Karns City quarterback Cole Johnston, center, receives a snap during a practice drill in a football practice Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at Karns City's Diehl Stadium. Matthew Brown/Butler Eagle

Matthew Brown

Here at last.

The 2026 PIAA football season is here at last. Eleven Butler County teams kick off tonight at 7 p.m., and the Butler Eagle will have you covered all night with the latest scores, highlights and analysis.

Eagle reporters will be at four games tonight — Shaler at Butler (John Enrietto), Karns City at Moniteau (William Pitts), Seneca Valley at Mars (Brendan Howe) and Summit Academy at Knoch (Derek Pyda). Follow this page for updates and scores from those games and all the rest throughout the night. Eagle sports editor Jake Merda Adams will post updates and highlights along with scores from kickoff to the final whistle.

And after the action is over, you can find all our game coverage and photos from the field.

If you still want to get caught up on every team ahead of the season, check below for our 2026 previews — including for soccer, volleyball and more.

Bookmark this page for the latest from Week 1.

Each week the Butler Eagle sports staff will preview everything you need to know ahead of Friday night’s games. Missed anything this week? Catch up with our analysis here:

Season previews: Meet the Preseason Sweet 16 Offense | and Defense | Top storylines to follow for each team this year

Week 1 staff picks: Who did Eagle reporters, Scoop predict will win?

Standings: WPIAL, District 9 and District 10 standings and schedules

Eye on Sports: LIVE from Mars Football! Season Opener Prep + Our Week 1 Predictions

Check back regularly for the latest in-game scores as they’re reported on social media.

Friday, Aug. 28

7 — Shaler at Butler (WBUT radio broadcast)

7 — Freeport at Indiana (YouTube)

7 — Karns City at Moniteau (Hudl)

7 — Summit Academy at Knoch (WISR radio broadcast)

7 — North Catholic at Seton LaSalle (HSSN livestream)

7 — Seneca Valley at Mars (YouTube)

7 — Wilmington at Slippery Rock (NFHS, requires subscription)

7 — Brookville at Union/A-C Valley (YouTube)

Follow along here for updates and highlights from tonight’s games, starting around kickoff at 7 p.m.