The Homer-Center (Homer City, PA) varsity football team will host a conference matchup against United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] (Nanty Glo, PA) tonight at 7 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Pennsylvania High School Football
Who: Homer-Center vs United Valley co-op
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Homer-Center Looks to Stay Perfect Against United Valley Co-op

The Homer-Center Wildcats will put their undefeated record on the line Friday night when they host the United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] squad in a conference matchup.

Homer-Center (1-0, 1-0) opened the 2025 season in dramatic fashion with a 24-21 road victory over Northern Cambria. Meanwhile, United Valley (0-1, 0-1) comes in still seeking its first win after falling to Cambria Heights, 22-15, in Week 1.

Team Breakdown

Statistically, United Valley holds an edge in total offensive output, averaging 288 yards per game compared to Homer-Center’s 219. UV’s offense is paced by quarterback Dmitri Worthington, who accounted for 212 total yards last week—165 through the air and 47 on the ground. He also connected with wideout Logan Lichtenfels, who posted 70 receiving yards and added 12 tackles defensively.

Homer-Center, however, found a way to finish drives in its opener. Quarterback Carson Arone led the Wildcats with 157 total yards (87 passing, 70 rushing), while Brady Frazer chipped in on the ground. Defensively, Codey Bell recorded 7 tackles to help secure the road win.

Scoring Trends

United Valley showed fight late in its opener, scoring 12 points in the second half after trailing early. The Wildcats, by contrast, built their win on a fast start—posting 14 first-quarter points and tacking on 10 more in the third before holding on in the fourth. That ability to strike early could again play a key role.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

This will be the first meeting between the two programs this season. Against common opponents, Homer-Center holds the advantage, already defeating Northern Cambria, while UV fell short to Cambria Heights.

What to Watch

• Worthington vs. Arone: Both quarterbacks are dual-threats and lead their teams in passing and rushing yards. Whoever can better protect the football and finish drives may swing the game.

• Defensive Stops: UV averages 54 tackles per game compared to Homer-Center’s 47, but the Wildcats’ defense proved opportunistic in crunch time last week.

• Momentum: Homer-Center has confidence after a nail-biting win on the road, while UV will be hungry to rebound and avoid a 0-2 start.

Outlook

While United Valley enters with more total yardage production, Homer-Center’s efficiency in key moments gives them the early-season edge. The Wildcats’ balanced offense and ability to close games make them slight favorites, but if Worthington and Lichtenfels find their rhythm, UV has the tools to pull off the upset.