Matchup: Emmaus (1-1) vs Central Catholic (2-0, #4 state 4A)
When/Where: Friday, Sept. 8/J. Birney Crum Stadium, Allentown
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Coverage: LIVE Internet webcast: The Eastern Pa. Sports Network (Pregame: 7:10 p.m.)
Coaches: Emmaus: (Harold Fairclough, 8th season), Central Catholic: (Rob Melosky, 1st season)
Last week: Emmaus lost to Nazareth 42-7; Central Catholic defeated Easton 37-20
Players to keep an eye on: Central Catholic – Sr. RB/LB Nathan Schultz (36-143, 2 TD), Soph. QB Antonio Fontanez (34 of 53, 396 yards, 4 TD), Jr. WR Aidan Sorrentino (13-140-2), Jr. WR/DB Jareel Calhoun (10-92), Sr. WR/DB Armonie Torres (6-79), Sr. LB Luke Shimko (15.5 tackles), Sr. WR/DB Nasir McLean (12 tackles), Jr. OL/DL Braheem Battles
Emmaus – Sr. QB Josiah Williams (11 of 29, 181 yards, 3 TD, 2 Int); Sr RB Jasiyah Banks (9-112-1), TD; Sr. WR Cael Kratzer (6-102-2); Sr. RB Riley Guiffre (14-97), Sr. OL/DL Mario Landino; Sr OL/DL Ben Mercado, Jr. RB/LB Reilly Bechtel