Class-AAAA
Shaler Titans vs. Butler Golden Tornado
Riding a 34-game losing streak, the Titans head to Butler to face the a Golden Tornado team who is riding an eight-game losing streak dating back to last season. Shaler looks to win their first game since their triumph over Erie McDowell on October 8, 2011. With a loss last weekend, the Golden Tornado have officially gone a full calendar year without a victory, their last a defeat of Shaler 42-7 on September 20, 2014. A losing streak must come to an end in this Northern Eight Conference Battle
Prugar’s Prediction: Shaler 21 Butler 18
Class-AAA
West Mifflin Titans vs. Ringgold Rams
Both teams come into this WPIAL Big 10 Conference game undefeated on the season at 3-0. The Titans have yet to allow more than 12 points in a game thus far while the Rams are averaging a little over 43 points per game. Ringgold returns home for the first time since Week 1 when it defeated Thomas Jefferson 27-20 in its closest victory of the season.
Prugar’s Prediction: West Mifflin 31 Ringgold 28
Class-AA
Steel Valley Ironmen vs. Seton-La Salle Rebels
Steel Valley hits the road for a Century Conference contest against the Seton-La Salle Rebels Friday night. The Rebels are looking to give the Ironmen of Steel Valley their first loss of the season. Seton-La Salle comes in to the game giving up only 13 total points through three games this fall. The Ironmen have outscored opponents 171-6 in three games while only allowing six points and shutting out opponents in two out of three games.
Prugar’s Prediction: Steel Valley 49 Seton-La Salle 35
Class-A
Shenango Wildcats vs. Avonworth Antelopes
Avonworth welcomes visiting Shenango in the first non-conference game for either team so far this season. The Wildcats are 3-0 with wins against Western Beaver, Neshannock, and Rochester while the Antelopes have beaten Chartiers-Houston, OLSH, and Brentwood to get to 3-0 on the season. Avonworth has yet to have a game in which they score less than 40 points. Shenango has rode a stout defense only giving up 18 points through three games as the Antelopes have given up 50 points so far this season.
Prugar’s Prediction: Shenango 34 Avonworth 27
Prugar’s Prediction Record: 2-2