It’s been a few weeks since two Butler County teams faced off under the Friday night lights.

We’ll get that tonight, as Knoch hosts “big brother” Mars in an all-important WPIAL football clash between two teams fighting to stay in the postseason hunt despite some battered offenses.

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 7.

Union/A-C Valley's quarterback Owen Bish (12) looks to pass against Bucktail during a football game on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at Union High School. Union/A-C Valley won 35-8. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle

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

Week 7 preview: Meet Knoch’s battered and bruised iron man, Codi Mullen

Eye On Sports, Ep. 8: WPIAL golf and tennis, Week 7 football predictions, Derek reminiscing, Jake & Brendan’s ripped pants! ... Spotify | Apple | YouTube

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

Leaderboards: Top passers, rushers, receivers after Week 6

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

Friday, Oct. 4

7 — Butler at University (WV)

7 — Freeport at Highlands

7 — Karns City at Redbank Valley

7 — Mars at Knoch

7 — Moniteau at Keystone

7 — North Catholic at Central Valley

7 — Canon McMillan at Seneca Valley

7 — Conneaut at Slippery Rock

7 — Union/A-C Valley at Punxsutawney

Saturday, Oct. 5

Noon — Laurel at Summit Academy