The Crestwood High School varsity football team (Mountain Top, PA) hosts a non-conference matchup against Valley View (Archbald, PA) tonight at 7:00 p.m.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Pennsylvania High School Football
Who: Crestwood vs Valley View
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
Crestwood Looks to Bounce Back Against Valley View in Early Season Clash
The Crestwood (Mountain Top, PA) varsity football team will face Valley View (Archbald, PA) in what promises to be an intriguing early-season matchup. Both teams enter the game with contrasting starts to their 2025 campaigns, setting the stage for a competitive showdown.
Season Overview
Valley View has hit the ground running with a 1-0 record, already showing the strength that has earned them a national ranking of 2,540 and a Class 14 standing in Pennsylvania. Crestwood, meanwhile, is still searching for its first win, falling 21-24 in its season opener and sitting at a national ranking of 5,003 and Class 33 in Pennsylvania.
Scoring Trends
In their respective season openers, Valley View relied on a balanced attack, scoring 14 points over the first and third quarters while holding their opponent to just 10 points. Crestwood, in contrast, built their 21 points steadily through the middle and final quarters, but it wasn’t enough to secure a victory.
Statistical Matchup
Crestwood will need to lean on its passing game to gain an edge. The team averages 247 passing yards and 247 receiving yards per game, compared to Valley View’s 81 yards through the air and 81 receiving yards. Valley View, however, boasts a more effective rushing attack with 148 yards per game, while Crestwood has only averaged 46 yards on the ground. Defensively, Crestwood has the slight edge in tackles per game with 63 compared to Valley View’s 57, and they’ve recorded 1 sack in the early season while Valley View is yet to post any.
Key Players to Watch
For Crestwood, quarterback Jaden Shedlock has been a standout, averaging 247 passing yards and 244 total yards per game, while Gio Barna leads the receiving corps with 116 yards per game. On defense, Emmett Seyer has been a consistent presence with 10 tackles per game. Valley View’s offense is led by Caleb Brown, who has averaged 81 passing yards and 82 total yards per game, and Tyler Muchal, who has rushed for 64 yards per game.
Looking Ahead
Both teams share common opponents like Wilkes-Barre and Wyoming Valley West, offering some insight into potential game dynamics. Valley View has already demonstrated a perfect start in conference play, while Crestwood is eager to right the ship and secure its first win.
With contrasting strengths—Crestwood’s aerial attack versus Valley View’s ground game—fans can expect a tactical and closely contested game. Crestwood will aim to use its passing firepower to overcome a disciplined Valley View squad that has proven tough in the trenches.
Kickoff is set for Friday, August 29, 2025, at Crestwood High School, where the home crowd will hope to witness the team rebound and claim its first victory of the season.
