The Plum High School (Pittsburgh, PA) varsity football team will host Greater Latrobe High School (Latrobe, PA) in a non-conference matchup tonight at 7:00 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

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

Plum Looks to Extend Winning Streak Against Greater Latrobe

The Plum (Pittsburgh, PA) varsity football team will host Greater Latrobe (Latrobe, PA) in a key non-conference matchup, aiming to continue its strong start to the 2025 season. The game comes after Plum opened the season with a dominant 42-13 victory over Franklin Regional, while Greater Latrobe is still searching for its first win after a 13-28 loss in Week 1.

Season Snapshot
Plum enters the game with a perfect 1-0 record, having scored an impressive 42 points while allowing just 13. Greater Latrobe, meanwhile, is 0-1 and has struggled defensively, conceding 28 points in their opener. Offensively, Plum has averaged 442 total yards per game, led by quarterback John Nonnenberg, who is averaging 232 passing yards and a total of 281 yards per game. Sloan Humphries has contributed 98 receiving yards per game, while Elijah Jackson leads the rushing attack with 72 yards.

Greater Latrobe will rely on its balanced attack to challenge Plum. The team averages 210 rushing yards and 232 passing yards per game. Defensively, Landen Ekiert leads Greater Latrobe with 11 tackles per game, and Ben Stricklin contributes 1 sack per game.

Key Matchups

• Quarterback Play: Plum’s Nonnenberg has been a force through the air, and how Greater Latrobe’s secondary handles him could determine the outcome.

• Rushing Game: Plum’s rushing attack, averaging 210 yards per game, will test Greater Latrobe’s defensive front.

• Defense: Plum’s defense will aim to contain Greater Latrobe’s balanced offense while continuing to pressure the quarterback and force turnovers.

Common Opponent Results
Both teams share several common opponents this season. Plum has already defeated Franklin Regional 42-13, while Greater Latrobe is yet to face them. Plum also faces Kiski Area, Pine-Richland, Gateway, and Penn-Trafford, matching Greater Latrobe’s upcoming schedule. These common games will offer a benchmark for fans to gauge each team’s performance.

Outlook
Plum enters as the favorite after a commanding opening week performance, but Greater Latrobe will be looking to bounce back and claim its first win. With both teams eager to make a statement early in the season, Friday night’s showdown promises plenty of excitement for fans at Plum High School.