The Greater Nanticoke Area (Nanticoke, PA) varsity football team will host Carbondale Area (Carbondale, PA) in a home non-conference matchup tonight at 7:00 p.m.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Pennsylvania High School Football
Who: Greater Nanticoke Area vs Carbondale Area
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
Carbondale Area vs. Greater Nanticoke Area: Early-Season Battle in Search of First Win
The Carbondale Area Chargers and Greater Nanticoke Area Trojans will square off this week as both teams look to bounce back from tough opening losses to start the 2025 season. Neither program has cracked the win column yet, setting the stage for a crucial early-season matchup.
Team Records & Rankings
Carbondale Area (0-1) enters the game ranked No. 488 in Pennsylvania and No. 11,708 nationally. The Chargers dropped their opener at home, falling 52-14, and will now aim to clean up mistakes on both sides of the ball.
Greater Nanticoke Area (0-1) sits slightly ahead in the state rankings at No. 435 and No. 10,451 nationally. The Trojans suffered a lopsided 56-0 defeat in their first outing, struggling to generate offense and keep pace defensively.
Statistical Comparison
The Chargers hold the statistical edge coming in, averaging 148 total yards per game (107 rushing, 41 passing). Quarterback Nick Roman leads the offense with 41 passing yards and 52 total yards per game, while running back Francisco Roman provides a spark on the ground with 50 rushing yards per contest. Wideout David Myers has chipped in 24 receiving yards per game.
By contrast, Greater Nanticoke Area has yet to establish offensive production, posting zero points and no official yardage in their opener. The Trojans will need to find rhythm on offense quickly to keep pace with Carbondale.
Scoring Trends
Carbondale has shown life in the middle quarters, averaging 7 points in both the second and third frames. However, the Chargers have been shut out in the first and fourth quarters, pointing to inconsistency. Nanticoke has yet to put points on the board, meaning their first score of the season could be a big momentum swing.
What’s at Stake
For Carbondale, this game is about building confidence and proving they can convert yards into wins. For Nanticoke, it’s about rebounding from a shutout and finding stability on offense. Both teams sit at 0-1 in non-league play, so this matchup provides a chance to reset before conference schedules heat up.
With each side hungry for its first victory, Friday night promises to be a test of resilience and execution. The team that controls the ground game and avoids turnovers will likely walk away with a much-needed win.
