2018 WPIAL Preview: 2A Allegheny Conference

Class 2A saw the biggest changeover of teams in any WPIAL classification. This realignment cycle increased the number of teams from 23 to 31. Additionally, 6 teams moved down from 3A while only one moved up and 5 moved up from 1A while 3 moved down. This year, Class 2A has moved to 4 conferences from which the top 4 teams will make the playoffs. The WPIAL Championship will be played at Norwin High School and the winner will advance to the semifinals of the PIAA Playoffs. The Allegheny Conference features three teams that moved down from 3A (Shady Side Academy, Valley, and Apollo-Ridge) and one that moved up from 1A (Summit Academy). This conference will likely be a battle between Steel Valley and Shady Side Academy, which both feature multiple players with D1 talent. Steel Valley and Shady Side Academy are not only the conference favorites but should be considered among the favorites to win the WPIAL 2A title.

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