High School Football Championship Weekend in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is buzzing with excitement as the WPIAL playoffs take center stage this Saturday at Acrisure Stadium. Fans are prepping for an action-packed day that will showcase the best high school teams in the area, all vying for the championship titles in their respective classes.

In the Class 5A championship, top-ranked Pine-Richland (11-1) will clash with Peters Township (11-1) at 8 p.m. The afternoon game features a showdown in Class 3A as Avonworth (10-3) takes on Central Valley (7-5) at 5 p.m. Earlier in the day, Seton LaSalle (11-0) will face South Park (11-1) at 2 p.m. in the Class 2A final.

The action kicks off bright and early at 11 a.m. when Fort Cherry (13-0) squares off against Clairton (13-0) for the Class A title. Fans are expected to gather in large numbers, supporting their teams in hopes of bringing home the coveted championship trophies.

Looking ahead, high school activities continue beyond Saturday, with the PIAA playoffs taking place in various classes. This upcoming Friday is stacked with games, with Central Catholic (10-2) facing State College (11-1) at Forest Hills at 7 p.m. and many more teams across multiple classifications set to compete.

The games promise intense competition, and community spirit will be at an all-time high as fans rally behind their teams. As Saturday draws near, the excitement is palpable. Be sure to catch all the action live!