The first half of the high school football season featured plenty of lightning, some stunning upsets and some breakout stars.

The second half appears ready to start with some rain. And intensifying playoff races.

Karns City, Freeport, North Catholic, Knoch are among Butler County’s best teams heading into Week 6, looking to solidify or fight for playoff spots. The PIAA postseason begins Nov. 1. Can they continue their march this week?

This year, the Eagle will provide this Friday night landing page for all things high school football. If you missed any of our preview coverage or predictions for the week, you can find it here. And tune into “Eye On Sports” to hear deeper breakdowns of the games. We’ll update the scores of each game as they’re reported from kickoff to final whistle. And after the action is over, you can find all our game coverage and photos from the field.

Bookmark this page for the latest from Week 6.

Knoch Knight Kaden Spencer celebrates with teammate Keaton Oprosky after his touchdown reception in a football game Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at New Castle High School. Eddie Clancy/Special to the Eagle

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Each week the Butler Eagle sports staff will preview everything you need to know ahead of Friday night’s games. Missed anything this week? Catch up with our analysis here:

Week 6 staff picks: Who did Eagle reporters, Scoop predict will win?

Week 6 preview: How Freeport’s Amos Glenn has ‘surprised’ people during breakout season

Eye On Sports, Ep. 7: Interview with Freeport’s Tom Phillips, Week 6 picks and Brendan the Lego Builder ... Spotify | Apple | YouTube

Where things stand: Standings and schedules around WPIAL, District 9 and District 10

Leaderboards: Top passers, rushers, receivers after Week 5

Check back regularly for the latest in-game scores as they’re reported on social media.

Thursday, Sept. 26

Harbor Creek 35, Slippery Rock 10

Friday, Sept. 27

7 — Butler at Connellsville

7 — Valley at Freeport

7 — Central Clarion at Karns City

7 — Indiana at Knoch

7 — Mars at West Mifflin

7 — DuBois at Moniteau

7 — Imani Christian at North Catholic

7 — Seneca Valley at Mount Lebanon

7 — Summit Academy at Rochester

7 — Bucktail at Union/A-C Valley