The East Allegheny (North Versailles, PA) varsity football team will host Southmoreland (Alverton, PA) in a non-conference matchup tonight at 7:00 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know:

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

Southmoreland Tops East Allegheny in Early-Season Showdown

The Southmoreland (PA) varsity football team started the 2025 season with a dominating performance, defeating East Allegheny (North Versailles, PA) 40-26 in their first non-conference matchup. The win boosts Southmoreland’s record to 1-0, while East Allegheny falls to 0-1.

Scoring Breakdown

Southmoreland controlled the game early, outscoring East Allegheny 15-6 in the first quarter and 21-6 in the second. Though East Allegheny attempted a comeback in the second half, scoring 8 points in the third quarter and 6 in the fourth, Southmoreland’s balanced attack kept them comfortably ahead. The final score: 40-26.

Statistical Dominance

Southmoreland’s offense racked up 289 total yards, led by quarterback Dawson Wolfe, who threw for 123 yards and totaled 142 yards of offense. Running back Jackson Mickens contributed 58 rushing yards, while Gabe Kubasky added 43 receiving yards and 12 points for the game. Defensively, Stanley Chapman led the team with 10 tackles, and Mickens added 2 sacks.

East Allegheny struggled to match Southmoreland’s output, failing to record key statistics for rushing, passing, and receiving yards. The team’s early-season hurdles are evident as they work to find consistency on both sides of the ball.

Team Comparisons

• Rushing Yards Per Game: Southmoreland 166, East Allegheny –

• Passing Yards Per Game: Southmoreland 123, East Allegheny –

• Total Yards Per Game: Southmoreland 289, East Allegheny –

• Points Per Game: Southmoreland 40, East Allegheny 26

The victory gives Southmoreland momentum heading into their next matchup against Elizabeth Forward, while East Allegheny will aim to bounce back in their upcoming contest versus the same team.

Looking Ahead

Southmoreland’s early dominance in both offense and defense sets a high bar for the remainder of the season, while East Allegheny faces the challenge of regrouping and tightening their game plan. With plenty of football still to play, both teams have opportunities to refine their strategies and improve their standings in the 2025 season.