Glendale (3-0)
at Moshannon Valley (3-0)
AMESVILLE - The last time Glendale was 4-0 to start a season was 1981, while Moshannon Valley is looking for its second-straight season with that mark.
Either way, something has got to give on Friday night in Amesville.
If the last couple years are any indication, fans should be in for quite a treat as the previous three meetings were decided by a total of nine points.
"When you bring two teams that are rivals at each other, usually, your records don't matter," said Mo Valley coach Murray Fetzer. "In this case, it just intensifies it. ... We know they're a good football team. These teams have a healthy respect for each other."
For Vikings coach Rick Kozak, he realizes his team has to be emotional, but harness it at the same time.
"The last three years the games have been pretty tight," Kozak said. "They've been physical games and have been played with emotion on both sides. It's important that we stay disciplined and not lose our heads. One drive or one play shouldn't dictate the game. We have to play four quarters. We can't get too high or get too low."
Offensively, the teams are nearly identical in terms of yards per game. The Knights have gained just seven more yards through the first three weeks.
Glendale has gained more yardage through the air (411-257), while Mo Valley has more on the ground (566-405).
"We're going to have to play at the top of our game to compete," said Fetzer. "We know the plays the quarterback (Tyler Jenny) and the wide receivers can make, even the tailbacks. We're coaching to make sure our kids are playing a very focused game."
Defensively, the teams have allowed just 67 points combined.
Statistically, the Vikings have a stingier secondary having allowed just 108 yards, while the Knights have yielded 208. Mo Valley has the advantage in rushing defense, however, as it has limited opponents to 331 yards to 531 for Glendale.
"I just think they're a well-rounded offensive and defensive team," Kozak said. "They've forced a lot of turnovers in the first three weeks and have generally capitalized on them. They're a very good football team and I'm sure they'll be ready to play on Friday.
"(Our) kids are definitely excited. I think they've waited three weeks to start talking about it. They're excited and they're getting anxious because we're getting closer."
Mo Valley has won 24 of the last 26 meetings and leads the all-time series 27-16-1.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Clearfield (2-1)
at Tyrone (2-1)
TYRONE - Clearfield and Tyrone met last year for the first time since 1991 and the result was a hearstopping 35-34 win for the Bisons.
Each team has a different look to it this season, though, with new starters at quarterback, and Clearfield coach Tim Janocko knows cutting down on the mistakes will be a key component in the outcome.
"I think we have to stay away from turnovers," said Janocko. "Anytime you go on the road, you have to play great special teams and we have to play great defense. We put ourselves in a hole last week at Indian Valley with the special teams not covering as well as they need to, so those are the keys for us."
The Eagles, who dropped their season-opener to Class A Bellwood-Antis, have bounced back with wins over Huntingdon and Central Mountain - limiting each to single digits.
Offensively, Tyrone moved quarterback Levi Reihard to running back, where he has rushed for over 200 yards this season. At the helm of the offense is Steve Franco, son of head coach John Franco.
Franco has passed for 400 yards and three scores so far this season.
"They have a lot of athleticism at the skill positions," Janocko said. "They have two good receivers and a tailback that can run. Franco can make plays running the ball and throwing the ball.
"It's pretty much the same kids on offense that are making plays in the secondary. They've held Central Mountain and Huntingdon to a touchdown a piece. They gave up 30 pts to Bellwood the first week, but that was the first game."
Each school has a rich history in football, and Janocko thinks the pride of the teams will add to the intensity of the game.
"There's no question (it does add something to the game," said Janocko. "I think you have two programs with a lot of tradition. When they come together, I think they definitely want to play their best game.
"It's Tyrone with their tradition and Clearfield with theirs. It's two storied programs going after each other."
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Gray-Veterans Memorial Field.

Curwensville (2-1)
at Cameron County (3-0)
EMPORIUM - The Golden Tide are set to learn a lot about themselves this week, looking to bounce back from their first loss of the season, 23-6, to Coudersport in Week 3.
They travel to Cameron County, a squad that edged them by three points a season ago and is undefeated so far in 2009. Last week the Red Raiders topped Brockway, 28-20.
"Our main goal is to be a better football team at each practice," Curwensville head coach Andy Evanko said.
"If we can continue to improve, things are going to happen."
The key to stopping, or slowing down, a flashy Cameron County rushing attack will have efforts focused on Andy Lippert.
Of course, that's easier said then done, with Lippert already rushing for 403 yards and five TDs. And if you can stop him, the Raiders have the ability to punish you elsewhere.
"Cameron has a nice running attack and we have to step up and stop Lippert," Evanko said.
"Lippert's an explosive back, but the Blose kid (Jason) runs very well at QB.
"It's a matter of playing complete defense. Playing our gaps, doing our jobs and we need to tackle a little bit better."
Offensively, Evanko is looking for greater production from his unit, starting with the basics - moving and protecting the ball. A lot of the responsibility will fall on Curwensville's trench players against a Raider defense that has only allowed 6.7 points per game.
"(Cameron County is) very tough defensively and they attack very well," Evanko said. "That's up to our offensive line, and I don't think it could be in better hands than to put it in our offensive line's hands.
"We've got to get off the line, move our feet and block better."
As the campaign moves into the heart of the season, a Week 4 result can go a long way in determining a team's direction through the rest of the year.
Curwensville will look for a positive answer to that question with kickoff set for 7 p.m.
"We've had a great week of practice and we're looking forward to the challenge," Evanko said.

Philipsburg-Osceola (1-2)
at Central (3-0)
ROARING SPRING - After falling to Lewistown last week, the Philipsburg-Osceola football team will look to bounce back against state-ranked Central on Friday evening.
The Red Dragons are currently tabbed as the sixth-best team in Class AA according to the Harrisburg Patriot News rankings.
The Dragons have had little problem getting their offense going this season, averaging 37.6 points per game.
Central relies heavily on quarterback Lucas Runk, who leads the team in both passing and rushing.
Runk has completed 32-of-42 passes for 502 yards and six touchdowns.
He has also rushed for 208 yards on 35 carries with two scores.
The Mounties have fared well the last three weeks in the run department, allowing under 100 yards rushing by their opponents.
But P-O's pass defense has struggled the last two weeks, allowing 285 and 183 yards, respectively.
P-O's offense has also been struggling, averaging just 18.6 points. The Mounties have gotten the bulk of their offense from Zack Czap, who has scored over half of the team's points.
Central won last year's game, 48-28.
P-O head coach Jeff Vroman was unavailable for comment.
Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. at the Roaring Spring Athletic Field in Roaring Spring.

West Branch (0-3)
at Bellwood-Antis (3-0)
BELLWOOD - This isn't the same 0-3 that West Branch has been in recent seasons. The Warriors have had two close losses through the first three weeks of the season, but this week won't get any easier at perennial power Bellwood-Antis.
The game will, however, serve as a measuring stick for West Branch.
"We need to be on the field with teams like Bellwood-Antis, because this is where we want to go," West Branch head coach Rob Lazauskas said. "We have so much respect for what they've done. Their kids are always physical, prepared and well-coached.
"The thing is how consistent they've been over the years. I think you'd be remiss to not model your program after what they've done."
On paper, the two teams look like opposites, with the Blue Devils entering the week undefeated and coming off a dominating 42-6 victory over Claysburg-Kimmel.
A year ago B-A walked out of Allport with a 61-0 handling of West Branch.
That leaves the Warriors with the opportunity to surprise Friday night, serving notice that they are on the rise.
"The thing is we are young, but these kids are hungry," Lazauskas said. "I think they relish the role they have - an opportunity to do something this week.
"The kids are alright. They realize how close we are. This is a process. We play a brutal schedule to start the season. We're a pretty good football team, and right now we're 0-3."
To take a continued step forward, West Branch will have to contend with a balanced Bellwood-Antis attack that features quarterback Nate Plummer (315 yards, three TDs) and dangerous running back Zack McCaulley (314 yards, 6.8 yards per carry, six TDs).
Both are seniors and lead an experienced squad laden with seniors and juniors.
"They're a typical Bellwood team," Lazauskas said. "You know what you're going to get with Bellwood.
"Their quarterback Plummer is throwing the ball real well. McCaulley hurt us last year and he's one of the better backs in the area. Offensively they're extremely disciplined. They don't miss assignments and they're well coached.
"Defensively, they're big. I really like their linebackers and their secondary is strong. What can you say, they're a complete team."
Not making things any easier, West Branch will be without two senior starters on the line, both out with injuries.
"We have our work cut out for us," Lazauskas said, "but I like this group of kids and I have full confidence in this group of kids.
"We're still in the infancy of what we're trying to do, and B-A is the measuring stick in Class A. I know we've improved and the kids know we've improved, and we're going to find out how much on Friday night."
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Purchase Line (0-3)
at Homer-Center (2-1)
HOMER CITY - Still looking for its first victory of 2009, Purchase Line will have a big task at hand this week when it travels to Homer-Center for a Heritage Conference battle.
The Wildcats are 2-1 and coming off a heartbreaking result last Friday at Marion Center. Homer-Center let a lead slip away when Marion Center scored in the final minute of regulation before taking the game in overtime. That means the Red Dragons should expect a fired-up squad when they hit the field.
Purchase Line pulled out a close 29-20 win in this game a year ago, but this year will have to shore up some questionable tackling if it expects to slow down a run-heavy Wildcat offense.
Homer-Center is led by running backs Jeremy Smith (264 yards, 2 TDs) and Ryan Mlakar (188 yards, 3 TDs).
The Red Dragons have struggled to put points on the board, but have found greater success moving the ball with workhorse back Mike Jarvie, who has 312 yards on the year.
Add in a legitimate passing threat for the first time in years with quarterback Cody Stolitza (167 yards), and Purchase Line will look to stretch the Wildcat defense and improve on its total of 20 points scored through three weeks. That is, if it can avoid penalties and turnovers.
The Dragons will look to get into the win column when things kick off at 7 p.m. Friday.
Purchase Line coach Dave Small was unavailable for comment.