W.P.I.A.L. High School Football Predictions: Playoffs Edition

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


From the frigid cold along Lake Erie, we bring you another post season! 

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!

Last week, PToThePowerOf2 posted a record of 8-1, thus finalizing the 2018 regular season total to 83 victories and only suffering 20 defeats. 80% overall for the regular season. 

Another successful season, and another peckerslap to the haters.

This week, we bring you our selections for the first round, by each classification.

‘AAAAAA’ – PToThePowerOf2 Playoff Projection (North Allegheny Tigers)


Central Catholic over Seneca Valley

Mt Lebanon over Cannon McMillan

(Pine Richland, North Allegheny – Bye)



‘AAAAA’ – PtoThePowerOf2 Playoff Projection (Gateway Gators)


McKeesport over Upper St Clair

Gateway over Kiski

West Allegheny over Shaler

Peters Township over Armstrong

Penn Hills over Latrobe

Penn Trafford over North Hills

Mars over Woodland Hills

Bethel Park over Franklin Regional



‘AAAA’ – PToThePowerOf2 Playoff Projection (Thomas Jefferson Jaguars)

Thomas Jefferson over New Castle

Blackhawk over West Mifflin

South Fayette over Greensburg Salem

Belle Vernon over Beaver



‘AAA’ - PToThePowerOf2 Playoff Projection (Aliquippa Quips)

Aliquippa over Freeport

Elizabeth Forward over Beaver Falls

Derry Area over Central Valley

North Catholic over Quaker Valley



‘AA’ – PtoThePowerOf2 Playoff Projection (Steel Valley Ironmen)

Shady Side Academy over Serra Catholic

McGuffey over South Side Beaver

Charleroi over Riverside

Mohawk over Seton LaSalle

Burgettstown over East Allegheny

Freedom over Avonworth

Steel Valley over BethCenter

Washington over New Brighton



‘A’ – PtoThePowerOf2 Playoff Projection (Jeannette Jayhawks)

Jeannette over Monessen

Rochester over West Greene

Clairton over California

OLSH over Imani Christian



Enjoy the lights of the opening round…….See yous next week!