WPIAL Playoffs: Semi-Final Predictions

8 teams remain in the WPIAL Playoff. Let's get into the matchups.

A
#1 North Catholic vs. #4 Avonworth
North Catholic's defense, along with PJ Fulmore will be too strong for Avonworth.

Prediction: North Catholic

#2 Clairton vs. #3 Neshannock
Clairton has demolished every team they have faced, and Neshannock won't fare much better.

Prediction: Clairton

AA
#2 Aliquippa vs. #3 Wash High
Wash High has lost 2 of their top starters to injuries, and that will hurt them big time this week.

Prediction: Aliquippa

#1 South Fayette vs. #5 Seton LaSalle
QB Brett Brumbaugh and the rest of the defending State Champs have too much firepower  will squeak past a stingy Seton defense in this one.  

Winner: South Fayette

AAA
#1 Central Valley vs. #5 Ringgold
The running back duo of Senior's Jordan Whitehead and Preston Johnson is as good as any in the WPIAL, and they will lead the Warriors back to Heinz in this one.

Winner: Central Valley

#2 Thomas Jefferson vs. #3 West Allegheny
By far the toughest game to predict but..... 17-13 WA
Winner: WA. Defense will be the difference

AAAA
#1 Pine-Richland vs. #4 McKeesport
Ben DeNucci  will be the difference for the Rams in this one.
Winner: PR
#2 Penn-Trafford vs. #3 Central Catholic
This is hard to predict. However, I think Central's awesome defense will make the difference in this game.
Winner: CC