Chick’s Picks predicts revenge for the Jaguars this time around… TJ over McKeesport. When these two met last season, McKeesport edged TJ, 20-14. Both the Tigers and the Jaguars have clinched playoff spots, but Big Eight Conference bragging rights are on the line. McKeesport and TJ boast two of the top defenses in the WPIAL, holding opponents to only 10 points per game. Elias Lippencott and Connor Murga round out the running game for the Jaguars, combining for 703 rushing yards and nine touchdowns. Dual-threat quarterback Joe Leske leads the TJ offense, throwing for 624 yards and eight touchdowns, and rushing for a team-high 439 yards and 10 scores. McKeesport relies heavily on the running game, led by Bobbie Boyd - one of the WPIAL’s best - who has rushed for 957 yards and nine touchdowns this season. The Jaguars’ only blemish came to Belle Vernon, 28-21, in a Week 4 thriller. The Tigers’ only loss this season came to Canisius (N.Y.) in Week 3, 35-14. Last week, McKeesport routed Laurel Highlands, 42-7, while TJ rolled over Ringgold, 42-6. 4 McKeesport Tigers (7-1)īig Eight Conference play heats up when the Tigers take on the Jaguars in a battle between Top 5 teams Friday night. Chick’s Picks predicts a tougher test this time around, but the same result… Moon over Bethel Park. When these two met last season, the Tigers ensured that the Black Hawks finish the year winless, handing them a 30-7 defeat. Both Bethel Park and Moon have already clinched playoff spots, but a share of the Allegheny Six Conference title is still up for the taking. Out of the backfield, Dylan Sleva has rushed for 660 yards and six scores. Undefeated Moon is led by quarterback Tyler McGowan, who has thrown for 928 yards and seven touchdowns. Troy Volpatti has racked up 803 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns for the Black Hawks. Bethel Park quarterback Max Blanc has passed for 1,172 yards and seven scores this season. Bethel Park is coming off of a 38-8 victory over Peters Township last week, while Moon edged Upper St. The Black Hawks take on the top-ranked Tigers in Allegheny Six Conference action Friday night. Lebanon over Seneca Valley.īethel Park Black Hawks (5-3) at No. Chick’s Picks predicts that the Blue Devils will be one step closer to staking their claim after this one… Mt. Both the Raiders and the Blue Devils have solidified their spots in the postseason, but the conference title is still up for grabs. Lebanon boasts both the top-ranked offense and defense in Class 6A, averaging 37.6 points per game and holding opponents to only 9.4. Luke Lawson and Brandon Ross have combined for 863 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.
Raiders’ quarterback Graham Hancox has surpassed the 1,000-yard mark, and has tossed eight touchdown passes on the year. Alex Tecza heads Blue Devils’ running game with 1,181 rushing yards and 14 scores. Daniels’ favorite target, Eli Heidenreich, has racked up 710 yards and 13 touchdowns. Lebanon offense, throwing for 1,157 yards and 17 touchdowns. Veteran quarterback Joey Daniels leads the Mt. Lebanon remained perfect with a 35-7 rout of Norwin last week, while Seneca Valley rolled over Baldwin, 49-12. The top-ranked Blue Devils host the Raiders in a Class 6A showdown Friday night. Rest assured, though, the crystal ball is working just fine when it comes to high school predictions.Ĭhick’s Picks finished last week with a 51-10 (84%) record, bringing her season total to 359-127 (74%).
Neither Chick’s Picks, nor her crystal ball could have predicted what ensued in that second half or overtime.
But I have some insight of my own that I’d be happy to share.”Ī blank stare from Tomlin made it clear to Chick’s Picks that he was not interested in her two cents.
Chick’s Picks responded, “Sorry Coach, this crystal ball is no good at NFL prognosticating. When Chick’s Picks thought that her hall of fame halftime experience couldn’t have gotten any more exciting, there she was being asked to help game plan with the coaching staff. We aren’t sure what to expect in this second half, so we’re hoping your crystal ball can shed some light on it for us.” “We hear you’re the best in the business. Then, upon the conclusion of the ceremony, Chick’s Picks was summoned to a meeting room where there sat coach Mike Tomlin and his staff. Nonetheless, Chick’s Picks did her best to keep her cool. All of her years of fame still did not prepare her for being in the presence of legends such at Troy Polamalu, Donnie Shell, Alan Faneca and coach Bill Cowher. This past weekend, however, was an exception.Ĭhick’s Picks was invited to take part in the Steelers halftime celebration honoring recent Hall of Fame inductees. As a long-time local celebrity, it is not often that Chick’s Picks is star struck.