Bald Eagle's four-game losing streak bothers second-year coach Mike Markle.

It bothers Moniteau coach Steve Wilson, too, as he takes his band of Warriors on the road for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff Friday.

"They play a very tough schedule," Wilson said. "I don't care how many they've lost. They're big and physical and we're in for a rough game."

Bald Eagle, located in District 6 near State College, defeated Penns Valley 38-7 to begin the season, but has since suffered losses of 8-6 to Lewistown, 29-14 to Bellwood-Antis, 42-14 to Tyrone and 26-12 to Bishop Guilfoyle.

The Lewistown loss occurred when a Bald Eagle player intercepted a pass near his own end zone on the final play of regulation and was tackled in the end zone.

The official ruled a safety on the play.

"They ruled he stepped back into the end zone," Markle said. "I'm not refuting the call - It was just a tough way to lose."

The Eagles were 3-7 last year and lost 1,000-yard rushing fullback Seth Nyman and 500-yard receiving tight end John Michael Jones to graduation.

Senior quarterback Camden Crouse, who threw for 1,100 yards last season, is back, however.

"We've done well defensively, but we've had a lot of inconsistency on offense," Markle said.

Bald Eagle is strong enough physically that the Warriors, who pride themselves on physical football, plan to attack the perimeter rather than run up the middle.

"They run a 35 defense that stacks the middle," Wilson said. "We're gonna have to go outside a lot more, both running and throwing.

"Our carries (between Adam Cousins and Matt Schandelmeier) should be more balanced this week."

Moniteau has outscored its last three opponents 119-7, including a 31-0 triumph over Keystone.

"That was the best game we've played to date," Wilson said. "We controlled both lines of scrimmage.

"Last week, this week, every week, we want to pitch that shutout. It felt good to get one."

Wilson lauded the play of guards Clay Campbell and Aaron Anderson, along with tackles Brice Schwab and Justin Costello.

Markle said his team is preparing for a physical game.

"They run a great scheme with that No. 22 (Schandelmeier)," the coach said. "He runs sideways along the line, then squares up on the 140-pound secondary kids once he turns the corner.

"He breaks off yardage in huge chunks, and that No. 11 (Cousins) can scoot outside. Their backs complement each other perfectly."

Markle said junior linebacker Brian Kochick, who also plays fullback, and senior free safety Dave Immel are his best players defensively.

Punter Duane Biehborfer averages nearly 40 yards and helps the Eagles get field position.

"We just haven't taken advantage of it enough," Markle said.

Friday had been an open date on Moniteau's schedule before these two teams got together. Bald Eagle originally was scheduled to complete a home-and home series with Keystone.

Markle's wife is a North Clarion graduate.

"We played Keystone at their place last year and they were supposed to come to our place this year, but they scheduled another game," Markle said.

"We lucked out in that Moniteau had this date open. We play a similar type of game. … I'm sure it's going to be hard-hitting."