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North Catholic star receiver Will Waskiewicz hopped on “Eye on Sports” this week ahead of the Trojans’ big game against Highlands with the Allegheny 7 Conference title on the line. 🏈 buff.ly/S36Eh3y

Get ready for an exciting night! Friday Night Lights is almost here, and we have the latest standings for Butler County teams. Check out the thrilling games scheduled for this Friday, and let’s rally behind our favorites! 🏈 buff.ly/admcH9L

The Western Pennsylvania Coaches Association announced the 2026 All-WPIAL boys soccer teams Wednesday. Eight players from Butler County teams made the cut, all from teams that made the district playoffs. See who was selected here: ⚽️ buff.ly/j12xk11

We’ve got our picks for all of this week’s games here, including analysis for a handful of the matchups. Follow along at butlereagle.com on Friday for live updates, scores, and highlights from every game. buff.ly/8ZCYgZO

“I think it’s been probably one of the best things that’s happened to us this year, the way those guys have really jelled and have taken off and have really allowed our offense to grow,” Head coach Joe Sherwin said. 🏈 buff.ly/fKVzSz3

Here are the Top 10 passers, rushers, receivers and scorers in the Butler County area so far in 2026. These standout athletes are making their mark on the field, and you won't want to miss their impressive performances! 🏈 buff.ly/smT4trg

Slippery Rock girls soccer beat No. 5 Wilmington in overtime at Meadville High School to advance to the District 10 Class 2A semifinals. No. 3 Shaler beat Mars 3-0, ending the Planets’ run in the WPIAL Class 5A first round. ⚽️ 🏐 buff.ly/hmY5RF6

“I’m so glad that we ended on, even though it was a bad note, still a good note in my mind,” Seneca Valley girls soccer senior defender Dani DeFanti said after Wednesday's WPIAL quarterfinal loss against Fox Chapel. buff.ly/F6mR9bX

Junior midfielder Ella McConville ignited a later Freeport blitz, sending the defending WPIAL champion Yellowjackets into next week's semifinals. buff.ly/jEjj13P

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel returned to practice Tuesday, a week after the 19-year-old fainted on the team's flight back from Utah. 🏒 🐧 buff.ly/yUfLe1b

The following athletes are recognized as the athletes of the week in the Oct. 22nd edition of the Butler Eagle. ⚽️ 🏈 🏐 buff.ly/tKofB3P

“My goal is to finish higher at WPIALs and states than I did last year and, of course, take a shot at winning it,” Jack Steineman said. “Get my personal best down as low as I can get it. 🏃‍♀️‍➡️ buff.ly/fiQAa2b

Brea Kelley doesn’t consider herself to be a spontaneous person. However, for once, the North Catholic senior girls golfer chose not to second-guess herself. 🏌️‍♂️ buff.ly/fP5OWSn

“Our goal is to get to the final four. That opportunity is still there,” Knights head coach Diane Geist said. 🏐 buff.ly/vAGDMOK

The Trojanettes beat District 5 champion Bedford in the PIAA Class 2A tournament at North Allegheny High School. Slippery Rock advanced to the District 10 Class 2A semifinals, winning against Hickory in penalty kicks (4-2) at Franklin High School.⚽️🏐 buff.ly/WpCPrRE

“We’re gonna have to bring it. … And, obviously, we’re looking forward to it, because we want some revenge (against Pine-Richland),” Seneca Valley head coach Brett Poirier said after Tuesday's sweep against Hempfield. buff.ly/GfvlzwG

“We’re a 5-2 team, but we’re not playing as well as we can at this point,” Aaron Rodgers said after Pittsburgh’s third straight win. 🏈 buff.ly/fF51mNW

The 2026 WPIAL Boys Soccer Championships will be covered by The Butler Eagle, providing updates on every score and matchup throughout the postseason for all WPIAL, D9, and D10 brackets that involve local teams.⚽️ buff.ly/u13aGRp

“She was playing with some nerves at the start of last season,” Union head coach Lexis Twentier said. “But once she relaxed and her teammates started to respond to her, she realized she could do well.” 🏐 buff.ly/MZIPvkd

The 2026 WPIAL Girls Soccer Championships will be covered by The Butler Eagle, providing updates on every score and matchup throughout the postseason for all WPIAL, D9, and D10 brackets that involve local teams.⚽️ buff.ly/5Dxpi7z