WPIAL, District 9 football playoffs: See photos from Karns City, Mars, Freeport and North Catholic

2024-11-02 00:33:27

Karns City’s Riley Hamilton (12) gets a first down against Central Clarion during the District 9 Class 2A Football Championship game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookville High School. Central Clarion won 37-20. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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The District 9 and WPIAL football playoffs began tonight, with five Butler County teams in action across Western Pennsylvania.

The Butler Eagle photo team was at four games: Karns City vs. Central Clarion in the District 9 championship, and WPIAL playoff games between Mt. Pleasant vs. Freeport, Mars vs. Montour and North Catholic vs. Deer Lakes.

Check out all the photos from those games, and don’t miss the coverage from them and other games around the area.

Check out the action from the Butler Eagle’s photo team. Want to purchase a photo? Go to photos.butlereagle.com

Karns City's Braden Slater (20) shows Central Clarion it's hard to stop a Gremlin during the District 9 Class 2A Football Championship game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookville High School. Central Clarion won 37-20. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City’s Mason Bell (36) tackles Central Clarion runner Ethan Rex (22) during the District 9 Class 2A Football Championship game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookville High School. Central Clarion won 37-20. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City’s Sean Slaughenhoupt (52) sacks Central Clarion quarterback Jase Ferguson (1) during the District 9 Class 2A Football Championship game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookville High School. Central Clarion won 37-20. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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The Karns City Marching Band performs during the District 9 Class 2A Football Championship game against Central Clarion on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookville High School. Central Clarion won 37-20. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City's Braden Slater (20) gets a first down against Central Clarion during the District 9 Class 2A Football Championship game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookville High School. Central Clarion won 37-20. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City’s Braden Slater (20) runs the ball against Central Clarion during the District 9 Class 2A Football Championship game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookville High School. Central Clarion won 37-20. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City cheerleader Braylynn Thompson and the squad celebrate a touchdown by Hunter Scherer (23) against Central Clarion during the District 9 Class 2A Football Championship game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookville High School. Central Clarion won 37-20. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City’s Cole Johnston (7) runs against Central Clarion during the District 9 Class 2A Football Championship game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookville High School. Central Clarion won 37-20. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City's offensive line squares up against Central Clarion during the District 9 Class 2A Football Championship game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookville High School. Central Clarion won 37-20. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City’s Cam Ealy (58) snaps the ball to quarterback Cole Johnston (7) during their matchup with Central Clarion in the District 9 Class 2A Football Championship game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookville High School. Central Clarion won 37-20. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City’s Owen Heginbotham (22) slips past Central Clarion during the District 9 Class 2A Football Championship game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookville High School. Central Clarion won 37-20. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City’s Owen Heginbotham (22) runs the ball against Central Clarion during the District 9 Class 2A Football Championship game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookville High School. Central Clarion won 37-20. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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The Karns City Marching Band plays a fight song to celebrate a touchdown by Hunter Scherer (23) against Central Clarion during the District 9 Class 2A Football Championship game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookville High School. Central Clarion won 37-20. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City's defense stops Central Clarion during the District 9 Class 2A Football Championship game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookville High School. Central Clarion won 37-20. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City fans celebrate a touchdown by Hunter Scherer (23) against Central Clarion during the District 9 Class 2A Football Championship game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookville High School. Central Clarion won 37-20. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City’s Hunter Scherer (23) gets a first down against Central Clarion during the District 9 Class 2A Football Championship game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookville High School. Central Clarion won 37-20. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City celebrates a touchdown by Hunter Scherer (23) against Central Clarion during the District 9 Class 2A Football Championship game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookville High School. Central Clarion won 37-20. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City running back Hunter Scherer (23) scores a touchdown against Central Clarion during the District 9 Class 2A Football Championship game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookville High School. Central Clarion won 37-20. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City quarterback Cole Johnston (7) passes the ball over a Central Clarion defender as CJ Emrick (51) blocks during the District 9 Class 2A Football Championship game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookville High School. Central Clarion won 37-20. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City's Braden Slater (20) breaks up a pass attempt by Central Clarion during the District 9 Class 2A Football Championship game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookville High School. Central Clarion won 37-20. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City quarterback Cole Johnston (7) runs the ball against Central Clarion during the District 9 Class 2A Football Championship game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookville High School. Central Clarion won 37-20. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City’s Braden Slater (20) starts the game off with a kickoff return against Central Clarion during the District 9 Class 2A Football Championship game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookville High School. Central Clarion won 37-20. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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Karns City’s Hunter Scherer (23) blocks for quarterback Cole Johnston (7) as he runs the ball against Central Clarion during the District 9 Class 2A Football Championship game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookville High School. Central Clarion won 37-20. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle

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North Catholic celebrates a late fumble during a WPIAL Class 3A first-round football game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Deer Lakes High School. North Catholic won 21-14. Chris Leisie/Special to the Eagle

North Catholic's Roman Sylvester (55) tackles Deer Lakes’ quarterback during a WPIAL Class 3A first-round football game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Deer Lakes High School. North Catholic won 21-14. Chris Leisie/Special to the Eagle

North Catholic's Logan Schade (26) scores the first touchdown against Deer Lakes during a WPIAL Class 3A first-round football game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Deer Lakes High School. North Catholic won 21-14. Chris Leisie/Special to the Eagle

North Catholic's Jack White (7) scores the second touchdown against Deer Lakes during a WPIAL Class 3A first-round football game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Deer Lakes High School. North Catholic won 21-14. Chris Leisie/Special to the Eagle

North Catholic celebrates a 21-14 victory against Deer Lakes in a WPIAL Class 3A first-round football game Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Deer Lakes High School. Chris Leisie/Special to the Eagle

Freeport quarterback Drew Ross avoids a tackle for a touchdown against Mt. Pleasant during a WPIAL Class 3A first-round football game on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Freeport High School. Freeport won 44-20. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

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The Freeport football team and cheerleaders dance together after a 44-20 win against Mt. Pleasant in a WPIAL Class 3A first-round football game on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Freeport High School. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

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Freeport quarterback Drew Ross throws a pass to Amos Glenn during the second half of a WPIAL Class 3A first-round football game against Mt. Pleasant on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Freeport High School. Freeport won 44-20. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

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Freeport’s Amos Glenn runs for 189 yards during a WPIAL Class 3A first-round football game against Mt. Pleasant on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Freeport High School. Freeport won 44-20. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

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