W.P.I.A.L. High School Football Predictions: Round 1

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

We come to you today from sunny Miami, Florida, where it is a lovely 83 degrees…

Yes, another post season is upon us. Freshman arrive wide-eyed with dreams of future glory, while seniors prepare for their last chance at immortality.

There are a few of these opportunities in a young man's life, a handful of chances to distinguish yourself from the rest. It is on these fields where history is made, where legends begin, and where hero's triumph.

Traditions tell the story of what you represent, of those who forge the legacy you uphold.

When you come charging out of that locker room, everyone will be watching your every move. How you respond to that pressure is what defines you. These are the moments that reveal your toughness, determination and pride.

The time has come.

Another shot at WPIAL gold.

The Highway to Heinz... or just another construction zone on 376.

In the final week of the season, we posted a 5-5 record… the lowest point of a final week in our history of prognostication. Our season total now sits at 69 victories and 18 defeats, 79%.

A side note before we make first round selections. We must have the attention of the Blackhawk School district as they fired Joe Lamenza this week. Not only are we good at making selections, we are also superior in making the correct termination of awful coaches!

We’ll go ahead and give you our WPIAL opening round selections….

Class AAAAAA

Pine Richland over Norwin

North Allegheny over Mount Lebanon

Central Catholic over Peters Township

Bethel Park over Penn Hills

Class AAAAA

Penn Trafford over Fox Chapel

Upper St Clair over Franklin Regional

Gateway over Woodland Hills

McKeesport over West Allegheny

Class AAAA

South Fayette over West Mifflin

Montour over New Castle

Belle Vernon over Mars

Thomas Jefferson over Trinity

Class AAA

Aliquippa over South Park

Beaver over Elizabeth Forward

Quaker Valley over Derry

Seton LaSalle over Freeport

Class AA

Steel Valley over Laurel

Neshannock over Burgettstown

Riverside over Frazier

Charleroi over Avonworth

Washington over Freedom

East Allegheny over Mohawk

North Catholic over Bretwood

Serra Catholic over Beth Center

Class A

Clairton over Summit Academy

Carmichaels over Western Beaver

Jeanette over Monessen

Rochester over West Greene

California over Bishop Canevin

Fort Cherry over Union

Imani Christian over Sto-Rox

OLSH over Springdale

Enjoy the opening playoff lights….see yous next week!