The Karns City (PA) varsity football team will host Brookville (PA) in a conference matchup tonight at 7:00 PM.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Pennsylvania High School Football
Who: Karns City vs Brookville
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
Karns City Looks to Extend Hot Start Against Brookville in Conference Clash
The Karns City (PA) varsity football team heads into a key conference matchup against Brookville (PA) riding a dominant performance in their season opener. After a commanding 61-6 victory over St. Marys on August 22, Karns City enters the game with a perfect 1-0 overall and 1-0 conference record. Brookville, meanwhile, is still searching for its first win, opening the season with a 0-1 record following a 55-6 loss.
Team Comparisons
Karns City has outpaced Brookville in nearly every statistical category so far. The Gremlins average an impressive 311 rushing yards per game and 181 passing yards per game, combining for 492 total yards on average. In contrast, Brookville has struggled offensively, averaging only 182 total yards per game, with a mere 4 rushing yards per contest. Defensively, Karns City has been equally stout, allowing just 6 points while recording 4 sacks and 38 pancake blocks in their first game.
Key Players to Watch
Karns City’s offense is led by quarterback Cole Johnston, who has amassed 208 total yards per game, and Owen Heginbotham, who contributes 107 rushing yards per outing. Nathan Hess leads the receiving corps with 60 yards per game. On defense, Cj Emrick has been instrumental, posting 6 tackles and 10 pancake blocks in the season opener, while Quinn Robinson has already notched a sack.
Brookville will rely on Parker Kalgren in the backfield and Trenton Colgan at quarterback, though both will need to elevate their performances to contend with Karns City’s fast-starting lineup.
Looking Ahead
Karns City aims to maintain momentum and extend its winning streak in the conference, while Brookville looks to rebound and find rhythm on both sides of the ball. With conference standings on the line, this matchup will be critical for both teams’ early-season trajectories.
Kickoff is set for [insert date/time if known] at Karns City High School. Fans can expect a competitive contest as Brookville seeks to answer Karns City’s early dominance.
