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Altoona (2-6) at Cedar Cliff (4-4), 7
Notable: Cedar Cliff runs a balanced offense, and QB Jalen Hinton has 1,195 yards passing and eight TDs.
Hollidaysburg (8-0) at Williamsport (4-4), 7
Notable: Last year's 30-26 Golden Tiger win was the first meeting between the schools since 2009.
Bald Eagle Area (4-4) at Central (2-6), 7
Notable: Teams haven't played since a Central win in 2020, but BEA beat Dragons twice in 2019, including playoffs.
Bedford (2-6) at Richland (7-1), 7
Notable: These teams haven't played since a two-point Rams win in 2022, but the Bisons won the previous two.
Bellefonte (3-5) at Bellwood-Antis (4-4), 7
Notable: The Blue Devils remain on the edge of the District 6 Class 2A playoff picture and can't afford a loss.
Central Cambria (3-5) at Somerset (2-6), 7
Notable: From 2011-2019, Eagles went 7-0 against the Red Devils, but Central Cambria has won the last two.
Chestnut Ridge (3-5) at Westmont Hilltop (0-8), 7
Notable: Westmont's losing streak has reached 23 games. From 2015-2019 Hilltoppers went 35-23.
Clearfield (6-2) vs. Bishop Guilfoyle (7-1), at Hollidaysburg H.S., 7
Notable: The Bison are 4-0 on the road this season compared to just 2-2 when playing at Clearfield.
Forest Hills (6-2) at McCort-Carroll (8-0), 7
Notable: Rangers are currently No. 3 in the District 6 Class 3A rankings, and McCort-Carroll leads the 2A field.
Penn Cambria (7-1) at Johnstown (1-7), 7
Notable: Cordell Porter has been a bright spot for the Trojans, averaging 5.1 yards per carry on 107 attempts.
Penns Valley (1-7) at Huntingdon (6-2), 7
Notable: Bearcats are currently in position to host a District 6 Class 3A semifinal game as the No. 2 seed.
Philipsburg-Oseola (4-4) at Tyrone (4-4), 7
Notable: Tyrone leads Philipsburg-Osceola by 30 power points in the battle for the final 3A playoff spot.
Claysburg-Kimmel (6-2) at Mount Union (7-1), 7
Notable: Despite being 7-1, the Trojans are tied for fifth in stacked Class 2A field. C-K is fourth in Class 1A.
Glendale (2-6) at Curwensville (2-6), 7
Notable: Likely a must-win game for the Vikings in their quest to qualify for the Class 1A playoff field.
Meyersdale (7-1) at Everett (6-2), 7
Notable: A Meyersdale win would wrap up an Inter-County Conference South title for the Red Raiders.
Northern Bedford (1-7) at Windber (5-2), 7
Notable: These teams have met in each of the past three years with a District 5 Class 1A title on the line.
Southern Huntingdon (2-6) at Juniata Valley (6-2), 7
Notable: If C-K beats Mount Union, a Hornets win would create a three-way tie at the top of the ICC North.
Tussey Mountain (5-3) at Clear Spring, Md. (2-4), 6
Notable: Titans already have more wins than they have had in any season since they went 7-1 in 2020.
West Branch (0-8) at Moshannon Valley (3-5), 7
Notable: Black Knights are currently No. 6 in the District 6 1A playoff field but can still move up or down.
Conemaugh Township (4-4) at Northern Cambria (4-4), 7
Notable: Colts are 3-0 against CT since it entered the Heritage and have scored at least 34 in each game.
Homer-Center (6-2) at Cambria Heights (7-1), 7
Notable: Heights is fourth in 2A currently, but the teams above them might have challenging Week 10 games.
Purchase Line (2-6) at Portage (2-6), 7
Notable: Purchase Line currently holds the final playoff spot in 1A, 30 points ahead of 10th-place Portage.
Players of the Week
Team: Offense, Defense, Lineman, Special teams
Altoona: No selection, Luke Geishauser, Wes Baumgartner, Cody Chathams
Bedford: Carter Kozielec, Cuyler Hale, Clay Wagoner, Tucker Boone
Bellwood-Antis: Bradyn Partner, Jackson Dorminy, Collin Burroughs, Brady Hostler
Bishop Guilfoyle: Tyson Lestochi, Rocco Cacciotti, Nicky Georgiana, Evan Schimminger
Cambria Heights: Nolan Clawson, Bryce Lewis, Nathan Wood, Kaiden Ivory
Central: Kaden Horn, Cole Marks, Colton Porreca, Jesse Muthler
Central Cambria: Ryan Chappell, Brody Makosy, Hayden Gaunt, Cam Stevens
Chestnut Ridge: Cade Emerick, Jayden Imler, Tyler Yatta, Cam Hillegass
Claysburg-Kimmel: Mason Campagna, Collton Replogle, Jacob Freeman, Nathan Fee
Glendale: Logan Skebeck, Daniel Williams, Brady Venslosky, Tanner Ammerman
Hollidaysburg: Vince Albarano, Evan Schneeberger, Lincoln Wertz, Bryce Lewis
Huntingdon: Evan Edmiston, Gavin Norris, AJ Rivello, Cole Lane
Juniata Valley: Jett Rand, Logan Harpster, Matt Dick, Nate Rodkey
McCort-Carroll: Bentley Bainey, Jon Delia, No selection, Avery Conner
Moshannon Valley: Rocco Reifer, Gavin Lovell, JC Smith, Mason Abernethy
Northern Bedford: Trace Baker, Zach Bowers, Dustin O'Brian, Carter Love
Penn Cambria: Evan Latterner, Ayden Himmer, Dayne Summerville, Blake Lilly
Philipsburg-Osceola: Jayden Jones, Aaron Davis, No selection, Matt Thompson
Portage: Easton Slanoc, Fence Rocker, Brock Miko, Conner Sciko
Tussey Mountain: Noah Lucko, Kyler Reed, Bryce Chamberlain, Cale Day
Tyrone: Caleb Whitby, Eli Woomer, Owen Oakes, Tytus Novak
(Players of the Week are selected by their respective coaching staffs)