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Mike White's high school sports chat: 11.04.25
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Mike White
11:33
No way. Really good freshman. But no way Player of the Year. C'mon.
MIKE
11:33
Hey Mike I have heard some realignment rumors. Obviously nothing is official until the PIAA numbers are out.. but I have heard South Fayette to potentially 4A. TJ Mckeesport Trinity to 5A. Bridgers to 3A. Central valley to 4. Hear anything or am I spreading propaganda?
Mike White
11:37
I love how people say they're hearing this team is going to be in this class and so on. How in the world do you know? South Fayette was close to 4A last time, but until the enrollment cutoff numbers come out, how do you know? I definitely don't think McKeesport is going to 5A. I have their numbers. They have 42 less boys than last time. You just don't know how the cutoff numbers might change.
Smith
11:37
Player of year. SPELL
Mike White
11:38
I think I'd agree right now. Matt Sieg right there also, even though he doesn't throw.
Beaver County
11:43
The 3A bracket didnt really come up last week on the chat. Was CV getting the 3 seed the right move? I support the Beaver County teams so was happy about it, but I think EF has a right to be pretty disappointed in that decision. Being on the same side as Avonworth feels like a punishment (no disrespect to Imani).
Mike White
11:46
That's a tough call. Central Valley did play a much tougher schedule but that's not EF's fault. EF's conference is not real good, to be blunt. Central Valley's is strong. I really don't have a problem with Central Valley third. The thing to think about it is that it's no bargain being on Imani Christian side of the bracket also. And if Central Valley is 4 that puts them on the side of the bracket with Avonworth, who they already played. So I don't have a problem.
Pick One
11:46
Which bye week team has the best chance of losing this week ?
Mike White
11:46
Canon-McMillan. They didn't play last week and plays Central this week.
Preston Raeburn
11:47
Hey mike, quick question, what do u think went into the decision to put Aliquippa & New Castle @ Ellwood City, kind of a head scratcher with the very little to no parking & EC only having a 3500 capacity is also gonna be a problem
Mike White
11:48
Talked about that a little earlier in chat. I agree. A head scratcher here. I had wondered why not, like, Seneca Valley? New Castle is higher seed, but maybe even Ambridge, although that's so close to Aliquippa. But I said, you don't know what schools wanted to host a game.
X
11:48
I saw TJ Friday for the first time since the McKeesport game. Their Oline is still pillowee soft, but I thought they looked like a much better team.   I think they were missing their best receiver earlier in the year and the young qb is coming along.  Defense played very well with everyone flowing to the ball.   Secondary played well, but they were fortunate that they missed Hein on several long balls where he was open.  They had no answer for him.    Who do you think wins the McKeesport matchup Friday? TJ was very lucky to win that first matchup.  They were dominated up front and Spell only played the firs series.
Mike White
11:50
I'll take McKeesport. Like many Bill Cherpak teams, this one is improving as the season goes on. Getting Eggerton back helps. QB was a problem earlier in season. They need to get Eber some blocking. He needs to have a big game. And if Spell averages like 10 yards a carry and get somewhere around 180 yards again, Thomas Jefferson is in trouble.
Pick One
11:50
For teams with a bye last week from the classes 1A-5A who has a chance of being upset ?
Mike White
11:51
I'm not saying they'll lose, but I'd say Woodland Hills and maybe Eliz. Forward.
Hosting
11:51
Mike, Ambridge had to demolish their visitors side bleachers this fall as they were built in the 1930s. Hoping they can build the other side in the spring. SHould have put that NC-Quip game at geneva, imo
Mike White
11:51
Oh, OK. Did not know that. Thanks "Hosting." Yes, Geneva would've been OK, but visitor side bleachers there are pretty small, aren't they???
South Hills Chargers
11:52
Who is the most likely 1 seed to get bounced this Friday
Mike White
11:52
Not saying Seton LaSalle is going to lose, but South Allegheny could be dangerous.
Sites
11:54
Do HS's have to volunteer to hosting playoff games ? There seem to be a number of nice facilities that don't host.
Mike White
11:55
Yes, the schools supply the workers and they get paid by the WPIAL. There is a representative of the WPIAL at playoff games who is considered the "site manager." But all workers are from host site. That is everything from scoreboard workers, to ticket takers, to security.
X
11:58
Player of the year Spell...that's ridiculous.  He missed how many games with a hang nail?   When he left the TJ game he barely had a noticeable limp and coaches didn't even come over to him.   It looked like he just packed it in. I"m not saying that he's not very good or that he's not tough, but he has a lot of money on the line....literally.  Times have changed.   You have to be on the field to be player of the year.   Caputo and Shell routinely carried 40x and played defense...didn't miss games either.  Uphold the standard.
Mike White
11:59
Not saying it won't change. But he's got around 1,300 yards rushing. Yes, he missed a few games. But he's averaging about 12 yards a carry. Few in WPIAL change a game like he does. His number of carries aren't real high just because that's never been the way McKeesport offense works.
Conference
11:59
Do you know when the all conference teams are voted on and released?
Mike White
11:59
Some last week. Some this week. Releases vary. We will run all the all-conferen teams after the season.
Stripes
11:59
I noticed during the game I attended; officiating was way better during the playoff game? Guys were sharp, knew the rules, and got the game moving quick. Do they pay them more for a playoff game?
Mike White
12:00
Yes, and usually the better officials work playoff games.
Nick
12:00
Who do you think new castle or quips I see u keep picking against them canes?
Mike White
12:00
I'd pick New Castle.
Sites
12:00
Why do you think more sites don't host ? I mean place like USC have nice newish facilities and never host. Does each district charge a different rate or is it all the same fee ?
Mike White
12:01
Nope. Each district decides what to charge. That also might be a reason. Plus, some schools don't like hosting a game if their school is playing somewhere else.
X
12:01
USC will beat Woodland Hills. Scoop is very good, but his team isn't.  The Banbury kid at USC is a stud.  The other rb Coury is very good...so is Hellman.  They'll spread Woddy like mayonnaise and gut em.
Mike White
12:01
Keep your receipts.
12:02
Well that's it. Another chat has concluded. I need to watch the film to see how I did. But I won't live in my fears. Talk to y'all next Tuesday at 11 a.m.
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