PIAA 6A Championship Game Preview PCC vs. La Salle College

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pittsburgh Central Catholic (PCC) plays La Salle College for the PIAA 6A State Title game. This is a rematch from earlier this year when LaSalle College won 23-6. PCC is trying to avenge a state title game loss last year to St. Joseph's Prep. La Salle College has not won a PIAA State Title since 2009. PCC has not won a state title since 2015. It should be a fun match-up between two great teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Pittsburgh Central Catholic Impact Players: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["415124"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692cfa75a1cff"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='415124' first='Roman' last='Thompson'] is one of the best two-way players in the state. He is a dynamic running back who is hard to bring down. He also has good speed, as he can run by defenders when he gets in the open field. Then, as a linebacker, he is a game-changer, chasing plays all over the field. He needs a good game on both sides to help PCC win the State Title. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jr year regular season film! One of the most dominant 2 way players in the state!!<br><br>Defense-<a href="https://t.co/oVXysRZ4lf">https://t.co/oVXysRZ4lf</a><br><br>Offense-<a href="https://t.co/e8LgnZ6vdd">https://t.co/e8LgnZ6vdd</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/PCC_FOOTBALL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PCC_FOOTBALL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLehmeier?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLehmeier</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SWiltfong_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SWiltfong_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FriedmanAdamm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FriedmanAdamm</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wpialsportsnews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wpialsportsnews</a> <a href="https://t.co/JOujPT9yL4">pic.twitter.com/JOujPT9yL4</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='415124' first='Roman' last='Thompson'] (@RomanT2027) <a href="https://twitter.com/RomanT2027/status/1982495995108958404?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402454"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692cfa75a1d60"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maceo Watkins is one of the best wide receivers in the state. His ability to evade defenders after catching the ball is impressive. He isn't just fast, but he is physical and tough to take down. Then he can run by defenders and make big catches. If PCC is going to win a State Title, they will need big plays in the passing game. Watkins will need to be a big part of the passing game to get the win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Regular Season Film (MUST WATCH)‼️ <br>6'2 187 WR<br>LEADING 6A RECEIVING YARDS…<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLehmeier?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLehmeier</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Coach_Joyce8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Coach_Joyce8</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachReitz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachReitz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EatTeam_2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EatTeam_2</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FriedmanAdamm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FriedmanAdamm</a> <a href="https://t.co/lGpyRooitn">https://t.co/lGpyRooitn</a> <a href="https://t.co/3JrXle4RTV">pic.twitter.com/3JrXle4RTV</a></p>&mdash; 9. (@MaceoWatkinsJr1) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaceoWatkinsJr1/status/1983500096625942956?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["388089"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692cfa75a1db5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='388089' first='Ashton' last='Blatt'] is one of the best defenders in the state. His ability to make plays running sideline-to-sideline is excellent. He is also a great pass rusher. His ability to pass rush and give quarterback fits when they go back to pass is awesome. He is a dynamic player who is disruptive in the backfield against opposing offenses. If PCC is going to beat LaSalle College, they need him to be a star on defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Senior Year Regular-Season Highlights!<br><br>🎥: <a href="https://t.co/fq3fxXF2t3">https://t.co/fq3fxXF2t3</a><a href="https://twitter.com/DL_Coach_Mazur?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DL_Coach_Mazur</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLehmeier?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLehmeier</a> <a href="https://t.co/uAtfSHoo4e">pic.twitter.com/uAtfSHoo4e</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='388089' first='Ashton' last='Blatt'] (@blatt_ashton) <a href="https://twitter.com/blatt_ashton/status/1982845535053881834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["827011"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692cfa75a1dfd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='827011' first='Jimmy' last='Kalis'] is one of the best offensive linemen in the state. His athleticism and size (6'7") are insane for someone as talented as he is. His ability to fire off the ball and destroy defenders in the run game is excellent. He is also a good pass blocker. If PCC is going to defeat La Salle College, they will need to run the ball at a higher level, and it starts with Kalis ability. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Junior Year Regular Season Highlights!<br><br>🎥: <a href="https://t.co/dBDxeIcoBo">https://t.co/dBDxeIcoBo</a><a href="https://twitter.com/timothysasson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@timothysasson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLehmeier?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachLehmeier</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SWiltfong_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SWiltfong_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianDohn247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrianDohn247</a> @Any_Villamarzo <a href="https://twitter.com/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adamgorney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsAmdg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SportsAmdg</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DAWGHZERECRUITS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DAWGHZERECRUITS</a> <a href="https://t.co/eV8MNCxb2z">pic.twitter.com/eV8MNCxb2z</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='827011' first='Jimmy' last='Kalis'] (@Jimmy_Kalis) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Kalis/status/1985750487971368967?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>La Salle College Impact Players </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["388154"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692cfa75a1e46"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">It all starts with [player_tooltip player_id='388154' first='Joey' last='O'Brien'] for La Salle College. The do-everything wide receiver and defensive back is excellent. As a wide receiver, he is a game-changer who can make plays anytime he touches the ball. Then, as a safety, he is a killer who makes plays all over the field. If La Salle College wins this title, O'Brien will need to be his usual dominant self. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Didn&#039;t tweet this during the game, but a beautiful 4th-and-4 conversion from <a href="https://twitter.com/Gavin7Sidwar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Gavin7Sidwar</a> to <a href="https://twitter.com/Joey_obrien6?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Joey_obrien6</a> for 22 yards before halftime. <a href="https://t.co/8uOySh6H2r">pic.twitter.com/8uOySh6H2r</a></p>&mdash; Ed Morlock (@emor09) <a href="https://twitter.com/emor09/status/1994897423794090294?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284126"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692cfa75a1e8d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='284126' first='Gavin' last='Sidwar'] is the best quarterback in the State. He is having a special season for La Salle College. His ability to process, read the defense, and deliver a catchable ball is impressive. He has great size and mechanics as well. He has one more game left of his stellar career. I bet he plays well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">10 game SR SZN tape:<br>• 9-1<br>• Pitt Central Catholic<br>• Malvern Prep<br>• Salesianum<br>• Calvert Hall<br>• St Joe's Prep 2x<br>• Roman Catholic<br>• Cardinal O'Hara<br><br>166-234 (71%) 2399 yds 29 pa TD's 5 INT <a href="https://t.co/lHlXrQBlU6">https://t.co/lHlXrQBlU6</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='284126' first='Gavin' last='Sidwar'] (@Gavin7Sidwar) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gavin7Sidwar/status/1986834741828395399?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1091168"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692cfa75a1ed3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1091168' first='Grayson' last='McKeogh'] is a great player as an offensive and defensive lineman. He is a huge difference maker on both sides of the ball. As a run blocker, he is devastating with his ability to destroy defenders. He also plays well as a defensive lineman, as it is hard to block him one-on-one. He needs to block well against a talented PCC defensive front if La Salle College is going to win a State Title. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING: Four-Star IOL [player_tooltip player_id='1180677' first='James' last='Halter'] has Committed to Notre Dame, he tells me for <a href="https://twitter.com/Rivals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rivals</a><br><br>The 6'5 270 IOL from Pittsburgh, PA chose the Fighting Irish over Penn State &amp; Ohio State<br><br>“I'm home, go Irish ☘️”<a href="https://t.co/bzIRTMl5Os">https://t.co/bzIRTMl5Os</a> <a href="https://t.co/h41kOUahGI">pic.twitter.com/h41kOUahGI</a></p>&mdash; Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) <a href="https://twitter.com/Hayesfawcett3/status/1980996944085606764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["646687"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-692cfa75a1f1a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='646687' first='John-Patrick' last='Oates'] is a difference maker as an edge defender and as a tight end. At both positions, he can make plays to help LaSalle College. As an edge defender, he is impossible to block. He gets into the offensive backfield and is extremely aggressive. His ability to make plays against opposing offenses is excellent. He is also a weapon in the passing game as a tight end. Oates will need to be at his best to win this game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">All State Preps Spotlight Video: [player_tooltip player_id='646687' first='John-Patrick' last='Oates'] <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeRunTheState?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeRunTheState</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AllStatePrepsFB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AllStatePrepsFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JP27Oates?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JP27Oates</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AllStatePreps?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AllStatePreps</a> <a href="https://t.co/xs2O6cR2SM">pic.twitter.com/xs2O6cR2SM</a></p>&mdash; EdOBrienCFB (@EdOBrienCFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/EdOBrienCFB/status/1994212940090622033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->