The Chestnut Ridge (New Paris, PA) varsity football team hosts a conference matchup against Philipsburg-Osceola (Philipsburg, PA) tonight at 7:00 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Pennsylvania High School Football
Who: Chestnut Ridge vs Philipsburg-Osceola
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Philipsburg-Osceola and Chestnut Ridge Enter Week 2 with 1-0 Records

The varsity football programs at Philipsburg-Osceola and Chestnut Ridge are off to strong starts in the 2025 season, each holding a perfect 1-0 record heading into their Week 2 matchups. Both teams have demonstrated early dominance, though their statistical profiles show contrasting styles on offense and defense.

Season Overview
Philipsburg-Osceola (25-26) boasts an overall record of 1-0 and is undefeated in conference play as well, scoring an impressive 48 points while allowing 24. Chestnut Ridge (25-26) is similarly unbeaten, putting up 27 points and holding opponents to just 6 in their season opener. Both teams are 1-0 in league play, highlighting a promising start for their respective campaigns.

Scoring Breakdown
Philipsburg-Osceola has demonstrated explosive scoring early in games, posting 14 points in both the first and second quarters before adding another 20 in the second half. Chestnut Ridge, on the other hand, was slow to start but showed steady offensive production, scoring 13 in the second quarter and 7 points in each of the final two quarters.

Statistical Comparison
Philipsburg-Osceola holds an edge in nearly every statistical category, averaging 456 total yards per game compared to Chestnut Ridge’s 247. Their balanced attack features 341 rushing yards and 115 passing yards per game, complemented by 75 tackles per contest. Chestnut Ridge has leaned heavily on its ground game (192 rushing yards per game) and strong defensive presence, recording one sack in their opener.

Key Players

• Philipsburg-Osceola: Demarcus Law has been the standout, leading the team with 144 rushing yards, 93 receiving yards, and a total of 237 yards per game. Quarterback Archer Baughman contributes 115 passing yards per game, making him a dual-threat option in the backfield and through the air.

• Chestnut Ridge: Jayden Imler leads the charge on offense with 108 rushing yards per game, while Landyn Pincin adds 55 passing yards per contest. Cooper Barefoot is the team’s top receiver with 25 yards per game, and Caden Hinson has anchored the defense with 8 tackles and 1 sack per game.

Looking Ahead
Both teams share a common opponent in Bellwood-Antis and Bishop McCort, though neither has faced these schools this season. Philipsburg-Osceola travels to Bellwood-Antis on September 26, while Chestnut Ridge faces Bellwood-Antis on October 10 and Bishop McCort on September 5. These matchups could offer an early measuring stick for each team as the season progresses.

With both squads undefeated and boasting strong individual performers, fans can anticipate an exciting matchup when Philipsburg-Osceola and Chestnut Ridge eventually meet on the gridiron. Statistical advantages point to a high-powered offense from Philipsburg-Osceola, but Chestnut Ridge’s disciplined defense and consistent scoring could keep the game competitive.