Kiski Area proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 21) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Armstrong River Hawks 27-25. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Cavaliers have posted since October 18, 2024.
Kiski Area found their leader in sophomore Landyn Artman, who threw for 240 yards and a pair of TDs, and also rushed for 38 yards and one touchdown. That rushing touchdown was Artman's first of the season.
When it comes to explaining why Armstrong lost, don't look at Jaydon Oliver. Despite the final result, he rushed for 39 yards and a pair of scores, and also threw for 182 yards on 12 of 19 attempts. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Quinton Olsen, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.

Cavaliers
10/10/25 vs Armstrong | 27-25 |
10/03/25 vs Greater Latrobe | 34-13 |
09/26/25 vs Franklin Regional | 14-7 |
08/22/25 vs Knoch | 21-0 |
10/18/24 vs Plum | 15-14 |
Kiski Area pushed their record up to 4-4 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 11.8 points on average over those games. As for Armstrong, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kiski Area will head out to take on Plum at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Armstrong, they will venture away from home to square off against Penn-Trafford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The River Hawks' defense better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 28.6 points per game this season.
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