Four local high‑school football programs remain unbeaten as the season moves into its third week. Uniontown Red Raiders, Beth‑Center Bulldogs, Waynesburg Central Raiders and Mount Pleasant Vikings each aim to improve to 3‑0 on Friday night, keeping the county’s early‑season excitement alive.
Uniontown looks to extend its perfect start
Second‑year Red Raiders head coach Tim Bukowski will face his former Southmoreland squad on the road. Bukowski, who spent seven years at Southmoreland—including three as head coach—said the matchup is “not a big deal” but noted the personal connections: “Some of the kids know the connection so they’re fired up for it.” He emphasized that the focus is on improvement, not rivalry.
Uniontown has already matched last season’s win total and can surpass it with a victory at Russ Grimm Field. Senior quarterback Brayden Hinzy, now in his first year under center, has settled into the offense, distributing the ball effectively. “Last year we had one senior starter on the line; this year we have 14 seniors, which also helps,” Bukowski added.
The Red Raiders will be missing several key players due to injuries. Starting safety Cam Dugan is out with a broken foot for about four weeks, and Jackson Mickens is still not ready. Taylor Galloway suffered a groin injury last week, but the coach hopes he will be cleared to play.
Beth‑Center aims to match its 2025 win total
In Tim Trump’s second year as head coach, the Bulldogs have turned a 3‑7 season in 2025 into a 2‑0 start. Wins over Brentwood (34‑6) and Riverview (48‑32) set the tone, and a victory over winless Leechburg would tie last year’s total wins.
Waynesburg Central faces its toughest test yet
Joe Kuhns, in the second year of his second stint as head coach, guided the Raiders to dominant victories over West Greene (43‑0) and Chartiers‑Houston (27‑14). Friday’s game against the Colonials, who are 1‑0 after a 32‑7 loss to Burrell and a 33‑28 win over Connellsville, will be the Raiders’ toughest test so far.
Mount Pleasant looks to keep momentum
The Vikings opened with wins at Laurel Highlands (24‑17 in overtime) and at rival Yough (47‑14). Their next opponent, the Gladiators, finished last season 10‑2 and won a playoff game, presenting a significant challenge.
Rival teams fighting to end early losing streaks
South Allegheny, currently 0‑2 after heavy defeats to Elizabeth Forward (42‑0) and Washington (55‑20), will host the Vikings. Connellsville, coming off a home win over Southmoreland and a loss at Albert Gallatin, meets Laurel Highlands at Mustang Field. Both teams have experienced close, heart‑stopping games this season.
Other area teams are also in the mix. The Commodores are 2‑0 heading into the program’s 700th win, the Trojans sit 2‑0 at home, and the Pioneers travel to McGuffey. Five teams—Frazier, California, Carmichaels, West Greene and Belle Vernon—are 1‑1 and looking to climb above .500.
Three local squads still searching for their first win after 0‑2 starts will be on the road: Brownsville at Carlynton, Jefferson‑Morgan at Chartiers‑Houston and Mapletown at Serra Catholic.
All 16 area teams will be in non‑conference action Friday with 7 p.m. kickoffs, offering fans a full slate of high‑school football across Fayette County.
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