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Mike White's high school football chat: 12.4.18
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Mike White
11:00
I see snow flurries outside my window. It's a little cold. It must be basketball season. Great. Oops. Football isn't over yet on the high school level. State championships Thursday through Saturday In Hershey. Only two WPIAL teams make it - Penn Hills and Aliquippa. Let's get started.
Panther MBA
11:02
Any further specific information as to why Coach Z resigned other than family? He indicated that Ringgold treated him well. Do you think he will coach at Hopewell next season?
Mike White
11:03
No further reason. He does have some family issues. But I think he will coach again. Hopewell isn't the only open job that might be a possibility for him.
Uncle mike
11:03
Can you explain the voting pricess for all conference players?  do the head coaches nominate from their own team then other coaches vote?  thanks
Mike White
11:05
Hey uncle Mike, each conference does it differently. Many of the conferences, coaches nominate players. Some conferences a player can make it only one way. Other conferences they can make it both offense and defense. The Tri-County South has all-conference team based solely on where you finish in the conference. In other words, first and second place teams get a lot more all conference than the last place team. I think that's silly, but they've done it that way for years. So it's different at a lot of places.
Todd
11:05
Hey Mike, who do you think will win the 4A game? Will it be a close game with Prep and Imhotep?
Mike White
11:07
I heard all year that Erie Prep wasn't supposed to be as good as past couple years. Then they keep blowing out everyone in playoff games - South Fayette and Bishop McDevitt. Imhotep is better than those two schools though. Prep won by 7 and 10 points over Imhotep in state finals past two years. Imhotep crused Prep three years ago. I think this one will be close. I'll go with Imhotep.
Klide
11:07
How does Penn hills and Quip stack up this weekend
Mike White
11:08
I think very well. Penn Hills can definitely win. So can Aliquippa. In fact, I'll say they both win.
The South Will Rise
11:08
Do you believe this is Peter’s Townships Girls basketball team’s year to dominate 6A.  Having the player of the year in McKenna Marissa and a slew of other talent.  It would seem that North Allegheny’s dominance of 6A should probably come to an end with injury issue’s and graduations.  What is your take?
Mike White
11:10
Makenna Marisa is one talented player. I love her game. Shoots a legitimate jump shot. Versatile. Unselfish. Peters is good and yes NA lost some players. But NA also has some talent back. Don't kid yourself. And I know Rachel Martindale is coming back from ACL surgery. But until someone beats NA, they are still No. 1 in my book. Preseason rankings we went NA No. 1 and Peters No. 2.
stack56
11:10
Mike what happened to the City of Basketball Love Website? I havent seen any preseason state basketball rankings.
Mike White
11:11
I just heard from Mike Bullock the other day that the web site is on, I guess you would say, a hiatus. Don't know if it will return. Mike has done state rankings past few years for that web site. He does a great job. He will now do them for Williamsport paper.
Johnny Cakes
11:11
Is the East that weak in 3A or is the WPIAL that strong?
Mike White
11:12
WPIAL pretty good in 3A. All year long, I thought Aliquippa was the best shot to win a state title among WPIAL teams. East is OK in 3A but not overwhelming. Middletown in state final for third consecutive year. They have a 2,000-yard rusher and a 1,000-yard rusher. I'll still take the Quips.
Baller22
11:12
Besides Ethan Morton does Butler bring any other talent to the hardwood this season?
Mike White
11:16
Yes. Few other starters back and Maddix Clement (sophomore) coach's son was a sharpshooter off bench last year as a freshman. They also have two other freshmen who are talented and will see plenty of playing time. Only a few seniors on team. So they are young. But some of those young guys are experienced.
Pantalones
11:17
What's your prediction---Shot clock in HS in 1, 3, 5 years or maybe 10?   I say there will be one is 3 year
Mike White
11:17
I can't predict that. Some people want it. Some don't. Doesn't seem like a big, big push in Pa. from people who matter. Cost is one of the reasons some don't want it.
Raider fan
11:21
What are your thoughts of Uniontown’s decision to stay in the WPIAL for football next year?
Mike White
11:22
It's good. I know they have struggled but it wasn't all that long ago when they won six games. Or had a few winning seasons. I'm glad they stayed. They say they want to save the program. Do you think playing an independent schedule against Ohio, West Virginia teams is really going to generate interest. I think they are different than Al. Gallatin because AG has been so bad for so long.
stack56
11:22
Mike i have been watching hs basketball since the 86 -87 school year in i was in 9th grade. Schenley 2007 was the best team ive seen. Where do you put this Kennedy Catholic team in comparison.
Mike White
11:24
Have to wait and see. If they win the 6A championship this year, then we can maybe talk. And here's the thing. That Schenley team was all home grown. All starters were from the Hill District. Not so with this Kennedy team. If Oscar doesn't come from another country and another kid from another country, do you think they are anywhere near this good? No. But I will admit they are very good.
Frosty
11:25
Any word on who the new Char  Valley Boys basketball coach?  Will they rebound this season?
Mike White
11:26
Yes' it's Brandon Sensor. Originally from Shaler, coached recently in Florida. Tim McConnell did not have a senior on the team last year so they should be better. I don't think there is a WPIAL championship in the future for this team, but with everyone back, they should be better no matter who is coaching.
coach
11:30
Early predictions for 5a football title contenders next year based off what you've seen?
Mike White
11:31
Man, you people always want predictions a year ahead. Gateway still No. 1 with Derrick Davis back and some other people. Maybe Peters Township No. 2. Penn Hills has to be in top 5.
Frosty
11:31
Prediction on how 6A south hills section will finish this season?
Mike White
11:34
Bethel and Mt. Lebanon tossup as team to beat heading into season. Bethel has Ryan Meis, but Joe David's teams are always good. I think Upper St. Clair could still be pretty decent. Better than they have been. What will Peters Twp be like? Baldwin has new coach also and a transfer from Westinghouse (Troy Lanier) where the coach (Eugene Wilson) came from. Honestly, surprised WPIAL didn't even have a hearing with that kid. Supposed to be a rule about following a coach. But Lanier moved into Baldwin district. Westinghouse signed off on transfer. Still hard to understand why no hearing???
stack56
11:34
Yes Mike unfortunately i think Kennedy Catholic will win state in 6A which is a shame because i really believed Allderdice had a great shot of making it to Hershey before the College division 1 allstar team decided to move down from college to hs 6A
Mike White
11:34
Sad that Allderdice will probably have to play Kennedy in first round of states.
Hoops fan
11:34
Any reason why they play the games state championship games on Thursday and Friday? Makes it difficult for fans to get there
Mike White
11:35
Because they tried playing three in one day and it's a nightmare. Not like Heinz Field where they have a bunch of room and locker rooms. Hersheypark Stadium facilities are horrendous.
John Steigerwald
11:35
Mike, I know you'll be in Hershey this weekend and will see reporters and schools from across the state.  How do those schools/reporters view the WPIAL?  I get the sense that many reporters from Erie/Mercer County really don't care for the WPIAL and are kind of bias against them.  Any comment?
Mike White
11:37
Honestly, I really don't know how other reporters view the WPIAL. Nor do I care. I know some of them personally, but that's just about it. I really don't discuss with them their likes or dislike of WPIAL. Same as they probably don't care what I think of District 10. But I have no problem with them. Some are good guys.
Bman
11:37
What are your predictions for all Piaa football finals?
Mike White
11:37
St. Joe's, Penn Hills, Imhotep, Aliquippa, Southern Columbia and Farrell
Frosty
11:37
No love for the Big Macs?  Saw them in the summer, look to be strong again.
Mike White
11:38
Oh yes. Forgot about them. They should be in the hunt also. Couple keys to replace though.
2AFootballFan
11:43
OK Mike, I'll play this game.  How do you see 2A Football next year?  Due to graduation and what they have coming back, I see Avonworth as one of the top teams.  Return a lot of talent including an experienced line led by a big nasty Left Tackle.  Wash High will be good as well.
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