Sykotyk
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2013 Postseason
My postseason adventure began on Friday, November 8th at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. After having watched 50 games during the 11 regular season weeks, the trek began again.
Week 11
New York is structured similar to Pennsylvania. The state is divided into sections, and each section conducts their own playoffs. Then, the sectional champions play each other in five classifications for a state title at Syracuse University's Carrier Dome. Similar to Pennsylvania's former nature, the Long Island schools, though part of Sections 8 and 11, do not participate in the state playoffs. Rather, they play for a combined Long Island championships. The Public and Private schools of New York City, opt out of the state association completely. The public schools participate in the Public School Athletic League (PSAL), and are split into three levels (Championship, Bowl, and Cup). Also, the private schools have their own association.
Though private schools are not restricted from the NYPHSAA in general, the Buffalo area private schools in Section 6 are members of their own association, the Monsignor Martin Athletic Association. There are currently 6 teams in the MMAA.
Now, as I mentioned. New York has five classifications (AA, A, B, C, and D). They do, however have some sections with a six classification, labeled DD. These teams are treated differently. Some sections do not even have DD classified teams. Some hold a joint-title between the D and DD champions to move onto the state playoffs. And others, like Section 6, simply crown a Sectional championship and that's as far as the DD team will advance.
Section 6 AA has 9 teams in one league, Section 6 A has 18 teams in three leagues (North, Central, and South), Section 6 B has 17 teams in two leagues (North and South). Section 6 C has 14 teams in two leagues (North and South). Section 6 D has 5 teams in one league. And Section 6 DD has 7 teams in one league.
Section 6 covers from midway between Buffalo and Rochester westbound to Pennsylvania and due south to Pennsylvania.
Since near it's construction, the championships have been played at Ralph Wilson Stadium, formerly Rich Stadium. Unlike other large stadiums hosting games, the seating is limited to only one side of the field. Also, from roughly goal-line to goal-line. Because of this, you're constantly looking across the field at an entirely empty stadium. And unlike other states, they strongly restrict fans from interacting by placing a movable barricade down one aisle near the 50 and station officers near the barrier. Anytime there was trashtalk across the line, the officers would step in and say if it kept up that you'd be ejected. They were desperately trying to keep things civil.
For scheduling, the D and A games were played on Friday night. While the DD, B, C, and AA were played all day on Saturday. Unlike other massive NFL stadiums, the ticket office is separate from the stadium, located next to the training facility. This stadium, if you've never been there, is surrounded by acres of parking lots. Parking was free, which is a bonus, and tickets were absurdly cheap. $7 for both days, which amounts to $3.50/game for Friday and $1.75/game for Saturday. Even with dealing with slightly higher concessions, it is a good deal. Only food I got on Saturday was pizza. It was rather good for stadium pizza.
Now, for the games. Because New York only plays a 7 game regular season, and how little high school athletics are regarded in New York compared to the likes of Ohio or Pennsylvania, it was minimally attended. However, the fans that were there were just like in any other state. Cheers, chants, student sections, etc. Because of how few teams there are in Section 6 compared to six championships, these teams generally make regular appearances here.
Maple Grove and Chautauqua Lake formed a sports co-operative this year, but it worked as they reached the Sectional championship. Williamsville North (a team I was planning to see earlier this year but the game was postponed) beat Sweet Home, which had won six-straight sectional championships. I, however, was on the Sweet Home side mostly because I couldn't cheer for a team that cost me an entire day's drive to Buffalo and back only to find out after arriving at their stadium that the game was postpone but hadn't publicized it.
On Saturday, the small school title went to Frewsburg, over a consolidated Cattaraugus-Little Valley team. Fredonia had the best nickname of the bunch, named the Hillbillies. Depew and Alden were rivals just east of the Buffalo metro area. And lastly, Jamestown has been a big school power in Section 6 for quite some time from the southern border near Pennsylvania and took it to Frontier, out of Hamburg. Who are just a few miles from the stadium. This was a rare appearance for Frontier.
The final results were:
Friday, November 8
D Randolph 35, Maple Grove/Chautauqua Lake 12
A Williamsville North 21, Sweet Home 12
Saturday, November 9
DD Frewsburg 33, Cattaraugus-Little Valley 0
C Cleveland Hill 22, Fredonia 13
B Depew 28, Alden 26
AA Jamestown 42, Frontier 7
The benefits of the week were cheap tickets, free parking, ample seating and some vocal yet small crowds. It's something I'll plan for next year.
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Week 12
The next week started where the last week let off. Luckily the Monsignor Martin Athletic Association semifinals are held at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Thursdays (and the championship is also on Thursday during Week 13). I had purchased tickets the previous week. Tickets were also $7 and parking was once again free.
Now, the MMAA currently only has six teams. All six make their playoffs. The two quarterfinals were held locally. Previously the MMAA had a big and small championship, which is what led Cardinal O'Hara to their long win streak, in part. However now they were one of the also-rans. I had previously seen two of these teams play in Steubenville. The first game was between St. Joseph and St. Francis. The nightcap was Canisius and Bishop Timon-St. Jude.
St. Joseph was a long time opponent of Steubenville and Bishop Timon-st. Jude had played at Harding Stadium in 2012. The early game ended with St. Joseph running away with the game and Canisius crushed Bishop Timon via shutout in the second game.
Friday was a choice of games. Being in Northwest Pennsylvania, I opted for a local matchup instead of driving back to the Ohio Valley. That led me to Cinderella story Lakeview of Stoneobor Pennsylvania. A small 1A school in Mercer County, these team had never done well. Led by their star, Blake Reddick. Being the best team in District 10, they got a comfortable matchup at Wilmington's Greyhound Stadium in Week 11. Now, in Week 12 they were hosting fellow Mercer County rival Mercer Mustangs against Wilmington's Greyhound Stadium.
This was my first trip to Greyhound Stadium. The field turf is a little matted, which makes viewing line markers in the bright lights a tad difficult. The stadium itself was a simple aluminum and steel structure as most high school stadiums are. There was a rather nice archway to pass through when you enter where the ticket windows and concessions are. Also gives an enclosed area to sell programs and raffle tickets. They also proudly display a banner for the 2008 State Championship.
As for the game, Mercer was trying to make a game of it. But Lakeview was just too much for them and ran away with it in the second half.
I had already planned for a doubleheader on Saturday somewhere in District 10. Much to my dismay, District 10 had completely convoluted the matchups for the 2A and 3A semifinals and instead there were no doubleheaders. The only early game anywhere to attend was in DuBois out in District 9. They, themselves, were hosting a doubleheader at noon and 6pm for their 1A semifinals. The early game was Curwensville vs. Redbank Valley. And the night game was the game to watch, between Clarion and Brockway. My former high school, Greenville had their District 10 2A semifinal matchup scheduled for Erie at 7pm against Girard.
The decision was weather to just see the DuBois doubleheader, or drive between the two sites at roughly 150 miles. Or only see the Greenville-Girard game and forgo an early game. If you know me, only seeing one game wasn't a real option to consider.
The drive to DuBois went relatively well. My old car was closely reaching the end of its useful life. However, I still made it by game time. EJ Mansell Stadium in DuBois is a beautifully old brick and concrete structure. Arched supports as the facade and a great close view of the field despite a track. The visitor side looked rather small. The scoreboard was to the south, which meant looking to the sun to try and see the time remaining. Luckily the large protrusions at the top of the stands to house the coaches and media also gave shadow in the surprisingly warm sun. The stadium has great new field turf with black endzones spelling out DUBOIS with the DuBois Beavers logo at midfield.
After the game, I was quick the car and started the 150 mile drive to Erie. Erie Veterans Memorial Stadium is a large old stadium, but has virtually no parking. The only available is on the streets surrounding the stadium. It isn't anywhere near a freeway access. And the concessions stadium is only at the top of the stadium in the endzone. The stadium is in a horseshoe shape with ungodly uncomfortable 'formed' plastic covers over the old wooden bleachers. The pressbox sits above the top of the homeside stands, which gives cover to a few rows of seats. The stadium seats around 10,000 fans, but was more than enough for the game.
Greenville came into the game 11-0 and Girard came in after an emotional win the previous week at Veterans Stadium on Monday after a victory of Sharon. Sharon had just lost two players players in a car accident on Friday and two more were injured. The game had been canceled, but then the players elected to play on Monday. Monday saw abundant lake-effect snow hit Erie and turned the game into a winter wonderland. Girard held on and won thanks to a last second touchdown to win.
Despite being the best team in District 10 2A and being crowned Region 3 champions and having beaten the two second best teams (Hickory at their place, and vs. Region 4 champion Northwestern), the game was played much closer to Girard. Near the beginning, it seemed like Greenville would have an easy go of it. Then turnovers started. And they accumulated. Greenville still took the lead late, only to see Girard win it 16-14 when Greenville couldn't continue their late game drive after stalling out in Girard territory. The season came to a close sadly at 11-1.
The final results were:
Thursday, November 14
at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, NY
St. Joseph 38, St. Francis 12
Canisius 30, Bishop Timon-St. Jude 0
Friday, November 15
Lakeview 52, Mercer 21 (@ New Wilmington, PA)
Saturday, November 16
Redbank Valley 28, Curwensville 22 (@ DuBois, PA)
Girard 16, Greenville 14 (@ Erie, PA)
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Week 13
The third playoff week has traditionally been for me a trip to Heinz Field for the WPIAL Championships. In the PIAA, the WPIAL is officially known as District 7 which covers the southwest corner of the state except for the city schools of Pittsburgh.
I had already purchased a ticket for the MMAA championship game between St. Joseph and Canisius for Thursday. I however was rather sick and decided to stay home. I had planned for Friday to be a game in Ohio somewhere. But, again, without feeling well and being in Greenville, I decided for a short drive and again went to Greyhound Stadium for the Lakeview-Sharpsville PIAA District 10 Class 1A Championship.
The game was true-to-form with what the preliminary matchups showed. Lakeview had little trouble as Sharpsville just could not get anything going. Their defense fared well, but it didn't take much for the Lakeview Sailors to grind it out.
Feeling better in the morning, it was a drive to Pittsburgh for the WPIAL championships. This was my fourth straight year seeing these games. They aren't necessarily the best games or best event. However, there are four games so you've got decent odds of seeing at least one or two good games during the day. Tickets were $10 for an average of $2.50/game. Program was $5. And parking was $5 in the gold lot right by the stadium. The only downside is you can't leave and reenter. And concessions here are not cheap. The best deal is the bucket of Quaker Steak & Lube wings. Though they were cold by the time you walk away from the counter with them.
As for the games, the WPIAL has recently started to play the 4A game in the second slot so it could be shown live if there's a Penguins game on at night. This actually works much better for fans as it prevents the two biggest attended games from being back-to-back.
The early game featured a Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic team in their last year in Pittsburgh. Next year they're moving to the Cranberry area. Sto-Rox was considered by many the second best team in the WPIAL 1A this year behind powerhouse Clairton. After Monessen's regular season upset, it showed Clairton wasn't the team they were. And Sto-Rox finished them off in the playoffs. However, North Catholic had a stout defense and won in a low scoring shutout.
Then the snow came. Central Catholic and Woodland Hills, two teams I've seen quite a few times, starting fairly even but the big turning point was a botched play by Woodland Hills after a bad punt by Central Catholic. Though not apparently blocked, but due to the wind the punt never crossed the line of scrimmage. As the players stood around and slowly started walking off the field, the Central Catholic players realized that the whistle hadn't been blown and with a slew of blockers, picked it up and ran it down the field for a touchdown. After that play, you could tell Woodland Hills was already defeated. Playing close to a better team alone is tough. Getting a punch to the gut and it was hard to keep up after that.
The next game was 2A and featured powerful Aliquippa against recent state runner-up South Fayette. Aliquippa kept taking the lead, and yet South Fayette still managed to find a way. Thanks to a late interception, South Fayette moved on again. And in the night game, West Allegheny had a game against Central Valley. In a low scoring cold game, West Allegheny won for the second straight year.
The final results were:
Friday, November 22
Lakeview 27, Sharpsville 0 (@ New Wilmington, PA)
Saturday, November 23
at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA
1A Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic 14, Sto-Rox 0
4A Pittsburgh Central Catholic 27, Woodland Hills 7
2A South Fayette 34, Aliquippa 28
3A West Allegheny 16, Central Valley 6
As my usual statement about Week 13, the games are close by and relatively inexpensive. Not being able to leave the stadium and being subjected to high prices and the long TV delays the games experience. However, there really isn't a much better option. Where else can you get four games in one day?
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My postseason adventure began on Friday, November 8th at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. After having watched 50 games during the 11 regular season weeks, the trek began again.
Week 11
New York is structured similar to Pennsylvania. The state is divided into sections, and each section conducts their own playoffs. Then, the sectional champions play each other in five classifications for a state title at Syracuse University's Carrier Dome. Similar to Pennsylvania's former nature, the Long Island schools, though part of Sections 8 and 11, do not participate in the state playoffs. Rather, they play for a combined Long Island championships. The Public and Private schools of New York City, opt out of the state association completely. The public schools participate in the Public School Athletic League (PSAL), and are split into three levels (Championship, Bowl, and Cup). Also, the private schools have their own association.
Though private schools are not restricted from the NYPHSAA in general, the Buffalo area private schools in Section 6 are members of their own association, the Monsignor Martin Athletic Association. There are currently 6 teams in the MMAA.
Now, as I mentioned. New York has five classifications (AA, A, B, C, and D). They do, however have some sections with a six classification, labeled DD. These teams are treated differently. Some sections do not even have DD classified teams. Some hold a joint-title between the D and DD champions to move onto the state playoffs. And others, like Section 6, simply crown a Sectional championship and that's as far as the DD team will advance.
Section 6 AA has 9 teams in one league, Section 6 A has 18 teams in three leagues (North, Central, and South), Section 6 B has 17 teams in two leagues (North and South). Section 6 C has 14 teams in two leagues (North and South). Section 6 D has 5 teams in one league. And Section 6 DD has 7 teams in one league.
Section 6 covers from midway between Buffalo and Rochester westbound to Pennsylvania and due south to Pennsylvania.
Since near it's construction, the championships have been played at Ralph Wilson Stadium, formerly Rich Stadium. Unlike other large stadiums hosting games, the seating is limited to only one side of the field. Also, from roughly goal-line to goal-line. Because of this, you're constantly looking across the field at an entirely empty stadium. And unlike other states, they strongly restrict fans from interacting by placing a movable barricade down one aisle near the 50 and station officers near the barrier. Anytime there was trashtalk across the line, the officers would step in and say if it kept up that you'd be ejected. They were desperately trying to keep things civil.
For scheduling, the D and A games were played on Friday night. While the DD, B, C, and AA were played all day on Saturday. Unlike other massive NFL stadiums, the ticket office is separate from the stadium, located next to the training facility. This stadium, if you've never been there, is surrounded by acres of parking lots. Parking was free, which is a bonus, and tickets were absurdly cheap. $7 for both days, which amounts to $3.50/game for Friday and $1.75/game for Saturday. Even with dealing with slightly higher concessions, it is a good deal. Only food I got on Saturday was pizza. It was rather good for stadium pizza.
Now, for the games. Because New York only plays a 7 game regular season, and how little high school athletics are regarded in New York compared to the likes of Ohio or Pennsylvania, it was minimally attended. However, the fans that were there were just like in any other state. Cheers, chants, student sections, etc. Because of how few teams there are in Section 6 compared to six championships, these teams generally make regular appearances here.
Maple Grove and Chautauqua Lake formed a sports co-operative this year, but it worked as they reached the Sectional championship. Williamsville North (a team I was planning to see earlier this year but the game was postponed) beat Sweet Home, which had won six-straight sectional championships. I, however, was on the Sweet Home side mostly because I couldn't cheer for a team that cost me an entire day's drive to Buffalo and back only to find out after arriving at their stadium that the game was postpone but hadn't publicized it.
On Saturday, the small school title went to Frewsburg, over a consolidated Cattaraugus-Little Valley team. Fredonia had the best nickname of the bunch, named the Hillbillies. Depew and Alden were rivals just east of the Buffalo metro area. And lastly, Jamestown has been a big school power in Section 6 for quite some time from the southern border near Pennsylvania and took it to Frontier, out of Hamburg. Who are just a few miles from the stadium. This was a rare appearance for Frontier.
The final results were:
Friday, November 8
D Randolph 35, Maple Grove/Chautauqua Lake 12
A Williamsville North 21, Sweet Home 12
Saturday, November 9
DD Frewsburg 33, Cattaraugus-Little Valley 0
C Cleveland Hill 22, Fredonia 13
B Depew 28, Alden 26
AA Jamestown 42, Frontier 7
The benefits of the week were cheap tickets, free parking, ample seating and some vocal yet small crowds. It's something I'll plan for next year.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sykotyk/sets/72157639598622796/
Week 12
The next week started where the last week let off. Luckily the Monsignor Martin Athletic Association semifinals are held at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Thursdays (and the championship is also on Thursday during Week 13). I had purchased tickets the previous week. Tickets were also $7 and parking was once again free.
Now, the MMAA currently only has six teams. All six make their playoffs. The two quarterfinals were held locally. Previously the MMAA had a big and small championship, which is what led Cardinal O'Hara to their long win streak, in part. However now they were one of the also-rans. I had previously seen two of these teams play in Steubenville. The first game was between St. Joseph and St. Francis. The nightcap was Canisius and Bishop Timon-St. Jude.
St. Joseph was a long time opponent of Steubenville and Bishop Timon-st. Jude had played at Harding Stadium in 2012. The early game ended with St. Joseph running away with the game and Canisius crushed Bishop Timon via shutout in the second game.
Friday was a choice of games. Being in Northwest Pennsylvania, I opted for a local matchup instead of driving back to the Ohio Valley. That led me to Cinderella story Lakeview of Stoneobor Pennsylvania. A small 1A school in Mercer County, these team had never done well. Led by their star, Blake Reddick. Being the best team in District 10, they got a comfortable matchup at Wilmington's Greyhound Stadium in Week 11. Now, in Week 12 they were hosting fellow Mercer County rival Mercer Mustangs against Wilmington's Greyhound Stadium.
This was my first trip to Greyhound Stadium. The field turf is a little matted, which makes viewing line markers in the bright lights a tad difficult. The stadium itself was a simple aluminum and steel structure as most high school stadiums are. There was a rather nice archway to pass through when you enter where the ticket windows and concessions are. Also gives an enclosed area to sell programs and raffle tickets. They also proudly display a banner for the 2008 State Championship.
As for the game, Mercer was trying to make a game of it. But Lakeview was just too much for them and ran away with it in the second half.
I had already planned for a doubleheader on Saturday somewhere in District 10. Much to my dismay, District 10 had completely convoluted the matchups for the 2A and 3A semifinals and instead there were no doubleheaders. The only early game anywhere to attend was in DuBois out in District 9. They, themselves, were hosting a doubleheader at noon and 6pm for their 1A semifinals. The early game was Curwensville vs. Redbank Valley. And the night game was the game to watch, between Clarion and Brockway. My former high school, Greenville had their District 10 2A semifinal matchup scheduled for Erie at 7pm against Girard.
The decision was weather to just see the DuBois doubleheader, or drive between the two sites at roughly 150 miles. Or only see the Greenville-Girard game and forgo an early game. If you know me, only seeing one game wasn't a real option to consider.
The drive to DuBois went relatively well. My old car was closely reaching the end of its useful life. However, I still made it by game time. EJ Mansell Stadium in DuBois is a beautifully old brick and concrete structure. Arched supports as the facade and a great close view of the field despite a track. The visitor side looked rather small. The scoreboard was to the south, which meant looking to the sun to try and see the time remaining. Luckily the large protrusions at the top of the stands to house the coaches and media also gave shadow in the surprisingly warm sun. The stadium has great new field turf with black endzones spelling out DUBOIS with the DuBois Beavers logo at midfield.
After the game, I was quick the car and started the 150 mile drive to Erie. Erie Veterans Memorial Stadium is a large old stadium, but has virtually no parking. The only available is on the streets surrounding the stadium. It isn't anywhere near a freeway access. And the concessions stadium is only at the top of the stadium in the endzone. The stadium is in a horseshoe shape with ungodly uncomfortable 'formed' plastic covers over the old wooden bleachers. The pressbox sits above the top of the homeside stands, which gives cover to a few rows of seats. The stadium seats around 10,000 fans, but was more than enough for the game.
Greenville came into the game 11-0 and Girard came in after an emotional win the previous week at Veterans Stadium on Monday after a victory of Sharon. Sharon had just lost two players players in a car accident on Friday and two more were injured. The game had been canceled, but then the players elected to play on Monday. Monday saw abundant lake-effect snow hit Erie and turned the game into a winter wonderland. Girard held on and won thanks to a last second touchdown to win.
Despite being the best team in District 10 2A and being crowned Region 3 champions and having beaten the two second best teams (Hickory at their place, and vs. Region 4 champion Northwestern), the game was played much closer to Girard. Near the beginning, it seemed like Greenville would have an easy go of it. Then turnovers started. And they accumulated. Greenville still took the lead late, only to see Girard win it 16-14 when Greenville couldn't continue their late game drive after stalling out in Girard territory. The season came to a close sadly at 11-1.
The final results were:
Thursday, November 14
at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, NY
St. Joseph 38, St. Francis 12
Canisius 30, Bishop Timon-St. Jude 0
Friday, November 15
Lakeview 52, Mercer 21 (@ New Wilmington, PA)
Saturday, November 16
Redbank Valley 28, Curwensville 22 (@ DuBois, PA)
Girard 16, Greenville 14 (@ Erie, PA)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sykotyk/sets/72157639607400154/
Week 13
The third playoff week has traditionally been for me a trip to Heinz Field for the WPIAL Championships. In the PIAA, the WPIAL is officially known as District 7 which covers the southwest corner of the state except for the city schools of Pittsburgh.
I had already purchased a ticket for the MMAA championship game between St. Joseph and Canisius for Thursday. I however was rather sick and decided to stay home. I had planned for Friday to be a game in Ohio somewhere. But, again, without feeling well and being in Greenville, I decided for a short drive and again went to Greyhound Stadium for the Lakeview-Sharpsville PIAA District 10 Class 1A Championship.
The game was true-to-form with what the preliminary matchups showed. Lakeview had little trouble as Sharpsville just could not get anything going. Their defense fared well, but it didn't take much for the Lakeview Sailors to grind it out.
Feeling better in the morning, it was a drive to Pittsburgh for the WPIAL championships. This was my fourth straight year seeing these games. They aren't necessarily the best games or best event. However, there are four games so you've got decent odds of seeing at least one or two good games during the day. Tickets were $10 for an average of $2.50/game. Program was $5. And parking was $5 in the gold lot right by the stadium. The only downside is you can't leave and reenter. And concessions here are not cheap. The best deal is the bucket of Quaker Steak & Lube wings. Though they were cold by the time you walk away from the counter with them.
As for the games, the WPIAL has recently started to play the 4A game in the second slot so it could be shown live if there's a Penguins game on at night. This actually works much better for fans as it prevents the two biggest attended games from being back-to-back.
The early game featured a Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic team in their last year in Pittsburgh. Next year they're moving to the Cranberry area. Sto-Rox was considered by many the second best team in the WPIAL 1A this year behind powerhouse Clairton. After Monessen's regular season upset, it showed Clairton wasn't the team they were. And Sto-Rox finished them off in the playoffs. However, North Catholic had a stout defense and won in a low scoring shutout.
Then the snow came. Central Catholic and Woodland Hills, two teams I've seen quite a few times, starting fairly even but the big turning point was a botched play by Woodland Hills after a bad punt by Central Catholic. Though not apparently blocked, but due to the wind the punt never crossed the line of scrimmage. As the players stood around and slowly started walking off the field, the Central Catholic players realized that the whistle hadn't been blown and with a slew of blockers, picked it up and ran it down the field for a touchdown. After that play, you could tell Woodland Hills was already defeated. Playing close to a better team alone is tough. Getting a punch to the gut and it was hard to keep up after that.
The next game was 2A and featured powerful Aliquippa against recent state runner-up South Fayette. Aliquippa kept taking the lead, and yet South Fayette still managed to find a way. Thanks to a late interception, South Fayette moved on again. And in the night game, West Allegheny had a game against Central Valley. In a low scoring cold game, West Allegheny won for the second straight year.
The final results were:
Friday, November 22
Lakeview 27, Sharpsville 0 (@ New Wilmington, PA)
Saturday, November 23
at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA
1A Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic 14, Sto-Rox 0
4A Pittsburgh Central Catholic 27, Woodland Hills 7
2A South Fayette 34, Aliquippa 28
3A West Allegheny 16, Central Valley 6
As my usual statement about Week 13, the games are close by and relatively inexpensive. Not being able to leave the stadium and being subjected to high prices and the long TV delays the games experience. However, there really isn't a much better option. Where else can you get four games in one day?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sykotyk/sets/72157639607540644/
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