W.P.I.A.L. High School Football Predictions: Week 9

Each week from the start of the WPIAL season through the PIAA State Finals, Pittsburgh SportsNation brings you the best, uncensored, no holds barred predictions by our local high school football guru who goes by the moniker “P To The Power of 2”.

He is one of our underground writers who covers the hard hitting action of WPIAL High School Football in Western Pennsylvania. Or is it she...? Either way, we'll never tell! (Unless you have a crisp $100 bill in hand)

By P To The Power of 2

As we listen to Frank Sinatra this evening, while having our normal white label Ashton cigar accompanied by a scotch & soda, we reflect on what an excellent regular season we did indeed witness!

From the Pine Richland Rams destroying Wayne (OH) on national TV in the season opener, to the surprise Quaker Valley Quakers roll thru their schedule until they were defeated by Aliquippa just a few short weeks ago.  While also, let’s not forget the superb and stout defense of the Quips this season, only surrendering one offensive touchdown this season.   

The Lions of South Fayette look to return to Heinz as they have also made their schedule look quite easy.  A great campaign! A fantastic season!

Less we forget our dearest friends from Central Valley. Who are not going to the post season as the polish has worn off the once so called great coach, Mark Lyons. From players leaving the organization, former players robbing the elderly and now, administrators committing assault on women with disabilities. We say to you good folks…..See ya! Enjoy basketball!

Last week, we gave an extra 5 bonus selections. We posted a 13-2 record last week.  Taking our season total  victories to 64 and only suffering 13 defeats! We have more victories in one week that Blackhawk head coach Joe Lamenza in his entire coaching career!  We feel that it is time for the Board of Directors to escort him to the nearest exit.

Very interesting matchups Friday….let’s do what we do best! Work!

Class ‘AAAAA’

Penn Trafford Warriors (9-0) vs McKeesport Tigers (8-1)

McKeesport was upended by rival Gateway last week, 21-18. Penn Trafford destroyed Kiski, 54-19. Penn Trafford will continue to ride their general, QB Cam Laffoon, who this season has tossed for 1,063 yards and has 12 touchdowns. RB John Gay will tote the rock, he has over 900 yards rushing with 15 touchdowns.

The Tigers will counter with their rushing attack, led by Layton Jordan who has accounted for 941 yards with 15 touchdowns.

McKeesport will still be stunned by their close loss last week and will be caught looking ahead to the playoffs.

Penn Trafford over McKeesport

Class ‘AAAA’

South Fayette Lions (9-0) vs Montour Spartans (7-1)

Montour will welcome South Fayette to the disaster on the hill in Coraopolis.  Montour last week cruised past Blackhawk, 35-7. South Fayette embarrassed Highlands, 49-14. Spartans QB Kavon Morman has thrown for 12 touchdowns on the season and has just under 1,200 yards total. The Spartans defense is only allowing an average of 11 points per game.

South Fayette continues their air-raid destruction on the conference. Led by QB Drew Saxton, who this season has 1,860 yards passing with 24 touchdowns. The Lions offense is scoring on average 44 points per contest.

South Fayette over Montour

Class ‘AAAAAA’

Pine Richland Rams (9-0) vs North Allegheny Tigers (7-2)

North Allegheny defeated Hempfield last week, 63-28. Pine Richland cruised past Butler, 64-0. Rams QB Phil Jurkovec has thrown for 2,280 yards this season and has 21 touchdowns. North Allegheny QB Luke Trueman has thrown for 877 yards and 10 touchdowns, he can also tuck & run the ball. Trueman has 788 yards rushing with 6 touchdowns.

Not even close, another blowout on deck.

Pine Richland over North Allegheny

As for the others……

Shady Side over Central Valley

Beaver over Beaver Falls

Thomas Jefferson over West Mifflin

Jeannette over Clairton

Central Catholic over Penn Hills

West Allegheny over Moon

Upper St Clair over Woodland Hills

Enjoy the lights! See yous in the playoffs!