The North Catholic (Cranberry Township, PA) varsity football team is set to host Knoch (Saxonburg, 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: North Catholic vs Knoch
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

North Catholic Hosts Knoch in Non-Conference Clash

Cranberry Township, PA – The North Catholic Trojans will welcome the Knoch Knights for a non-conference matchup as both teams look to build momentum early in the 2025 season.

Team Overviews
North Catholic (1-0) comes into the contest riding high after a dominant season-opening victory. The Trojans put up 47 points while holding their opponent to just 14, showcasing an explosive offense and a disciplined defense. Ranked No. 148 in Pennsylvania and No. 17 in Class, North Catholic has quickly established itself as a team to watch this fall.

Knoch (0-1), meanwhile, is searching for its first win of the season. The Knights were shut out 21-0 in their opener and are eager to bounce back on the road. Ranked No. 288 in Pennsylvania and No. 50 in Class, Knoch will look to tighten up offensively and find ways to put points on the board against a tough North Catholic defense.

Scoring Trends
Through one game, North Catholic has proven it can strike early and often. The Trojans averaged 20 points in the first quarter and 21 in the second, effectively putting games out of reach before halftime. Knoch, by contrast, has yet to register any points this season, making their offensive adjustments critical heading into this matchup.

Head-to-Head & Matchup Notes
This will be the first meeting between the two programs this year, with both sides entering non-league play at 0-0. North Catholic is 1-0 at home so far, while Knoch remains winless after one road appearance.

What to Watch

• Can North Catholic maintain its offensive explosion and repeat last week’s fast start?

• Will Knoch’s defense be able to slow down a Trojans squad averaging 47 points per game?

• Can the Knights’ offense finally break through and find the end zone against a stingy North Catholic defense?

With North Catholic looking to stay undefeated and Knoch hungry to notch its first win, Friday’s game promises to be a key early-season test for both squads.