The 2025 high school football action continued this past weekend with some great games across Pennsylvania! Here is Mr. PA Football’s recap of some of the top games.
Parkland Stays Perfect, Drubs Nazareth Area 42-6
Unfortunately, again, one of the most anticipated Pennsylvania high school football games of the weekend ended up being a one-sided affair. Partly because Nazareth Area superstar QB Peyton Falzone was out with an injury and it seemed like all the focus was on Nazareth’s quarterback situation last week.
All of this attention on the Blue Eagles seemed to motivate Parkland junior quarterback Finn Coen. Coen had his finest moment, throwing a pair of touchdown passes to pace Parkland to an impressive 42-6 mercy-rule victory over the host Nazareth Area.
Nazareth Area sophomore quarterback Cooper Madson made his first career start in place of the injured Auburn commit Falzone. Madson completed 20 of 32 passes for 178 passing yards with one touchdown pass and one interception. The lone interception proved to be costly as the Trojans intercepted the pass in the end zone on the last play of the first half.
Parkland was leading 28-0 by the time the Blue Eagles scored their first touchdown of the game. Also, the Trojan special teams were a huge factor in this contest of the unbeatens. Parkland got a blocked punt for a touchdown. Junior RB/S Naquon Thomason got a hand on the ball and senior DE Domenic Matrich ran it in. In addition, two long punt returns by senior WR/CB Nassim Adams helped set up two touchdowns.
Junior RB/LB T.J. Lawrence ran for two touchdowns and also caught a TD pass from Coen. The Trojans coasted to an easy victory on Friday night and controlled the line of scrimmage with a 228-50 rushing advantage.
Standouts of the Game
Parkland:
- Junior RB/LB T. Lawrence
- Senior WR/CB Nassim Adams
- Junior RB/S Naquan Thomason
- Junior QB Finn Coen
- Senior DE Domenic Martrich
Nazareth Area
- Sophomore QB Cooper Madson
Next Week: Parkland vs. William Allen and Nazareth Area @ Pleasant Valley
Quick Hitters Rundown
Big School Games:
#9 Coatesville pounds West Chester East 42-21
The Red Raiders routed the Vikings on Friday night. Coatesville was led by senior QB Matt Ortega, Jr. and senior defensive standout Terry Wiggins, a Penn State recruit. The Red Raiders keep the winning train rolling.
North Pocono defeats Abington Heights 24-10
The Trojans and Head Coach Greg Dolhon score another awesome victory against Abington Heights on Friday night and move to 5-0 on the 2025 season.
Conestoga Valley beats Spring Grove 29-7
Buckskins senior QB Sawyer Esbenshade leds Conestoga Valley to another impressive win on Friday night. The Buckskins victory keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
#8 Jersey Shore whips Shikellamy 42-14
Jersey Shore Head Coach Tom Gravish and the Bulldogs rebound with a resounding victory over Shikellamy last week.
#6 St. Joseph’s Prep blanks Our Lady of Good Counsel (MD) 24-0
The Hawks and Head Coach Tim Roken score a shutout victory against the Falcons and gain their first win this season in spectacular fashion.
Mars Area holds on to defeat Montour 29-21
Head Coach Eric Kasperowicz and the Fightin Planets knocked off a tough Montour squad on Friday. Mars Area pushed their record up to 4-1 on the season and will prepare for their game against West Mifflin.
Aliquippa tops Penn Hills 21-16 on last play
Aliquippa earned a stirring walk-off victory over Penn Hills Friday night and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
Big School/Small School Crossover:
#9 Susquehanna Twp. upends #7 Steelton-Highspire 35-20
The Indians senior QB Torin Evans headlines another enormous victory for Susquehanna Twp. over the Steamrollers. Indians Head Coach Joe Headen has his team cooking and Susquehanna Twp. pushes their record up to 5-0.
Hollidaysburg crushes #7 Mifflinburg 49-14
The Golden Tigers walloped the visiting Wildcats on Friday night. Hollidaysburg remains unblemished on the 2025 season with a 5-0 record.
Punxsutawney edges #9 Karns City 22-19
The Chucks score a huge victory against host Karns City in Friday’s league game and stay unbeaten on the season with a 5-0 record.
Small School Games:
#1 Avonworth clobbers Hopewell 48-14
The Antelopes senior athlete Luca Neal leads Avonworth past the Vikings in resonating fashion. Avonworth bumps their record up to 5-0 on the season.
#1 Fort Cherry trounces Monessen 55-6
The Rangers keep rolling this season behind superstar senior QB Matt Sieg. Sieg, a Penn State commit, and Fort Cherry push their record to 5-0 to remain undefeated on the season.
#4 Farrell routs #9 Sharon 30-7
The Steelers get a humongous victory in the “Steel Bowl” rivalry on Friday night and move to 4-1 in the 2025 season. Farrell squares off against Wilmington this week.
