The WPIAL football season has entered the final third and playoff races are in full swing. Last week, Pine-Richland became the first team to clinch a spot in the postseason. In 6A, the top four teams will make the playoffs. In 4A, only the top two teams in each conference are guaranteed playoff spots with two more earning Wild Cards. In the other four classifications, the top three in each conference are guaranteed playoff spots with a few additional Wild Cards. Here’s a look at the playoff scenarios for Week 7.
6A Playoff Scenarios
- – Central Catholic clinches a playoff spot with a win over Norwin
- – North Allegheny clinches a playoff spot with a win over Canon-McMillan
5A Playoff Scenarios
Allegheny Six
No clinching scenarios
Big East
Northeast
- – Pine-Richland has clinched a playoff spot
- – North Hills clinches a playoff spot with a win over Shaler
4A Playoff Scenarios
Big Six
No clinching scenarios
Greater Allegheny
No clinching scenarios
Parkway
No clinching scenarios
3A Playoff Scenarios
Allegheny Seven
No clinching scenarios (Imani and Highlands would have 3-way tie scenarios involving Burrell even if Highlands beats Burrell).