The Nazareth Area (Nazareth, PA) varsity football team is set to host Whitehall (PA) in a non-conference matchup tonight at 7 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Pennsylvania High School Football
Who: Nazareth Area vs Whitehall
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Whitehall vs. Nazareth Area: Two Unbeaten Teams Collide Early in the Season

The stage is set for an early-season showdown in Pennsylvania high school football as Whitehall (1-0) travels to face Nazareth Area (1-0). Both teams enter this matchup undefeated, each coming off impressive Week 1 victories that showcased their offensive firepower and defensive strength.

Team Overviews

• Whitehall Zephyrs (1-0)
  Whitehall opened the season with a statement win, putting up 38 points while holding their opponent to just 14. Ranked No. 67 in Pennsylvania and No. 16 in their class, the Zephyrs demonstrated balance on both sides of the ball, with a strong start at home.

• Nazareth Area Blue Eagles (1-0)
  Nazareth Area wasted no time flexing their muscle in Week 1, dominating their opener with a 46-7 victory. Ranked No. 23 in Pennsylvania and No. 12 in their class, the Blue Eagles are also riding high as they look to defend their home turf once again.

Scoring Trends

Both teams have shown they can light up the scoreboard.

• Whitehall averages 38.0 points per game while allowing 14.0.

• Nazareth Area averages 46.0 points per game while surrendering only 7.0.

The numbers point to an explosive offensive battle, but Nazareth’s defense has been particularly sharp, giving them a potential edge.

Head-to-Head & Common Ground

Interestingly, this matchup marks the first head-to-head meeting between the programs in the 2025-26 season. Neither team has faced a common opponent yet, but both will see Northampton and Parkland later in the year, games that could help measure their relative strength down the stretch.

By the Numbers

• Whitehall

  • Overall: 1-0

  • Home: 1-0 | Away: 0-0

  • Non-League: 1-0

  • Points For/Against: 38-14

• Nazareth Area

  • Overall: 1-0

  • Home: 1-0 | Away: 0-0

  • Non-League: 1-0

  • Points For/Against: 46-7

What’s at Stake

For Whitehall, this game offers a chance to prove their opening win wasn’t a fluke and to climb higher in state and class rankings. For Nazareth Area, it’s another opportunity to show they’re among Pennsylvania’s elite, with an offense that looks nearly unstoppable and a defense that has already made a statement.

Both teams enter unbeaten, but only one will leave with their perfect record intact. Expect a physical, high-scoring matchup under the Friday night lights.