The Gateway High School (Monroeville, PA) varsity football team hosts North Allegheny High School (Wexford, 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: Gateway vs North Allegheny
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

North Allegheny Edges Gateway in Season Opener Showdown

The North Allegheny (Wexford, PA) varsity football team kicked off their 2025 season with a thrilling 28-14 non-conference victory over Gateway (Monroeville, PA) on Friday night. The matchup highlighted contrasting team styles and set the tone for both programs as they enter the new season.

Early Struggles, Late Surge
Gateway struggled to get on the scoreboard in the first half, failing to put points on the board in the opening two quarters. North Allegheny capitalized, building a 10-0 lead with a balanced attack that featured 151 rushing yards and 189 passing yards. The Tigers’ offense looked particularly sharp through the air, with junior quarterback Elvis Koutsakis throwing for 189 yards, closely supported by standout receiver Tyree Gowder who tallied 90 receiving yards.

The second half saw Gateway rally, scoring 14 points in the third quarter, but North Allegheny responded with two more scoring drives in the second half to secure the 28-14 victory. The Tigers finished the game with a total of 340 yards of offense, nearly doubling Gateway’s 202 yards.

Team Leaders

• North Allegheny:

  • Rushing: Tristan Houston – 75 yards

  • Passing: Elvis Koutsakis – 189 yards

  • Receiving: Tyree Gowder – 90 yards

  • Total Offense: Koutsakis – 202 yards

• Gateway: Struggled to find offensive rhythm, averaging 23 rushing yards and 34 passing yards per leading player.

Season Outlook
North Allegheny improves to 1-0, demonstrating early-season efficiency and depth. Gateway falls to 0-1 but showed glimpses of potential in the third quarter surge. Both teams will have a chance to build on these performances as the schedule ramps up, with North Allegheny visiting Hempfield Area on September 12, and Gateway returning home against Woodland Hills on October 10.

Stat Snapshot

• Scoring by Quarter:

  • North Allegheny: 7 | 3 | 12 | 6 – 28

  • Gateway: 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 – 14

• Total Yards: NA – 340, Gateway – 202

• Rushing/Passing/Receiving Averages: NA – 151/189/222, Gateway – 23/34/20.7

While North Allegheny’s explosive offense and steady defense carried the day, Gateway showed flashes of resilience that could pay dividends as the season progresses. Fans can expect both teams to bring competitive matchups as the 2025 campaign unfolds.