The Williamsport (PA) varsity football team will host Hazleton Area (Hazleton, PA) in a non-conference matchup today at 7:00 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know:

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

Williamsport Looks to Stay Hot Against Hazleton Area

The Williamsport Millionaires will host the Hazleton Area Cougars in a non-league matchup on Friday night, as both teams look to make an early statement in the 2025 season.

Williamsport (1-0) opened its campaign with a strong 31-20 road win over Wyoming Valley West. The Millionaires showed offensive balance and defensive resilience, giving them early momentum. With 31 points per game on average, Williamsport has proven they can finish drives and make plays when it matters.

On the other side, Hazleton Area (0-1) struggled in its season opener, falling 46-7 on the road. The Cougars will try to regroup quickly as they search for their first victory of the year. Their offense will need to find rhythm and consistency against a Williamsport defense that limited Wyoming Valley West to just 20 points.

Both teams will see several common opponents later in the season, including Berwick and Wilkes-Barre. Williamsport already has the edge in that category with its win over Wyoming Valley West, while Hazleton Area will face them later this fall.

Statistically, the Millionaires enter as the favorite. They’ve scored 31 points per game compared to Hazleton’s 7, while also holding the advantage in national and state momentum after their opening-week victory. However, Hazleton Area will be eager to bounce back, and rivalry-style matchups like this often bring surprises.