Ligonier Valley at Derry — High school football preview (Friday, Aug. 22 — 7 p.m. EDT)
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Ligonier Valley travels to Derry for a nonleague matchup on Friday, Aug. 22. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT at Derry, Pa. The visiting Ligonier Valley Rams (0-0) visit the Derry Trojans (0-0) looking to open the season with momentum after meeting last year.
Last meeting
- The Rams knocked off the Trojans 20-7 on Aug. 23, 2024, the most recent matchup between the programs. Ligonier Valley delivered the decisive plays down the stretch to hand Derry the loss.
Streaming and tickets
- Fans can check for live coverage on the NFHS Network pages for each school: Ligonier Valley NFHS page and Derry NFHS page. (Availability and access may vary by school and subscription.)
SBLive links and notes
- Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/pennsylvania/football/games/5689068-ligonier-valley-vs-derry
- Ligonier Valley Rams: https://scorebooklive.com/pennsylvania/football/teams/262676-ligonier-valley-rams
- Derry Trojans: https://scorebooklive.com/pennsylvania/football/teams/251829-derry-trojans
Fan engagement
- On SBLive, Ligonier Valley currently has 4 fans and Derry has 3 fans. Picks are open on the team pages — remember picks are just for fun and SBLive numbers and projections can change. Follow the teams and make your picks to show support and help boost their fan counts.
What to watch
- Expect a physical opening-night battle as both teams try to set the tone for the season. Ligonier Valley will look to replicate last year’s defensive effort, while Derry will be searching for answers on offense after the previous meeting.
Quick note: All times are local to the game (EDT). Follow the SBLive game and team pages above for updates, stats and postgame coverage.