Can Knoch football rebound after difficult season? Coach’s Disney princess comp: Media Day special
Knoch's Makai Noah during Butler Eagle Football Media Day on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at Butler High School. Andrew Jackson/Butler Eagle
It was tough sledding for the Knoch Knights, who went winless a year ago under first-year head coach TJ Wiley. But the Knights have hope heading into the 2026 PIAA football season, with veteran talent drawing interest from NCAA programs.
Can seniors Max Wiley, Carter Beres and Makai Noah lead the charge? The trio sit down for a special episode of “Eye on Sports” at Butler Eagle Football Media Day to talk about the new year, the state of the defense and more. Plus, which Disney princess is Coach Wiley most like? Find out in our new segment, "Wingin' It," brought to you by The Beacon Hotel. This episode is also brought to you by Robert Stephens Custom Jewelers and Troy-Alan Chevrolet Buick GMC in Slippery Rock.
