after a sack on Pine-Richland’s quarterback on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Seneca Valley High School. Pine-Richland won 35-13. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley's Cayden Parker (4) with a quarterback sack on Pine-Richland's Kanan Huffman (11) at Seneca Valley High School on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Seneca Valley High School. Pine-Richland won 35-13. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Seneca Valley's Sean O'Shea (7) breaks away from Pine-Richland’s defense for a huge gain on yards at Seneca Valley High School on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Seneca Valley High School. Pine-Richland won 35-13. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle

Freeport’s Brady Paga (59) smashes through the cheer banner and leads the Yellowjackets onto the field for their matchup against Armstrong on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. Armstrong won 52-16. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

The Armstrong and Freeport football teams stand together to honor veterans prior to the start of their game on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Armstrong won 52-16. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Freeport fans cheer on the Yellowjackets during their game against Armstrong on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. Armstrong won 52-16. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Armstrong's Alex Patton (7) is tackled by a swarm of Yellowjackets led by Taylor King (55) in their game against Freeport on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Armstrong won 52-16. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Freeport’s quarterback Drew Ross (11) throws a pass during the game against Armstrong on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Armstrong won 52-16. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Freeport’s Madden Wisniewski (3) runs the ball during the Yellowjackets’ game against Armstrong on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Armstrong won 52-16. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

Moniteau's quarterback Trent Beachem (10) prepares to get the snap just before throwing the second touchdown pass of the night in their game against Brookville on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. Brookville won 47-28. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Moniteau’s marching band performs at halftime during Moniteau’s game against Brookville on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Brookville won 47-28. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Moniteau’s marching band gets ready to take to the field at halftime during the game against Brookville on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Brookville won 47-28. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Moniteau's Ashton Grossman (6) finds an opening in the Brookville defense for a big gain in their game on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Brookville won 47-28. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Moniteau's Logan Campbell (1) talks with a coach on the sideline during their game against Brookville on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Brookville won 47-28. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Moniteau plays defense early in the second quarter of their game against Brookville under the lights of their newly renamed field on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Brookville won 47-28. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Moniteau students cheer as their Warriors get an early turnover in their game against Brookville on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Brookville won 47-28. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Moniteau's Blaine Jamison (7) jumps and celebrates with Brendin Sankey (9) after he scores a touchdown in their game against Brookville on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Brookville won 47-28. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Moniteau's Blaine Jamison (7) gets a pass for a touchdown in their game against Brookville on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Brookville won 47-28. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Moniteau's Blaine Jamison (7) finds a gap on a kickoff return early in their game against Brookville on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Brookville won 47-28. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Moniteau's head coach Robert Rottman gives a high-five to Levi Lacava (33) after he comes up with the second takeaway of the night during their game against Brookville on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Brookville won 47-28. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

The Moniteau Warriors take to the field on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, to play against Brookville. Brookville won 47-28. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Brinn Magerko, of Moniteau, helps hold up a large American flag on the football field on Friday evening, Sept. 15, 2023, during a dedication ceremony for Moniteau’s renamed stadium, the Luciano Plesakov Stadium. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Lucas Rouleau (71) gets a tackle during the second quarter between the Knoch Knights and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch's head football coach Tim Burchett (center) looks at the scoreboard during the second quarter of the game between the Knights and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch's Bennett Shaw (55) and Braden Pflugh (10) team up on a tackle in the first quarter of the game between the Knights and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch's Jackson Bauman (2) and Southmoreland's Cameron Lee (23) contest a 50/50 ball in the first quarter of the game between the Knights and the Scotties on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Major Eric Burkett, USMC, right, is honored during the military appreciation night game between Knoch and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch's Wyatt Foster (54) celebrates a tackle during the first quarter of the game between the Knoch Knights and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch's Bennett Shaw (55) attempts a punt block in the second quarter in the game between the Knights and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

In honor of 9/11 and military appreciation night, a moment of silence took place during the game between Knoch and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch's Wyatt Foster and the rest of the Knights take the field for their game against Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Members of the Slippery Rock University Army ROTC Color Guard present the flags for the national anthem on military appreciation night during the game Knoch and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch's Codi Mullen (5) makes a long touchdown run between the Knights and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023 in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch's Zachary Szebalskie (72) provides pass protection during the second quarter of the game between the Knights and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch's Ethan Alwine (13) follows the ball as Southmoreland's Kadin Keeper (6) takes the snap during the first quarter of the game between the Knights and the Scotties on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Pittsburgh Steeler mascot Steely McBeam signs autographs for fans as part of the Steelers High School Football Game of the Week featuring Knoch and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch's Codi Mullen (5) passes during the first quarter of the game between the Knights and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch’s Tony Nicolazzo (20) finds the end-zone during the first quarter of the game between the Knights and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

On military appreciation night, the Knoch student section gets U.S. Air Force towels before the game between the Knights and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Knoch’s Marching Knights march in front of the home stands before the game between Knoch and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle

Butler’s band performs at halftime during their game against Hollidaysburg on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Hollidaysburg won 33-13. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle

Butler receiver David Graef (3) gets tackled by Hollidaysburg’s Cooper Tewell (8), left, during their game on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Hollidaysburg won 33-13. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle

Butler’s Landon Lacey (28), right, returns a kick and tries to avoid Hollidayburg’s defender Mitchell Baronner (28), left, during the third quarter of their game on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Hollidaysburg won 33-13. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle

Butler’s quarterback Braylon Littlejohn (2) throws a check down against Hollidaysburg during their game on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Hollidaysburg won 33-13. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle

Butler defender Landon Lacey (28), left, makes a big hit on Hollidaysburg’s wide receiver Cooper Tewell (8) during the first quarter of their game on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Hollidaysburg won 33-13. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle

Butler’s student section honors military veterans by wearing red, white and blue during the game against Hollidaysburg on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. Hollidaysburg won 33-13. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle

Butler’s Ethan Deless (23) celebrates with teammates Quinlan Hanley (15) and Mathew McCombs (11) after a fumble recovery in the second quarter of their game against Hollidaysburg on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Hollidaysburg won 33-13. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle

Butler’s quarterback Braylon Littlejohn (2) jumps into the end zone to score a rushing touchdown against Hollidaysburg on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Hollidaysburg won 33-13. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle

Butler cheerleaders get the crowd to cheer on their team before they kickoff the game against Hollidaysburg on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Hollidaysburg won 33-13. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle

Firefighters battled a fire in a vacant building at the corner of South Cliff Street and Center Avenue on Friday morning, Sept. 15, 2023. Crews were called to the Butler fire a little after 3 a.m. at what once was Elliott Furniture Auction. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle
Multiple fire departments battled a blaze at a vacant building at the corner of Center Avenue and South Cliff Street on Friday morning, Sept. 15, 2023. The fire caused the roof and two interior floors to collapse and resulted in an emergency demolition of the building. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle
Demolition begins after firefighters battled a fire in a vacant building at the corner of South Cliff Street and Center Avenue on Friday morning, Sept. 15, 2023. The building had to be demolished before the streets could reopen, according to the fire chief. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle
Chief Christopher Switala, of the Butler Bureau of Fire, right, oversees the scene of a fire Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at a vacant building at the corner of South Cliff Street and Center Avenue. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle
Firefighters from Slippery Rock Volunteer Fire Company shoot water from their tower truck into a fire in a vacant building at the corner of South Cliff Street and Center Avenue on Friday morning, Sept. 15, 2023. Crews were called to the Butler fire a little after 3 a.m. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle
From left, German exchange students Felix Enzmann and Emily Schmidt stayed with their American hosts, Knoch High School students Emme Mrozek and Kannon Trofimuk. Read the article in the Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, edition of the Butler Eagle. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
From left, German exchange student Christina Neumeier stayed with her American host, Knoch High School student Natalie Anderson. Read the article in the Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, edition of the Butler Eagle. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
From left, German exchange student Felix Enzmann, Knoch High School principal Todd Trofimuk and Knoch High School student Kannon Trofimuk. Read the article in the Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, edition of the Butler Eagle. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
Cecilia Desantis, 2, along with her grandmother, Pam Lentz, both of Butler, practice playing the handbells on Friday morning, Sept. 15, 2023, at Hill United Presbyterian Church. They will be dedicated on Sunday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. at the church. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Cecilia Desantis, 2, along with her grandmother, Pam Lentz, both of Butler, practice playing the handbells on Friday morning, Sept. 15, 2023, at Hill United Presbyterian Church. They will be dedicated on Sunday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. at the church. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Bob Scott, of Butler, practices playing the handbells on Friday morning, Sept. 15, 2023, at Hill United Presbyterian Church. They will be dedicated on Sunday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. at the church. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Karen Anderson, of Butler, practices playing the handbells on Friday morning, Sept. 15, 2023, at Hill United Presbyterian Church. They will be dedicated on Sunday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. at the church. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
From left, David Ingold and Laurie Kirsch sample the art at the opening of the Art of Harmony show on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
A collection of various pieces of artwork are shown at the opening of the Art of Harmony show on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
McKenzie Holt plays violin at the opening of the Art of Harmony show on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
From left, Laurie Kirsch, Rodney Gasch and M.J. McCurdy mingle at the opening of the Art of Harmony show on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. William Pitts/Butler Eagle
Recognized as Hometown Heroes are, from left, Officer Conrad Pfeifer, who works with the Middlesex Township and Mars police departments; firefighter Jeremy Nickl, of the Adams Area Fire District and Callery Volunteer Fire Company; and paramedic Pat Kelly, who recently retired as deputy chief at Quality EMS. The trio were presented their awards by the Rich-Mar Rotary Club on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. Butler Eagle photo
Limda Seibel, of Butler, helps apply colored hairspray on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2023, during the annual Laps for Learning fundraiser. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Deianira Pacek, of Butler, helps put temporary tattoos on fourth- and fifth-graders before they take to the Knoch stadium track on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, during the annual Laps for Learning fundraiser. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Fourth- and fifth-graders take to the Knoch stadium track on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2023, for the annual Laps for Learning fundraiser. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Fourth- and fifth-graders take to the Knoch stadium track to walk, run and dance on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2023, during the annual Laps for Learning fundraiser. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Fourth- and fifth-graders take to the Knoch stadium track to walk, run and dance on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2023, during the annual Laps for Learning fundraiser. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Courtney Markiewicz, of Butler, helps with registration on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 14, 2023, for the annual Laps for Learning fundraiser. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Seneca Valley's Sean O'Shea (7) with the quarterback keep finds an opening on his way to a touchdown against Pine-Richland on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Seneca Valley High School. Pine-Richland won 35-13. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley's Kyle Mancing (46) celebrates with teammate Cayden Parker (4) after a sack on Pine-Richland’s quarterback on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Seneca Valley High School. Pine-Richland won 35-13. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley's Cayden Parker (4) with a quarterback sack on Pine-Richland's Kanan Huffman (11) at Seneca Valley High School on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Seneca Valley High School. Pine-Richland won 35-13. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Seneca Valley's Sean O'Shea (7) breaks away from Pine-Richland’s defense for a huge gain on yards at Seneca Valley High School on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Seneca Valley High School. Pine-Richland won 35-13. Steven Dalton/Special to the Eagle
Freeport’s Brady Paga (59) smashes through the cheer banner and leads the Yellowjackets onto the field for their matchup against Armstrong on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. Armstrong won 52-16. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
The Armstrong and Freeport football teams stand together to honor veterans prior to the start of their game on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Armstrong won 52-16. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Freeport fans cheer on the Yellowjackets during their game against Armstrong on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. Armstrong won 52-16. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Armstrong's Alex Patton (7) is tackled by a swarm of Yellowjackets led by Taylor King (55) in their game against Freeport on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Armstrong won 52-16. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Freeport’s quarterback Drew Ross (11) throws a pass during the game against Armstrong on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Armstrong won 52-16. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Freeport’s Madden Wisniewski (3) runs the ball during the Yellowjackets’ game against Armstrong on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Armstrong won 52-16. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Moniteau's quarterback Trent Beachem (10) prepares to get the snap just before throwing the second touchdown pass of the night in their game against Brookville on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. Brookville won 47-28. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Moniteau’s marching band performs at halftime during Moniteau’s game against Brookville on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Brookville won 47-28. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Moniteau’s marching band gets ready to take to the field at halftime during the game against Brookville on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Brookville won 47-28. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Ashton Grossman (6) finds an opening in the Brookville defense for a big gain in their game on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Brookville won 47-28. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Logan Campbell (1) talks with a coach on the sideline during their game against Brookville on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Brookville won 47-28. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Moniteau plays defense early in the second quarter of their game against Brookville under the lights of their newly renamed field on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Brookville won 47-28. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Moniteau students cheer as their Warriors get an early turnover in their game against Brookville on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Brookville won 47-28. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Blaine Jamison (7) jumps and celebrates with Brendin Sankey (9) after he scores a touchdown in their game against Brookville on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Brookville won 47-28. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Blaine Jamison (7) gets a pass for a touchdown in their game against Brookville on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Brookville won 47-28. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's Blaine Jamison (7) finds a gap on a kickoff return early in their game against Brookville on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Brookville won 47-28. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Moniteau's head coach Robert Rottman gives a high-five to Levi Lacava (33) after he comes up with the second takeaway of the night during their game against Brookville on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Brookville won 47-28. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
The Moniteau Warriors take to the field on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, to play against Brookville. Brookville won 47-28. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Brinn Magerko, of Moniteau, helps hold up a large American flag on the football field on Friday evening, Sept. 15, 2023, during a dedication ceremony for Moniteau’s renamed stadium, the Luciano Plesakov Stadium. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle
Knoch's Lucas Rouleau (71) gets a tackle during the second quarter between the Knoch Knights and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch's head football coach Tim Burchett (center) looks at the scoreboard during the second quarter of the game between the Knights and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch's Bennett Shaw (55) and Braden Pflugh (10) team up on a tackle in the first quarter of the game between the Knights and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch's Jackson Bauman (2) and Southmoreland's Cameron Lee (23) contest a 50/50 ball in the first quarter of the game between the Knights and the Scotties on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Major Eric Burkett, USMC, right, is honored during the military appreciation night game between Knoch and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch's Wyatt Foster (54) celebrates a tackle during the first quarter of the game between the Knoch Knights and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch's Bennett Shaw (55) attempts a punt block in the second quarter in the game between the Knights and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
In honor of 9/11 and military appreciation night, a moment of silence took place during the game between Knoch and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch's Wyatt Foster and the rest of the Knights take the field for their game against Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Members of the Slippery Rock University Army ROTC Color Guard present the flags for the national anthem on military appreciation night during the game Knoch and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch's Codi Mullen (5) makes a long touchdown run between the Knights and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023 in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch's Zachary Szebalskie (72) provides pass protection during the second quarter of the game between the Knights and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch's Ethan Alwine (13) follows the ball as Southmoreland's Kadin Keeper (6) takes the snap during the first quarter of the game between the Knights and the Scotties on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Pittsburgh Steeler mascot Steely McBeam signs autographs for fans as part of the Steelers High School Football Game of the Week featuring Knoch and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch's Codi Mullen (5) passes during the first quarter of the game between the Knights and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch’s Tony Nicolazzo (20) finds the end-zone during the first quarter of the game between the Knights and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
On military appreciation night, the Knoch student section gets U.S. Air Force towels before the game between the Knights and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Knoch’s Marching Knights march in front of the home stands before the game between Knoch and Southmoreland on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023, in Saxonburg, Pa. Knoch won 27-0. Jared Todhunter/Special to the Eagle
Butler’s band performs at halftime during their game against Hollidaysburg on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Hollidaysburg won 33-13. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle
Butler’s band performs at halftime during their game against Hollidaysburg on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Hollidaysburg won 33-13. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle
Butler receiver David Graef (3) gets tackled by Hollidaysburg’s Cooper Tewell (8), left, during their game on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Hollidaysburg won 33-13. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle
Butler’s Landon Lacey (28), right, returns a kick and tries to avoid Hollidayburg’s defender Mitchell Baronner (28), left, during the third quarter of their game on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Hollidaysburg won 33-13. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle
Butler’s quarterback Braylon Littlejohn (2) throws a check down against Hollidaysburg during their game on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Hollidaysburg won 33-13. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle
Butler defender Landon Lacey (28), left, makes a big hit on Hollidaysburg’s wide receiver Cooper Tewell (8) during the first quarter of their game on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Hollidaysburg won 33-13. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle
Butler’s student section honors military veterans by wearing red, white and blue during the game against Hollidaysburg on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. Hollidaysburg won 33-13. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle
Butler’s Ethan Deless (23) celebrates with teammates Quinlan Hanley (15) and Mathew McCombs (11) after a fumble recovery in the second quarter of their game against Hollidaysburg on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Hollidaysburg won 33-13. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle
Butler’s quarterback Braylon Littlejohn (2) jumps into the end zone to score a rushing touchdown against Hollidaysburg on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Hollidaysburg won 33-13. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle
Butler cheerleaders get the crowd to cheer on their team before they kickoff the game against Hollidaysburg on Friday night, Sept. 15, 2023. Hollidaysburg won 33-13. Brandon Croney/Special to the Eagle