WPIAL Football 2A/5A Championship & PIAA Quarterfinals Predictions
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. Love him, or hate him, he simply tells it like it is... 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
PIAA 5A:
Thomas Jefferson 3rd year starting QB Shane Stump is the heart & soul of the Jaguars offense. Stump has 2,085 yards passing with 28 touchdowns. Stump is also a threat on the ground, he has eight touchdowns in that department. The Jaguars will use RB Dylan Mallozzi on the ground. Mallozzi has 21 touchdowns with 1,380 yards rushing. WR Daniel Deabner has 918 yards receiving with 16 touchdowns.
These teams are no stranger to each other as they have played each other three times in the past four years, Cathedral Prep winning all three of the contests, 28-21 (2015), 30-13 (2016) and 42-17 (2017).
For the past eight seasons, the WPIAL has played Cathedral Prep and only has one victory. That was West Allegheny in 2009, when the Indians defeated Cathedral Prep 36-21. For the 9th time in 11 years, Cathedral Prep will battle the WPIAL champion.
The Jaguars bring a strong, loaded and talent roster into this matchup. Cathedral Prep is the 3-time defending PIAA State Champion.
PIAA 3A:
Sharon over Bald Eagle Area
He is one of our underground writers who covers the hard hitting action of WPIAL High School Football in Western Pennsylvania. Love him, or hate him, he simply tells it like it is... 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 you glance across your local skies this Friday, the majority of stadium lights will have been off for a few weeks, and even more will be this week as we enter the PIAA Quarterfinals. The majority of district crowns were distributed last weekend and a few remain this week.
Last week, we collected seven victories and only suffered one defeat. This now places our postseason total to 43 victories and 10 defeats (81.1%).
Last week, we collected seven victories and only suffered one defeat. This now places our postseason total to 43 victories and 10 defeats (81.1%).
Our overall 2019 season total now stands in with 132 victories and 31 defeats (80.9%).
Let’s do what we do best, give your our previews and selections. Off we go, the PIAA playoffs!
PIAA 6A:
Downingtown West (12-1) vs Coatesville (10-2)
This contest will be for the district 1 championship. For those who are not sure where district 1 is located, it’s located in Southeastern PA. Rumors we are told that this game is going to be packed, so make sure you grab your 50/50 tickets!
Coatesville will ride their superior QB in Ricky Ortega who has thrown for 2,470 yards and has accounted for 38 touchdowns. His target of choice will be Dapree Bryant. Bryant has 16 touchdowns and over 1,000 yards receiving.
This contest will be for the district 1 championship. For those who are not sure where district 1 is located, it’s located in Southeastern PA. Rumors we are told that this game is going to be packed, so make sure you grab your 50/50 tickets!
Coatesville will ride their superior QB in Ricky Ortega who has thrown for 2,470 yards and has accounted for 38 touchdowns. His target of choice will be Dapree Bryant. Bryant has 16 touchdowns and over 1,000 yards receiving.
Downingtown counters with their QB in Will Howard. Howard has thrown for 2,238 yards with 26 touchdowns. He’s also rushed for 11 touchdowns. Downingtown will also seek a large contribution for RB Tyriq Lewis who has 1,664 yards rushing and 30 touchdowns.
Earlier this season, Coatesville handed Downingtown West it’s only defeat, 28-24 on October 24th.
A toss up from Downingtown West on Friday…..
Coatesville over Downingtown West
Earlier this season, Coatesville handed Downingtown West it’s only defeat, 28-24 on October 24th.
A toss up from Downingtown West on Friday…..
Coatesville over Downingtown West
Other 6A Games
St Joeseph Prep over Nazareth
Central Catholic over State College
PIAA 5A:
Peters Township (12-1) vs Gateway (11-2)
For the WPIAL, District 7 Championship, Saturday from Norwin.
Peters Township QB Logan Pfeeuffer has thrown for 2,121 yards this season with 24 touchdowns. RB Ryan Magiske has 1,276 yards on the ground with 24 touchdowns.
Gateway QB Byson Venanzio has thrown for 2,375 yards with 26 touchdowns. Derrick Davis has 1,420 rushing with 28 touchdowns and is also a threat out of the backfield with 545 yards receiving.
Gateway is in search for their 5th WPIAL title and Peters Township is seeking their 1st. Last week, some folks called us crazy for taking Peters Township. They’ll call us crazy again…
Peters Township QB Logan Pfeeuffer has thrown for 2,121 yards this season with 24 touchdowns. RB Ryan Magiske has 1,276 yards on the ground with 24 touchdowns.
Gateway QB Byson Venanzio has thrown for 2,375 yards with 26 touchdowns. Derrick Davis has 1,420 rushing with 28 touchdowns and is also a threat out of the backfield with 545 yards receiving.
Gateway is in search for their 5th WPIAL title and Peters Township is seeking their 1st. Last week, some folks called us crazy for taking Peters Township. They’ll call us crazy again…
Peters Township over Gateway
Other 5A Games
Cocalico over Cedar Cliff
Academy Park over Cheltenham
Archbishop Wood over Southern Lehigh
PIAA 4A:
Cathedral Prep (11-2) vs Thomas Jefferson (13-0)
From Martorelli Stadium in Pittsburgh. The district 7 champion, Thomas Jefferson battles district 10 champion, Cathedral Prep.
Cathedral Prep will use a dual QB approach with QB Tamar Sample and Collin Johnson. Between these 2 young men, they have thrown for 25 touchdowns and close to 2,000 yards. RB Luke Sittinger will tote the rock for the Ramblers. On the season, Sittinger has 20 touchdowns and 1,410 yards. The WR duo for Cathedral Prep stacks up with WR Jaelen Carson, 815 yards with 13 touchdowns and WR Jack Oedekoven, 719 yards and eight touchdowns.
From Martorelli Stadium in Pittsburgh. The district 7 champion, Thomas Jefferson battles district 10 champion, Cathedral Prep.
Cathedral Prep will use a dual QB approach with QB Tamar Sample and Collin Johnson. Between these 2 young men, they have thrown for 25 touchdowns and close to 2,000 yards. RB Luke Sittinger will tote the rock for the Ramblers. On the season, Sittinger has 20 touchdowns and 1,410 yards. The WR duo for Cathedral Prep stacks up with WR Jaelen Carson, 815 yards with 13 touchdowns and WR Jack Oedekoven, 719 yards and eight touchdowns.
Thomas Jefferson 3rd year starting QB Shane Stump is the heart & soul of the Jaguars offense. Stump has 2,085 yards passing with 28 touchdowns. Stump is also a threat on the ground, he has eight touchdowns in that department. The Jaguars will use RB Dylan Mallozzi on the ground. Mallozzi has 21 touchdowns with 1,380 yards rushing. WR Daniel Deabner has 918 yards receiving with 16 touchdowns.
These teams are no stranger to each other as they have played each other three times in the past four years, Cathedral Prep winning all three of the contests, 28-21 (2015), 30-13 (2016) and 42-17 (2017).
For the past eight seasons, the WPIAL has played Cathedral Prep and only has one victory. That was West Allegheny in 2009, when the Indians defeated Cathedral Prep 36-21. For the 9th time in 11 years, Cathedral Prep will battle the WPIAL champion.
The Jaguars bring a strong, loaded and talent roster into this matchup. Cathedral Prep is the 3-time defending PIAA State Champion.
An absolute dandy is on the way tomorrow from Pittsburgh. However, the streak ends here.
Thomas Jefferson over Cathedral Prep
Other 4A Games
Berks Catholic over Lampeter Strasburg
IMHOTEP Charter over Dallas
Pottsville over Jersey Shore
PIAA 3A:
Sharon over Bald Eagle Area
Wyomissing over Tamaqua
Wyoming over Montoursville
Central Valley – Bye Week
PIAA 2A:
Avonworth (13-0) vs Washington (13-0)
For the WPIAL, District 7 Championship, Saturday from Norwin.
Avonworth QB Park Penrod has thrown for 1,800 yards with 27 touchdowns. RB Jax Miller will tote the rock Avonworth as he has accumulated 1,911 yards rushing with 24 touchdowns.
Washington will use QB Zack Swartz who has 1,938 yards passing, 1,000 yards rushing and a combined total of 47 touchdowns.
Speed kills...
Washington over Avonworth
For the WPIAL, District 7 Championship, Saturday from Norwin.
Avonworth QB Park Penrod has thrown for 1,800 yards with 27 touchdowns. RB Jax Miller will tote the rock Avonworth as he has accumulated 1,911 yards rushing with 24 touchdowns.
Washington will use QB Zack Swartz who has 1,938 yards passing, 1,000 yards rushing and a combined total of 47 touchdowns.
Speed kills...
Washington over Avonworth
Other 2A Games
Southern Columbia over Upper Dauphin
Richland over Bishop McDevitt
Wilmington over Ridgway
PIAA 1A:
Bishop Guilfoyle over Juniata Valley
Lackawanna Trail over Muncy
Farrell over Coudersport
Clairton – Bye Week
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