Connellsville Area (1-3, 0-2) at Norwin (1-3, 1-2)
When: 1:30 p.m., Saturday
Where: Norwin Stadium
Coaches: Connellsville Area -- Andy Robertson. Norwin -- Dan Conwell.
Key players: Connellsville Area -- RB Scott Jones, WR Terrence McCrae, LB Zach Blackstone. Norwin -- QB J.T. Redshaw, TE Sean McMichael, WR Rege Flowers.
Last week's results: Pittsburgh Central Catholic 27, Connellsville Area 6; Woodland Hills 33, Norwin 10.
Last year's score: Norwin 37, Connellsville Area 0.
The skinny: The Falcons are trying to regain the form they had when they were a power in the Quad A. Norwin, which defeated Hempfield Area, is almost assured a playoff berth if it wins. Only two teams in the Quad East Conference will not make the playoffs. Derry Area (2-2, 1-1) at Belle Vernon Area (3-1, 2-0)
When: 7:30 p.m., Friday
Where: James Weir Stadium.
Coaches: Derry Area -- Jim Paul. Belle Vernon Area -- Jesse Cramer.
Key players: Derry Area -- RB Nathan George, LB Jeff Slezak, WR Matt Clayton. Belle Vernon Area -- RB C.J. Bell, RB Matt Perry, T Jordan Yonkers.
Last week's results: Derry Area 10, Albert Gallatin 7; Belle Vernon Area 6, Laurel Highlands 0.
Last year's score: Belle Vernon Area 18, Derry Area 7.
The skinny: The Trojans ended a two-game losing streak with a victory against Albert Gallatin. Belle Vernon was able to squeeze out a victory against Laurel Highlands. Running back Mike Jurcevich is the team's leading rusher with 350 yards and three touchdowns. Greensburg Central Catholic (4-0, 2-0) at Washington (2-2, 1-1)
When: 7 p.m., Saturday
Where: Washington Stadium
Coaches: GCC -- Muzzy Colosimo. Washington -- Bill Britton.
Key players: GCC -- WR Jon Garner, QB John Rahl, LB Colin Trenk. Washington -- LB Richard Barnes, QB Zack Zebrasky, LB Kyle Winters.
Last week's results: GCC 49, Brownsville Area 0; Washington 21, Southmoreland 12.
Last year's score: GCC 35, Washington 6.
The skinny: This game was moved to Saturday to give the Prexies an extra day to prepare. The Centurions have a trio of running backs and a rugged offensive line. The Prexies will counter with speed and quickness. Jefferson-Morgan (3-1, 2-0) at Frazier (2-2, 1-1)
When: 7:30 p.m., Friday
Where: Frazier Field
Coaches: Jefferson-Morgan -- Jan Haiden. Frazier -- Larry Wilson.
Key players: Jefferson-Morgan -- QB Josh Lawrence, RB Dave Basinger, T Bryan Hutchinson. Frazier -- QB Tony Battaglini, WR Steven Erdely, FB Ryan Keebler.
Last week's results: Jefferson-Morgan 22, Mapletown 9; Frazier 21, California Area 13.
Last year's score: Jefferson-Morgan 6, Frazier 0.
The skinny: The Commodores took a step forward with a big victory on the road. Can they defuse the Rockets⢠Jefferson-Morgan could easily be undefeated. The Rockets, who have won three consecutive games, lost to Beth-Center on a last-second field goal. United (3-0) at Blairsville (3-0)
When: 7 p.m., Friday
Where: Memorial Stadium
Coaches: United -- Chris Matava. Blairsville -- Ab Dettorre.
Key players: United -- QB Chuck Boring, RB Adam Mack, WR Kurt McGinnis. Blairsville -- RB Nick Stone, RB Matt Strope, QB Adam Highberger.
Last week's results: United 25, Penns Manor Area 0; Blairsville 24, Northern Cambria 6.
Last year's score: Blairsville 23, United 0.
The skinny: United comes in with the third best defense in District 6, but Blairsville has Strope and Stone, who each have scored four times this season. Strope is coming off a 124-yard game when the Bobcats played Northern Cambria in the rain Friday. Blairsville is also undefeated at home in the past 12 regular-season home games.
