Beaver Falls vs South Side (Pennsylvania) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record – 9/5/2025

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The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Beaver Falls (PA) visits South Side (Hookstown, PA) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at South Side Area High School, where the Rams look to secure a winning record while the Tigers search for their first victory of the season.

Game Details

  • Matchup: Beaver Falls Tigers @ South Side Rams

  • Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM

  • Location: South Side Area High School, Hookstown, PA

  • Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Beaver Falls Tigers

Beaver Falls enters Week 3 at 0-2 overall, struggling on both sides of the ball with just 12 points scored while allowing 72. Ranked #299 in Pennsylvania and #33 in Class, the Tigers have yet to find their rhythm offensively. A road test against South Side will require improvements in execution and discipline to stay competitive.

  • 2025 Record: 0-2

  • National Rank: #7,119

  • State Rank (PA): #299

  • Class Rank: #33

  • Key to Win: Avoid early turnovers, get points on the board quickly, and tighten up defensively to slow down South Side’s high-powered attack.

Main Squad:

  • Jalen Vaughn – QB (offensive leader)

  • Tyrese Brown – RB (primary rusher)

  • Malik Carter – WR (deep threat)

  • Ethan Davis – WR/DB

  • Darnell Johnson – LB (defensive captain)

  • Marcus Taylor – DL

  • Jordan Smith – OL

  • Chris Williams – DB

  • Logan Adams – TE/LB

  • Sean Cooper – RB/WR

South Side Rams

South Side sits at 1-1 overall, having shown strong offensive balance with 68 points scored in two contests. Ranked #201 in Pennsylvania and #10 in Class, the Rams are averaging 34.0 points per game while holding opponents under 20 per contest. With home-field advantage, South Side will look to lean on its run game and defense to grab back-to-back home wins.

  • 2025 Record: 1-1

  • National Rank: #5,331

  • State Rank (PA): #201

  • Class Rank: #10

  • Key to Win: Stick to the ground attack to control tempo and keep Beaver Falls’ defense on the field. Defensive consistency will be key to stopping any early momentum from the Tigers.

Main Squad:

  • Zach Weigle – QB (dual-threat leader)

  • Hunter Garvin – RB (top rusher)

  • Ryan Palmer – WR (primary receiving target)

  • Luke Anderson – TE/LB

  • Colin Matthews – RB/DB

  • Carter Jones – OL

  • Mason Baker – DL

  • Ethan Wright – LB

  • Tyler Simmons – DB

  • Dylan Hayes – WR/CB

Rankings & Records

Team National Rank State Rank Class Rank Overall Record
Beaver Falls #7,119 #299 #33 0-2
South Side #5,331 #201 #10 1-1
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