JEFFERSON TWP — Will the real Knoch Knights please stand up?

“We need to find out who we are,” coach Mike King admitted. “I don't believe we're the type of football team that gets blown out of games.

“We could learn a lot about ourselves this week.”

The Knights (1-3, 1-2) host Montour (2-2, 2-2) at 7 p.m. Friday. It will be the programs' first meeting since the Spartans defeated Knoch, 42-14, in the 2011 WPIAL Class AAA championship game at Heinz Field.

Knoch began the season with a 28-27 overtime loss to Blackhawk, victimized by kicking woes. Its other two losses are 42-0 at West Mifflin and 49-14 at South Fayette. In between those defeats was a 21-14 win over Highlands.

“It looks like South Fayette is the cream of the crop in this league,” King said of the Northwest Nine. “If we want to be in the playoff mix, we have to go get this one. There's not a whole lot of games left.

“I believe we match up well with this team. They've got some athletes, a quarterback who can run and throw, and an outstanding tailback.”

Junior quarterback Kavon Morman has thrown for 286 yards and run for 160 for the Spartans. His lone touchdown pass this season has been to Austin Deutsch, who is averaging 27 yards a catch. A linebacker defensively, Deutsch leads the team with 27 tackles.

Brayden Jones has 309 yards and six touchdowns.

Mac Christy continues to be the hub of Knoch's offense. He has thrown for 323 yards and three TDs — two of those to Zach Boldy — and has run for 492 yards and three scores.

“We haven't had a lot of opportunities to develop our passing game yet,” King said. “We're hoping to make some plays that way Friday and get some other people involved.”

Jayden Renfrew has rushed for 165 yards and caught five passes for 115 as an all-purpose back. Eric Green has four catches for 96 yards.

Montour is coming off a 38-0 shutout of Ambridge. The Spartans also defeated Knoch in the 2007 WPIAL semifinals, 32-6, and lead the series between the teams, 5-4.

Union/A-C Valley (2-2, 1-1)

at Redbank Valley (2-2, 1-1)

Today, 7 p.m.

What to look for: While RV is coming off a 42-2 win over Brookville last week, Union/A-C Valley lost at St. Marys 32-14. ... Bulldogs' QB Keaton Kahle threw for a pair of scores and ran for one in the victory, which saw RV outgain Brookville 431-196. ... In its loss, Union/A-C Valley had minus-4 yards rushing and turned the ball over four times. QB Lucas Bowser threw two touchdown passes, both to Kody Wolfe. Bowser also threw three interceptions.

Burrell (2-3, 1-2) at Freeport (3-1, 2-0) Friday, 7 p.m.

What to look for: Freeport leads the series 35-20-15 and has defeated the Bucs in their last four meetings, including a 46-7 decision last year. ... Both teams have versatile quarterbacks. Burrell's Max Garda has thrown for 602 yards and eight TDs, rushed for 732 and seven TDs. Freeport's Austin Romanchak has thrown for 217 yards and four scores, run for 377 and three TDs. ... Burrell receivers Jack Ryan and Anthony Marra have combined for 19 catches, 292 yards and five TDs. ... Travis Wisniewski leads the Yellowjackets with 46 tackles. Alex Bellinotti leads Burrell with 45.

Keystone (0-5)

at Karns City (4-1)

Friday, 7 p.m.

What to look for: Karns City owns an overwhelming 43-12-1 lead in the series and has defeated the Panthers 20 consecutive times. Keystone's last win over KC was 28-23 in 1995. ... Keystone relies on its passing attack. Nate Wingard has thrown for 620 yards and five touchdowns. Corey Rapp has 12 catches for 344 yards, Kyle Kapp 12 for 180. ... KC QB Jake King has thrown for 767 yards and seven TDs. ... The Gremlins have rushed for 1,234 yards and 19 touchdowns. Chandler Turner has 421 yards and five TDs, Kaiden Powers 278 yards and 4 TDs. ... Keystone has minus 14 yards rushing on the year and only two TDs on the ground. ... KC is averaging 48 points per game in its last nine meetings with Keystone, which is allowing 53 points per game this season. ... Since its season-opening 35-22 loss to Armstrong, KC has allowed just 24 points.

Clarion (4-0)

at Moniteau (2-2)

Friday, 7 p.m.

What to look for: After a slow start against Keystone, Moniteau scored 26 unanswered points in a 33-6 win. ... The Warriors used a committee approach in the backfield with three players gaining more than 50 yards rushing, led by Nick Martino, who had 65 yards on 13 attempts. ... Clarion's defense has surrendered just 22 points in four games. ... Bobcats' junior RB Colton Rapp already has 600 yards rushing on 75 carries. ... Clarion's passing game as been efficient with junior QB Spencer Miller completing 22-of-41 passes for 423 yards and nine TDs.

Avonworth (2-2)

at C.W. North Catholic (2-2)

Friday, 7 p.m.

Mars Athletic Complex

What to look for: This non-conference matchup features two former Black Hills Conference rivals. ... Avonworth dropped a 48-40 decision to Brentwood last week. The Antelopes staged a second-half comeback after trailing 34-13 at halftime. QB Garrett Day rushed for 109 yards and passed for 155 yards and three TDs. ... CWNC picked up a 53-7 Midwestern Conference win over winless New Brighton last Friday. The Trojans featured two players reaching 100 yards rushing in the victory — RB Mario Latronica gained 116 yards and scored 3 TDs while QB Ryan Maziarz netted 100 yards and scored twice. ... The Trojans defeated Avonworth last season 26-14.

Union-New Castle (2-3)

at Summit Academy (1-3)

Saturday, 12:30 p.m.

What to look for: Summit Academy is coming off a 42-0 loss to OLSH. The Knights were never in that game, falling behind 20-0 in the first quarter. ... Union-New Castle is coming off a 38-7 win over Western Beaver, who beat Summit Academy, 30-22, in the season opener. ... The Scotties already have more wins this season than they had all of last season when they went 1-8.