The Gettysburg (PA) varsity football team will host Waynesboro (PA) in a home conference matchup today at 7:00 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Pennsylvania High School Football
Who: Gettysburg (PA) vs Waynesboro (PA)
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Waynesboro vs. Gettysburg: Early-Season Conference Showdown at Warrior Stadium

The Gettysburg Warriors return home this Friday, August 29, 2025, looking to bounce back from a tough season opener as they host the Waynesboro Indians in a Mid-Penn Colonial Division clash at Warrior Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Team Overviews

Waynesboro (1-0) enters the matchup riding high after a narrow 27-21 road win to open the season. The Indians’ offense showed balance and explosiveness, racking up 326 total yards per game behind strong play from quarterback Rayshawn Hewitt and running back Kean Baumgardner.

Gettysburg (0-1), on the other hand, is still searching for its first win after falling 27-15 in its opener. The Warriors showed fight, scoring nine points in the third quarter, but struggled to sustain momentum on both sides of the ball.

By the Numbers

• Waynesboro Offense: Averaging 148 rushing yards and 178 passing yards per game. Hewitt has already thrown for 176 yards per game while adding to his team-leading 213 total yards per game. His top target, Christian Munday, is averaging 86 receiving yards per game. Baumgardner leads the rushing attack at 82 yards per game.

• Waynesboro Defense: Anchored by linebacker Rian Stull, who averages 8 tackles and 1 sack per game, the Indians have shown the ability to pressure opponents early.

• Gettysburg Offense: Still searching for its rhythm, the Warriors posted 15 points in their first contest, with their most productive stretch coming in the third quarter. They’ll need to find consistent scoring drives against a Waynesboro defense that stiffens late in games.

• Gettysburg Defense: Gave up 27 points last week and will be tested again against a balanced Waynesboro attack.

Scoring Trends

Waynesboro’s scoring distribution shows a late-game surge, averaging 15 points in the fourth quarter alone, making them especially dangerous down the stretch. Gettysburg’s production peaked in the third quarter of their opener, but they were held scoreless in the fourth. Closing out games will be a key focus.

Matchup History & Common Opponents

Neither team has faced a common opponent yet this season, but both have matchups with divisional foes like Shippensburg, Red Land, and Palmyra ahead on the schedule. This early-season clash could set the tone for their upcoming conference campaigns.

What to Watch

• Can Gettysburg’s defense slow down Waynesboro’s balanced offense?

• Will the Warriors’ offense find consistency at home after a slow start on the road?

• Can Waynesboro continue its fourth-quarter dominance if the game is tight late?

Outlook

Waynesboro enters with momentum, playmakers, and statistical advantages on both sides of the ball. Gettysburg, however, has the benefit of a home crowd and the motivation to bounce back from an opening loss. If the Warriors can limit big plays from Hewitt and Baumgardner, they could make this a tighter battle than the numbers suggest.