PA high school football Week 2: Scenes from Butler, North Catholic vs Knoch, Mars and Karns City

2024-08-31 00:30:30

Butler’s Jacob Kollinger attempts to avoid a tackle from Brashear in a football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Butler High School. Butler bested Brashear with a final score of 42-0. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

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Week 2 of the 2024 PIAA football season was Aug. 30 across Butler County. The Butler Eagle was at several games, covering the biggest players, hardest tackles and most thrilling touchdowns.

This week’s gallery contains photos from four games: Brashear at Butler, North Catholic at Knoch, Karns City at Brookville and Bethel Park at Mars.

Check out the action from the Butler Eagle’s photo team. Want to purchase a photo? Go to photos.butlereagle.com

Mars students cheer for their team during the football game against Bethel Park on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Mars High School. Bethel Park bested Mars with a final score of 49-13. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle

Mars' Mason Childress (3) attempts a field goal in a football game against Bethel Park on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Mars High School. Bethel Park bested Mars with a final score of 49-13. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle

Mars’ Luke Goodworth (9) sets to pass in a football game against Bethel Park on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Mars High School. Bethel Park bested Mars with a final score of 49-13. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle

Mars cheerleaders perform stunts during the football game against Bethel Park on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Mars High School. Bethel Park bested Mars with a final score of 49-13. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle

Mars cheerleaders pump up the crowd during the football game against Bethel Park on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Mars High School. Bethel Park bested Mars with a final score of 49-13. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle

Mars and Bethel Park football teams await the coin toss before their matchup on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Mars High School. Bethel Park bested Mars with a final score of 49-13. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle

The Mars band entertains the crowd during half time at the football game against Bethel Park on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Mars High School. Bethel Park bested Mars with a final score of 49-13. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle

Younger fans cheer on Mars High School during the football game against Bethel Park on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Mars High School. Bethel Park bested Mars with a final score of 49-13. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle

Mars' Ayden Yocum (4) is brought down before the goal line by Bethel Park's Mitechell Paschl (5) in a football game Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Mars High School. Bethel Park bested Mars with a final score of 49-13. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle

The Mars Planets take the field before the football game against Bethel Park on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Mars High School. Bethel Park bested Mars with a final score of 49-13. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle

Mars attempts to score in a football game against Bethel Park on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Mars High School. Bethel Park bested Mars with a final score of 49-13. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle

Mars cheerleaders pose with the new Mars mascot during the football game against Bethel Park on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Mars High School. Bethel Park bested Mars with a final score of 49-13. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle

The Mars High School student section chants, sings and cheers on their team during the football game against Bethel Park on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Mars High School. Bethel Park bested Mars with a final score of 49-13. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle

Mars’ Eric Kasperowicz (5) with the handoff runs the ball in a football game against Bethel Park on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Mars High School. Bethel Park bested Mars with a final score of 49-13. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle

Mars' Brady Jordan (22) goes to bring down Bethel Park's David Dennison (8) in a football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Mars High School. Bethel Park bested Mars with a final score of 49-13. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle

Bethel Park's defense stops Mars at the goal line in a football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Mars High School. Bethel Park bested Mars with a final score of 49-13. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle

Mars’ Liam Hein (19) with a catch and run during a football game against Bethel Park on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Mars High School. Bethel Park bested Mars with a final score of 49-13. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle

The Mars High School dance team entertains the crowd before the start of the football game against Bethel Park on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Mars High School. Bethel Park bested Mars with a final score of 49-13. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle

The Mars Planets’ mascot pumps up the student section during the football game against Bethel Park on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Mars High School. Bethel Park bested Mars with a final score of 49-13. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle

Mars’ Andy Diaz (4) with his eye on the goal line runs the ball during a football game against Bethel Park on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Mars High School. Bethel Park bested Mars with a final score of 49-13. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle

Knoch's Brody Bauman runs the ball down the field during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Keaton Oprosky, right, celebrates with Codi Mullen, left, after his touchdown during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Sam Skurka drives around North Catholic during a football game at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Members of the Knoch High School marching band cheer on the Knoch Knights during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch and North Catholic line up for a play during the second quarter of a football game at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Sam Skurka runs the ball down the field during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Codi Mullen celebrates his second touchdown during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Sam Skurka runs the ball down the field during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, August 30. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (8/30/2024)

Knoch's Kody Schubert tackles North Catholic during a football game at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Colt Sprankle is tackled by North Catholic during a football game at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

North Catholic and Knoch team members shake hands after Knoch's victory during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

The student section cheers on the Knoch Knights during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

North Catholic's Will Waskiewicz is tackled by Knoch's Kody Schubert during a football game at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

North Catholic and Knoch players shake hands after Knoch's victory during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Colt Sprankle runs the ball down the field during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch and North Catholic line up for a play during a football game at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Wyatt Fraser gets direction from the sidelines during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Keaton Oprosky runs onto the field ahead of the football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Colt Sprankle, center, celebrates a touchdown during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Kody Schubert tackles North Catholic during a football game at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Ben Martin runs onto the field carrying an American flag during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Codi Mullen celebrates his touchdown with Keaton Oprosky during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Colt Sprankle runs onto the field during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Codi Mullen runs onto the field during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Cam Lang helps tackle North Catholic during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Kaeden Myers runs onto the field during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

North Catholic's Joey Felitsky, center, looks to run the ball down the field during a football game against Knoch at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Codi Mullen is tackled during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Zach Szebalskie runs onto the field during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

North Catholic's Will Waskiewicz tackles Knoch's Colt Sprankle during a football game at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Colt Sprankle celebrates his touchdown during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Codi Mullen celebrates a touchdown during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Makai Noah runs on the field during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Codi Mullen runs the ball down the field during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Colt Sprankle celebrates a touchdown during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Kody Schubert tackles North Catholic during a football game at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Colt Sprankle attempt to avoid a tackle from North Catholic during a football game at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Dylan Pinkerton runs onto the field during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

North Catholic's Will Waskiewicz runs the ball down the field during a football game at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Kaeden Myers runs on the field during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Keaton Oprosky tackles North Catholic during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Kaden Spencer runs onto the field during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

North Catholic's Will Waskiewicz is tackled during a football game against Knoch at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Wyatt Fraser runs onto the field during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

Knoch's Sam Skurka runs onto the field during a football game against North Catholic at Knoch High School on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Knoch beat North Catholic with a final score of 28-17. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle

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With a neon theme, Butler’s student section goes wild as Butler wins their game against Brashear with a final score of 42-0 on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Butler High School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

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Butler’s Preston Simko catches the first touchdown of the game giving Butler their first points in a football game against Brashear on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Butler High School. Butler bested Brashear with a final score of 42-0. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

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Butler’s Leo Larrapino keeps a hold of the ball even after being tackled by Brashear during a football game on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Butler High School. Butler bested Brashear with a final score of 42-0. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

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Butler quarterback Alec Teff looks for an opening to pass the ball in a football game against Brashear on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Butler High School. Butler bested Brashear with a final score of 42-0. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

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Karns City Gremlins head coach Joe Sherwin, right, wearing a shirt honoring Mason Martin near the 1-year anniversary of his serious injury against Redbank Valley, heads to midfield for the pre-game conference with captains Braden Slater (20), Shane Peters (88), C.J. Emrick (51) and Cam Ealy (58) on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. The Gremlins went on to beat the Brookville Raiders with a final score of 34-7. Photo courtesy of the Jeffersonian Democrat

Karns City's Braden Slater (20) shakes off the tackling effort of Brookville's Tony Ceriani on his way to a 21-yard touchdown run in the second quarter their matchup on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Karns City bested Brookville with a final score of 34-7. Photo courtesy of the Jeffersonian Democrat