The Deer Lakes (Russellton, PA) varsity football team will host South Park (PA) in a non-conference matchup tonight at 7:00 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

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

Deer Lakes and South Park Kick Off Season With Early Wins

As the 2025 high school football season heats up, South Park and Deer Lakes have both started strong, each posting 1-0 records through the opening week of play. Their upcoming matchup promises to be a competitive clash between two teams off to promising starts.

Team Rankings and Early Success

South Park, ranked 4,956th nationally and 185th in Pennsylvania in Class 11, opened their season with a 33-26 victory over East Allegheny. Deer Lakes, sitting at 6,154th nationally and 242nd in Pennsylvania in Class 32, also began the season with a win, defeating Keystone Oaks 23-7. Both teams have yet to play a league game, leaving their non-conference performances as early indicators of their potential this year.

Scoring Trends

South Park’s scoring has been strong in the second and third quarters, putting up 12 points in the second and 13 in the third to pull away from East Allegheny. Deer Lakes displayed a more balanced attack across all four quarters, scoring early and maintaining a lead throughout their game against Keystone Oaks.

Offensive and Defensive Comparisons

Statistically, South Park has the edge in total yardage, averaging 295 yards per game, including 223 rushing yards and 72 passing yards. Deer Lakes, meanwhile, averages 244 total yards, with 175 rushing yards and 69 passing yards per game. Defensively, South Park is more active in tackles and sacks, while Deer Lakes has limited statistical defensive data available.

Key Players

South Park’s offense is led by Colsen Heynes (84 rushing yards per game) and Robert Lenzi, who contributes 72 passing yards and 142 total yards per game. On the Deer Lakes side, Ryan Love leads with 108 total yards per game, while Dante Mangieri adds 69 passing yards. Evan Moore has been effective in the receiving game, averaging 45 yards per game.

Common Opponents

Both teams faced East Allegheny early in the season, with South Park winning 33-26 and Deer Lakes yet to meet them this year. These performances set a foundation for evaluating each team’s strengths as they prepare to face one another.

Looking Ahead

With both teams undefeated and demonstrating solid offensive production, the upcoming South Park vs. Deer Lakes matchup is expected to be a tightly contested game. Fans can anticipate an engaging contest as these two strong Pennsylvania teams clash, each looking to maintain momentum early in the season.