Football Game Preview: McKean Highlanders vs. St. Elizabeth Vikings

McKean hasn't had much luck against St. Elizabeth recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Highlanders will look to defend their home field against the Vikings at 6:00 p.m.

McKean is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 48 points last Friday, they were much more limited against Brandywine on Thursday. They came up short against the Bulldogs, falling 29-6.

Meanwhile, St. Elizabeth had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They blew past the Tigers, posting a 48-8 win. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won three matchups by 21 points or more so far this season.

McKean's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for St. Elizabeth, their victory bumped their record up to 7-2.

McKean lost to St. Elizabeth at home by a decisive 29-14 margin in their previous matchup back in September of 2024. Will the Highlanders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.