Disclaimer: I set up teams as if I were the head coach, fully aware that my approach may not have been perfect. Factors like injuries, athletes conserving energy for individual finals, weather conditions, and eligibility issues can all affect decisions. Winning the WPIAL Team Playoffs demands careful planning to win three or four meets in one day, often requiring tough choices — like whether to stack distance events or shift athletes between relays and individual races. With its unique format, the playoffs reward teams with strong depth, and larger AAA schools often have an advantage over AA programs.

Score Source: PennTrackXC Rankings

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AAA Boys Top 10 teams (NixonTFXC Dual Meet Rankings)
1. North Allegheny
2. Norwin
3. Butler
4. Penn Trafford
5. Mount Lebanon
6. Moon
7. Kiski Area
8. Franklin Regional
9. Trinity
10. New Castle

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Ranking all four first-round matchups from 1 to 4, with #1 being the toughest.
1.  Butler vs. Moon vs. Kiski Area vs. Penn Trafford
2. Mount Lebanon vs. Franklin Regional vs. Trinity vs. Connellsville
3. North Allegheny vs. New Castle vs. Knoch vs. Baldwin
4. Norwin vs. Ringgold vs. Plum

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Match up #1- North Allegheny vs. New Castle vs. Knoch vs. Baldwin
Winner- North Allegheny
North Allegheny 120 New Castle 30
North Allegheny 130 Baldwin 20
North Allegheny 125 Knoch 25

Match up #2 Norwin vs. Ringgold vs. Plum
Winner- Norwin
Norwin 135 Ringgold 15
Norwin 120 Plum 30

Match up #3  Butler vs. Moon vs. Kiski Area vs. Penn Trafford
Winner-Butler
Butler 95 Moon 55
Butler 110 Kiski Area 40
Butler 90 Penn Trafford 60

Match up #4 Mount Lebanon vs. Franklin Regional vs. Trinity vs. Connellsville
Winner- Mount Lebanon
Mount Lebanon 90 Franklin Regional 60
Mount Lebanon 90 Trinity 60
Mount Lebanon 120 Connellsville 30


AAA Upset Watch- Franklin Regional, Trinity, Penn Trafford , & Moon

Track and field is more than an individual sport; it’s also a team sport with 18 events, where athletes aim to finish 1st, 2nd, or 3rd to score points and help their team reach the magic number of 76. Once a team scores 76 points, they have secured the team victory.

What could change the outcome of a dual meet in track and field?

No height in the pole vault or high jump

Three fouls in the throws or jumps.

Dropped baton in the relays.

Hitting a hurdle

Disqualifications in any event

Weather

Top athletes resting for individual finals.

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• Updates on the website to showcase your personal records and achievements.
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