FREEPORT — Freeport is hoping to carry some momentum into the playoffs. Summit Academy is hoping to end the season on a positive note.

That's what both squads will attempt in the regular-season finale, an Allegheny Conference contest set for 7:30 p.m. Friday at Swartz Field.

The Yellowjackets are coming off a 42-0 triumph over West Shamokin, one week after a tough 35-21 loss to Deer Lakes.

Freeport coach John Gaillot said it's vital his team finishes plays against the Knights.

"They're a very athletic team," said Gaillot. "Sometimes they make plays when they look totally stopped. I watched them against Ford City. They were right in it until the end."

The Knights (3-5, 2-4) opened the season at 3-1 but have dropped four consecutive games. They are led by quarterback Andre Williams, who has completed 40-of-79 passes for 617 yards and eight touchdowns.

Williams also has four rushing scores, which leads a balanced rushing attack.

"He keeps plays alive," said Gaillot. "He's elusive. He just has a lot of good moves. He seems pretty accurate. He's buying time and finding the open receiver. He usually makes the first two guys miss."

The Knights' defense has kept them in some games, allowing their opponents an average of 243.9 yards per game.

Freeport (5-3, 4-2) also has relied on a strong defense, limiting opponents to 201.9 yards per game.

"Freeport seems to react and run to the ball well," said Knights coach Steve Sherer. "They get a lot of people around the ball. They have their defense do a 4 front, then the next week a 5. That throws a wrench when you're working with kids that are inexperienced.

"They also like to blitz and cause a lot of problems for offenses," Sherer added.

Freeport's offense is led by sophomore quarterback Brendan Lynch, who's completed 43-of-85 passes for 890 yards, 10 touchdowns and two interceptions.

His top target is Derek Durand (26 catches, 645 yards, six TDs), while the bulk of the ground game is handled by Jake Campbell (100 carries, 574 yards, nine touchdowns), Marcel Ittner (24-297-4) and Lynch (46-248-4).

"Freeport has size, speed and they're well-drilled," said Sherer. "They've done well against a number of teams. As we close the season, we're going to be challenged."

Karns City (3-5) at St. Marys (5-3) 7 p.m., Friday

The coaches: Karns City, Ed Conto; St. Marys, Joe Schlimm

Last week: Karns City routed Clarion-Limestone 59-20; St. Marys dominated Union 55-12

The numbers: St. Marys is a running team, averaging 271.3 yards per game and 7.2 yards per carry. ... The Flying Dutch are led by RB Justin Quiggle, who has gained 713 yards rushing, an average of 10.3 yards per run, and scored 10 TDs. ... St. Marys has attempted 300 running plays to only 73 passing plays. ... The Gremlins' offense enjoyed a coming-out party last week against C-L, racking up more than 600 yards. ... Before last week, the KC offense averaged 237 yards per game.

Notes: Karns City beat St. Marys, 23-13, in 2007.Grove City (8-0) at DuBois Area (4-4) 7 p.m., Friday

The coaches: Grove City, Jeff Bell; DuBois, Jason Shilala

Last week: Grove City ousted Slippery Rock 51-16; DuBois lost to Corry 31-13

The numbers: Grove City RB Wes Phipps has scored 108 points to lead the Butler Eagle Scoring Trophy race heading into the final week for the award. ... Eagles RB Erik Record leads the team in rushing yards with 726 on 70 carries. ... DuBois RB Shawn Newpher has recorded 152 carries for 849 yards and seven touchdowns. ... DuBois QB Sean Sleigh has passed for 933 yards and seven TDs.

Notes: The Eagles have clinched the region title.Moniteau (4-4) at Kennedy Cath. (1-7) noon, Saturday

The coaches: Moniteau, Jeff Campbell; Kennedy Catholic, Archie Donofrio

Last week: Moniteau defeated Keystone, 27-6; Kennedy Catholic fell to West Middlesex, 34-7

The numbers: Moniteau QB Kyle Armagost now has 2,042 yards and 20 touchdowns combined passing and rushing. He also leads the Warriors with 85 total tackles. ... LB Jordan Smith and Armagost have 58 solo tackles and combine for more than 20 stops per game. ... Freshman Dustin Geagan has 506 yards rushing and 198 receiving. ... Ethan Pry and Zach Sloan have combined for 41 catches and 787 yards. ... Kennedy Catholic has been outscored 328-81, including losses of 68-0 to Farrell and 71-0 to Sharpsville.

Notes: Moniteau hasn't won or lost two games in a row in 2010. ... Kennedy Catholic has 33 players on its roster. The Golden Eagles' lone win is 21-6 over Conneaut Lake two weeks ago. ... Kennedy Catholic nearly dropped football before Donofrio saved the program during the offseason.Slippery Rock (0-8) at Oil City (6-2) 7 p.m., Saturday

The coaches: Slippery Rock, Brendan Hathaway; Oil City, Matt LaVerde

Last week: Slippery Rock fell to Grove City 51-16; Oil City was stunned by Meadville, 34-21

The numbers: Oil City QB Matt Kulinski continues to carve up opposing secondaries. The 6-foot-2 senior has completed 61 percent of his passes for 2,057 yards and 26 TDs and just three INTs. ... Oilers TE Ben Koyack, a Notre Dame recruit, leads the team with 40 receptions for 678 yards. ... Three Oil City receivers have more than 590 yards. ... Slippery Rock WR Sam Furrh had another big game against Grove City, hauling in five passes for 97 yards and a TD. He now has 18 receptions for 451 yards and four TDs.

Notes: After a 6-0 start and a Top-10 ranking in the state, the Oilers have dropped two straight. ... The Rockets have lost 12 straight games dating to a 20-0 win over Titusville on Oct. 9 2009.A-C Valley (1-6) at Union (2-6) 7 p.m., Friday

The coaches: A-C Valley, Chris McNany;

Union, Dave Louder

Last week: A-C Valley defeated Hancock (Md.), 13-8; Union fell to St. Marys, 55-12

The numbers: Union allowed St. Marys 368 yards on the ground and have surrendered 2,373 rushing yards in eight games. ... Union QB Trent Corle has 756 passing yards this season. ... A-C Valley RB Alex Ford has a team-high 366 yards on 84 carries and three scores.

Notes: The win by the Falcons snapped a 46-game losing streak that began in the 2005 season. ... After a 32-19 loss to Clarion-Limestone to open the season, the Falcons were shut out in four consecutive games before posting seven points two weeks ago and 13 last week. ... The Golden Knights won last year's meeting, 58-6.