The Blackhawk High School varsity football team from Beaver Falls, PA, will host a non-conference matchup against Beaver (PA) tonight at 7:00 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Pennsylvania High School Football
Who: Blackhawk vs Beaver
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Location: Blackhawk High School / Park Field

Blackhawk Edges Beaver in Season Opener, 14-7

The Blackhawk (Beaver Falls, PA) varsity football team continued its strong start to the 2025 season with a hard-fought 14-7 victory over Beaver (PA) in a non-conference matchup. The win improves Blackhawk’s record to 1-0, while Beaver falls to 0-1.

Game Summary
Blackhawk struck first in the opening quarter with a touchdown that set the tone for the rest of the game. Beaver responded in the fourth quarter with a touchdown of their own but couldn’t overcome the early deficit. Blackhawk added another score late in the fourth quarter to seal the win. The final score: Blackhawk 14, Beaver 7.

Team Performance
Blackhawk’s balanced attack was led by standout performers on both offense and defense. Quarterback Jack Chevalier threw for 89 yards, while running back Brayden McCarthy contributed 109 rushing yards, leading the team in total offense with 144 yards. Defensively, Nate Reed led the team with 15 tackles, and Ja’mier Paparella added a sack, helping Blackhawk limit Beaver to just 205 total yards.

Beaver struggled to find momentum offensively, managing only 116 rushing yards and 89 passing yards. Brady Mayer led the team with 48 receiving yards, while Will Brown scored the team’s lone touchdown.

Statistical Comparison
Blackhawk’s 14 points came evenly in the first and fourth quarters, while Beaver’s scoring came late in the fourth quarter. Blackhawk’s total yardage of 205, combined with strong defensive play, proved enough to hold off the visiting team.