(Brighton Twp., Pa.) The Western Beaver School District will be celebrating the installation of permanent lights and the Inaugural Season of Friday Night Football on Rich Niedbala Field.

The District said via release that: “The Western Beaver community is invited to a historic and exciting evening as the Golden Beavers kick off their inaugural season of Friday Night Football under the lights at Rich Niedbala Field. On Friday, August 29, 2025, Western Beaver will host the South Side Rams in what promises to be a memorable start to a new chapter in school history.
Join us for a special ceremony at 6:30 PM, featuring invited guests, followed by introductions of the 2025 Western Beaver Cheerleading Squad, the Golden Beaver Marching Band, and the Western Beaver Golden Beavers Football Team.
Located behind Western Beaver Jr./Sr. High School, the stadium has been the proud home of Golden Beaver Football for 63 years—hosting Saturday afternoon games and building a tradition of excellence. Under the leadership of legendary coach Rich
Niedbala, Western Beaver claimed three WPIAL championships (1976, 1983, 1994) and numerous section titles. Now, we are excited to begin a new tradition of Friday Night Lights, while honoring the legacy of past teams and continuing to build on our proud history. Come out and be part of this historic evening. Help us celebrate the past, present, and future of Western Beaver Football with a
great night of community, pride, and competition!”
This project was made possible through the generous support of Representative Josh Kail, via a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development – Community and Economic Assistance Program. Thanks
to this support, the entire project was funded without impacting local budgets or raising taxes.
Beaver County Radio will also broadcast the game live on 99.3 and 95.7FM along with 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, beavercountyradio.com, Beaver County Radio Digital Media.

You see the updated schedule below: